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Balla Balla Community Centre in Clyde North is hosting an Autism Awareness Interaction Event on July 5th. This is a fantastic chance to raise awareness and foster understanding within our community. Families, educators, and community members can learn more about autism, share experiences, and connect with others. If you're interested in joining, grab your tickets here: https://eventsbox.com.au/event/autism-awareness-interaction-event/

We love interactive events like this and hope to see you there! 💙

Hi, I’m Matt. My responsibility as a house manager is ensuring the smooth functioning of a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals in our care. My responsibilities encompass a wide array of tasks, not only as a support worker but as a role model and leader. As a house manager I am the “go-to” person for the Family, Participant, Care Team, and Support Workers within my team; ensuring the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of the participant is being met. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those I support. I strive to empower participants to live their best lives, promoting independence, dignity, (a few laughs) and fulfillment every step of the way. 😊 — Matt, House Manager at Sunrise2Sunrise

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Migrant’s Life 2024 is an exhibition celebrating the unique journeys of migrants and their contributions to Australian culture. Enjoy conversations with Brett Lee about his cultural experiences, a panel hosted by Divesh Sareen, dance performances, a meet and greet with Brett Lee, and canapés and drinks!

We’re excited to announce that Ravi Bhatt, Managing Director of Sunrise2Sunrise along with Sagar Sethi, CEO of Xugar, will be panelists!

📍 Have you seen the billboards around Melbourne promoting the event? Check them out at these locations:

346 Warrigal Rd, Oakleigh South
30 Punt Rd, Windsor
570 Grieve Pde, Brooklyn
131 Anderson Rd, Sunshine
155 Centenary Dr, Mill Park
93-95 Canterbury Rd, Kilsyth
Bell St, Preston
Keilor Park Dr, Keilor Park
Settlement Rd, Thomastown
Pascoe Vale Rd, Pascoe Vale
John St, Lilydale

🌟 Celebrate diversity and resilience on June 29, 2024, at The Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne at the Migrant's Life 2024 event. More info at www.migrants.life

Happy International Yoga Day! 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️ Yoga is a powerful practice for everyone, including those living with a disability or supporting someone with a disability. Why?

— Improves Physical Health: Enhances flexibility, strength, and balance.
— Reduces Stress: Calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation.
— Boosts Mental Well-being: Increases focus, mindfulness, and emotional resilience.
— Enhances Connection: Fosters a sense of community and belonging.
— Adaptable for All: Yoga can be tailored to suit various abilities and needs.

Embrace a healthier, more mindful lifestyle 🧡

Our 2024 Leadership Conference at Luna Park, Melbourne, was an incredible success! 🎉✨ Our team connected through motivational speeches, team-building activities, and sharing ideas. Hosting this event each year is important to Sunrise2Sunrise because it helps us grow stronger together. It was a perfect blend of learning, reflection, and fun. Here’s a glimpse of the amazing moments we shared! 📸

Thank you to everyone who participated and made it a memorable experience. Special thanks to Nicole Davidson for the training we received and her valuable insights!!

We're excited to welcome Sharon as our new Head of Accommodation and Community Services! 👏 Sharon, along with Ravi, has already started visiting our supported-independent-living (SIL) accommodations, meeting with house managers and participants. At Sunrise2Sunrise, we believe in the power of open communication and regular check-ins to ensure we meet our participants' needs and support our dedicated staff.

Stay tuned for more updates from Sharon as she settles into her role. Welcome to the team, Sharon! 🎉🧡

🚨 Exciting news for the NDIS community! The NDIS Bill has just passed the House of Representatives with crucial amendments to enhance efficiency and participant experience. Key changes include the removal of transitional measures, limitations on NDIA’s information requests, clarified payment conditions, and stronger participant safeguards. These amendments aim to streamline processes, protect privacy, and ensure timely funding. Stay updated as the Bill moves to the Senate!

Read more about these important changes on our blog. 🔗 https://sunrise2sunrise.com.au/ndis-bill-june-2024/

NDIS Bill Passes the House with New Amendments - Sunrise2Sunrise The NDIS Bill, recently passed by the House of Representatives, introduces several critical amendments designed to enhance the scheme's efficiency and

This is a story that will warm your hearts! ❤️Featured recently in the Dandenong Star Journal, Sarah's story highlights the transformative power of tailored NDIS support. For 30 years, she felt abandoned by a system that couldn't meet her complex needs. But in the past 18 months, with Sunrise2Sunrise by her side, she hasn't been admitted to the hospital once. With the dedicated support of Ravi and our team at Sunrise2Sunrise, Sarah now enjoys a stable, 'family-like' home life, filled with joy and routine. She's now thriving – cooking, gardening, visiting church, and spending quality time with her parents.

📌 We encourage you to read the full story and see how impactful the right support can be. It might just inspire you or someone you know to seek the assistance they deserve! ⬇️ Ravi, our director, also shares important insights on the need for NDIS reform to prevent people with mental illness from being forced into homelessness - https://berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au/news/2024-06-03/trapped-in-the-ndis-gap/

We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our incredible emergency after hours support managers! 🙌 At Sunrise2Sunrise, we offer a 24/7 emergency on-call service to ensure that our participants and house managers are always supported, no matter the time of day or night. 🕛⏳ Whether it's a medical emergency, a sudden breakdown in water or power, or any other urgent need, our dedicated team steps in to provide immediate assistance. They make crucial decisions, contact the right authorities or medical personnel, and ensure help is dispatched promptly. This service is essential to our commitment to offering the best quality support to our participants around the clock.

Our emergency support managers' dedication and tireless efforts do not go unnoticed. Their role is demanding, and we are incredibly grateful for their hard work and commitment. Ravi, Adam, and Krishna—our Director, COO, and Executive Finance Director—recently had a breakfast catch-up with the team to thank them personally over a hot cup of coffee and a delicious meal. 🧡

Thank you to our emergency after hours support managers for being there when it matters most. 🙏

"This company has come along way. I would recommend choosing sunrise2sunrise. They provide the best and quality service that you'll ever needed. They got great managers that really work hard along with the staff to provide better quality service and support. They value all their clients and so as the staff." — Ray Deo

We love receiving encouraging words! Feedback like this reassures us that we're on the right track. At Sunrise2Sunrise, we’re committed to providing the best quality service and support. We're always open to your recommendations, observations, comments, and feedback. Thank you for being a part of our journey! 🧡

🎗️ World MS Day, celebrated on May 30, unites the global MS community to share stories, raise awareness, and campaign for better support. After looking through a few options, we found some amazing ways to support the MS community:

🔸 Fundraising is crucial for medical research and for non-profits to provide support and care. Check out some great events that can be used to fundraise for MS here - https://www.doitforms.org.au/event-calendar.

🔸 If you're celebrating a special occasion, consider asking for donations instead of gifts! Check it out at - https://www.doitforms.org.au/get-involved/moments-for-ms. In just a few clicks, you can set up your personalised fundraising page. Your friends and family can give secure donations to MS in lieu of traditional gifts.

🔸Volunteer with PwMS Victoria to support people living with MS and their families. Learn more at - https://pwmsv.org.au/.

🔸Connect with local self-help groups to find a sense of belonging, to offer support and share experiences with those who understand - https://pwmsv.org.au/resources/self-help-groups/.

🎗️Can you think of other ways to help this MS Day? Do you have any ideas on how to make a difference? Leave a comment below! 🧡

Hey everyone! It's been an incredible 3 years with Sunrise2Sunrise, where I've had the privilege of serving as a house manager. What makes my job so special? Well, I get to make a real difference in people's lives every single day. Whether it's supporting our participants or ensuring our homes run smoothly, it's all about spreading positivity and making everyday life a little brighter for everyone. ✨

Outside of work, you'll find me soaking up quality time with my loved ones and exploring the great outdoors. I'm a huge fan of nature walks, especially when they lead to discovering hidden waterfalls! 🌈🧡

What an incredible day! Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hi to Yosh from Home In Place and Shay from Sunrise2Sunrise. If you couldn't make it to see our beautiful High Physical Support / Improved Livability SDA home, don't worry! Contact us at (03) 9188 3499 or [email protected] to arrange a viewing.

Our participants Jake and Cooper recently had the opportunity to attend the comic book convention, Dandy-con in Dandenong. Check out some of the photos we took with them! 🤩🎉

Joining them on these outings is truly fulfilling. We believe in the importance of introducing our participants to events and conventions aligned with their interests. It's not just about having fun; it's also about learning to navigate society, social interactions, and bustling environments. These experiences help them grow, adapt, and thrive in different social settings. 🧡

Thank you to everyone who came and took a tour through our Robust SDA home in Cranbourne East. It was great to see some familiar faces and meet some new ones.
Don't forget we will be at 31 Spirit Boulevard Cranbourne East tomorrow if you are looking for a High Physical Support or Improved Livability category SDA.

If you have not been able to make our open days contact us to set up a viewing.
Hope to see you tomorrow.

Check out Jacqui Thomas, one of our incredible participants, showing off her skills at the Special Olympic Bowling Tournament last Sunday in Geelong! 🎳 She's shared some awesome photos and comments about her day with us, and we're thrilled to see her so excited and engaged. It's moments like these that make our hearts sing, knowing we're supporting Jacqui in something she absolutely loves! 😊Don't forget to wish Jacqui good luck in the comments below for her upcoming tournament on May 19th, tomorrow. Drop her a comment below. 🍀

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"Hey guys and ladies, I met with Laura on Friday morning we did some unpacking of boxes then went to salvos to donate some stuff then we went to the local shopping centre up the road and had coffee and scones, Laura asked me a question on how I have my scones. I said jam on bottom cream on top I said why’s that she said that is the Cornish way the cream on bottom and jam on top is the Devonshire way. I had the lovely Laura (England Laura) take me to my special Olympic bowling tournament on Sunday morning on the 5th may up in Geelong. We had a great day Laura cheering me on and taking photos but she did ask if she could take a photo on her phone to share with everyone in a group chat and I gave her my permission to take a photo. So I came first in my division on Sunday but I wasn’t able to stay for presentation because we wouldn’t have got home in time. So in my lane there was two Jacqui’s so I was the jacqui that was bowling first. Thank you to John for organising Laura to take me to my tournament I had a great conversation with Laura on the Friday and on Sunday. My next tournament is Sunday 19th May at Zone Forest Hill. — Regards, Jacqui Thomas"
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At Sunrise2Sunrise, our commitment extends beyond providing round-the-clock care and support for participants with disabilities. We place significant emphasis on nurturing their life skills, providing an active support approach and empowering them to lead more independent lives. 🌟

While we stand by their side to offer assistance whenever needed, our ultimate goal is to see them achieve autonomy in performing daily tasks. Witnessing moments like Lachy taking the initiative to handle his own laundry fills us with immense pride. From washing to drying and folding, he accomplished it all independently! 🧺 Well done Lachy! 😁

Global Accessibility Awareness Day shines a light on digital access and inclusion for over one billion people worldwide living with disabilities or impairments. Dimity, one of our participants, is determined to enhance her computer skills. We've equipped her with all the necessary gear at our SIL house in Keysborough. She loves surfing the internet for books and articles that pique her interest. 😄🌐

📌 Be My AI, Seeing AI, Voiceitt2, Magic ToDo, Hand Talk, and DROVE are AI tools that are revolutionizing digital inclusivity. Be My AI, part of Be My Eyes, uses AI to swiftly address user queries, resolving issues in just four minutes on average – twice as fast as traditional phone support. Seeing AI is a free mobile app that uses your device's camera to narrate the world for individuals with visual impairments. Voiceitt2, another app, translates non-standard speech into text, aiding those with dysarthria to communicate effortlessly with their own voice..

🧐Have you heard of these tools before? Know someone who benefits from them? Share your thoughts in the comments below ⬇️

SDA houses are purpose-built homes designed to provide specialised accommodation for individuals with disabilities. We are pleased to announce that we have a couple of exceptional SDA properties located in Cranbourne East VIC. We're hosting open days on the 20th and 21st, and YOU'RE INVITED!

✨ Picture bedrooms featuring ensuites, open plan dining, living and kitchen area, outdoor patio and secure backyard spaces. Plus, we're super accessible from Melbourne CBD with train lines and public transport nearby. Rest assured, all our properties are registered SDA, and as the SIL provider, Sunrise2Sunrise ensures exceptional support services.

We welcome you to VISIT OUR OPEN HOUSE and determine if these properties align with your needs. We look forward to meeting you there!

📌 REGISTER NOW 📌

🏡 OPEN DAY 20th May 2024 (Monday) — https://sunrise2sunrise.com.au/robust-sda-tinnadice-road-cranbourne-east/

🏡 OPEN DAY 21st May 2024 (Tuesday) — https://sunrise2sunrise.com.au/hps-sda-spirit-boulevard-cranbourne-east/

Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week, and as an organisation deeply engaged in disability support, we've gained invaluable insights over the past five years. Our journey has been one of challenges, learning, and growth alongside our participants and their families. 🌟

As disability support workers and an NDIS registered provider, we're equipped with training and skills to navigate difficult situations. Yet, it's important to acknowledge that these challenges can take a toll on us too. That's why Sunrise2Sunrise is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and well-being, ensuring our staff receive the support they need to provide the best care possible for our participants.

From mindfulness practices to comprehensive training programs, social activities, and fostering teamwork, we invest in holistic support systems. We recognise the importance of rest and ensure our workers have the time they need to recharge. Together, we're building a culture of well-being, resilience, and compassion. Because when we care for ourselves, we can better care for others. 🧡

Happy Mother's Day from all of us at Sunrise2Sunrise! 🌷 Today, we celebrate the incredible mothers who fill our lives with love, strength, and endless support. Your dedication and care inspire us every day. Wishing you a day filled with joy and cherished moments with your loved ones. 💖

Got any special plans for Mother's Day? 🎉 We'd love to hear all about it! Share your stories and photos from your Mother's Day 2024 celebrations with us in the comments section!

Krishna is powering through! 🌟 On Day 6, she reached Thukla at 4,620m elevation and is now (Day 7) at 4,930m altitude in Lobuche..Take a peek at some snapshots from her hike over the past two days. The initial part of the trek from Thukla to Lobuche, is no walk in the park, with a challenging ascent to Dughla Pass/Thukla Pass to go onwards to the next stop. Krishna says - "It may be tough, but the breathtaking views along the way make it all worthwhile!'.

Stay tuned for more updates! Krishna is making incredible progress and will be reaching the Base Camp shortly!

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