Planning Great Futures

We had a lovely time today with a group from Extended Families to Brookfield today. Our animals were thoroughly spoilt and thanks to Chris for cooking a great barbecue

Enjoying a view of Corinella Bay from a super studio apartment. A break from the hurly-burly of farm life. And if my library books pall there is a resident collection of hospital romance including the lurid title ' Virgin midwife meets Pl***oy doctor!' The strange thing is the owner of the books has a typed name and address in each book. Surprising that anyone would own up!!

Cameron and Riley braving the ropes course!

Early morning chess game before the challenging ropes course at Phillip Island!

Friends for um... over 35 years!

🏡 Are you an NDIS participant who wants to have a say in where and how you live? It's important to discuss your housing preferences in your NDIS planning meeting. VALID is offering free "My Housing Plan Workshops" for NDIS participants. Contact Rick at 9416 4003 or [email protected] to join! 🏡
https://valid.org.au/my-housing-plan-an-ndia-funded-project/

We are looking forward to two workshops at Brookfield in the July holidays with home made soup, a roaring open fire and
maybe the firepit if the weather is good.
Allison, our art teacher, has some great ideas for the workshops entitled ' Winter Craft fun"
It includes Painting, Paper play and card making, jewelry making, textiles resin and clay

Details:
Wednesday 3rd and 10th July
10.00am to 3.00pm ( but longer hours can be provided)
We can provide worker support or you can bring your own worker along
Workshop includes morning tea, lunch materials and art teacher costs.
If you are staying with us overnight there is no charge for the workshop
1:3 staff ratio is charged at $20.00 per hour and 1:1 at $62.00 per hour
Further information
Di Gow on 0412 535 435

Wavlink is offering a free advocacy course next term to enable individuals to speak up for themselves and be more involved in their NDIS planning. Please share around your networks

`Keys to Success course – Self Advocacy
The Keys to Success is a self advocacy training course that supports people to learn about speaking up. The course is also helpful when doing planning with the NDIS
Topics include:
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Self Advocacy
• Preparing for Planning
Course Details:
Location: WAVLINK Neighbourhood House, 36, Myrtle Street, Glen Waverley, 3150
Dates and Times: Wednesday 24th and 31st July and 7th and 14th August. 6.30 to 8.30pm
There will be up to 12 people in the group. The course will be led by a VALID facilitator and Di will be supporting the group.
This course is free and generously funded by a grant from Monash Council
We will need to know if you can attend independently or need support.
You can contact Wavlink to book a place on 9561 7104 or for more information call Di on

Last minute reminder of free workshop next Wednesday night

last minute reminder - Carers Walk at Box Hill South Neighbourhood House, 47 Kitchener St, Box Hill South on
Wednesday 29th May
10.00 am to 11.30 am
A walk through our lovely local parks and
delicious afternoon tea
RSVP to Di on 0412 535 435

WAVLINK is pleased to auspice this exciting workshop. Di has worked with carers in a Federal program that successfully assisted in the establishment of small businesses.

My phone died on Thursday!! Well it had been ill for a very long time! I will be back on my new phone today or tomorrow. So you can find me on email or messenger. Di x

Wednesday 21st June the Jam Tarts are at the Berwick folk club. I am going along and love some company Di x

Neighbourhood House week. Box Hill South NH is holding a morning tea on Friday 17th May at 10.00 am. 47 Kitchener St, Box Hill South. Come and try my amazing scones! Di

In the July school holidays we have two art workshops running on Wednesday 3rd and 10th July. Participants can attend with or without a worker and also book an overnight stay if they wish. But we do get booked up early so drop us a line or ring us on 0412 535 435 for more information or to book a spot
Di at Brookfield farm

Wavlink Community house is interested in finding out if there is interest in a monthly Sunday afternoon activities and afternoon tea at Wavlink. Would it be of more interest if carers could come along with their son or daughter or other family members.
If you are interested or have other ideas around carer activities do let us know. We have HACC funding to support carers under 65 years and can include other carers too
Di Gow
0412 535 435

I am hanging out this term at Box Hill South Neighbourhood House as Locum House Coordinator.
On Wednesday 29th May we are holding our first Carers Walk. Come and get lost with me in Box Hill South on a mystery walk and then back for coffee/tea, scones jam and cream! No speaker booked as yet but I can talk about most carer topics!
Box Hill South Neighbourhood House, 47, Kitchener St, Box Hill
Wednesday 29th May -
10.00 am to 11.30 am
RSVP to Di on 0412 535 435

It is time to pack up my disability planning consultancy after over thirty years of amazing projects, travels and over fifteen years of PATH person centred planning. It has been the highlight of my working life.
I have a range of person centred planning resources and would llike to pass them onto to a practitioner or agency who can make good use of them.
Contact Di on 0412 535 435 if you would like more information

Expressions of interest - Wavlink Neighbourhood House at Glen Waverley is running in Term 3 the program Keys to Success, a free five week self advocacy course to help individuals with a disabilty learn about their rights, make their own decisions and speak up for themselves. The course will run two hours a week on a weekday evening and will also be a chance to make new friends and connections.
If you are interested or would like more information please contact Diane on 0412 535 435 or post a message here

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Wavlink has a carers group this Friday at 2pm. All carers welcome to a friendly inclusive group with afternoon tea and a chance to plan future sessions around your interests
RSVP to Di on 0412 535 435

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Unfortunately due to external commitments the Saturday art and craft classes will no longer be running during school term. However we are really excited about our school holiday program which will still be running over the term break. Allison will look forward to see you all there and sharing her passion for creating. See below for dates and further details.

Wednesday 3rd and 10th July
Wednesday 27th September and
Wednesday 2nd October
Do hope our old friends and new participants can join us

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Our art workshop on Saturday 20th April has been cancelled. We will be back on deck with a full list of workshops for the rest of the year shortly.
Di x

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Thanks Allison

This is a fantastic opportunity

Do you have good facilitation skills and have a passion for supporting people with an intellectual disability and their families to access the good things in life?

An exciting opportunity exists with Belonging Matters to become a facilitator of Circles of Support.

👉 Purpose of Position
To provide well informed facilitation of Circles of Support that is guided by Roles Based Practice to enable people with a disability (together with their families) to build full, meaningful and inclusive lives in the community.

For more information and a copy of the Position Description please email: [email protected]

Image below of person facilitating a Circle of Support. Text, Position Vacant, Facilitator - Apply Now

Wavlink is offering an NDIS support and advice service. Do share around and get in early to get an appointments

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Wavlink Community House is offering a new monthly clinic which offers NDIS advice and support to

participants, family carers and professionals. The service will offer one-hour appointments to

assist with applications to the NDIS , preparing for reviews and how to utilize your NDIS budget to

meet your goals and dreams.



Preference will be given to those living in the Monash area and the Eastern region. There is no charge

for this service. Appointments can be made by contacting Di Gow on 0412 535 435.or Wavlink on

9561 7104



All appointments will be held at Wavlink, 36 Myrtle St, Glen Waverley 3150

3rd Friday of the month

1.00 - 4.00 pm

19th April

17th May

Follow up phone and email support provided

Do not hesitate to contact me for more information



Warm regards

Di Gow

Community Project worker

Mobile 0412 535 435

Email: [email protected]

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Yes it is school holidays at Brookfield. We have one vacancy in Week 2 of the holidays and we welcome visitors any weekday except Wednesdays which is art workshop day. Our new ducks and bantams are very cute and love their new house and run in the garden. Lenny our dear little donkey is off this week to live at Chesterfield farm. He gets a bit bored and lonely here and we think he will love all that attention at the children's farm!

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