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annual report 2015
our vision
A life of love, dreams and choices
where anything is possible…
our mission
“To come together, figure out
how, and make it happen”
our values
We work hard at hearing, seeing
and understanding what people
are saying to us.
Opportunities to be both included
and present within community are
provided.
Opportunities to make meaningful
choices are provided.
charlie & nan martella
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nable Southwest is delighted to have
Charlie and Nan Martella as inaugural
patrons. Charlie and Nan together with
their two sons and two daughters, as well as
three grandchildren, are longtime residents
of Bunbury. In the community, both Charlie
and Nan are involved with many community
organisations including Rotary of which
Charlie has been a member for almost 30
years, and Zonta of which Nan has been a
member for 14 years. Charlie and Nan bring
to Enable their experience and knowledge
which they have gained over many years.
People’s capacities, contributions
and potential to grow as
individuals is acknowledged,
supported and encouraged.
Opportunities to be in
relationships with others is
supported.
Support is provided that
acknowledges people’s needs.
Don’t let what
you cannot do
interfere with
what you can do
~ John Wooden ~
contents
PRESIDENTS REPORT......................................................................................2
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT............................................................................3
TREASURERS REPORT......................................................................................4
CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER’S REPORT..............................................................6
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER’S REPORT..........................................................8
STRATEGIC DIRECTION................................................................................. 10
CORPORATE INFORMATION........................................................................ 12
ORGANISATIONAL CHART........................................................................... 13
GOVERNANCE............................................................................................... 14
BOARD MEMBERS ........................................................................................ 15
PROJECTS & PROGRAMS.............................................................................. 16
RECOVERY ORIENTED COMMUNITY SUPPORT (ROCS)............................ 18
ENABLEME STORIES..................................................................................... 19
OUTCOMES I SMASHED............................................................................... 21
FRIENDS OF ENABLE.................................................................................... 24
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president’s
report
Another year has gone, and where has
it gone you say. Enable has gone from
strength to strength and we continue
to grow along with our clients.
Under the guidance of Rob, the team
is strong and their commitment is
focussed. I personally, on behalf of the
board congratulate, you Rob and your
team on a successful year and can’t
say enough on how proud we feel of
everyone at Enable. You are a great
‘bunch’ and we congratulate you all on
your dedication to everyone you work
alongside and provide a service for.
T
his year coming, will also mean an expansion
of Enable here in Bunbury. We are close to
tendering the proposed building for extensions
to the west of our building to take it up to the
boundary and forward into the gardens. We will also
form another entry/exit and increase parking. The
board has notified our expansion of this building
and this will allow increased use for Enable into the
future. Staffing is always on the increase, there are
more client service requirements and with this means
expansion. Exciting Times!!
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The finances under Todd and Rob have been
excellently managed and the glowing advice from
our auditor is a testament to this. Well done to you
all. A thankyou also, to fellow board member; Phil
diCandilo for your ongoing advice into all things
financial. We have expanded into the Bridgetown
area with the amalgamation with their local group
Strive and this has gone well for all
parties. Offices have been secured
in Manjimup now. The Albany
expansion was not successful
but in hindsight a move
that may have stretched
our resources at the
moment.
The Jumpstart project is a running success and we
hope that the application and project are approved
and we can assist in potential businesses getting up
and going on.
The NDIS is going well and Enable is working very
closely with this roll out and also had forum groups
to share our experiences. Other key focus areas have
been the ICLS tender, Mental Health, IT tendering
and upgrades, Lower great southern development
and the ongoing Peel development. Sail into Life has
been an ongoing success and we continue to support
Sharon with this. Another successful year is coming
as we have two new boats and our fleet can cater for
more clients. Well done to Sharon.
Enable was recently approached to support the
new City, Koombana Bay Promenade. This was
supported and we certainly gained good coverage.
To the policies committee we thank both Annette and
Bridgette. We now have EmploySure who complete
these assessments and this has now freed up this
area for the board.
Thanks Annette for your contribution as Enable
secretary and understand family comes first.
To the rest of the board, it’s been a great journey and
we look forward to the forthcoming year. We have
great things to do and together this will happen.
The board thanks the ongoing support and
commitment shown by our patrons in Charlie and
Nan Martella. It is a great pleasure to have you both
as our patrons and we look forward to your ongoing
support in the future.
Congratulations to you all.
Roger Veen
President
ceo’s report
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The past year lived up to expectations
and was another eventful year at
Enable as we continued to navigate
our way through an ever changing
work environment.
T
he National Disability Insurance Scheme
(NDIS) continues to influence service provision
and has created challenges for us mainly
resulting from our involvement in the NDIS My Way
trial site in the Lower South West. We have also been
working to identify areas within the organisation that
may require adjustment or ongoing development
to ensure we are able to accommodate the
requirements of whatever system we have in Western
Australia (once the NDIS becomes fully operational).
We have worked on our internal systems and
procedures so that we operate more efficiently,
reduce overheads, and maximise our opportunity to
be both viable and sustainable into the future. Enable
needs to be flexible and able to respond quickly to
an ever-changing environment spread across the
various sectors we operate in.
Our expansion into other regions, such as Peel, has
begun and growth has exceeded our expectations.
This is the beginning of a new and very exciting
phase for Enable. To better reflect the increased
geographical spread of our organisation’s service
delivery we have officially changed our trading name
to Enable Western Australia. We have, however, kept
our official name as Enable Southwest Inc. whilst we
make the transition to using the new name.
A challenge for our organisation, as it maybe for
others, is to ensure we are operating within our areas
of competency and capacity. Enable maintains a
focus across all areas of the organisation, which is to
work with individuals and families in their home and
community. This focus guides our daily operations and
when assessing new areas for Enable to operate in.
Enable has been actively working to diversify our
income streams, as noted in our strategic plan,
and has successfully achieved this outcome. We
acknowledge that our income also needs to grow and
again this has been successfully achieved across the
year. The increased income allows the organisation
to continue to build and develop additional support
services, such as our psychology services, which
adds to what we can offer clients. Being personal and
person centred is a value base which no matter what
size we are will remain a key element of our service
delivery ethos.
During the year we reviewed our infrastructure,
including an information technology review, to
ensure it will support existing and projected growth.
The new Support Worker electronic roster and
timesheet program brings the organisation into the
21st century. Reviewing our service delivery and
costs has been a positive step. We are now more
aware of internal and external pressure points, and
better able to evaluate cost of service delivery.
The administrative burden experienced by the
organisation has not been reduced, as was promised
by government, if anything it has increased. The
increase has partly been the result of our working
within multiple sectors with multiple funding
providers, however the most significant factor
has been working with the NDIS My Way. Having
efficient and effective electronic data/information
systems is crucial to manage this, and Enable has
successfully invested in this area. The new roster and
timesheet system implemented this year has been
extremely beneficial at all levels in the organisation.
The system also assists with reporting requirements.
The challenge now is to ensure our systems are
compatible with that of our funders; we are working
to ensure this happens.
Continued overleaf…
treasurer’s report
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2015
Enable Southwest Inc (Enable) has had
a strong year finishing with a surplus of
$1,147,219. This is up from a surplus of
$782,653 to 30 June 2014. Gross revenue
increased 8% on the prior year to $10.862m
with expenses up 5% to $9.715m.
E
nable’s financial position to 30 June shows a
current asset position net of current liabilities
of $1.273m. All non-current assets of Enable
are owned outright. There is a mortgage over
the Beach Road property allowing a draw of up
to $367,489. This facility limit is declining each
year in line with what would have been structured
payments had the facility gone to term. This facility
was effectively repaid at 30 June 2013 now being
operated as a line of credit and only used to cover
short term cash requirements.
This surplus positions Enable well for the coming
year. With potential changes to the way DSC
disburses funds it is important to maintain a surplus.
It is healthy for an organisation to carry between 1015% of turnover as working capital. Enable is sitting
well in that space.
The year ahead will see Enable continue to expand
its operations including sourcing new areas of
funding. With changes in the Disability Service
sector there is increased pressure on smaller
providers. Enable is well positioned in the South
West and with expanding north as well 2016 will see
more clientele coming to Enable.
Enable can expect a strong result again for the 2016
year and I look forward to continuing my role on the
board.
Thank you to Todd and his finance team for the
strong financial management over the 2014-15 year
Phil DiCandilo
Treasurer
CEO’s Report continued from page 3…
Some reforms, such as the NDIS, have changed
how we perceive the future security of our funding.
Increasing sustainable opportunities, as real costs of
service delivery are increasing, is a challenge. Short,
12 month funding plans, or worse a few months, are
a factor that also creates pressure points as we try to
manage staffing requirements.
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During the year we began to investigate national and
international best practice in the area of mental health
community service provision. We are reviewing
models with the aim of either replicating or modifying
them to suit the existing Enable service
design and delivery culture. Any model
developed and implemented will
align with The Western Australian
Mental Health, Alcohol and
Other Drug Services Plan
2015 – 2025.
I would like to sincerely congratulate Enable
staff who, have again, successfully achieved an
extremely high standard of service delivery. Their
professionalism, commitment, resilience, and energy
never fails to amaze me.
We are guided by a Board made up of community
volunteers who ensure an equally high standard of
governance is provided to us. They are a committed
group, led by their Chairperson Mr Roger Veen,
and they provide the high standard of support a
professionally run business like Enable requires.
Our organisation however does not exist without the
clients and family members placing their continued
confidence in us. I would like to thank them for this
continued support and confidence in Enable.
Rob Holmes
Chief Executive Officer
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The past Financial Year has
certainly been an exciting one
for Enable.
implemented across the organisation, and our HR
and Administration systems have continued to
develop and become more streamlined. This has
resulted in greater access to crucial information on
which we base our decisions, and has also meant
Co-ordinators and their clients have real time
funding information available when needed.
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We have been able to make some very important
changes to the way we work and in the way we
interact with various agencies, which is testament to
everyone’s willingness and ability to manage change.
ith a firm focus on growth and
sustainability, we have been able to
achieve significant increases in turnover
and net assets, as well as client and staffing levels.
We have also managed to achieve a healthy
surplus, due mainly to the implementation of
tighter procurement procedures throughout the
organisation, and being able to attract new clients
across our various funding streams.
This has allowed Enable to create a solid financial
base, which is essential in ensuring the sustainability
of the organisation going forward, and has been
achieved whilst remaining competitively priced in
the market.
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Our Finance, Administration and Human Resources
(HR) systems have also continued to evolve
over the past financial year. A fully
integrated rostering, finance and
payroll system has now been
As the sector moves closer to the rollout of the
NDIS, we will be investing in further improvements
to our systems to ensure they can meet all current
and potential reporting requirements, with a
commitment to Best Practice in system design and
development.
I would like to thank the fantastic team at Enable for
all of their hard work and commitment to continuous
improvement over the past year. This flexibility
and dedication has contributed to making our
organisation much stronger and much more resilient
to any challenges that may lie ahead.
TODD FALCO
Chief Financial Officer
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~ Anaïs Nin ~
T
he past year has seen Enable spread its
branches to new and exciting areas of work
where we can deliver the same quality of
supports, using the same core values to provide
individualised supports to people who need it.
Rhea Tansell –
Chief Operations Officer
And blossom we have….
2014/2015 has seen
unprecedented growth for the
organisation. Growth can often
just be regarded as growth in
terms of the size of the tree,
however, it must also be seen
in terms of the diversity and
richness of the garden itself.
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We have planted seeds in new geographical areas
such as the Peel area but have also charted new
ground in establishing supports to people through
WA Country Health Services and Department of
Child Protection and Family Services. This has meant
that we have had to learn to adapt and change to
new environments, while ensuring that the core
of our business is rooted in the cultural values and
ways of supporting people that the organisation
holds at its heart.
It has also been crucial to ensure that the support
we offer is sustainable into the future regardless of
the climate and conditions around us. This has been
achieved by taking time to do the ground work,
prepare well and ensure that these areas are well
tendered, until they become an established area in
which we work. For these reasons, our work in these
new areas has grown and flourished over the past
year and will continue to grow in the years to come.
Considering purely the size of our operations
throughout the region, the graph below shows
the growth in the number of individuals we work
alongside over the past two years.
years to come.
Considering purely the size of our operations throughout the region, the graph below shows
the growth in the number of individuals we work alongside over the past two years.
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Whilst the graph demonstrates that our client
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has been able to manage such growth without any
negative impact on the quality of service provision.
This has been achieved through proactive planning
to ensure the resources are in place to allow for
growth and for the Enable model of support to be a
choice for increasing numbers of people throughout
Western Australia.
Disability and Mental Health.
In addition to our core business, Enable has also
developed other services, supports and projects in
response to expressed needs and gaps in service
provision. Examples of these are the Sexual Health
and Wellbeing Portfolio, the Keys For Life Driving
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the
incredible team here at Enable, that I have the
privilege to work alongside. They have made the
achievements of the last year possible and that have
worked together to enhance the richness of the lives
of the individuals and families we support. They are
indeed the roots of the tree which enable the people
we work alongside to grow and develop in amazing
ways.
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entitled Bunbury Soup. This has been an amazing
initiative and has really captured the support and the
imagination of the local community.
RHEA TANSELL
Chief Operations Officer
strategic direction
After consulting with Board Members, staff, clients, family members,
community members and our client committee the Strategic Plan was
developed covering five years.
There are six major goals identified in our 2013 -18 Strategic Plan. Each goal has a number of
objectives that describe how we will achieve these goals.
THE GOALS ARE:
1.CULTURE
Our organisational culture is shaped by and reflects
our values. Together with our vision, our values
influence and guide our individual and collective
decision making and behaviour, enabling us to align
with our mission.
2. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Our staff are equipped with the knowledge,
understanding and the skills to apply this in order
to work effectively and to a high standard.
3. SERVICE DELIVERY
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We provide a range of sustainable, flexible,
responsive, and self-directed services that
enable the true abilities of our clients
and align us as an organisation with
the WA NDIS My Way and NDIS
approaches.
Our
organisational culture
is expressed in the way we
behave towards each other
every day, especially when no
one is looking. Our future success
depends on having the right culture.
So we want to get our cultural
bearings: get a clear sense of
where we are now, how far we
are from where we want to
be, and what it will take
to get us there.
We want our staff to
stay with us for the long
term because they are deeply
satisfied at Enable. In particular,
we want our workforce to be
widely acknowledged and valued
for their professionalism and the
pride they have in their work,
which is complex and requires
high end qualities and
skills.
We want people to choose
Enable because they know
we are the best at working
alongside our clients to ‘make it
happen’. To be the best, we have to
know what best practice looks like,
and how to encourage people to
embrace it. And we have to be
push the boundaries and lead
the way to next practice’.
strategic direction
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4.COMMUNITY
The Enable community is welcoming and inclusive of
people of all abilities, and gives everyone opportunities
to contribute their gifts and talents in meaningful ways.
We use our influence where we can - and we support
people to self-advocate - to help other communities to
also be inclusive places. All staff shape this; resourcing
it is the challenge
5.INFRASTRUCTURE
We do our utmost to ensure that the resources,
facilities, technology and other support capabilities
Enable requires to do our work are effective and ‘fit
for purpose’. We also ensure that such resources are
used efficiently, adequately maintained and replaced
prudently in accordance with sector norms.
6.FINANCE
We position Enable for long-term financial sustainability
in which we have increasing independence and control
over our service provision.
7.SUSTAINABILITY
Enable Southewest is a well-known, leading agency
providing quality supports to people in the WA
community using competitive and sustainable service
models that are responsive to changing market
conditions.
We recognise that the
most powerful agent for
change in community attitudes
is people with disabilities
and mental health diagnosis
empowered to live as equal citizens.
Therefore, we must help our
communities become places that
include everyone.
We want to get the
most out of every effort
we make to communicate. By
planning a long-term strategy
for this, we will know the best
ways to keep people, ideas and
information connected…and
keep us all speaking the same
language!
We currently have
one major funder: the
WA Disability Services
Commission. This makes
us highly dependent upon
government funding cycles. We
want to free ourselves from the
restrictions and uncertainties of
this arrangement by building a
broad revenue base for the
future.
We need to grow
in order to maintain
competitive advantage
and ensure organisational
sustainability. We want
to be able to respond to,
address and influence
changes in our business
environment.
corporate information
THE BOARD (& FINANCE COMMITTEE)
Roger VEEN...................................................President
Matt GRANGER....................................Vice President
Annette WHITELAW......................................Secretary
Phil DI CANDILO..........................................Treasurer
Andrew KING..................................................Director
Bob AXON......................................................Director
Mandy MOULD...............................................Director
Rob HOLMES....................................... CEO Ex Officio
Tere EUNSON.................................Executive Support
OPERATIONAL FINANCE COMMITTEE
Rob HOLMES........................................................CEO
Rhea TANSELL....................... Chief Operating Officer
Todd FALCO...............................Chief Finance Officer
EXECUTIVE GROUP
Rob HOLMES........................................................CEO
Rhea TANSELL....................... Chief Operating Officer
Todd FALCO...............................Chief Finance Officer
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
Celeste DUMITRASCU.Human Resource Coordinator
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Rob HOLMES
MANAGERS
Mary MITCHELL......... Individual and Family Outcome
Ian MUNFORD..........Individual and Family Outcomes
Andrea PREECE .......Individual and Family Outcomes
Michael FINN........ Quality Assurance & Info Services
Robyn FRANCE.........Individual and Family Outcomes
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AUDITOR
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SUPPORT WORKER REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE
Brad LADHAMS
Joel EBSWORTH
Chenee HALDANE
CLIENT COMMITTEE
Chris SMITH (Secretary)
Peter SEARS (Chairperson
Lawrence MITTING (Community Services
Representative)
Michael SIMMONDS
Anthony TWIGGER
Jason LEWIS
LEADERSHIP GROUP
Rob HOLMES
Rhea TANSELL
Todd FALCO
Andrea PREECE
Mary MITCHELL
Celeste DUMITRASCU
Tere EUNSON
Tim HOGAN
Ian MUNFORD
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governance
Enable Southwest was first
established on 7 March 1991
under the name of South West
Family Support Association
Inc. Recently the organisation
registered a trading name of
Enable Western Australia to
better reflect our organisation’s
geographical spread. Our
official name of Enable
Southwest will remain as our
incorporated business name
but we will eventually become
Enable WA Inc.
O
n 17 February 2009 the organisation
changed its name to Enable Southwest
Inc. An incorporated body under The
Associations Incorporations Act 1987 and is a
non-profit organisation. Enable Southwest receives
funding from a number of government entities
including the Western Australian Disability Services
Commission, the Department for Child Protection
and Family Services, and the Mental Health
Commission. Enable Southwest also works with
the Health Department, insurance companies and a
variety of other fee for service clients.
Enable Southwest is also subject to a number
of Commonwealth and State Acts and
Regulations.
The strong commitment to community
service, which motivated the organisation’s
founders, continues to underpin all
activities. Enable Southwest, while nondenominational, maintains
a strong value based
culture, and promotes
partnership and
teamwork as
fundamental
working
models.
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The organisation has a Strategic Plan which is
reviewed annually. This is then translated into
operations throughout the organisation in the annual
business planning cycle documented in the Business
Plan.
Board Members are elected individual members of
the Association, with constitutional objects, powers,
rules and procedures.
The Board is responsible for governance and major
directional strategies, and employs a Chief Executive
Officer who is delegated to carry out its business.
The Board acts in a voluntary capacity.
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible to the
Board for general management, risk management,
the financial, administrative and service provision
and other business of the organisation.
This annual report is published in October each
year, with narrative and the audited financial report
for the preceding financial year. This is presented to
Members and guests at the Annual General Meeting.
B O A R D
E X P E R T I S E
Community - Finance
Community - Business
Parent - Business
Community - Architect & Design
Community - Building/Shire
Parent - Community
board members
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ROGER VEEN
PRESIDENT
MANDY
MOULD
BOARD
MEMBER
MATT
GRANGER
DEPUTY
PRESIDENT
ANNETTE
WHITELAW
BOARD
MEMBER
BOB AXON
BOARD
MEMBER
ANDREW
KING
BOARD
MEMBER
PHIL
DICANDILO
TREASURER
Hope is
the waking
dream
~ Aristotle ~
projects&programs
rotary sail into life
Rotary Sail into Life enjoyed
another successful sailing
season in 2014-15. The
program continues to attract
new participants and agencies
from the extended Bunbury
community.
W
e have been greatly encouraged by
excellent outcomes and increased interest
by people with Mental Health conditions
and the excellent attendance for our Multicultural
sunset sail.
Regular participants include clients from Enable
Southwest, Multiple Sclerosis Outreach group, South
West Autism Network group, Activ Foundation,
Life without Barriers, My Place, the Short on Sight
Foundation and the students from South Bunbury
Education Support Centre.
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Age range this season was from 2 years to 75
years with participants travelling from as far away as
Mandurah, Manjimup and Augusta.
Other highlights included the purchase of two new
303 dinghies to add to the fleet, new sun smart
volunteer shirts and the continued work on the
donated Red Jacket Yacht.
Three of our smaller dinghies made the long journey
to Dampier to be gifted to disability service agency
Epic, who together with Rotary started a northwest
sailing program. The group has informed us of their
very successful launch earlier this year.
Volunteer numbers remained steady with an
increased level of skill and experience making it an
extremely smooth running season. The program is
steered by a very committed and active group of
Committee members and is strongly supported by
Rotarian volunteers and hosts Koombana Bay Sailing
Club.
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‘jumpstart’
Micro-Enterprise and Small Business Development Pilot Project
‘Jumpstart’ is a micro-enterprise
development program that
Enable started in 2013. It offers
clients the opportunity to
develop, operate and possibly
own their own business, if that’s
the path they choose to take.
We do this using an Enterprise
support hub that acts as a
business incubator. JumpStart
is involved holistically with the
client from idea/concept stage
through to delivery of product
or service.
A
ll business aspects of the emerging
enterprises are given due consideration,
including planning, insurance, regulations,
supply, marketing, quality, safety, and financial
accountability. When business planning is
completed, Jumpstart assists to identify what support
needs to be put in place for that individual to operate
their new business. This may include employing a
skilled support partner to work with the individual
on their day to day business needs, rather than
their personal support person, which are addressed
separately if required.
This year we have built on the successful outcomes
of last year and have seen four of the start-ups from
last year develop into sole traders and self-sustaining
enterprises. There are seven other enterprises that
we are working on to deliver the same outcome.
Moving forward into 2015/2016 we will be seeking
additional funding to continue our work and keep
finding ways to sustain the program so it can remain
as an option for our clients.
Katie Soulos business owner of Katalina’s Book Club
working with her mentor Taylor Lange to
build her business that teaches the elderly
how to use iPad’s.
Recovery Oriented Community Support (ROCS)
Enable BSC Michael Finn.
T
he Recovery Oriented
As Enable has grown
Community Support
over time, there has
(ROCS) Project is designed
Creativity
to, in a structured way, join the
been an increasing
elements of the mental health
is intelligence
amount of support
recovery model of support with
having fun
being offered
Enable’s existing model of person
~ Albert Einstein ~
centred
planning to compliment
to clients who
and strengthen the services we
have mental health
offer to our clients. The Recovery
Model in mental health is a relatively
disabilities. Planning
new concept where it is recognised that the
into the future by the Mental
person can experience personal recovery and live
a meaningful and rewarding life even without the
Health Commission and Enable’s
absence of persistent illness or full remission of
own Strategic Plan 2013-2018
clinical symptoms. have in common an acceptance
This model is familiar to the ethos of the disability
that this growth in community
sector and so the best features from both models
mental health support will
have been incorporated to advantage not just
mental health clients but will benefit all of Enable’s
continue at an expanded rate.
service users. This project brings with it a focus
Enable is determined to ensure
on workforce skills development and introduces
the ability to not just help the person to set goals
we are service ready to
but also to assist in the measurement of progress
accommodate this
towards achieving those goals and to support future
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planning. MICHAEL FINN
Mental Health Project Coordinator
enableme stories
DANIEL’s a STAR in his role in Disney’s Mulan Jnr
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!!!
Enable Southwest’s very own Daniel played the
villain, Shan-Yu, Leader of the Huns, in a production
of Mulan at Bunbury’s New Lyric Theatre.
This was Daniel’s first musical production in Bunbury
and his second acting role since moving to Bunbury
last year.
Daniel previously acted in several productions at the
Albany Light Opera Port Theatre and the Spectrum
Theatre in Albany.
Daniel says that he has always dreamed of being an actor “because you
get to play someone else instead of your everyday self.” This is something
Daniel has enjoyed since being in costume for Halloween as a child.
Daniel says that this is his very first time playing the villain and he has enjoyed it immensely because “the
good guys can only be as heroic as the villains are villainous, and it’s always fun to be bad on stage!”
Daniel enjoys the camaraderie of community theatre and being part of a dream cast where new friends can
be made.
Have a go multi-sport day a huge success!
I
n recognition of the International Day of People
with Disability, Special Olympics South-West, the
City of Bunbury and Enable Southwest held a FREE
Have-A-Go Multi-Sport Fun Day at the Bunbury
Athletics Track, Hay Park.
Schools, organisations and individuals of all ages and
abilities came along to this fun filled festival, to try
out some sports and celebrate the diversity of our
community. About 100 people participated, plus
countless volunteers and sports groups. Dardanup Lions provided a free sausage sizzle for all
participants.
Sports available to try were cricket, SNAG (starting
new at golf), croquet, bocce, adventure team
building, soccer, basketball & netball, athletics (using
adaptive equipment from WA Disabled Sporting
Association). Teams were formed and rotated around
the sports stations to have a try and discover new
skills.
During lunch, the Bunbury Drama School provided
entertainment along with a display of Frisbee
throwing. There was a great response from everyone
that attended, and it was a wonderful way to spend
a beautiful sunny day supporting diversity and
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enableme stories
National award
for Jesse
Jesse Dagostino won national
acclaim for a program he
created and presents for his
local community radio station.
T
he 19-year-old received the Community
Broadcasting Association of Australia’s Best New
Music Program award for ‘Jump up with Jesse’.
Mr Dagostino’s music for pre-schoolers program is
broadcast at 9am every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday on Harvey Community Radio 96.5fm.
The station says the program includes “specially
selected interactive music to get kids moving and
grooving”.
“Jesse’s unique presentation style and ability to
connect with his young audience has won him not
only this fantastic award, but the admiration of his
very large contingent of listeners,” the station said.
A career in radio had seemed unlikely for Mr
Dagostino, who has autism.
Through a planning session with Enable and input
from Disability Services Commission Local Area
Shane is back at the
speedway, sharing his
passion for the fast
and furious!
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Coordinator Tracey Slattery led Mr Dagostino to the
airwaves.
A family member introduced Mr Dagostino to
Harvey community radio where he undertook a
Certificate II training Program with help from his
mother Carol. This helped him develop the skills to
produce and present his own program.
Mrs Dagostino said when her son’s program was
nominated for the award she was surprised he
decided to attend the awards ceremony in Adelaide.
“Jesse finds it hard to detach from home, so going to
Adelaide was a big step for him. Since being involved
in radio, he is like a different person,” Mrs Dagostino
said.
Mr Dagostino and his family are now exploring
several other opportunities in radio that have
arisen since he won the award.
S
hane has been
part of the Enable
family for almost
12 months. He is also
a big fan of speedway
and motor cross, being
heavily involved with
Collie Speedway before
his accident. Recently, with support from Enable, Shane
returned to the speedway as an avid spectator. Shane has a great knowledge about the sport and
has been enthusiastically educating his Enable
support team about the rules, requirements and
teams involved with the sport. Pictured, is Shane
at the final night of Collie Speedway season.
To see Shane enjoying a night out watching and
being a part of something that is very close to his
heart, is fantastic. We are all looking forward to the 2015/2016
season with a renewed appreciation of the sport.
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OUTCOMES
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smashed!
It’s always important to reflect on the purpose we exist as an
organisation. Yes, annual reports need to have information about
finances and strategic direction but it’s also important to share
the achievements of the people at the core of our business, the
individuals and families we work alongside. Here are a few examples
of these outcomes which we have been privileged to be a part of.
Nathaniel’s tenancy is secure – Nathaniel
has passed his most recent rental
inspection with flying colours! The
house and yard have been cleaned
and maintained; they even
removed all the ivy from around
the side of the house (the ivy
was taking over!).
Nathaniel has trialed a few job
opportunities. - Nathaniel will
be trialing a casual job position
with a storage company in Capel
over the next few weeks. If he
likes it, and does well, he has the
opportunity to start working there.
Nathaniel’s doctors have reviewed the
CTO – Nathaniel’s doctors have lifted the CTO as
of last month. This means Nate is no
longer required to be injected once a
month, and only needs to take the
meds in his Webster pack.
Nathaniel is paying his bills and
rent.
Nathaniel has kept in contact
with his friends and is enjoying
a social life.
Nathaniel has a housemate.
Nathaniel and his housemate
Mikaere have become good
friends.
Nathaniel has remained medication
compliant and has stayed out of the
hospital since December.
SO WHATS NEXT?
Nathaniel wants to improve his memory when it comes to attending appointments.
Nathaniel will save money to put towards musical equipment,
as per his goal of becoming a serious musician.
Nathaniel wants to manage his diabetes through improved
health and fitness.
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OUTCOMES
smashed!
Jakeb Lancaster
Jakeb has started a
yu-gi-oh gaming group
at the G-cubed club, and
is sharing his passion
with others and made
new friends out in the
community.
Together with his support
team he has created a
flyer and distributed it
to different places to
advertise it. The group
has now from 4 to 6
people participating.
Jakeb is more independent with his domestic
skills, and he has in the last three months cooked
a range of different family meals.
Jakeb has been participating to the Keys for life
program and doing driving simulator lessons.
Jakeb is more confident and engaging well in a
group environment and has better awareness of
road and driving rules.
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OUTCOMES
smashed!
SO WHATS NEXT?
Jakeb would like to have a few more people in
his yu-gi-oh group, up to 9-10, as it will then
be possible to have a tournament, and also for
him to increase his circle of friends and social
interactions.
Jakeb would like to keep building on his cooking
and domestic skills, in preparation to move out in
his own unit next year.
Jakeb would like to finish the keys for life
program, sit the test and gain his leaners permit.
Mark Harrison
I got much more motivated at the gym by obtaining
and using a heart rate monitor which measures my
progress. This has increased my fitness and helped
me to lose weight.
I’ve attended a WCE game with a SW.
I completed a barista course.
I completed a basic first aid course.
I obtained a Workplace Fire Equipment Familiarisation
certificate
I’ve been chief barbecuer at various social events
SO WHATS NEXT?
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I want to further improve my barista skills and
get to use them at work.
I want to get my senior first aid certificate
I want to attend more sporting events
i.e. cricket/footy
I want a plan for independent living in the future
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OUTCOMES
smashed!
Corey
Corey has gotten his learner’s
permit. Corey sat the test for a
learner’s permit and passed!
Corey has learnt how
to cook some easy and
yummy recipes at home
with support worker Sarah.
Corey has studied a course
in Warehousing and will
use it to get a job. This is the
first time he has studied since
leaving school.
Corey has trailed
different job
opportunities in the
quest to find work
that is just right for him,
including storeman’s experience
at Retravision and two week’s full
time work at Good Sammy’s in
Bunbury.
Corey chose to do a course
in anxiety management at the
hospital in Bunbury. He admits that
sometimes anxiety gets the better of
him and so this course was a way of
tackling that fear head-on.
SO WHATS NEXT?
Provisional plates Next up Corey wants to work towards getting his P plates.
Corey then wants to buy a car.
Corey is working towards improving his fitness and diet.
Corey will sit the final test in his Warehousing course this year.
Following that he will have a qualification.
Corey feels as though he is ready for work, maybe even full time work.
He is going to get a job, based on the things he has enjoyed doing in trials.
Steve
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OUTCOMES
smashed!
Steve has made great friendships with his
support workers and is learning to trust people.
He is learning about friendships and circles of
trust.
Steve is expanding his skill set, not only taking
lessons in the violin but making one from
scratch!
Steve is maintaining the lease on his home and
has started gardens of his own at home, with
thanks to a member of his support team, Tony.
Steve has started grocery shopping with support.
This is something he has only ever done by
himself, or with his father.
Steve has started going on social outings with
support workers. This is something his anxiety had
prevented him from doing until recently.
Steve has been enjoying working on Wednesdays
with the Growing towards Wellness program.
SO WHATS NEXT?
Steve is working towards improving
his wellness so he can eventually
get a part-time job. This is
something he has wanted
to do for some time, but
recognises that he is not well
enough to do it yet.
Steve would like to do more
art classes and learn more
about art altogether. This is
something he feels passionate
about.
Steve is considering studying.
Steve wants to keep making violins.
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friends of enable
We would like to acknowledge and extend heartfelt thanks to all these
organisations (and individuals) for their contribution so generously
given to Enable Southwest.
We thank them for the support provided to our organisation through their regular visits, outings, work
experience and employment, as well as their products and/or services.
Access Housing
McCays Mitre 10 & Retravision Manjimup
Activ
Mental Health Commission
Advocacy Southwest
Mower Plus
Alliance Housing
MS Society
Artisan Jewellery
Riding for the Disabled
Bakers Delight, Centrepoint
Rowe Group
Bunbury Machinery
South West Development Commission
Bunbury Regional Art Gallery
South West Institute of Technology
Corporate First Aid
St John of God Hospital
Dance Work Studio
Staples
Department of Child Protection & Family Services
The Washing Well Laundrette
Department of Health
The Senior Citizens Centre
Disability Services Commission
Thommo’s Community Garden
Dunsborough Climbing Naturaliste
Withers and City Library
Express Print
HACC
Harvey Norman Electrical
Kidds Inn Dalyellup
Leschenault Community Nursery
Lighthouse Beach Resort
If you can dream it,
you can do it
~ Walt Disney ~
Be yourself;
Everyone else is
already taken
~ Oscar Wilde ~
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Enable Southwest Inc.
ABN 40 673 480 698
Head Office
104 Beach Road
Bunbury WA 6230
PO Box 6379
South Bunbury WA 6230
Telephone: 08 9792 7500
Freephone: 1800 468 965
Facsimile: 08 9791 2776
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.enablesouthwest.org.au
Busselton
86 Bussell Highway
Busselton 6280
Manjimup
Unit 4 Laika Place
15 Ipsen Street
Manjimup 6258
Telephone:
08 9792 7500
Margaret River
Unit 1
33 Fearn Avenue
Margaret River 6285
Telephone:
08 9792 7500
Telephone:
08 9792 7500