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Congratulations Jon Stevens Port Pirie to Orana Award and John Swan residents meet Winners 2011 rock Netley Wang Wang and Funi on a 4 6 7 big day out Working hard for Orana – thank you to our Ambassadors As Orana’s team of Ambassadors continues to grow, we’d like to thank this important group of influential personalities who are voluntarily working hard in raising awareness and lending their name to our organisation. Our work is greatly enhanced by their commitment, passion and assistance and we are extremely grateful for the support they give us. Meet our Orana Ambassadors...
Daryl Harper John Swan Amity Dry Peter Goers Daryl Somers Mark Holden Diesel Michael Weldon International Cricket Singer/Songwriter Singer/Songwriter Media Personality Media Personality Performer/Broadcaster/ Singer/Songwriter The Kitchen Gardener Council Elite Panel Producer Umpire
Orana events Tuesday 21 February 2012 Wednesday 21 March 2012 Further details and more Gardening and Cooking Orana Cooking School Orana Cooking School School dates will be available in the new year. with Michael Weldon with Simon Bryant Coming soon inside 3 Client Development Centre Adam Harvey will be live in concert on Saturday 14 April 2012 at Westlands, Whyalla. Adam will 3 Whyalla Vacation Care Program be supported by Graeme Hugo in a “boot scootin” 4 Chinese News support Orana concert, not to be missed. Money raised from 5 Gardening School is a success this concert will be going to the Whyalla Centre McDonnell Enclave in Mt Gambier Based Respite Service, Bienvenidos House, which 5 supplies essential respite to families throughout 6 Famous faces neighbouring towns including amongst others Port 7 Orana Green connects with Telstra Augusta, Port Pirie and Port Lincoln. More details 8 Richard Gunner cooks up a treat will be released in January – watch this space. 8 Packing team is top of the class
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Celebrating abilities summer.11 Service Award to Board Member, Kate Strohm. Kate to engage local community leaders and gain has been a member of the Orana Board for more valuable insights into the needs of the Port than 10 years. Augusta community. At the AGM, it was heartening to hear that despite In the afternoon the Board met with parents, a decline in manufacturing due to Asian imports, carers and supporters at a community meeting Orana’s viability is continuing to strengthen and its where the guest speaker was Noelene Wadham, accommodation services are expanding. Furthermore, State Manager National Disability Services. She Human Services (incorporating Client Services, gave an excellent presentation on the National Human Resources, Payroll, Quality, IT and the Disability Insurance Scheme and its potential Client Development Centre), has introduced several to improve the lives of people with disability in new training programs benefitting staff and clients regional areas. alike as well as facilitated the migration of Orana’s On behalf of the Board I would like to thank information services to the ‘clouds’ with improved Dennis and his dedicated team for hosting us and technical information sharing and outreach capability. allowing us to handle the snakes! A special thank you goes to Orana Netley Auxiliary The Board is planning to continue to focus on President’s which hosted the lunch and AGM. stakeholder engagement with more regional and metropolitan visits in 2012. Perspective Board Changes We are sorry to lose two Board Members, Hilary New Additions Winchester and Vanessa Boully. Both have been very Over the past couple of months we have seen a flurry Orana is continuing to grow and we welcome the committed to Orana and provided valuable input to of activity in many areas of Orana as we engage following people to our expanding teams: the organisation and we thank them for the time and more people with the organisation and look forward • Tania O’Farrell Business Development Manager energy they have given to Orana. Kate Strohm has to an exciting and prosperous New Year. stepped down as Orana’s Vice President and Richard • Sarah Leitch Occupational Therapist Ambassadors Goddard has ‘stepped up’ to the Vice President Role. • Cassie Magin Grants Coordinator • Dylan Lodge Supervisor – External Services I am delighted to welcome on board performer/ I will continue as President and Chairman of the broadcaster/producer, Mark Holden, singer/ Board and Steven Toth retains his position of Orana’s • David Seago Maintenance Technician/Toolmaker songwriter Diesel and The Kitchen Gardener, Treasurer and Chair of the Finance and Audit Sub- – Netley/Orana Michael Weldon as Ambassadors for Orana. Orana Committee. • Janet Brandon Accommodation Support Worker is extremely fortunate to have several high profile (ASW) – Loxton/Berri I would like to thank the entire Board for their input ambassadors willing to take time out of their • Irene Klowsowski Accommodation Support in the past year and look forward to working with demanding schedules and lend their name, time Worker (ASW) – Loxton/Berri you over the coming months. and talents to Orana. Oh behalf of Orana, I’d like • Steven Osbourne Accommodation Support to thank them for the tremendous job they do in Board of Directors Regional Visit to Worker (ASW) – Loxton/Berri supporting us. Port Augusta Unfortunately we said goodbye to our Finance The Board of Directors is committed to further Annual General Meeting and Awards Manager, Shay Madzikanda who did a tremendous engage our country staff, employees and supporters The Orana AGM saw the announcement of our job in coordinating our 2011/12 budget. We wish Employee of the Year, Roger Jarmyn and Resident and demonstrating this commitment, at the end of him all the best in his future endeavours. September the Board visited Port Augusta. of the Year, Ian North. Congratulations to both As 2011 draws to a close, on behalf of the Orana and our thanks go to Ken Lodge, CEO of Workskil The purpose was to visit the Port Augusta Board, I’d like to wish everyone a very merry who sponsored and presented these awards. employment centre where local manager Dennis Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Other awards presented at the AGM included the Cartwright displayed the operation of the pet shop presentation of Meritorious Service Award to three and the excellent support the work crews provide to Bill Filmer AM President long standing supporters of Orana and Years of the local community. Board members were also able [email protected]
Matthew was followed by Noelene Wadham, State and reviewed by Orana periodically. Ruth Bourne, Orana Auxiliary Manager, National Disability Service who spoke Secretary of the Orana Auxiliary Netley is currently about the National Disability Insurance Scheme. seeking endorsement of the proposal. Convention The Convention was held as part of a Board Orana thanks all Auxiliary members for the hard initiative to improve Orana’s engagement with work, time and effort they have put in over the Representatives from Berri, Ridleyton, Murray stakeholders and to address how to strengthen years and look forward to a future with rejuvenated Bridge and Netley Auxiliaries attended the Auxiliary the relationship between Orana and Auxiliaries, purpose for this valued stakeholder group. Convention in October. Apologies were sent from who have played a vital role in the organisation for Mt Gambier and Port Pirie Auxiliaries, and also several decades. Orana’s Patron, His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Following lunch, a workshop, facilitated by Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia, Graeme Alder, was held with the aim of improving who was scheduled to open the Convention; he the mutual value of the Orana – Auxiliaries unexpectedly had to attend a State funeral. relationship. The Auxiliaries present agreed the After Orana President Bill Filmer officially opened best option was to change the name to Friends the Convention, Matthew Sanderson, Principal of Orana, followed by the district name where Policy Officer from the Social Inclusion Unit appropriate (eg Friends of Orana, Berri). They also presented the Blueprint for Disability Services, decided each Friends group should choose its own Strong Voices. focus from a list of suggested areas as prepared • Facilitator Graeme Alder addresses the convention
2 Orana Client Development Centre supports mind and body
Since its opening in August, our innovative Client Sarah Leitch. Sarah has a range of different “Orana is entering into exciting times with this Development Centre (CDC) is blazing the way experiences and skills having worked closely with centre and we’re very much looking forward to in this field and our vocational counsellor, Ninje people with disabilities in a variety of different employing an intake officer shortly to complete the Adiya has already begun working with Netley settings. She is in the process of putting together team,” concludes Orana CEO, Nicholas Mihalaras. employees, screening literacy and numeracy skills equipment, policies and procedures to complete and cognitive functioning. She has also helped screening assessments. These will empower and with short term counselling for employees with support Orana’s current and new employees mental health issues and behavioural problems. in accessing employment and accommodation “It is very rewarding to be working with people opportunities. and helping them in not only making choices to By looking at the tasks relating to work, Sarah will find suitable employment but also assist in finding assist Orana employees in their work opportunities, their strengths,” says Ninje, who is a trained by matching people’s abilities and strengths with job psychologist. “The aim is to help them enjoy demands and tasks, as well as identifying training their employment and improve self confidence, areas to support people in their continued growth motivation and achievement and ultimately and development. Part of this role will encompass improve their quality of life.” supporting our current employees in their transition Ninje says it is important clients feel supported to retirement. Sarah will also work with Orana’s in their work place and living environment. residents, in the activities of daily living, including “As a CDC team we – the allied health personal care and meal preparation to assist our professionals and case managers – will help residents to be as independent as possible. employees and residents improve their personal “I am really looking forward to working with clients and professional skills,” she adds. and helping them grow as individuals, and develop • Top: Ninje speaking with Netley employee Anne Williamson In October we appointed Occupational Therapist in their work and daily living roles,”‘she says. • Above: Sarah assesses Netley employee Trevor Godfrey
Disability Services SA has contributed nearly Whyalla Vacation $20,000 for this program which goes towards meals, activities and transport. Care Program “The program went really well in the last school holidays,” confirms Monica. “We’ve had some Bienvenidos House great BBQ’s in the park, visited several museums Alleviating the stress on parents, carers and and even taken a cruise in Port Augusta.” support workers in the holidays, Bienvenidos The Vacation Care Program is made up of junior, House has commenced a Vacation Care Program. senior and mixed groups, with between six to Operating during the school holidays for three days eight people participating in each group. a week, the care program is proving increasingly “This program has an array of benefits for popular as participants enjoy a range of activities participants as we also focus on improving social varying from movies and tenpin bowling to skills and tolerance between themselves,” learning about road safety and bicycle riding. says Monica. “Plus there is a lot of interaction in “There was a real need for this type of service in the general community which as well as this region, so we approached Disability Services being of benefit to participants, is helping SA to assist in funding the program,” said Monica strengthen our ties in the community and • Brock Giles enjoys an arts and craft session at the Fernandez, Bienvenidos House Manager. increase our local network. vacational care program Orana Melaleuca’s new contract benefits the Lower Lakes
Following last year’s success, Orana Melaleuca Seed collections and germinations have started has recently been awarded a new contract for and soon cuttings will be collected to start the propagating over 120,000 plants for the next propagation process. phase of the Lower Lakes Remediation project. Employees are close to completing their “This is a great win for Orana Melaleuca and it Certificate III in Conservation Land Management recognises the Meningie community continues to which has been done whilst learning the new support this important initiative,” confirmed Tony skills alongside valued volunteers and mentors de Vries, Orana General Manager Employment such as Robert Mroneovius and his wife. Services and Business. “The ten employees and “This significant project has changed the face of the their supervisor have already been very busy Orana Melaleuca facility and it ensures the additional preparing the equipment and facilities for the hard employees now working with us have varied and work ahead.” challenging opportunities,” concluded Mr de Vries. • Propagation starts for the Lower Lakes at Orana Melaleuca
3 Orana Award Winners 2011
Orana Employee and Resident Meritorious Service Award of the Year 2011 Our sincere thanks for the outstanding The winners of these Awards have been commitment and invaluable contribution to nominated by their service as their Employee Orana go to the following Meritorious Service or Resident of the Month and through this are Award winners: eligible for consideration in the Orana Employee • Mrs Muriel Blyth, Berri and Resident of the Year Award. • Mrs Dawn Kearney, Berri Congratulations to our Employee of the Year, • Mr Chris Herbig, Murray Bridge Roger Jarmyn and Resident of the Year, Ian North Years of Service Award and our thanks go to Ken Lodge, CEO of Workskil We are extremely grateful for the years of service who sponsored and presented these awards. many individuals give to Orana and we were Each winner received a cheque for $500 and a delighted to acknowledge Ms Kate Strohm, framed Certificate signed by Orana CEO, Nicholas Orana’s past Vice President who has been an Mihalaras. Orana Board Director since November 1999 and Runners up for Employee of the Year were: as a family member has had an association with Linda Barclay, Ridleyton Employment Service Orana spanning more than 30 years. and Teck Lai, Wingfield Enclave. Resident of the Year runners up were: Robert Evans, Port Pirie Accommodation Service and Hew Byass, Harrow House. Runners up received $125 each (sponsored by Westpac) and a framed Certificate signed by Orana CEO, Nicholas Mihalaras.
ABOVE FROM TOP: • Nicholas Mihalaras, Orana CEO (right) thanks Ken Lodge, Workskil CEO • Murial Blyth receives her Meritorious Service Award from Bill Filmer Pictured from left: • Terese Herbig accepts a Meritorious Service Award on behalf of Chris Herbig • Roger Jarmyn Employee • Dawn Kearney is congratulated on her Meritorious of the Year winner • Ian North Resident of the Year winner • Kate Strohm with her Years of Service Award Service Award by Bill Filmer South Australia Chinese Weekly supports Orana Helping Orana reach out to the Chinese Marketing and Fundraising team last year while community, the South Australia Chinese Weekly completing her university studies. newspaper is running a series of adverts and “By running these adverts and features, we features to promote Orana and its activities. hope to change this attitude to disability. We are The highly acclaimed twice weekly newspaper, actively encouraging Chinese families and carers to which has been operating for over 14 years has contact Orana so their loved ones with a disability a readership of nearly 30,000 and is the first can not only have a better quality of life, but they • Geoff Phan SA Chinese Weekly Editor Chinese newspaper in SA. In 2010, it was a finalist can feel more fulfilled and be an active member of • O rana in SA Chinese Weekly in the Governor of SA’s Multicultural Award in the community.” the categories of Media for an Organisation and “We are delighted Jo is still involved in Orana Media for an Individual, Chief Editor and Director and are extremely grateful for the support the Geoff Phan. South Australia Chinese Weekly is giving us,” “It’s common in Chinese communities to hide says Nicholas Mihalaras, CEO, Orana. “Its support people with disabilities away as sadly, Chinese is invaluable in helping us promote our services families are very often ashamed of this family and reach out to more South Australians living member,” explains Jo Phan, Reporter/ Marketing with a disability,” concludes Mr Mihalaras. Assistant to Chief Editor at the South Australia Chinese Weekly. Before working at the SA Chinese Weekly, Jo was a valued member of Orana in the SA Chinese Weekly
4 Orana’s first gardening school event
The weather was perfect for the first Orana apartments and think they haven’t the space or Gardening School, held on Saturday 5 November at ‘green fingers’. It was a great morning and I’d the Bridgewater Inn in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. definitely do another Orana Gardening School.” Kim Syrus from the Channel 9’s Gardening Gurus Orana would like to thank the presenters for was the MC and Lead Presenter, and he was their time and generosity in supporting the supported by guest speakers herb specialist June Orana Gardening School. Taylor, President of the Rare Fruits Society, Dr A big thank you also goes to our sponsors for David Harrison (Harry) and Darren Adey from the day, Brunnings, The Bridgewater Inn and Brunnings. Each of the presentations was fun, Seasol. Their support was greatly appreciated by informative and provided all sorts of handy hints. everybody. Brunnings supplied all raffle prizes as Participant Faye Nogaj said she wasn’t really a well as lots of giveaways for all the participants. gardener, but had really enjoyed the morning. Seasol also showered giveaways on participants, “I found it really interesting and I learnt so much, while The Bridgewater Inn provided a wonderful including a slightly unusual method of deciding morning tea with all sorts of delightful munchies. where to plant a sub-tropical fruit tree,” she The event was very successful and wonderful said. “There was something for everyone; the feedback from the participants has been received. presenters even gave tips for those who live in
• TOP: Darren Adey from Brunnings with Orana fundraising volunteer Von Hemsley • Above: Gardening Gurus – June Taylor, Kim Syrus, Darren Adey and Dr David Harrison
The Orana Gardening School will be returning in 2012. Full details will be available early next year.
• Attendees enjoy a break in the beautiful surroundings • Kim Syrus from the Gardening Gurus NF McDonnell and Sons Enclave P i c ture b y Sean M Co m sh , ourte s o f Th e Border W at ch a cut above the rest As highlighted in the last edition of Oranability, that they are not only safe but also have Mt Gambier Employment Services has taken enjoyable work conditions.” a very significant step forward in offering new Up to nine employees, one leading hand and one opportunities for employees by working in another supervisor now work at the NF McDonnell and business. The NF McDonnell and Sons Enclave, Sons timber mill, cutting and stacking timber. (the term we use for the initiative of placing small groups of Orana employees to fulfil specific tasks “Having Orana employees work on a regular within other industries), is a resounding success basis for us is a great asset as it saves us having as employees learn new skills and work with other to hire casual contract labour,” continues members of the community. Mr McDonnell. “It gives us a predictable and cost effective solution for this important part of Our new roster system enables as many of our our business,” he added. employees as possible to experience working at McDonnell and Sons. This enclave is one of several that Orana now has in place throughout its nine employment services “The Orana employees are very much a part of in South Australia and others are planned. the McDonnell’s team and we have trained up the Orana employees to use a CML multi rip “Other Enclaves do things such as assembly, saw and band saw,” says Ian McDonnell, NF sorting and packaging and gives our employees McDonnell and Sons saw mill owner. “Our staff variety and further training,” adds Tony de Vries, are very conscious of the special needs of Orana’s Orana General Manager Employment Services • TOP: Darren Lockwood and Paul Sedman help operate the CML employees and much work has gone into ensuring and Business. multi-rip saw at the McDonnell saw mill in Mount Gambier.
5 Famous faces at Orana Im a g e b y J o h n K ru er
Shannon Noll sound check • Francis Wong Board member with Jon Stevens During October a group of employees from Wingfield and Netley were lucky enough to see Shannon Noll Jon and John rock Netley perform his sound check at the Governor Hindmarsh Hotel. Employees had a great time singing along to The Netley warehouse was well and truly rocked the songs and were very excited when Shannon came over for photos and a ‘meet and greet’. Shannon on Friday 21st October when Jon Stevens and was very friendly and welcoming and employees loved meeting him. A great time was had by all involved John Swan together with John Salerno and Adam and as you can see by the photo there are a lot of happy smiling faces. Ventoura, members of Jon’s band, dropped in to put on an amazing concert for our employees. Jon was in Adelaide to perform his concert for Orana in Mannum the following night at the Pretoria Hotel, but he gave Orana employees a sneak preview. The four musicians enthusiastically played a medley of songs, bringing massive smiles to everyone’s faces. Employees responded excitedly when Jon called them to ‘reach out’ and he had the audience singing, swaying, clapping and generally having • Michael Weldon chats with Orana employee Anthony Kretschmer • Diesel gets the thumbs up from Orana employee Patrick Herrity the time of their lives. John Swan also thrilled everyone when he sang Michael Weldon cooks up New Ambassador Diesel the song ‘Have a Little Faith’ which he dedicated a treat as an Ambassador performs for Orana to Orana last year; needless to say the employees Employees were delighted when this year’s employees joined him in singing it. Jon and John’s duet of the MasterChef runner up, Michael Weldon, made a song “Stand by Me” was simply sensational and On Friday 16 September Orana was privileged visit to Orana on Wednesday 28 September. As he employees also enjoyed Jon’s performance of his when a very special singer, Diesel kindly dropped made a tour of Orana, Michael thrilled employees current single “Just a Man”. in to Orana Netley. when he stopped many times to chat and sign The concert was a massive success and truly high viz jackets. Employees were delighted with the concert he put appreciated by employees and staff alike. Orana on for them, and were thrilled when he signed Having watched him on TV recently, employees thanks Jon, John, John & Adam for their time and their high viz jackets and posed for photographs. loved meeting the chef in person and several a fantastic concert. asked him for some cooking tips. Diesel has been in the music industry for over 25 years and in that time has sold in excess of Michael will be involved in many of the events Thank you to all 800,000 records and has become a household being run by the Orana Cooking School. As name. He has released a string of gold and well as hosting some of Orana’s Cooking School our volunteers platinum albums and earned a swag of ARIA classes for the general public, Michael will also Awards (including Best Male). Diesel has ten Top As 2011 comes to an end, Orana run classes for Orana employees. This will be 10 albums and more than a dozen Top 20 singles. would like to say a big thank you to a fantastic experience for our people who are all our volunteers. Your enthusiasm, eager to learn. Orana would also like to thank Furthermore, Orana is extremely honoured and talents and skills, and the time you Michael for coming on board as an Ambassador. delighted to announce Diesel has come on board give so willingly is an essential part Michael is giving a tremendous amount of time as an Ambassador. We really appreciate the of Orana and the work you do for and sharing his knowledge, and we are very much time and energy Diesel has given to us and look us is truly appreciated. looking forward to learning from him and tasting forward to seeing him again next time he is in his creations over the coming months. Adelaide.
6 Orana Green connects with Telstra
Orana employees are helping more South Australians connect with its Telstra maintenance contract which now covers much of South Australia. Areas covered include: Mt Gambier, Meningie, Loxton, Port Pirie, Port Augusta, most of the Adelaide metropolitan area, and the York and Fleurieu Peninsulas. The contract, which now has one full time work crew in Adelaide as well as employees in most of the country regions working on it, entails maintenance of grounds and facilities, ensuring they are kept clean, tidy, safe and aesthetically pleasing. As a result, Orana has made a significant investment in more equipment such as twin cab vehicles, ride-on lawn mowers and gardening and cleaning equipment. “It’s very exciting for our employees to be working outside within the local community and this contract brings a whole wealth of opportunities to those who hadn’t previously been able to do external work,” ‘Panda’ring round the Zoo says Tony de Vries, Orana General Manager Employment Services and Business. “Furthermore, Telstra Orana Accommodation Port Pirie in partnership is so pleased with our work that the contract is now extending to include more duties and also internal with Bedford Day Options had a great day recently cleaning of exchanges.” at the Adelaide zoo to see the new additions “I really enjoy doing this work and I am learning lots of new skills” says Shaun Brunt – one of the Wang Wang and Funi. employees on the metropolitan Orana Green team that services the Telstra contract. The group was greeted by an impressive African drummer at the entry gates then headed to the panda enclosure to watch their antics. While Wang Wang proved camera shy, Funi was like a model on the catwalk, showing us her moves and poses and generally entertaining the crowd. After lunch in the rotunda, the group split up to explore the zoo further and visit their favourite animals. It was a long, but great and rewarding day and it finished with a trip to Hungry Jacks before the drive home. Our thanks go to Bedford for helping make the day so successful.
Port Pirie Residents bring home Gold
Port Pirie residents Samuel Elsby and Robert Evans won gold medals at the 2011 Special Olympics WA Invitational State Games held in Perth, in October. Sam and Robert were part of the • Before and after shots showing the great work of Orana Green team. Left top and bottom: Aberfoyle Park, Happy Valley 17-strong team from SA at the event, where they and right top and bottom, Port Vincent Main Street, Yorke Peninsula participated in tenpin bowling. As well as tenpin bowling, Orana athletes participated in equestrian and basketball, Thanks to all Cooking School sponsors supported by 24 team support and volunteers. Sam won gold in doubles and silver in his team The Orana Cooking School would like to say a huge thank you to all the sponsors who have very kindly competition and Robert won a gold medal in agreed to come on board and support us. Without the support of our wonderful sponsors we would not be his team competition and bronze for doubles. able to run such a successful venture. Robert was delighted when he had a surprise visit Sponsors in alphabetical order: from some of his family who live in Perth. And although he won gold and bronze medals he said “My favourite time was seeing family and them watching me bowl.”
• Samuel (left) and Robert proudly wear their medals
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7 • Richard Gunner of Feast Fine Foods tells the secret of cooking a good steak • Participants enjoy a fiery moment at Orana Cooking School • The delicious end products! ImageS by John Kruger
Meat and Beer Matching Class
On Tuesday 18 October, we held the Orana “I didn’t know flank could taste so good,” said by a number of sponsors and Orana would like to Cooking School’s inaugural event in the Adelaide Tania O’Farrell, Orana Business Development thank Richard Gunner for running this educational Central Markets kitchen. Our first class was Manager and cooking school participant. and fun class and the sponsors who provided the intimate, informative and interactive with “Simply marinated, pan fried and served with an ingredients for Richard to cook with: AAY’s Herbs, participants learning everything from butchering Argentinean salad – even my husband could do Feast! Fine Foods, Fruitalicious, Gaganis Bros and meat to pairing food with Coopers beer. that!” Tania was most impressed with Richard’s Talinga Grove. hearty stew which he threw together using the Participants were greeted with samplings of Wirra Thank you also to our beverage sponsors, most basic ingredients. Wirra Wines, Coopers Beer and Bickfords whilst Bickfords, Coopers and Wirra Wirra, and to John learning about different cuts of meat from the first “I walked away gaining knowledge on how to Kruger who is Orana’s official Photographer and of our celebrity chefs, Richard Gunner, the owner butcher meat and how the most simplest of dishes also doubled as the beer knowledge presenter. of Feast! Fine Foods. He demonstrated two recipes that take minimal time to produce can be a stand John is a beer judge and he writes for various beer using Sparkling Ale and Dark Ale from Coopers, out on the dinner table. And for the record my publications. Finally, thanks to the South Australia firstly a Hearty Winter Beef & Stout Stew and then husband has now asked me to book him in to the Chinese Weekly newspaper for promoting this event. Coopers Ale Marinated Onglet (or flank); both of next Orana Cooking School,” she added. All sponsors’ help is much appreciated and them were sensational. This highly successful class was heavily supported contributes to the success of these events. Orana’s packing is top of the class! Orana Netley is set to have a busy few weeks as it completes the Office Max contract packing the individual ‘back to school’ stationary kits for school children. “It’s a big order as we’re packing the kits for much of South Australia and the Northern Territory,” says Tony de Vries, Orana General Manager Employment Services and Business. “And they’ve all got to be done in time for the kids to get them when they go back to school in January!” As a result, Orana Netley will continue to operate throughout the Christmas period, closing only for public holidays. Supervisor Vicki Woods proudly says “This work is more complex than some of the other jobs we do and my team are really enjoying working with this challenge – and doing a very good job.” • Danielle White, Anthony Venus and Chris Gill packing school kits for Office Max
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