Nulsen News

What a magnificent day to host morning tea in celebration of receiving a Lotterywest grant certificate of $254,900 from Minister Disability Services Stephen Dawson MLC!The grant is a welcome contribution to offset the cost of providing all Nulsen homes and facilities with additional protective equipment and technology and assisting with the delivery of new ways of working to prevent the spread.In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Government, through Lotterywest, has allocated all profits of the Lottery (up to $159 million) directly into the newly created COVID-19 Relief Fund.Thank you Lotterywest!

Nulsen Group are again a Principal Partner of the 2020 As We Are: Empowering Artists With Intellectual Disability Art Award and Exhibition. Entries are now open so be sure to complete an entry form by 5pm October 9. We are looking forward to this year's display of artistic talent!

It's Speech Pathology Week from August 23 to 29 🗣 This years' theme is 'Communicating with Confidence!'Communication is a basic human right and Speech Pathology Week is designed to ensure all Australians are aware of this.For most Australians with communication disability, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted the significant challenges they face everyday.Speech Pathologists work to ensure everyone can communicate with confidence, it's important that the broader community understands the role they play.Did you know? 👥 1.2 million Australians live with communication disability. 🗣 Communication disability is largely invisible. 💁🏼‍♀️ Confident communication helps maximise educational, health and social outcomes; and ✌🏼 Communication is about more than just speech.Special thanks to our wonderful Speechies in the Nulsen Therapy team for everything you do to support people with complex needs across Nulsen 💜

Michael and Craig are former house mates and great friends. Our support staff always go the extra mile to ensure they keep in touch by arranging catch ups and organising an annual holiday together. They recently spent a couple of nights adventuring in Mandurah with a dolphin cruise and a visit to Bussleton Jetty featuring on their itinerary! Thanks to Support Workers Frank and Foday for championing this friendship and for their tireless efforts to make it a memorable getaway for both gentlemen. What a team! 🙌🐬🌊

Carlo is beaming after taking out a first and second place at the Bunbury Regional Games and Bowling State Championships! Bowling is one of Carlo's greatest loves and he never misses his Tuesday and Saturday bowling sessions. He's got a cabinet of trophies to show for it! We're proud of you Carlo. Fantastic effort 🙌👍🏆

Nulsen Resident Greg Barr is an exhibiting artist in this year's Fine Art at Hale. Two of his three works named after some of his brothers, SOLD on opening night! If you're keen to secure his remaining piece 'Hilton', be quick and visit the online catalogue https://bit.ly/2YfoWZd. While you're there, be sure to cast a vote for the Peoples Choice award. The exhibition closes September 6.

Want to find out more about our Nulsen Youth Patron Program? Check out episode five of Methodist Ladies' College Girls on Fire Podcast where program facilitator Emma Gardiner chats to four students about what is means to be a Nulsen Youth Patron. https://bit.ly/317x6Vv

Odette has been playing the piano since she was 10 years old and was thrilled to play for the Nulsen Youth Patrons from All Saints' College WA when they came to visit. She was keen to show students the new music she has been working on since moving up a level in her weekly piano lessons. Her housemates as always enjoyed the show too. Well done Odette!

Great news! Perth's new WA Museum will be more accessible thanks in part to community input. Will you be checking it out when the doors open later this year? 🤩

Nulsen Youth Patrons from Hale School swung by one of our homes in Bassendean yesterday to catch up with their old mates Bernie, Michael, Jimmy and Carlo! Bernie was riding high after his recent stint on Channel 9 news with Scherri-Lee Biggs, he had to share the video with the guys and put on his chef's hat especially for the occasion 👨🏼‍🍳

Welcome to Trivett Place Studio, Bathers Beach Art Precinct, Fremantle – what a view! This is where the magic happens for WA Artist and Nulsen resident Greg Barr who has been busy creating three striking paintings named after three of his brothers David, Charles and Hilton.The works are part of this year’s Fine Art@Hale exhibition 7-9 August. The online catalogue is open for viewing and the option to purchase begins at 7pm tonight! https://bit.ly/3eNNuhuThere’s also a People’s Choice Award so be sure to vote for your favourite artwork. 🖌

Nulsen residents Carlo and Brayton had a blast using Virtual Reality headsets when they visited the Nulsen Youth Patrons at Hale School this week. The students spent time introducing residents to VR so they could get the most out of the experience. Thanks for opportunity Hale School!🙌

Our recent cooking series with Nulsen Youth Patrons from Methodist Ladies' College began with online video sessions as a way to connect with Nulsen residents during the pandemic. It was so much fun we decided to continue them in person with Scherri-Lee Biggs and the team at Channel 9 dropping in yesterday to broadcast the weather live from our cooking class! We had a blast in front of the cameras cooking up a storm and enjoying a delicious feast together. Bernie, Matthew, Kevin and Angela who are all keen cooks are counting the days until their next session in the MLC kitchen!

Special thanks to Scherri-Lee Biggs and the Channel 9 crew for dropping in to see Matty, Kevin, Bernie and Angela with Nulsen Youth Patrons from Methodist Ladies' College at their afternoon cooking class! Matty certainly took a shine to the spotlight 🌟

Residents at Nulsen have been making the most of Perth’s crisp sunny weather, under the warmth of heaters provided by our partners ATCO! Watch to learn more about how our eight-year partnership is benefitting those we support.

Many hands make light work! Here are the before and after pics of a week-long renovation conducted at one our Outcare properties. What a transformation!The Maintenance team and an Outcare client lead the way, stripping out the kitchen, bathroom and laundry. Then the Wirrpanda Foundation provided assistance through Outcare’s Bunuru (Youth Services) programme, assembling the cabinetry and rolling up their sleeves for the installation and putting on the finishing touches. Thank you to everyone involved in creating and presenting a positive environment for the people we support.

We're hiring! Check out the latest opportunities available across Nulsen Group 🌟 👩🏽‍⚕️ Senior Occupational Therapist >> https://bit.ly/2OoptTC 👨🏻‍⚕️ Occupational therapist >> https://bit.ly/32hpIbc ⚖️ Youth Justice Community Workers >> https://bit.ly/3ez5lJ7 🧳 Case Manager, Aboriginal Throughcare >> https://bit.ly/2OmH6Tx

Lisa and Donna have been cooking more at home thanks to support from our Therapy Team. The ladies have been working with one of our dedicated Occupational Therapists to trial assistive technology and equipment to make cooking safer and more enjoyable. They look forward to making some delicious meals for their housemates! 🙌To find out more about Nulsen Therapy visit https://bit.ly/38vYui4

On behalf of Nulsen Group's Board and employees, residents, and service users we would like to officially acknowledge and congratulate these employees on reaching their length of service milestones ✨What an achievement! As Nulsen continues to support West Australians living with complex needs, we acknowledge employees such as these who, without their dedication and commitment, our organisation would not be able to achieve the things we do 🌟Thank you for being part of the Nulsen family 🌳

Nulsen Youth Patrons from All Saints' College WA, Methodist Ladies' College and Hale School have been working with Program Partner Future Institute of Australia on the importance of Emotional Intelligence in leadership. Michael McHugh provided the knowledge and opportunity for students to unpack issues they face in their daily lives and gave them tools to respond better when experiencing stress triggers. The sessions were interactive and lively, giving students new skills they can use for optimal performance. It was an amazing demonstration of our future leaders in action! Thanks Future Institute of Australia for your expertise!

Happy end of financial year 🙌🏼 Did you know Nulsen Group is a registered charity? This means all donations over $2.00 are tax deductible!Visit our website to make a donation today and help us continue to empower people with complex needs to live their best life >> https://bit.ly/3ib0EYO

Are you or your family member ready to make the move into supported accommodation? 🏡 We currently have three accommodation vacancies for people with complex disability in the suburbs of Innaloo, Kenwick and Nollamara. To learn more about each vacancy visit our website >> https://bit.ly/3eKOFPx

A passionate Case Worker from the Thrive Team at Outcare has had huge success having a significant utility bill wiped on behalf of a client who had left a family domestic violence situation. After working with Synergy to achieve this outcome, the client was stunned and very relieved. Thanks to the dedication and persistence of the Case Worker, the client has a fresh start and hope for the future. Fantastic work THRIVE team!

Nulsen residents Bernie and Matthew took on the role of Head Chef this week when they each lead a video cooking session with Nulsen Youth Patrons from All Saints' College WA and Methodist Ladies' College. Matthew showed students a thing or two about making Bread ‘n’ Butter Pudding which was delicious and all gone within minutes! Bernie’s choice was the humble Welsh Cake. Perfect for any time of day and something the students had never had before. These sessions have been a blast of fun for everyone and the group looks forward to cooking together in person during Term 3.