Orana Celebrates International Day of People with Disability
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Stay in touch with Orana Summer 2015 Orana celebrates International Day of People with Disability International Day of People with Disability The event provided the opportunity to Not to be outdone, Orana representatives (IDPwD) is celebrated each year on the 3rd engage with people from the South from Berri attended a community forum December. This United Nations sanctioned Australian community and showcase Orana’s – the Dignity, Purpose and Achievement day aims to increase public awareness, services to potential clients and their families. through Disability Forum. This event understanding and acceptance of people Christopher, this year’s Client of the Year discussed many issues crucial to community living with disability and encourage support Runner Up, was able to give a first-hand inclusion for people living with disability in for their dignity, rights and wellbeing – account of how Orana’s support services regional areas. while celebrating their achievements and assisted him to achieve his personal goals in Orana chose to celebrate the International contributions to society. the areas of health and wellbeing. Day of People with Disability with delicious The theme for this year is “Inclusion matters: Residents from Orana’s Amaroo and fun filled morning teas hosted by clients access and empowerment for people Accommodation Service attended the and staff at many of Orana’s Employment of all abilities”. With this theme in mind, Glandore Community Centre Carols in the and Accommodation sites across the state. representatives from Orana participated Park on 2nd December. This community Balloons, ribbons and other festive tokens set in a variety of ‘inclusion’ focused events event featured a market and carols service. a party atmosphere. throughout South Australia. Prior to the event the Amaroo residents ‘Celebrate on the Square,’ an event were busy making craft items to sell, which aimed at increasing public awareness, included knitted coat hangers. They ran their understanding and acceptance of people own craft stall, featuring the hand crafted with disability, was held in Victoria Square, items they had produced and enjoyed Adelaide on Thursday 3rd December. explaining to market shoppers how they had Orana employee, Christopher Page, Orana made them. The highlight of the evening Community Inclusion Officer, Amy Young was the community carols service. Some and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator, enthusiastic singing from our residents Anthea Rice represented Orana at this event. capped of a perfect day. IDPwD celebrations at Orana Netley. Orana employee, Christopher Page, with Hon Tony Piccolo MP. Minister for Disabilities, gave a first-hand account of how Orana’s support services assisted him to achieve his personal goals. 1 Orana has been busy realigning our services, range of supported accommodation systems and processes to ensure we are opportunities in regional SA. NDIS ready to support people living with A highlight of 2015 was the celebration disability. Through a diverse range of of Orana’s 65th birthday, coinciding with services and initiatives introduced, we are the launch of Orana’s refreshed brand. A reshaping the way we support people with tremendous milestone to celebrate and a disability to achieve goals in many aspects of great day had by all! their lives, including independence, health and wellbeing , community engagement, The busy year is ending with the exciting education, and employment. announcement that Orana will be taking over the trading of the three Sunflower An initiative that reflects the changing Shops currently operated by Mental Illness disability environment is the joint venture, Fellowship South Australia (MIFSA) in ‘Beyond Project’ with Community January 2016. We are looking forward to Bridging Services (CBS). This project having the volunteers join the Orana team. will be commencing in February 2016 between Orana, CBS and three schools in I look forward to 2016 in anticipation of Message from metropolitan Adelaide and Port Pirie. The continued success in helping our clients aim of this project will be to assist in the achieve their goals and welcoming new transition of young people with disability members into our team to help us make a the CEO from school to employment reaching their difference. full vocational development, whether in At this festive time we can look back on To all our staff, employees, donors, ‘Open’ or ‘Supported’ Employment. what has been an exciting, challenging and customers, families and volunteers – thank dynamic period across the disability sector. A number of important strategic additions you for your commitment to Orana this 2015 has been a big year for Orana with to our organisational structure in 2015 have year. I would like to pass on my very sincere considerable effort put in during the year assisted Orana to further empower people Christmas wishes and hope that the festive to lay a strong foundation for our transition with disability to access information about season is an enjoyable and restful one. I to the National Disability Insurance Scheme relevant services and community activities hope the New Year brings renewed hope, (NDIS). available to them and to support them energy and success. to become active members of their local On a personal note, I find myself reflecting Happy holidays and best wishes to you and community. upon Orana’s achievements over the past 12 your families for 2016. months with pride. Proud of the significant We have experienced significant growth Nick Mihalaras CEO Orana growth we have achieved; proud of the and taken on new exciting challenges, exciting new challenges and ventures particularly in our Employment Service we have embraced and proud of the division, all focussed on enhancing and Orana team’s ability to adapt to changing expanding our capability to provide paradigms. sustainable work opportunities for people with disability. We have maintained our focus on building our capability across the organisation Orana further expanded its Accommodation to ensure we are well placed to meet Service by successfully tendering for a industry challenges including the upcoming number of new services during the year. NDIS. Our preparations for the NDIS have These services have enhanced our existing continued to dominate our planning in 2015 options for clients in the metropolitan area as we draw closer to the full launch in 2016. and have further expanded our current International Volunteer Day The International Volunteer Day is celebrated each year on 5th December. It was established by the United Nations in 1985 with the aim of providing volunteer organisations and individuals with the opportunity to raise public awareness of their contributions to economic and social development at local, national and international levels. Orana wants to thank and recognise the tremendous work and enthusiasm of all our volunteers who make a wonderful contribution, day by day, to achieving our goal: creating opportunities for people living with disabilities. We especially want to recognise the effort and dedication of Xiomara Ruiz, our new Communications and Events Coordinator, who was volunteering at Orana for one and a half years prior to recently joining the Orana team. She has shown dedication and commitment at the fundraising events and activities that she has participated in the past. Thank you to everyone who has and continues to volunteer at Orana, and for supporting people living with disability. Xiomara Ruiz, Orana’s new Communications and Events Coordinator, former volunteer. 2 Orana Mitsubishi Corporate Golf Day tees off On Friday 16th October Orana hosted our fundraising hole-in-one opportunities for winners, some fundraising activities and the second corporate golf day. This year we were players to participate in, throughout the day day drew to a close. delighted to announce Mitsubishi Motors – $10,000 cash, a holiday for two to the US We would like to thank all of our event Australia as the event’s name sponsor. Masters and a Mitsubishi PHEV Outlander sponsors and supporters, which included It was an early start to the day and guests Aspire. Unfortunately no one sunk a hole-in- Bickford’s and Coopers Brewery for drinks, were greeted with delicious egg and bacon one on the day. Johnny’s Popcorn for snacks and Yummy sandwiches provided by The Rapid Relief A gourmet lunch sponsored by RAA, wine Snacks for donating a gift basket. Team and piping hot coffee donated by the sponsored by Kingston Estate Wines and Twisted Barista. dessert sponsored by Golden North Ice The next activity had our players awestruck. Cream provided a delicious conclusion to Save the date: Jeremy Dale, golfing trick shot artist, had the day. Brief presentations by Orana’s CEO, the group spellbound as he performed Nicholas Mihalaras, and Mitsubishi Motors Friday 14 October 2016 Orana one amazing shot after another. Inspired, Australia CEO, Mr Mutsuhiro Oshikiri set Corporate Golf Day the scene for the rest of the afternoon’s the players set off to play 18 holes at the For more information please contact activities. An entertaining lunch time prestigious Royal Adelaide Golf Club. Tania Potts on 08 8375 2043 presentation by Jeremy Dale, the awarding The fun did not end there. There were three of prizes to the first, second and third place The Rapid Relief Team provided breakfast. A game at the Royal Adelaide Golf Club. Orana’s CEO, Nicholas Mihalaras and naming rights sponsor Mitsubishi Motors Australia’s CEO, Mr Mutsuhiro Oshikiri. Jeremy Dale performed spectacular trick shots. Lunch sponsors Kingston Estate Wine. 3 Cast from Neighbours chat with Matthew, Client Coach Christopher David Roach has developed his life skills through pursuit of his passion for and Adam as part of the holiday the boys planned together. building model trains. Melbourne trip David’s building a railway Matthew Roodhouse and Adam Nagy, from Orana’s Moonya Accommodation Service, decided they wanted to take a holiday. and building life skills They wanted their trip to include two things they really enjoyed – the David Roach is an employee at Orana’s Netley Employment TV show Neighbours and footy – in particular their team Port Power.