Tipacl Inc.

TIPACL Inc are seeking a participant to live in our lovely Burdell SIL home 🏠

At a 1:2 or 1:3 ratio of support, we are looking for someone live with a person in her late 30s who enjoys dancing, music, art and cooking 🎨🎼

The home has a modern, open plan design. The main bathroom has been recently renovated into a wet room. However the home is not wheelchair accessible. Small pets are welcome 🐶🐱

The house has a team of regular, experienced support workers, giving consistency of supports to the participants.

If you would like to find our more information please contact Sarah Jones on 4725 1070 or email [email protected]

🌟 Staff Shoutout: Sheree! 🌟

At TIPACL, we believe our lifestyle support workers (LSWs) are everyday heroes—and this week, Sheree proved just that! 🦸‍♀️ While out on a walk with her participant, Amy, they heard a kitten trapped in a drain. With teamwork and a growing community of helpers, they managed to rescue the little one! 🐾

Sheree shared, “Amy told everyone there was a baby, and she got to meet a bunch of locals who cheered her on with high fives! She was so excited when we got the kitty out safely.” 😻

Great job, Sheree and Amy! 🥰

🌟Direct Support Worker's Conference 2024🌟

🚀 Our team was thrilled to have Paul, Tim, and Dan attend the 2024 Direct Support Worker's Conference (DSWC) in Brisbane this July! The conference was packed with powerful sessions on everything from intersectional holistic approaches and advocacy to the role of support workers in person-centered care and creating change for LGBTQI+ people with disabilities.

Some of their favourite quotes they took away from the two day conference were;
"Empowering your participants with a positive mind set"
"Highlight the ability not the disability"
"People don't care what you know until you show how much you care"

The guys came back inspired and full of new insights from incredible speakers like Kath Koschel, Keith Banks, Wayne Bennett, and more.
They’ve compiled their learnings into detailed reports, now available for all staff to dive into. Let’s keep the momentum going as we continue to grow and support each other in our important work! 💪

🌟Staff Shoutout - Gabby 🌟
A special mention to our Finance and Payroll Admin, Gabby!
Gabby has worked with us for 4 years now and consistently goes above and beyond for her staff.
She is always there to answer all of our never ending questions for payday and all things finance. Just last Thursday she came in on a Public Holiday to ensure everyone still got paid on time.
Thank you for always brightening up everyone's days in the office and going above and beyond we truly appreciate you.

Lest we forget.

Today, we honor the courage and sacrifice of all those who have served and continue to serve.

TIPACL Office will be closed today and will resume normal office hours on Friday 26th.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

Exciting news!

We're thrilled to unveil our brand new staff uniforms featuring stunning indigenous artwork by Yarn.
Every stitch tells a story, celebrating culture and creativity. We are proud to wear and acknowledge our Indigenous culture.

Staff Shoutout - Cuba
Big shoutout to our incredible LSW, Cuba! 🌟
Whether it's the little moments or the grand ones, he always brings joy to our participants and team. Thanks for making every day brighter! ☀️

🌷🐰 Happy Easter from TIPACL! 🐣🌼 May your day be filled with joy, love, and plenty of chocolate eggs! 🍫✨ Let's celebrate new beginnings and cherish precious moments with family and friends. 🐇🥚

TIPACL Easter Brunch! 💐🐇
What a joyous day at our annual Easter Brunch with our incredible participants and staff! 🐰🌈
From the delicious pancakes whipped up by Dan and Darren, to the thrilling Easter egg hunt where Gracie and Bella emerged victorious, and the aromatic coffee courtesy of the SueBer coffee van! ☕🧋🍫

Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and made today unforgettable! Here's to more moments of joy, connection, and inclusivity ahead!

TIPACL's office will be closed over the 4 day weekend and returning to normal office hours on Tuesday 2nd.
Happy Easter and enjoy the long weekend!

Staff Shoutout - Cyclone Prep! 🌪🌪
Our amazing team of LSWs have been working tirelessly this week, going above and beyond with their participants to ensure their homes and yards are prepared for the impending cyclone.

Their dedication and hard work truly make a difference!
Let's take a moment to appreciate their commitment to safety and community resilience. 💪🙏

Swipe to see some emergency numbers to have on hand just in case! 🚑🚓🚒📞
Stay safe, stay informed, and remember we're in this together! 🌈

Townsville Future Leaders Program - TIPACL's Treasurer, Jason Donoghue.

Exciting news alert!!! 🍾🥂
Huge congratulations to Jason Donoghue, TIPACL's brilliant treasurer, for being selected to join the prestigious 'Future leaders Program' by Townsville Enterprise!🥳

Your dedication and leadership have truly set you apart, Jason.
We're wishing you an incredible journey ahead as you continue to shape the future for Townsville. 🤩🚀✨

Baking with Amy!! 🍰🍪🍩
Amy's baking bliss at her new home is a joy to witness!
With support from Zoe, Diana, and her new roomie, the kitchen is alive with laughter and newfound friendships. 🥰🥳

Staff Shoutout!! 🎉🌈
Let's take a moment to applaud the incredible dedication and hard work of our amazing team members who recently celebrated some huge milestones!

Lara, Sarah and Alana have each contributed their talent, skill and passion to TIPACL for a remarkable 20 years. Their unwavering commitment has played a pivotal role in our success, and we're incredibly grateful for their two decades of outstanding services. Here's to many more years of shared accomplishments and achievements.🚀🌠

Additionally, a special shoutout goes to Darren, Phil and Zac, who have reached an impressive 10-year milestone with us! Your decade of dedication has undoubtedly made a lasting impact, and we're fortunate to have you on our team. Cheers to the next chapter of growth and success together! 🥰👊

Thank you to all of you and here's to the incredible journey we've shared together, and to many more years of collaboration and success ahead! 🥂🍾

Share your favourite memories of Lara, Sarah, Alana, Darren, Phil and Zac in the comments below! 📸💃🕺

2023 Annual General Meeting - 🤝
Our Annual AGM was an incredible gathering a few weeks back! 🎉🎉

It was a night filled with reflection of the past 12 months and loads of fun getting to catch up with everyone. 🥰
We delved into valuable insights for TIPACL including the presentation of audit financial statements 2022-2023 and recognition of our long-term employees and the election of our Board of Management for 2024: Aileen Sorohan - President, Maria Binnie - Vice - President, Duncan Brown - Secretary, Jason Donoghue - Treasurer, Pauline Zohn, Melissa Broughton and Chad Jordan - Ordinary Members.

The atmosphere was buzzing with energy as we connected, shared ideas, and talked about 2023 and the year that was! 2023 was a big year and with lots more on the horizon we can't wait to see what the AGM for 2024 will bring!

Though the night was a great success and filled with lots of joy and laughter, we also officially said goodbye to one of our longest serving Key Support Workers! Sue finished up with us in 2023 after being with TIPACL and her participants since June 2001. Sue, we couldn't be more appreciative of everything you have done for TIPACL and the participants you worked with over the years. We hope you enjoy your retirement life, don't be a stranger!

Thank you to everyone that participated and made this AGM a fantastic night. Your contributions and enthusiasm truly made a difference. Let's keep the momentum going and continue to excel together.

☀️🌈Beating the summer heat in style!
Sarah and Abbey had a blast cooling off together swimming in their sun shirts and matching grins! 😁
Nothing like some fun splashing in the pool to make the day brighter and cooler! 💦🌊

How are you cooling off during our Townsville summer heat?? 🥵

Staff Shoutout - Meet our Selfie King, Matt! 📸👑

Matt has worked with us now for nearly 7 incredible years as a Key Support Worker.

One of our favourite selfies of Matt's is after he and Cyril were out for a walk and the park sprinklers came on and surprised them! Such a hilarious moment with Cyril captured on camera. 🥰
Matt your dedication and positivity make every moment shine brighter. Here's to your amazing energy and countless captured memories! ✨👏👏

Reflecting on an incredible year filled with achievements and milestones!🥳

From reaching personal goals to embracing new challenges, our journey through 2023 has been nothing short of amazing. 🤩
As we bid farewell to this fantastic year, let's raise our glasses to celebrate our successes and the wonderful memories we've created together! 🥂🍾

Here's to an even more remarkable 2023, filled with new aspirations, bigger dreams, and countless achievements waiting to be conquered. 🥰
Get ready to make your mark because the best is yet to come!
Happy new Year! 🌟✨

🌟 A huge shoutout to our incredible lifestyle support workers who dedicated their Christmas day to making a difference in the lives of our participants!
Your commitment and compassion shine brightly, spreading joy and support when it's needed the most.
Thank you for your unwavering dedication and for being true heroes of our community! 🎄✨

Only 3 sleeps left until Christmas! The excitement is building up, and the holiday spirit is in the air!✨🎄
Jimmy took a quick snap with the big man himself while out finishing up his Christmas shopping! 🎅🎁
Who else is counting down the moments? 🤩🙌

STAFF SHOUTOUT TIME! 🥳🥳

Special shout out to Jenny, our incredible Lifestyle Support Worker who has been with us for 8 amazing years now!

Jenny's dedication and creativity truly shine through in her recent project - she designed and created an outstanding sensory board for her participant, Donna 🤩
Jenny's commitment to going above and beyond for her participants is truly inspiring!

Sensory boards, like the one Jenny crafted, offer a plethora of benefits;
1. Sensory Stimulation: They provide a variety of textures, colours, and materials, stimulating the senses and promoting engagement.
2. Calming Effect: Sensory boards can help individuals relax and soothe anxiety or stress through tactile exploration.
3. Enhanced Cognitive Skills: Interacting with different elements on the board can enhance cognitive abilities, such as problem-solving and memory.
4. Promotes Focus and Attention: Working with sensory boards can improve focus and attention span in individuals.

Thank you, Jenny, for your thoughtfulness and dedication to making a positive impact on our participant's lives. 🙌 Your creativity and passion truly make a difference! Keep up the fantastic work! 👏

Happy to everyone with lived experience of disability.

There's so many great stories out there from people celebrating this day. So why not read and watch some?

Head to the official International Day of People with Disability website to check them out. https://www.idpwd.com.au/stories-2/ International Day of People with Disability - Australia

Stories – International Day of People with Disability Stories International Day of People with Disability is an opportunity to listen to the experiences of people with disability, reflect on our attitudes and behaviours, and shift the conversation around disability. We encourage you to read and watch these stories of lived experience of disability, div...

We were thrilled to have Danielle from Skills Gen pop by our office recently! Thanks to her support, we've enrolled eager LSWs for their Cert 3 and 4 in Disability Support.

Huge congratulations to Leah for completing her Cert 3and Darren for completing his Diploma in Community Sector Management - We are super proud of you both, your dedication has paid off!!

TIPACL is invested in our staff's growth and professional development so we'd like to say a big thanks to Danielle and Skills Gen for all of their assistance in achieving this!

TIPACL kicked off the start of the silly season with our Christmas party!🎄✨

We came together to celebrate the holiday season and another amazing year with our incredible participants and legendary staff to share some amazing moments.🥰

From delicious food to dancing and music, it was an unforgettable day filled with joy and laughter. We even had a special guest appearance to deliver some presents to some even more special staff and participants🎅🎁

Here's to the amazing TIPACL community that makes work feel like a celebration every day! 🥳✨

If you're ready to embark on a journey that not only enriches the lives of others but also nurtures your own personal and professional growth, TIPACL is the place for you. Apply today to be part of a team that's transforming lives and shaping a more inclusive world.
📧 [email protected]
📞 4725 1070

R U Ok? Day 2023 picnic with our wonderful TIPACL team and participants. We shared some favourite comfort snacks at the Strand and played our favourite songs during Tune Time with Erick and Janine.

On R U Ok? Day, let's prioritize mental health. Reach out to friends and family, ask, 'R U Ok?'. Show empathy, lend an ear and offer support. Together, we can make a difference.

Mental Health Matters🌻 we're here to hear 💛

Join our team and make a difference!! 🥰
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic people who have a passion for working with others!

We work with participants and their families in individualised programs where the majority of support is one-to-one.
You will be supporting participants in accessing the community and recreational, vocational and educational activities.
You will also assist people living in their own homes, attending appointments and developing their life skills.

If this sounds like the job for you, and you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us, send your resume to [email protected]
✨ Let's shape a brighter future together! ✨

What a Wonderful Wednesday it is today! 🤩

"Empowering ourselves, empowering others!"
We are excited to have had three of our incredible Lifestyle Support Workers attending the prestigious Direct Support Workers Conference in Brisbane over the last 2 days. Lou, Alana and Janine have taken a proactive step towards investing in their careers and elevating the quality of service they provide to the amazing individuals they support.

We can't wait to hear about everything you've learnt over the last couple of days, ladies!
Cheers to growth, learning, and making a positive impact together! 🤝✨