Nulsen News

Nulsen Youth Patrons from All Saints' College WA enjoyed the afternoon sun as Seb, a keen gardener, showed off his home's veggie patch. Students also gained insight into the unique signs used by one resident to communicate with support staff. Topped off with some balloon fun with Andrew, it was a wonderful afternoon! Thanks for visiting All Saints!

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Nulsen Therapy are looking for a Positive Behavior Support Practitioner who will be responsible for implementing evidence based high quality positive behaviour support and intervention services to residents at Nulsen,

Visit our careers webpage to apply today >> https://bit.ly/2TZ93mF

It's not everyday you welcome a brand new corporate partnership with the incredible team at Beyond Bank!

Nulsen Group is pleased to announce Beyond Bank have signed a two year sponsorship agreement to support the Nulsen Youth Patron Program.

The program educates and encourages our youth to support people with complex needs in the Western Australian community and is run in partnership with All Saints' College WA, Hale School and Methodist Ladies' College to foster youth leadership, self-development and community service.

The roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has seen all state-based funding for special programs which support people with disabilities such as the Youth Patron Program cease.

Beyond Bank’s donation has been fundamental in ensuring the educative program continues to benefit our residents and WA students, and is an acknowledgement of how important the Nulsen Youth Patron Program is in encouraging altruism in Australia’s future leaders

Special thanks to Beyond Bank! 🙌🏼

If anyone knows how to throw a party it's Andrew! 🥳
Andrew recently celebrated his 31st birthday together with family and friends over a BBQ brimming with delicious fresh crayfish! His Mum’s beautiful Dhufish pie was also on the menu along with sumptuous salads followed by cake and strawberries with cream or ice-cream. Happy birthday Andrew and thanks for an awesome celebration!

Nulsen Youth Patrons from All Saints' College WA warmed the hearts of many as they shared the challenges and rewards of the role with their parents, school representatives, Nulsen staff and corporate partners at a breakfast event held at Kailis Bros Leederville.

The value of public speaking and leadership training delivered as part of the Nulsen Youth Patron Program, in partnership with Margo Halbert, Meerkats,and the Future Institute of Australia - RTO Code 41339, was evident as the Patrons highlighted the impact that vulnerability and empathy has had on their leadership capacity.

Thank you to all of our Nulsen Youth Patrons who continue to help us build a community which nurture’s every person’s potential!

You're invited to a very special book launch!

Come and clink a glass to celebrate the launch of Special - an uplifting, candid companion for those in the early stages of navigating a child’s disability. Inspired by Perth-born journalist Melanie Dimmitt’s own crash landing into special-needs parenthood, and shaped by her conversations with parents of children with wide-ranging disabilities, Special shares real stories, expert guidance and simple coping strategies to soothe anyone whose life has taken an unexpected turn.

Click the event page below to register!

Nulsen Group CEO, Gordon Trewern, had the pleasure of meeting Hon Stuart Robert MP this morning along with other service providers and peak bodies including National Disability Services and Developmental Disability WA to discuss the NDIS.

The group shared a productive and solutions-focused meeting where they were able to articulate service provider and family perspectives in regards to what’s working and what needs to improve. Everyone agreed how refreshing it was to talk to a Minister that shared their enthusiasm, energy and commitment to getting the NDIS right.

They look forward to holding more positive and productive meetings moving forward ⚡️

Lights! Camera! Action! Lush The Content Agency cameras were rolling this afternoon at one of our Bassendean homes for a series of videos showcasing our corporate partnership with ATCO Gas Australia! This edition also featured special guests, our very own Nulsen Youth Patrons from Hale School! Stay tuned for the full videos coming soon! 🎬

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity!

Congratulations to Matt Foster, Nulsen Youth Patron Alumni member at Hale School who was recently awarded one of three prestigious Tuckwell Scholarships from The Australian National University!

Wishing you all the very best as you embark on your studies and career Matt. Your potential to change the world for the better is tremendous!

It's time to get creating! The 2019 As We Are: Artists Who Have An Intellectual Disability Art Award will be happening this year!

Entries will open early September with entry forms due Friday 18th October and artworks delivered the morning of Thursday 7th November.

The exhibition is being held again at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

All previous entrants will be posted an Entry Form and Conditions of Entry early September.

Watch this space for more details!

Nulsen Youth Patrons from Methodist Ladies' College shared stories of some of their treasured moments as Patrons with their parents, school and Nulsen representatives at a recent High Tea event.

Guests gained insight into the challenges, connections and fun had during the program and its impact on the student’s leadership potential and understanding of how to support people with complex needs.

The future looks bright as we continue to nurture young people to lead, inspire and motivate change in the community.

Special thanks to our good friends at Kailis Bros Leederville who provided a wonderful venue and fabulous food.

Are you currently fishing for a new career opportunity? 🎣

Now's the time to flick your reel and cast out because Nulsen has plenty of exciting opportunities for people that share our vision to nurture every person's potential for a good life.

We're looking for Support Worker's to cover shifts across the Northern and Southern suburbs supporting people with complex health, behaviour and support needs.

Click here to apply >> https://bit.ly/2MrawA3

Congratulations to our NAIDOC Week Quiz Competition prize winner, Sharon!

As part of our NAIDOC Week celebrations, we ran an online quiz to test everyone's NAIDOC knowledge. Fortunately for Sharon - who is also a collector of Aboriginal artwork - she was awarded this very special piece valued at $300. Well done Sharon!

You're invited to the Creative Connections Art & Poetry Exhibition opening night this Friday 26th July! It all starts at 6pm at the Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery (Henry Street).

It is always a fantastic night, hearing directly from a number of the talented participating artists and listening to readings from poets of their poems created in response to the artworks!

The exhibition is then open from this Saturday until 11th August, 10am-4pm daily.

In line with Nulsen's strategic plan to diversify services, Nulsen staff recently received training from the Australian Childhood Foundation around the provision of trauma and culturally informed care to children. Watch this space!

Good relationships build strong teams! Today, representatives from each service stream of Nulsen Group came together to learn more about each other - professionally and personally and to proudly welcome Outcare to Nulsen Group. We look forward to continuing to support people with complex needs in Western Australia.

Our friends at Leadership WA are looking for people with a disability and/or people who work in the disability sector to apply for one of their upcoming LeadAbility courses!

If you're interested in learning more about leadership, want to lead changes in your community or workplace and be part of a growing network of disability leaders then this is the opportunity for you!

There are 2 courses available, click on the link for more information on how to apply >> https://bit.ly/2Ad2vYZ

Looking for some new art to brighten a dull wall or a unique gift for a loved one? Well, there are more than 150 artworks created by ASC and Nulsen Group community members that are up for grabs through an Online Auction!

These canvases (some of which are featured below) were displayed in the All Saints' College WA and HotHouse Company's fourth annual fundraising art exhibition, Re-Connected.

The Online Auction has been extended and will now be live until 5.00pm on Sunday, 28 July. All proceeds from auction sales will be donated to Nulsen.

Get your bids in before it is too late. Visit www.allsaints.wa.edu.au/auctions

Nulsen Group residents will be cooking up a storm in ATCO’s ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen thanks to a new partnership agreement!

Building on the success of the partnership established in 2013, ATCO and Nulsen Group have agreed on a new two year sponsorship agreement to provide people with disabilities opportunities to unleash their creative skills in the kitchen and in art classes.

Read more in the media release on our website >> https://bit.ly/2XzxH2e

Our NAIDOC Week celebrations continued today with an Audio Visual and Creative experience held in our training room to learn about The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (the Declaration) affirms the minimum standards for the survival, dignity, security and well-being of Indigenous peoples worldwide and enshrines Indigenous peoples’ right to be different. The Declaration was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in September 2007 and the Australian Government announced its support for the Declaration in 2009.

The Declaration is particularly significant because Indigenous peoples, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, were involved in its drafting

Well done to Outcare who were yesterday awarded contracts in the Southwest, Great Southern, North Metropolitan, South Metropolitan and South East Metropolitan regions to deliver 'Thrive'; a new support program for Aboriginal housing and public housing which will empower individuals and families to live their best lives ☀️

Head to our website to read the full media release >> https://bit.ly/2XQVV79

Nulsen Group is very proud to celebrate National NAIDOC Week! This year's theme is 'Voice. Treaty. Truth'. Today we held a special celebration event with storytelling, dancing, art and traditional Aboriginal food.

Nulsen is committed to working together for a shared future which recognises the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's role in deciding Australia's democracy.

Special thanks to everybody who came along to celebrate the day with us!

The Nulsen family officially welcomed everyone at Outcare to the Nulsen Group today at our Open Office Party!

Beginning with a few words from CEO Gordon Trewern followed by a Welcome to Country and ceremonial flag raising, the combined teams of Outcare and Nulsen Group then enjoyed a long table lunch with local food trucks THE TAPI TRUCK and Toast My Curry!

Thanks to everyone who came along, we look forward to sharing the exciting work we do in partnership with Outcare.

Nulsen Youth Patrons from Methodist Ladies' College dropped by to visit the ladies at one of our Wilson homes recently. It was a fun-filled afternoon packed with several rounds of UNO, a tasty afternoon tea, reading and a tour of the home. Thanks for coming by guys! 💜