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A Sweet Shabbat for All MESSAGE from OUR CEO and PRESIDENT INBOX CMYonnIssue 1 Autumn 2018/Nissanecti 5778 on A Sweet Shabbat for All MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO AND PRESIDENT INBOX “Transformation is an ongoing process that tends to appear I would like to compliment all staff members of Smorgon Family Nursing Home for their ordinary, when, in fact, something extraordinary is taking professionalism and loving care of my mum place.” ~ Suzy Ross Polina. My mum was very happy and pleased when the lifestyle team organised the celebration of her 100th birthday. On behalf Transforming for Our Future of Polina, I would like to thank staff for their Our 2014-2017 strategic priorities have propelled dedicated work. Your work is very important the organisation well into the future responding to and makes a big difference in the lives of challenges of reform and tight fiscal constraints, residents. particularly in the aged care and disability spaces. We have successfully steered in less than favourable ~Anna Klinger circumstances and transitioned to a highly contestable market, competing well and creating Michael, Lara and I would like to thank Bill Appleby, CEO value for the people we support. Building on these the staff at The Coppel & Piekarski Family successes is the new strategic roadmap for 2018 – Disability Respite Centre for looking after 2020 ‘Transforming for Our Future’. This will open Dahlia so well. up an exciting chapter for Jewish Care to ensure She came back extremely happy and healthy. continuous growth and development, whilst ensuring Medication was given accurately and all service excellence and best-in-class support models her clothes were returned. When we called for those who are most in need in our community. from overseas we spoke to carers who gave The 2020 roadmap will stand us in good stead as we us updates on Dahlia’s time at respite. We expand our service proposition in the residential aged even received a very cute photo of Dahlia. Mike Debinski, care space. Our transition to the National Disability This feedback gave us added confidence that President Insurance Scheme (NDIS) enables us to service our Dahlia was being well looked after, allowing clients with reliable, relevant and quality support, us to have an enjoyable holiday. making Jewish Care a provider of choice for our community. We will push our Michael and I left for our holiday to Israel growth into 5 local government areas to cater to the evolving needs of our on New Year’s Day. The Coppel & Piekarski clients creating a sustainable operation for years to come. Family Disability Respite Centre being open Our Growing. For our Community. Capital Campaign developments are well 24/7 for the past nearly 2 years has given us underway and we are encouraged by the momentum of the St Kilda Road site “a life”. construction and Fulton Street Community Housing refurbishment, both in We greatly appreciate the hours that respite full swing. The successful town planning permit for the Anne & Eric Smorgon is open. This is truly social justice. Active Living Centre will set the fourth project in motion with just two more projects to follow. ~ Debbie Shapp Looking after and protecting vulnerable members of our community from abuse, neglect and homelessness are a few focus areas of the Annual Appeal, Share your feedback about our services by emailing [email protected] which this year aims to raise $3.1 million. Last year, we helped over 6,000 people who reached out to us for various supports. We will continue our efforts to minimise the hardships endured by members of our community, Front cover: and encourage everyone to donate to the 2018 Annual Appeal. As this year’s Our Village Kitchen campaign clearly states, “A helping hand can change a life”. volunteers Romy As we navigate another year of opportunities and challenges, it is important Bursztyn, Emily MY Issue 1 Autumn 2018/Nissan 5778 to appreciate the efforts of our staff and volunteers, who put Jewish Care Brott, Galit Conn at the heart of everything they do. It was a great feeling at our Staff and Krongold and ection Volunteer Service & Excellence Awards in December, to celebrate and Lisa Lipshut acknowledge Ora Glickman for being awarded the Samuel H. Harris award at the ARK and David Wilden, for Volunteer of the Year award and all other recipients for Centre in East their contribution to Jewish Care. It is their dedication and teamwork that Hawthorn helps create a lasting impact. Thank you all for your support and we look (absent: A Sweet forward to another extraordinary year! Jo Star) Shabbat for All Bill Appleby Mike Debinski Chief Executive Officer President 2 Autumn 2018/Nissan 5778 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2017 Building a Stronger and Sustainable Organisation Jewish Care held its 2017 Annual General Meeting on 22 November at Glen Eira Town Hall Auditorium. Many significant achievements from the past year were outlined; including the commencement of construction of the St Kilda Road Senior Living and Community Precinct and receiving approval for 11 service types under the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Dianne Gringlas (centre) was awarded the Leo and Mina Jewish Care President, Mike Debinski, reiterated the priority Fink Award. Dianne is seen with Nathan Fink and Susie to grow Jewish Care as “a strong, capable, and sustainable Ivany OAM organisation.” He also acknowledged the efforts which had resulted in more than $21 million being raised as at November 2017 towards a goal of $30 million for Jewish Care’s Capital Campaign, Growing. For Our Community. The AGM approved the re-election of Jeffrey Appel OAM, Andrew Schwartz, Adam Joel and Lisa Kennett to the Board of Governance. In addition, Dianne Gringlas was awarded the Leo and Mina Fink Award, recognising her exceptional voluntary and philanthropic contribution to Jewish Care particularly in the area of disability services. Jewish Care CEO, Bill Appleby emphasised; “We are effectively transforming all that we do to better support our Marilyn Kraner and Jackie Barry (left) discuss the topic community. I look forward with great expectations to the year of ‘Housing Affordability- Facts, Figures, and Future ahead, as we continue our work together, in partnership, to Implications deliver on our mission to support and enhance the wellbeing of the Jewish community for now and for generations to come.” The AGM was followed by an engaging presentation by Marilyn Kraner, Individual and Family Support Manager at Jewish Care and Jackie Barry, Director of Housing Asset Strategy and Financing at the Department of Health and Human Services on the topic of ‘Housing Affordability- Facts, Figures and Future Implications’. The discussion explored the affordable housing crisis in Victoria; its effects on the Jewish community; and Jewish Care services that support families and individuals experiencing housing strain, including financial counselling, interest free loans, and social and affordable housing. Bill Appleby, Jewish Care CEO presents his report 2018 Tzedakah Sunday Telethon Jewish Care is inviting volunteers to the 2018 Location: Active Living Centre Tzedakah Sunday Telethon on Sunday 6 May, to Level 6, 619 St Kilda Road, Melbourne assist with calling our community members. The Time: 10am to 8pm Tzedakah Sunday Telethon is sure to be a rewarding experience as each call will help change a life. Just two hours of your time is all we ask for. All donations To register or to find out more, please received will be allocated towards our social services contact Lauren or Kayleigh on 8517 5622 programs that receive little or no government funding. at [email protected] Autumn 2018/Nissan 5778 3 YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU YOU CAN CHANGE A LIFE… * Name and image has been changed to protect the privacy of the client. Your Community Needs You Daniel* is a 35 years old with a fabulous sense of humour, living in a charming WHAT YOUR private rental in Carnegie. DONATION CAN DO? It was a regular Sunday morning for Daniel riding along Beach Road. He was riding • $36 can help individuals and families at a fair speed when his front tyre hit an oil patch on the road. The next thing he at risk of homelessness with a safe, remembers is waking up in a hospital bed, unable to move his legs. affordable and secure place to call His spinal cord had been shattered, resulting in partial paralysis. Weeks of home. hospitalisation followed by weeks of intensive rehabilitation has finally enabled him to walk short distances with the aid of a walker. But, he is reliant on a • $72 can help individuals who are out wheelchair for the rest of his life. of work and facing financial insecurity to find suitable employment. He will never ride again nor will he ever walk properly. And, it is likely that he would never work as a carpenter again. • $108 can help people in need of This was the start of an agonising road ahead for him – physically, emotionally disability services. and financially. Initially, Daniel’s father and step-mother wanted him to move in with them. • $216 can help people who are However, due to the setup of their second floor apartment without an elevator, it experiencing trauma through our was impossible for him to get up two flights of stairs. range of individual and family services. He decided to go home to his apartment and have a nurse help him at first. 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR At present, Daniel no longer needs round-the-clock assistance. He is trying to get on ANNUAL APPEAL with his altered life as best as possible. He’s unable to return to work, his medical and utility bills are piling up and his father is not in a financial position to help him.
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