Welcome
A note from Chief Executive Officer, Libby Craft
Welcome to the first edition of our quarterly e-newsletter which will keep you regularly informed about what’s happening at UnitingCare Wesley Port Adelaide.
This year, our services have been at their busiest, rising to meet the increasing needs of people in our community. We have responded to 10,000 requests for emergency assistance, including food, blankets and clothes, which is a 30% increase from 2009.
This Christmas alone, we have distributed more than 500 food hampers to local families and individuals in need and brought smiles to the faces of over 600 children who have received a special hand-picked gift.
None of this would be possible without the dedication and commitment of staff and volunteers – thank you to all of you for your contribution to UCWPA. Special thanks also go to our donors and supporters including Gold Sponsors: Australian Executor Trustees and ETSA Utilities Employee Foundation.
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Sharing joy
On Thursday 1st December we held the official launch of our annual Christmas Appeal. Local personalities including event emcee, Brenton Ragless from Channel 9; Deputy Mayor Claire Boan from the City of Port Adelaide Enfield; and key personnel from one of our partnering organisations, ETSA Utilities Employee Foundation, gathered at Target Fulham Gardens to celebrate the occasion. The very first food hamper was packed and shoppers joined with other donors to place gifts underneath the Christmas tree.
Read more.
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Appointment of Mental Health Commissioners
Congratulations to Mr Peter Bicknell, UCWPA Board Chair, on his appointment as one of the first Health Commissioners for Australia’s National Mental Health Commission. Announced recently by Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, one of the Commission’s first priorities will be to deliver the first annual National Report Card on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. The Commission will commence formal activities in January.
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OzHarvest Adelaide
OzHarvest Adelaide will rescue 200,000 meals by Christmas! This year, more than 110 food businesses have donated to food rescue. The food has been redistributed to 40 charities across metropolitan Adelaide. Read more. |
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Aged Care Conference
On Friday 18 November we hosted an Aged Care Conference which was attended by 80 people comprising of staff from our aged care facilities and other external providers. Conference attendees were inspired by the likes of keynote speaker Dr Faizal Ibrahim (Geriatrician at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital) and learned from one another as they shared special projects that covered a variety of topics such as dementia care, resident care and quality use of medicines. The conference was “so inspiring, informative and infectious,” said one attendee.
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NAIDOC Trainee of the Year
Congratulations to Tarita Chester who was awarded ‘NAIDOC Trainee of the Year’ at a recognition ceremony held at the Adelaide Town Hall on Monday 4 July 2011. Tarita completed her Certificate 3 in Business Administration while working as a Trainee under the UnitingCare Wesley Port Adelaide Indigenous Employment Program. She now works full-time as a receptionist for Employment Access. Read more. |
Stay in touch
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