A Word from Wendy
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n what seems like a blink of an eye, We are also excited to announce the
it is time to put on the woollies and addition of a second Day Options
EBL Carer Advisory Group
T
hank survey results would be amazing requested through the survey. It will
you to and certainly something we continue be open to the general community
all Carers’ to aim for. As the surveys are so if you know others that would be
With the current program at full who have anonymous, EBL cannot address any interested in coming along please
team continues to work diligently to capacity and increasing interest from returned problems raised with you directly. let them know when the details are
ensure our clients and families are numerous new clients and families, their surveys However, EBL staff would like to published. We will send each of you
getting the support they need as we the timing to expand our offering - your resolve any issues you may have, an invitation in the coming months
transition through the NDIS rollout. could not be better. I would like feedback is so please phone or call in to talk to with a program attached – we would
to thank Lynda Woods and Diana appreciated! the appropriate person to clear up love to see you there.
The data your concerns. If you would prefer rug up for yet another winter. While site at Harrow House in Frewville.
we keep ourselves warm, the EBL
To assist with this, it is with great
pleasure that we announce the
Smith for their part in leading the
Dawn Brodie
teams that have established our Day you give us provides a valuable someone from the Carers Advisory Options programs. source of information to ensure we Group to assist you with approaching Convenor
Glenn has extensive experience Coming up in October, we will be keep improving our services. While EBL, please leave your name and EBL Carers Advisory Group
(20 years) in supporting people holding our first Carers Conference surveys were due back by May 11th contact details at reception and your with developmental disability, in the northern suburbs. This day please be assured that we are still call will be returned by one of our Autism and associated complex is dedicated to supporting and happy to get your feedback. The members. medical conditions and behavioural informing carers about a range of majority rated EBL services as “Very challenges. Glenn commences his different topics. In particular, NDIS, good” or “Good”. This shows us how new role with us on 23rd July and we advocacy, behavioural management, committed EBL staff are to do their look forward to working with him to legal advice, how to find ethical best for clients. To have perfect support our future success under the providers, accommodation and much NDIS. Please join me in welcoming more. Be sure to keep your eye out Glenn to the team! over the next few months for more
appointment of our new Chief
Operations Officer, Mr Glenn Stanton.
Our longest serving senior manager,
Mr Peter Norton will continue to
play an important role at EBL as our
Program Manager - Accommodation.
Over the past 20 years, Peter has
demonstrated a tireless commitment
to people living with disabilities and
is a weekend away in the Barossa
with respite provided (free) by
EBL for any family member with a
disability. This is an event not to be
missed!
Finally, to assist with navigating the
NDIS, we have included a glossary of
and we are delighted that he has commonly used terms in this edition
accepted this significant role to of the newsletter for your reference.
our team, clients and families. Your
dedication to providing quality ‘client
centric’ service is inspirational.
As always, thank you to the
passionate and dedicated employees
who continue to support our efforts –
we are so very grateful.
While on the theme of thanking and Wendy Warren
welcoming amazing people to our Chief Executive
community, I would also like to take EBL Disability Services
this opportunity to welcome Diana
Smith and Rachel Wilson to the
EBL team. Diana will be overseeing
the running of both Day Options
speakers o n some of the topics
prize is on offer for attendees which
our success over the past 6 years
Peter for all that you do to support
a Public forum in October with guest
details about the day. A lucky door
their families. He has been critical to
support our future growth. Thank you
EBL are in the process of organising
All Dressed Up and
Somewhere to Go!
O
ne of EBL’s valued community housing partners is Unity Housing.
Unity held a disco recently for some of their tenants who are
supported by EBL. It was a great night and lots of fun was had by all!
programs and Rachel is the new
House manager of the children’s
service. Welcome Diana and Rachel,
we are thrilled to have you on board!
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