Nulsen News

Welcome to the fourth edition of Nulsen News for 2019 ✨

In this edition we take a look at the Nulsen Youth Patron Program and learn more about how it has supported Nulsen to nurture every person's potential for a good life.

The Nulsen Youth Patron Program has raised over $10k in 2019 with all funds going towards Nulsen's internal 'Make A Wish' program, granting more than 20 wishes and special projects! Stay tuned for posts on wishes being granted in the coming weeks! 💫

Special thanks to our participating schools; Hale School, Methodist Ladies' College and All Saints' College WA!

Don't miss the 'Making Connections' workshop with Creative Connections this Friday!

This event is for everyone, so please come along and show some support. There will be a range of activities on offer:
- Art Workshops
- Poetry
- Exhibition
- Afternoon Tea
Head to the Creative Connections website for more information >> https://bit.ly/2DKEpG2

Well done Greg Barr! Greg played the didgeridoo as part of the Welcome to Country with Shaun Nannup for The Lives We Lead Gala Ball last night. The event was in celebration of International Day of People with Disability - Australia.

Greg was looking very dapper, sporting a new stylish black suit, and he certainly gave those dancing shoes a good work out! 💃

Happy International Day of People with Disability - Australia! Nulsen Group is proud to support people with disability across Western Australia ✨

How will you be celebrating this special day? Visit the IDPWD website for ideas and more information >> https://bit.ly/2r77EQL

Wow what a week! Ten pin bowling, art and craft, cricket, yoga, gardening and cooking.... Methodist Ladies' College Week of Amazement at Nulsen had it all! Three students joined residents in their weekly activities and gained first hand experience of how we support people to follow their passions and live life to the fullest! Thank you for choosing Nulsen girls. We had a ball!

This year the Town of Cambridge in partnership with Vision Australia, will mark the International Day of People with Disabilities on Tuesday 3rd of December by hosting a FREE No Lights No Lycra Perth dance class for a gold coin donation!

Join in the celebration as they turn off the lights and crank up the tunes to release inhibitions, move moods and work up a wild sweat!

Visit the website for more information! https://bit.ly/2rggRpq

The Status Employment Services CaLD Recruitment Expo is on today at the Herb Graham Centre in Mirrabooka!

Come by and say hello to Cynthia and Rachel who are currently manning the Nulsen Group table to chat about recruitment opportunities at Nulsen ✨

Volunteers from our corporate partners at ATCO Gas joined residents and carers from Nulsen Disability Services for a morning of bowls at AMF Bowling Cannington last week! The guys had an awesome time bowling together, scoring a few strikes in between celebrating a 40th birthday for Delores. Special thanks to the guys at ATCO!

The annual City of Armadale Carols by Candlelight & Christmas Parade will take place on Friday 6 December!

The evening begins early with the Christmas Parade through Jull Street Mall. Featuring a variety of colourful characters and performances by local community groups, providing an exciting spectacle for the young and imaginative.

Head to the City of Armadale website for more information!

ATCO Employees were delighted to participate at a Loop workshop last week in recognition of ATCO’s Day of Caring; an annual employee-led initiative that combines fundraising, employee donations and volunteering to support a wide variety of charitable and not-for-profit organisations.

The ladies put their sewing and textiles skills to the test, upcycling unwanted and unused items such as corporate uniforms into purposeful items which are gifted directly to community partners, helping disadvantaged people when they need it most. All of this, whilst saving tonnes of waste going to landfill.

Workshops run weekly on Tuesdays 11am -2pm at Outcare 476 Guildford Rd, Bayswater so please get in touch with Julie Harty, Service Manager via [email protected] if you’re keen to help out.

Nulsen Group and ATCO formed a partnership in 2013 and since then, ATCO have delivered over $66,000 in sponsorship of gas appliances in Nulsen homes, $24,000 in donations through ATCO Employees Participating in Communities program and delivered more than 25 cooking and art classes for over 150 residents with complex disabilities.

The Start Court team at Outcare were named a finalist in this year's WA Health Excellence Awards in the 'Mental Health Commissioners Award' for their project, 'Collaboratively Addressing Mental Health Issues, Criminogenic Risk Factors and Alcohol and Other Drug Issues'. The team attended the awards night recently, they didn’t take home the prize but they were honoured to be among the finalists. Well done Outcare!

Melissa's mother Robyn has created a 'Go Fund Me' fundraising page for her daughter, who resides at a Nulsen home. Robyn is asking for your support. Visit the Go Fund Me web page to read Melissa's story and make a donation today >> https://bit.ly/350wL67

The 2019 As We Are: Artists Who Have An Intellectual Disability art exhibition closes tomorrow! Be sure to head down and check it out between 9am to 5pm on Level 2 Main Foyer, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth.

As part of the suite of prizes Shaw Contract provided for Site Architecture Studio’s recent win in the Shaw Contract Awards 2019, the most wonderful prize of all is the charitable donation made to Nulsen Group on behalf of Hale School and Site Architecture Studio!

Check out the full article here >> https://bit.ly/2NgSz7t

One of our homes in Duncraig was buzzing with activity when the Nulsen Youth Patrons from Methodist Ladies' College and Deanna from Program Sponsor Ansvar Insurance came to visit. It began with RSM Wendy sharing stories and photos about residents, however Andrew couldn’t contain his excitement about putting on his favourite Grease and Abba tunes and getting everyone singing and dancing. It was a lot of fun!

Nulsen Youth Patrons from Hale School wrapped up their final visit as part of the 2019 program with their mates at one of our homes in Bassendean.

Michael, Craig, Jimmy and Bernie had an awesome afternoon with the guys where they played Connect 4, did jigsaw puzzles and also got to work with some painting!

Special thanks to Hale School for another fantastic year with the program ✨

International Day of People with Disability - Australia is coming up on Tuesday 3 December!

ZONE BOWLING is celebrating with FREE Bowling for people with a disability and their carers on Tuesday 3 December 2019 between 10AM – 3PM. Call 1300 358 067 to book now or alternatively fill in the form via their website >> https://bit.ly/2WCYW8p

Special thanks to our corporate partners from Zenith Insurance Services who threw their annual Melbourne Cup fundraising party last Tuesday at The Boulevard Centre in Floreat!

The theme was the letter 'N', so Nulsen representatives got on board dressed as Nulsen Netballers!

The day was a huge success raising $12,500, all going directly to supporting people with complex needs across Nulsen Group.

Thank you again to the amazing team at Zenith! ✨

Don't miss the latest Nulsen News video! In this edition we chat with Helen from Nulsen Therapy, Jordan from Nulsen Disability Services and Lennon from Outcare.

Hear what they have to say about working for Nulsen, and if you're feeling inspired, why not check out our Careers webpage on the Nulsen website to see what career opportunities we currently have available!

Start your career with Nulsen Group today >> https://bit.ly/36CD6pT

Who doesn't love a Friday feel-good post? 🌈 And what an awesome example of nurturing someone's potential for a good life 🙌🏻

The 2019 As We Are Art Award - Opening & Award Presentation Evening launch is on this Saturday!

Join us at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre (PCEC) from 5pm to celebrate over refreshments with participating artists as well as purchase artworks. A highlight of the night is the announcement of award winners and recipients of the judges' high commendations.