CHANGING LIVES TOGETHER MARCH 2015 ISSUE 08

BEDFORD PHOENIX Together we’re building a better and brighter future for our people

BIGGER AND BETTER KICKING GOALS South Australia’s business community Our soccer stars take to the shows its support at the Bedford Big BBQ field for the Phoenix Cup THIS EDITION 2 Welcome We’re Loving... 3 Welcome to our first edition of ‘Changing While this is a ‘new beginning’ there are Lives Together’ as a newly amalgamated some things that will never change…we’re organisation - Bedford Phoenix Incorporated. very thankful that the community’s support We have undergone some very exciting has been unwavering throughout this Feel Good Friday changes in the past few months, bringing transition period. Your donations allow us Every person who works at Bedford Bedford Group and Phoenix Society to continue creating a more positive future together. With these two iconic South for those who turn to Bedford Phoenix for Phoenix has an amazing story to tell and Australian names joining forces as one, we a hand up. Be proud of your contribution we love to share these with you on our have established ourselves as a leading because it truly does change lives! Facebook page - www.facebook.com/ disability services provider under the NDIS bedfordgroup. ‘Like’ our page and meet We hope you enjoy looking through this and the nation’s second largest Australian the members of the Bedford Phoenix family edition and seeing what we’ve been up Disability Enterprise. #feelgoodfriday to in the past few months. Apart from With more locations, activities and people the amalgamation we’ve been very busy than ever before, the Executive team recognising our high achievers at the and I have visited all sites to get to know Phoenix awards celebration, we held one Silverwater everyone and see firsthand what they do. of our best fundraisers to date and there’s Everyone was very welcoming and we been some great opportunities to get Our Bedford Phoenix site in Silverwater, New found we were reminded of just how similar involved in community events. South Wales is going from strength to strength our organisations are, reinforcing our belief working with world renowned brands and Watch this space for some very that we will be bigger, better and stronger undertaking huge volumes of work. We’ve even exciting updates on changes under the together. We are able to offer greater had our Chief Executive Sally out on the floor amalgamation. Until then, wishing you a flexibility, choice and a more secure future very Happy Easter and a well deserved lending a helping hand. for the people we serve. break over the long weekend! We have also formed a new Bedford Phoenix Board, committed to bringing Urban Development about the best outcomes for the future under Institute of Australia the NDIS. I would like to thank former Bedford Chairman Colin Dunsford and (South Australia) Warm regards former Phoenix Chairman, Graeme Bethune Thank you to the UDIA (SA) for making for all of their hard work and commitment Sally Powell Bedford Phoenix your charity of choice to our organisations. Their legacy has Chief Executive for 2015. We really appreciate the helped set up a bright future for thousands of people with disability. continued support!

This Edition We’re Loving... 3 Joining Forces 4 Contents The Adelaide Crows Rising Up 6 A big thank you to And The Winner Is... 8 players Nathan Van Berlo, Daniel Talia, Years Of Service Awards 9 Rory Atkins and for visiting our Port Lincoln site. The Bedford Phoenix Home Is Where The Heart Is 10 team was thrilled to kick the footy, get Thank You For Supporting Our Christmas Appeal New Cafeteria some autographs and have their photo Bigger And Better 12 We’re very excited to continue expanding our business taken with these Crows legends! services under the Bedford Phoenix amalgamation as we Kicking Goals 14 have now launched an in-house café at our Torrensville site. Recipe – Russian Easter Bread 15 This is a fantastic opportunity for more people with disability to learn about and gain skills in the hospitality industry.

MARCH 2015 ISSUE 08 CHANGING LIVES TOGETHER 4 Joining Forces 5

Have you heard the news? Two of South Australia’s leading As Australia’s second largest disability services Now the amalgamation is official, we have started the provider... process of bringing our systems and people together. disability organisations - Bedford Group and Phoenix Society Our number one priority remains unchanged... • Bedford Phoenix offers meaningful employment changing the lives of people with disability through - have joined forces to become bigger, better and stronger. to 1,262 people with disability across 17 sites in real work, training and life skill programs. We want metropolitan/regional SA and NSW. The official amalgamation took place 31 December 2014 to reinforce there will be no change to day to day and we are now one organisation under the name Bedford • Day Options facilities enhance the lives of almost activities; that this is about greater opportunities and 100 people with high support needs in five flexibility, and better service. Phoenix Incorporated. locations across the state. Bedford Phoenix is committed to building a better, • Nationally Accredited Training is delivered to stronger future together, and is very excited about the Matthew Clisby, approximately 200 students annually. opportunities we can offer. Together, we will build the Packaging Employee, • Supported accommodation provides a home to best and brightest future for our people that we can, Katherine Ring, Torrensville more than 160 people with disability in South ready for the NDIS. Packaging “I am excited Australia. If you have any questions about the Employee, about Bedford and amalgamation you can contact us on the Torrensville • School to Work transition programs help 225 Phoenix working students with tailored, caring work experience Bedford Phoenix Hotline by calling “We have the together as a team... each year. (08) 8275 0280 or email opportunity to get COWABUNGA!” [email protected]. more work in and meet other people, so I’m very excited Scan the QR code for a video about us joining update on the amalgamation together.” from our employees and staff

Kymberley Tutty, Accounts Assistant, Panorama Hailey Hutchinson Andrew Herewane, Sarah D’Cruz, Turner, Packaging Manufacturing “Everyone gets along Administration/ Employee, Pooraka Employee, Gepps Cross really well. With all of the Packaging Employee, new businesses, people “More kids “Everyone’s excited Pooraka with disability have a can come from that we’re joining up “We will be a much lot more opportunities to school into the and it’s going to be stronger organisation gain more skills.” workforce.” bigger and better.” under the NDIS.”

MARCH 2015 ISSUE 08 CHANGING LIVES TOGETHER 6 Rising Up 7

The 2014 Phoenix Awards Days were once and thanked the outgoing chairman, Graeme again held at the end of year with great Bethune, for all of this years of dedication anticipation and excitement surrounding and service to Phoenix. We also heard this event! from Sally Powell, Chief Executive of the new Bedford Phoenix who outlined the Phoenix Whyalla was held first celebrating exciting new direction of the amalgamated the achievements of employees as well as organisation. service awards at the Centrals Football Club. Once MC Nathan Aston had concluded the Service awards were given to 32 recipients, official program, the Whyalla employees ranging from 10 years of service to an surprised everyone by taking to the stage outstanding 40 years of service to Phoenix. 40 to present the staff members with their own years was awarded to three people from metro awards. A brave move and one that was sites, Peter Harris, Carmen Regnier and Paul enjoyed by everyone – congratulations to all Gabbusch, and one from Whyalla, Pauline the winners! Treleavin. Big cheers were also heard when the achievement awards were announced. The Metropolitan Awards Day was held the very next day at the Entertainment Centre. The winner of the Gordon Reid Medal was Paul Stevenson put on a good show for Justin Appleton and a full profile can be everyone in the audience, and we farewelled found on him on page eight.

School to Work Transition Program Award Environment Awards Special Merit Awards Employee of the Year Awards Awarded to the student who this year as a participant in Awarded to the employees who, over the past twelve Awarded to the employees who, over the past 12 months, have Awarded to the employees who, over the past 12 months, the Phoenix School to Work Program has demonstrated months, have displayed the largest contribution towards made every effort to achieve the highest level in their personal have excelled in their dedication to the ideals of Phoenix outstanding commitment to learning about work and a desire the identification and/or implementation of sound development and the pursuit of their employment goals. Society, demonstrated commitment towards Safety, Quality, to succeed in future employment at or external to Phoenix. environmental practices within the workplace for the Leadership and desire to succeed. Sponsored by the Jim Griggs Memorial Trust benefit of the environment and to assist in the ongoing Sponsored by the Education Trust Fund Brett Semola - Gepps Cross Sponsored by Firebird Charitable Fund sustainability of the earth’s natural resources. Chloe Grigg - Elizabeth Katie Frost - Torrensville Sponsored by the RT Patterson Fund Sponsored by the E E Bone Award Trust Fund Sponsored by the Education Trust Fund Scott Litchfield - Whyalla Sponsored by the Education Trust Fund Dale Pritchard - Torrensville Samantha Muscat - Whyalla Sharon Hughes - Elizabeth Sponsored by the E E Bone Award Trust Fund Sponsored by the Belinda Marie Winter Trust Fund Jared Hepden - Whyalla Most Improved Employee Awards Stephen Andrews - Gepps Cross Work Health & Safety Awards Awarded to the employees who, over the past 12 months, Sponsored by the Education Trust Fund Awarded to the employees, who, over the past twelve have achieved the highest level of personal development Quiet Achievers Award Corrina Mackaway - Whyalla months, have displayed the largest contribution towards the and demonstrated considerable improvement in attendance, development of safe work practices within the workplace for Awarded to the employee who, over the past 12 months, punctuality, effort, personal relationships and work habits. the protection of themselves and their fellow workmates. has quietly achieved outstanding outcomes and commitments Sponsored by the Phoenix Women’s Auxiliary The Gordon Reid Medal to their allocated work area with minimal fuss. Sponsored by Coopers Mel Berry - Torrensville Awarded in special recognition of a Phoenix employee Robert Jenkins - Torrensville Sponsored by the Belinda Marie Winter Trust Fund Sponsored by the Phoenix Women’s Auxiliary who has consistently demonstrated the ideals of Phoenix Dimity Pullman - Torrensville Sponsored by the Jim Griggs Memorial Trust Felicity McLean - Elizabeth Vision by rising above their disability to set an example to Wayne Jaksic - Elizabeth Sponsored by the Belinda Marie Winter Trust Fund their fellow workers of being able to succeed against great Sponsored by the Phoenix Women’s Auxiliary Tim Sarkies - Elizabeth adversity. Sponsored by the Jim Griggs Memorial Trust Luca Ragghianti - Gepps Cross Sheldon Hein - Gepps Cross Sponsored by the Belinda Marie Winter Trust Fund Sponsored by the Gordon Maxwell Reid Trust Fund Sponsored by the Phoenix Women’s Auxiliary Terrie Downing - Gepps Cross Justin Appleton - Elizabeth Sponsored by the Jim Griggs Memorial Trust Karen Thompson - Phoenix Connect Andrew Nield - Whyalla Sponsored by the Belinda Marie Winter Trust Fund Sponsored by the Phoenix Women’s Auxiliary Steven Walter - Whyalla Bianca Babidge - Whyalla

MARCH 2015 ISSUE 08 CHANGING LIVES TOGETHER AWARDS 8 Years Of Service 9

Bedford is a life changing organisation because of its people… extraordinary people who dare to dream and never give up on achieving their goals. With these qualities, plus dedication and passion for the job we make a real difference in the community. This enthusiasm is acknowledged every year at our Years of Service Awards, and this year 150 Bedford workers were rewarded for the time they’ve dedicated to Bedford on International Day of People with Disability (3 December).

Staff and employees were given Tieneke said that while many Rotary Club of Mitcham who came certificates recognising every five things have changed over her 45 out to Panorama to cook a BBQ years they spend at Bedford. These years with Bedford, she is already for all in attendance and donated award ceremonies took place looking forward to the next five $500. The support we receive SA Governor across all of our sites and range years when she will celebrate 50 from the community and those who Hieu Van Le & from five years to 45 years – an years of service. work for us is truly amazing and it Justin Appleton incredible achievement by all! is the reason why we can continue Our Panorama site was home to to change lives of people with Tieneke Inkenharg was one of three the largest number of recipients disability in our community. Bedford employees who received and once the official proceedings an award, celebrating 45 years of of the day were complete it was valued service with the Group. time to party! The Directions Dance Academy kicked things off “I started here when I was 19 and performing routines to some rock worked in the sewing area. There’s And The Winner Is... ‘n’ roll classics. Bedford Personnel been a lot of changes in the work Officer and resident DJ Matt Davies we do – it’s always changing and The Gordon Reid Medal is the highest Justin has cerebral palsy, with some then got the dance floor cranking I’m always learning,” Tieneke said. honour to receive at the Phoenix limitations in one arm and small vision with some fresh beats. Everyone Awards Day, awarded to someone issues, but his motivation, commitment “I’m always meeting new people. thoroughly enjoyed busting out who rises above their disability and and work ethic go above and beyond any It’s fantastic being able to move moves to some absolute classics succeeds against great adversity – a real setbacks he experiences. around and work in different areas. right through to the hits of today! embodiment of the Bedford Phoenix ethos. Other employees see Justin going about I like to help out the new people This year’s winner was a shining example Thank you to everyone who was his work and the things he achieves and when they start too so I think of of this can-do mentality, with Justin involved on the day especially the 45 year recipients Tieneke Inkenharg this encourages everyone to learn new myself as a bit of a mentor.” Appleton from the Elizabeth site taking out & Kevin Dent things and develop their skill set. the award. Justin’s job is physically demanding – he Justin has been with Bedford Phoenix since is on his feet all day – but this doesn’t stop 2003 and has worked his way up from him getting active on the way to and from the stores area, to operating the pump work. He rides his bike to work each day, truck, the electric pump truck and he now rain hail or shine. operates the walk-behind forklift. Taking on this latest role means the whole site As usual, Justin was humble about the relies on Justin to bring their work in to award saying, “I enjoy my job and get a the floor. This has increased his workload lot out of going to work each day, that’s and responsibility significantly but Justin the most important thing to me.” takes it all in his stride and completes all Congratulations Justin, a deserving tasks with a minimum of fuss and never winner! complains! 5 year recipients Directions Dance Academy

MARCH 2015 ISSUE 08 CHANGING LIVES TOGETHER 10 Home Is Where The Heart Is 11

This is a list Margaret is all too familiar with caring for Worrying about your child is part and parcel of being a parent. Deb & Support her daughter Debbie. Debbie has been employed at Worker Lesley Will they be happy? Will they make friends? Will they be able Bedford Phoenix since 1980 and until recently lived to find a good job? Where will they live? But, for the parent of at home with her mother. “Debbie has always worked at a child with disability, their concerns are often greater and more Margaret is part of a generation of aging parents who have provided a caring loving home for their Bedford Phoenix, she loves her complex than you and I could ever imagine. children’s entire life. She recently made the painful work and the people she works decision that she no longer could continue in that role Magaret with her own health on the decline. with and now loves coming home The worry of who would be there to support with her friends. She is happy and provide a safe home for Debbie was and if Debbie is happy I am real and overwhelming. happy.” Thankfully the supported accommodation facility, Balyana, was able to provide a solution for Debbie “Moving Debbie to Balyana was the hardest decision and Margaret. First, Balyana provided respite for I have ever had to make but I know Bedford Phoenix Debbie so she could familiarise herself with living is there to help Debbie beyond my lifetime and the away from home and learn practical independent relief this gives me is too great for words. My decision living skills. After repeated visits and lots of one on was the right one - I trust Bedford Phoenix with one support, Debbie became comfortable in her new Debbie’s future.” surroundings and now lives full time in a safe, happy “Bedford Phoenix isn’t just about going to work; it’s environment that provides a caring nurturing home. about so much more, learning new skills that can give In providing a home for Debbie, we’ve also provided independence and making lifelong friends that will be peace of mind to Margaret. there when I can’t!”

Thank You For Supporting Our Christmas Appeal

The Garton family would like to say a huge thank you to all of the generous donors who gave to the Christmas Appeal. Their story was shared to a large audience in The Messenger, The Advertiser and even The Today Show! We were so touched to receive your donations along with messages Help us change lives of love, hope and joy on our Christmas Appeal We need your financial support to give comfort to parents like Margaret and hope for a safer, more Baubles. Your support has been life changing for independent and happier life for the hundreds of South Australians that rely on us, just like Debbie has. the community’s most vulnerable people, giving This Easter I ask you consider making as priceless gift - one which will open new doors and bring hope them opportunities to grow, learn and succeed. to the lives of people with disability and their families at this special time of the year and beyond. Thank you! Bedfordgroup.com.au 1300 300 023

MARCH 2015 ISSUE 08 CHANGING LIVES TOGETHER 12 13 Bigger And Better

For more than a decade, South Australia’s business community needed, which includes providing more opportunities in the areas of training, has attended the Bedford Big BBQ to raise funds for people with employment, accommodation and life disability. It’s the flagship event of the year and we were thrilled skills for those who need a ‘hand up.’ to return to to host this infamous occasion. raising money through the wine wall, Thank you to our major sponsor NAB, Troy Tyndall, Sally Powell raffles and auctions. Our live auction, everyone who donated a prize and to & Bronte Manuel conducted by Toop&Toop Real Estate’s BEDFORD On 20 February over 500 supporters guests. The employee group especially all who attended the Big BBQ. With your Troy Tyndall and Bronte Manuel, saw rallied together to change lives while enjoyed speaking with MC and Bedford help Bedford Phoenix continues to some fast and furious bidding on a BIG enjoying a gourmet BBQ, premium wines Phoenix ambassador, Amanda Blair who change the lives of South Australia’s number of items, including a home theatre BATTLE and the opportunity to network. spoke enthusiastically on stage about all most vulnerable people. system (donated by The Good Guys of the new friends she had made and Save the date: This was a Bedford Big BBQ like no other Marion) and a VIP game day experience recognized their support. The next corporate event on the calendar with fantastic attendance and the formal (supplied by Coca-Cola Amatil). announcement of the amalgamation of After meeting our employees and hearing is the Big Battle which will be held on We were blown away by the support Bedford and Phoenix. Bedford Phoenix about the exciting opportunities Bedford 29 October at the National Wine Centre. of the community, with this year’s BBQ employees were in attendance at the BBQ Phoenix can now offer across the state, For further details please contact raising a phenomenal $60,000! These helping out and mingling with all of the guests reached deep into their pockets Events Manager, Juli Roberts on funds will be used where they’re most (08) 8275 0352.

The Good Guys Marion table NAB table

The Bedford Big BBQ volunteer team Jenny Mizon, Michael Keelan Amanda Blair with Big BBQ volunteers & Matthew Clisby

MARCH 2015 ISSUE 08 CHANGING LIVES TOGETHER RECIPE

14 Russian Kicking Goals 15

Easter Bread You hear the roar of the crowd as you manoeuvre the ball around your Ingredients Method opponents and race towards the keeper, kicking the ball past him and... Serves: • 2 (7g each) sachets yeast 1. Place yeast in a bowl with 50ml warm GOAL!!! This is the exhilarating feeling a number of South Australians 6 people water and 1 teaspoon of the sugar. Set • 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar with disability experienced playing soccer in the Phoenix Cup. Prep: aside for 15 minutes or until bubbles 2 hours 30 mins • 3 1/3 cups (500g) strong baker’s flour appear on surface. Cooking: • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2. Sift flour into a large bowl and add 25 mins • 1 cup sultanas remaining sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, cinnamon, sultanas and rind. Stir in • Grated rind of 1 lemon dissolved yeast, 3 eggs, milk, butter • 4 eggs and 100ml water. • 150ml milk 3. Flour a board, turn out dough and knead with your hands for 5 minutes, • 60g unsalted butter, softened until you have a soft dough. 4. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover Bedford Group Shot Ben Waters, Cameron Watson, Fabio Ferreira, Coloured Eggs with plastic wrap and set aside in a Pablo Sanchez Alberto & Dale Patterson warm place for about 1 hour or until • 4 eggs doubled in size. The Phoenix Cup is an annual EBL, the Special Olympians, This effort certainly paid off as all of • 1 teaspoon food colouring 5. Remove dough, place back on board event bringing together more than Inclusive Sport SA and the Football our superstars managed to impress and knock it back by pounding a 150 participants from all over Federation of South Australia. Adelaide United players Fabio Adelaide who don’t always get Ferreira, Cameron Watson and couple of times with your fists. Divide The Phoenix Cup was born out of a chance to meet and spend time Pablo Sanchez Alberto who were dough into 2 long strips, plait together a lack of opportunity for people together. It’s a great opportunity also in attendance at this event. and place on a large, greased baking with disability to get involved with to interact with the other disability tray. Leave to rise for a further 1 hour. soccer and 2014 marked the sixth 43 games were played in total enterprises and service providers 6. Meanwhile, make coloured eggs. Place year the Phoenix Cup has run, and none of this would have been and share a bit of friendly rivalry eggs in a saucepan of cold water with growing from just four teams to 14 possible without the 20 volunteers on the field. food colouring and bring to the boil. over the period. that turned out on the day, as well Held in November last year at as family and friends who came to Simmer for 10 minutes, remove from Bedford and Phoenix each entered Ladywood Reserve in Modbury, support the teams and games. heat and allow to cool in pan for ½ three different teams from across the Phoenix Cup brought together hour. our sites and players found time for The Special Olympians won the day, 14 teams from across the state 7. Preheat the oven to 190°C. regular catch ups to train and put beating the Gepps Cross Rebels 4-2 comprising the Phoenix Society, their soccer skills into practice for in the exciting final. Congratulations 8. Lightly beat remaining egg. Set Bedford Group, Orana, Leveda, the big day. to the winners and all of the teams coloured eggs down the centre of the who played on the day! plaited bread and brush with beaten egg. Bake for 25 minutes until golden. Elizabeth Wanderers Gepps Cross Rebels Torrensville Tigers 9. Serve warm with butter.

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