Chosen Family

As Pride Month comes to a close, we asked our Founder, Traidy Bugeja - Naidoo, and Co-Founder, Jamie Bugeja-Naidoo, "What does Pride Month mean to you?" Their inspiring responses are a testament to the spirit of the celebration. Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

We are thrilled to announce that we are now a registered NDIS provider! This milestone marks a significant achievement for us, reflecting our commitment to delivering high quality services and making a positive impact in our community 🎉

📞 New office number alert! 📞

For all your inquiries and support, reach out to us at (02) 4713 1801.

Being an LGBTQIA+ ally means supporting and advocating for the rights and wellbeing of the LGBTQIA+ community. Here are some key tips to help you be an effective ally. Every small action can contribute to a more accepting and diverse world 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

What a great event! Thank you to eKa CIRCLE for inviting Traidy to speak at the Health and Harmony Expo. It was an honour to be part of such a wonderful event focused on well-being and balance 🎉

Today marks International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination (IDAHOBIT), commemorating the removal of homos*xuality from the WHO Classification of Diseases on May 17, 1990. Despite more than two decades since this milestone, discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community persists. It underscores the urgent need to champion inclusion and equality 🏳️‍🌈

Get ready to celebrate IDAHOBIT Day in style! Chosen Family proudly celebrating a FREE trivia night at the Henry Sports Club this Friday at 6pm 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Join us for an electrifying evening filled with prizes, games, and entertainment. Dress in your most vibrant rainbow attire for a chance to win a fabulous prize!

This event is in collaboration with Chosen Family, The Open Door Church, and Mt Druitt TAFE Community Services.

Last week's BDM Think Tank event had an impressive attendance! Traidy delivered an excellent presentation discussing s*xual wellbeing, cultural bias, s*x services and expression for NDIS participants. A big thank you to the organisers: Erica Dilworth from Advance Disability Services & Respite, Hannah Dewick from Connector Co, and Maria Binny from AHP Disability & Home Care.

Exciting News! 🥳

We're thrilled to announce that Traidy NaidooTraidy will be speaking at the upcoming Health & Harmony Expo presented by eKa CIRCLE.

Go to https://www.ekasanctuary.com/healthharmonyexpo to book your tickets and join us on this journey to wellness. See you there 🗓️

🌟 Happy International Women's Day! 🌟

Today, we celebrate the achievements, contributions, and resilience of women around the world. It's a day to honor the progress made towards gender equality and to reflect on the work still to be done.

Self-Care is the Key to Empowerment! From embracing nature walks to nurturing inner peace through mindful practices, each step towards self-care builds resilience against stress, anxiety, and health challenges.

With 86% people prioritising physical health and 67% dedicating efforts to mental well-being, here's some more tips below to continue this journey of self-empowerment through self-care.

Which self-care activity would you do today? 🌿

Join us tonight for a community vigil for Luke and Jesse at 6.30pm at Green Park, Darlinghurst.

This vigil has been organised with the consent of both families, and condolence books for them will be available for signing.

Our Deepest condolences to Jesse and Luke's family and friends.

Artwork created by Nordacious

In the spirit of Mardi Gras, Chosen Family is thrilled to celebrate the beauty of q***r identity together! Here are three ways q***r individuals express their joy. 🎉🌈



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Need a break? 🌴

Let us handle the search for your perfect respite retreat! We'll explore Airbnb's stunning oases to find the ideal environment for your getaway.

Contact us today for personalised support and start your journey towards relaxation and rejuvenation.

☎️ 0415 151 094
📧 [email protected]

Enjoy services that are beyond the ordinary with Chosen Family 🎉

Visit our website today for more information about our services.

Join us for an unforgettable Mardi Gras experience! Our LGBTQI+ Division is here to make your celebration vibrant and inclusive 🏳️‍🌈

Fill out our referral form to start planning your epicurean respite with our experienced team today!

Have you checked out our website? 👀

Our website just got a makeover with the latest update 🚀

Experience an inspiring sermon on transformation at Pitt Street Uniting Church! Join us for an engaging and uplifting message from Traidy.

We can't wait to see you there 🎉

Embrace the holiday spirit with us! 🎄✨

Chosen Family will be open during the festive season. If you'd like to contact us, feel free to reach out through the following channels:

📧 Email: [email protected]
☎️ Phone: 0415 151 984
📍 Visit us at: https://www.chosen.family/

Our team is here to assist you and address any inquiries you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!

For International Day of People with Disabilities, our team is thrilled to share that we'll be attending the Hunter Valley IDPWD Community Event this Friday!

If you would like this attend, register for your FREE ticket https://events.humanitix.com/hunter-idpwd-community-event

This Friday is the day!🤩💥
We're celebrating International Day of People with Disability - Australia and we've got a stellar lineup of disability providers ready to meet and chat about achieving your goals, from employment and training, to NDIS programs, plan coordination and disability services of every flavour!
Check out their links below!
And there's still time to register for your FREE ticket 🔗https://events.humanitix.com/hunter-idpwd-community-event?fbclid=IwAR0ggDOYiDHq0jfQLZglFjE3F4196MmmoKewxEez-6BLVVHeBLb0X-YFoS8

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Hey Lithgow, Chosen Family is here to bring you top-notch services in:

•Core Supports
-Personal care
-Household tasks
-Community participation
-Transport
•Respite Services
•LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Services
-Training

For more information about Chosen Family, visit our website
https://www.chosen.family/

Honoured to have our Founder Traidy be highlighted by The Date-Ability Project🥳

Happy FRIYAY!
Shining some light on Chosen Family on this beautiful day 🌻
Meet- Traidy Naidoo!
Traidy is the proud Founder of Chosen Family and serving as its current General Manager.

A little bit about TRAIDY 😎
When I first arrived in Australia, one of my initial jobs was as a tradie - you know, getting my hands dirty! But that's just one side of me. I'm also a passionate speaker, and here's a fun fact: in the past, I used to be a songwriter and even led worship back in my home country. One of my absolute joys in life is visiting the beach, and my happy place is wandering through Adairs or 1826 Furniture, exploring the latest in the world of decor.

As for my downtime, you can find me binge-watching Netflix and Disney shows. Crime thrillers and documentaries are my jam, and I can't resist a good mystery. I consider myself a healthy sceptic, but I also have a spiritual side. I'm all about finding that balance between reason and wonder. What really lights up my day is being part of celebrations and gatherings with people who want to make a positive impact on the world around them. It's where I get my energy, and it's such a fulfilling experience! And yes, I'm a "lamb," darling. Mariah Carey's music is my ultimate jam, and I'm all in for those high notes and chart-topping hits. So that's a little snapshot of me, Traidy - a bit of a jack-of-all-trades with a heart full of enthusiasm and a zest for life and people.

Traidy's Passions 😍
In Australia, I've dedicated the majority of my time to purpose-driven organizations, where I've had the privilege of collaborating with an incredibly diverse range of individuals and communities. This includes people from various cultural backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, individuals with disabilities, and those from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds. I've passionately advocated for neurodivergent individuals, children in Out of Home Care, the LGBTIQA+ community, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues. My commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond Australia. I've generously volunteered my time in resource-scarce communities in South Africa, where I witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by these communities. During my teenage years, I taught in schools where children came from backgrounds encompassing 12 different languages and diverse tribes. I played a vital role in educating these children about critical topics such as HIV & AIDS, s*x education, anti-bullying and harassment, and the importance of affirming religious freedom.
Motivated by my experiences and a profound sense of purpose, I established my own non-denominational, LGBTQIA-affirming organization, which evolved into a safe haven for creatives and those who often find themselves overlooked or misunderstood within the university community.

My unique blend of work experiences, coupled with my diverse cultural, faith, and s*xual background, has led to instances where I am perceived as "too different." However, I firmly believe that it is precisely this diversity and these varied experiences that enable me to offer a unique perspective and make a profound impact in the areas I am most passionate about.

The Traidy/Chosen Family point of difference 👌
We are bringing joy back to the sector. Sadly, the sector has become way too commercialised and void of empathy, compassion and ensuring our participants have their rights to self-determination fostered. As a team, our lived experience coupled with our trauma informed & intersectional framework makes us different and a delight in the sector. Chosen Family provides a community-centric ecosystem with services that are: multicultural, flexible and enriching to all. Our community continues to reimagine how our services will create platforms of equality, inclusion and belonging. Our services are projects of our co-laboured efforts that have trauma informed practice and person-centred values weaved into them. We are different because we support those who fall within the gaps.

Much Love to Traidy & The Chosen Family team.
Chosen family provide Core Supports, Respite & Community Access.

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Today, it is with great pleasure that we have the opportunity to honour and recommend the exceptional services of Chrissy Muchenagumbo from Rhema Health Care Solutions. Chrissy is a highly qualified professional with a wealth of experience in the healthcare industry. Chrissy holds an MBA in Organizational Learning and Development, and her role as a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Continence Trainer and Assessor demonstrates her profound expertise in her field. With over 20 years of nursing experience, Chrissy's dedication and knowledge have made a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Currently, she serves as the Clinical Director of Rhema Healthcare Solutions, and we have had the privilege of witnessing the outstanding reports and assessments she has completed during her tenure. Her commitment to excellence and her unwavering passion for her work are truly commendable.
If you or any of your clients require the following services, Rhema Healthcare Solutions has the capacity to provide top-tier support in:

• Continence and clinical nursing assessments
• Catheter care and management, including insertion
• Bladder and bowel incontinence solutions
• Bedwetting assessments
• Toilet training
• Training for support workers

Chrissy's leadership and expertise have undoubtedly elevated the services provided by Rhema Healthcare Solutions. She is known for her dedication to the highest standards of patient care, and her ability to lead and train others in the field is exemplary. We wholeheartedly recommend Chrissy Muchenagumbo and Rhema Healthcare Solutions. Their commitment to improving the well-being of patients and their families is truly remarkable, and their expertise is a valuable asset to anyone seeking high-quality healthcare services.

We've got some exciting news! Chosen Family have an accessible new van available for Community Participation 🎉

If you would like more information about Chosen Family, here are our links 👇🏼

Website - https://www.chosen.family/
Email - [email protected]
LinkedIn - Chosen Family
Facebook - chosenfamily6

Chosen Family is excited to announce that we're providing services in Queensland now!

If you want our services in core supports, respite, support coordination, or lgbtqia+ inclusive services, you can complete our online referral form at https://www.chosen.family/referrals.

If you would like to inquire more about our services, you can send an email to [email protected]

A big thank you to Karen and Konnectfest! We've had an excellent opportunity to connect with like-minded people and we can't wait for the next one!

That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone that attended Chosen Family's Queensland events.

We had great discussions with Traidy and Karen at the events about Chosen Family's values in the Disability and Psychosocial space.

If you would like more information about Chosen Family, here are our links:⁠
Website - https://www.chosen.family/
Email - [email protected]⁠
Instagram - chosenfamily6⁠⁠
LinkedIn - Chosen Family

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

This month is an excellent opportunity to celebrate how diverse the LGBTQIA+ community is. It's a time to reflect on how far civil rights have progressed in half a century and a chance to protest discrimination and violence.

Welcome to the team Haley 🥳

Chosen Family is very grateful to have Haley onboard; she's a fantastic person passionate about the Disability & Mental Health space.

Comment below to welcome her to the team!