A Note from The Chair
A Word from Wendy
ere we are in Autumn, The year is flying by - Easter and the enjoying some more moderate first term school holidays will be upon A temperatures at last – but for most of us very shortly. Hopefully everyone happened since our last newsletter. information about the forum and
us, still no rain! Our Carer Forum on will have some time spent with I am filled with optimism and to check out some of the feedback
28 February was a very interesting family and friends enjoying the lovely gratitude for the opportunity to and photos from the day, please see
and stimulating day (albeit extremely autumn weather. work with so many passionate, pages 5, 10 and 11 of the newsletter.
H
hot). The speakers were all excellent,
and I think everybody learnt
something new – I certainly did. Did
you know that if you are travelling
in the country and can’t get a signal
for your mobile phone, you should
head for a train line – usually you will
get a signal there! (Hand tip from SA
Ambulance!) I enjoyed speaking with
many new faces, and I look forward
to another one being arranged in
the future. And congratulations to
the winner of the weekend away at
Novotel Barossa, Trinity Green.
Finally, as I write this, it is two
weeks since the dreadful events
in Christchurch, New Zealand. Our
organisation has staff members
and clients of many faiths and
nationalities. But we all share in a
s the seasons change yet attended by carers and we thank
again, I reflect upon all that has you for your support! For more
caring and dedicated people. From
our Carer-led Board, Carer Advisory
Group, Foundation, Innovation Group,
EBL staff and the EBL community,
it is safe to say we are all part of
something very special.
big milestone celebrations with Nick
celebrating his 50th birthday and
Amy turning 21! Happy birthday
Nick and Amy, we know you both
had a great day supported by nearest
desire to help those less fortunate. As many of you will be aware the and dearest! In addition to that, with
We are all part of the EBL family. Royal Commission into Aged Care the Superloop in town, we can only
You are all valued and respected. Quality and Safety launched in imagine how excited John was when
I believe that first and foremost we Adelaide in February 2019. I echo he hit the track to soak up the car
are all much more the same than we the sentiments of our Chair, Sue racing atmosphere given his lifelong
are different. Chapman in relation to the recent passion for motor vehicles.
Sue Chapman
launch. That is; “the well-being and
safety of those clients we care for is
There seems to be a never-ending Chairperson always uppermost in our minds.” We
stream of news about Royal EBL Disability Services support a robust review of the aged
As our Carer-led board continues to
connect with carers and the broader
community, we continue to navigate
the ever changing NDIS. We strive to
Commissions at the moment, all of care sector and welcome the recently thought-provoking. One of them is announced Royal Commission into particularly relevant to us. That is abuse, violence and neglect in the the Royal Commission into Violence, disability sector should it occur. We Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of strongly endorse the view of the People with a Disability. The terms government that “Australians must of reference have not yet been set, be able to trust that their loved ones but I hope that they enable rigorous will be cared for appropriately.” investigation of any allegations put I also join Sue in honoring the your voice is heard and your questions
before them, and we see all those memories of the 50 lives lost in the answered. Should you have any
seeking to be heard given that terrorist attacks on mosques in questions about the NDIS, your plan,
opportunity. The well-being and Christchurch. Such a distressing and or wish to discuss anything further,
safety of those clients we care for traumatic event. We are beyond sad feel free to contact us on 8252 1000.
is always uppermost in our minds. and horrified at the scale of these If recommendations come out attacks. While we are a diverse of the Commission which lead to country with differing opinions we are improvements for the entire industry, united in our grief for those involved.
then that can only be a good thing.
do all we can to ensure you always
have the knowledge and support you
need. Running the inaugural Carers
Forum was just one of the ways we
wanted to provide our support and
again, we are so grateful to everyone
involved who was part of this incredi-
ble day. As always, we want to ensure
With the Easter break just around
the corner, I would like to take this
opportunity to extend a heart filled
thank you to everyone at EBL and the
On a lighter note, the feedback from wider community for your hard work
those who attended our inaugural and dedication. I am truly humbled
“Together We Can” forum in to be part of the EBL family and look
February was very positive overall. forward to working closely with you
Your comments provided us with all as we continue to work together
important insights about how we to ensure those living with a disability
can improve for future events. I also live rich and meaningful lives.
congratulate Trinity Green, mother
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These last few months saw some
of a child with a disability, who is the Wendy Warren
deserving recipient of the holiday Chief Executive
in the Barossa. The forum was well EBL Disability Services
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