Christmas/School Holidays - Today is the last day of school for 2023. We hope we have finalised bookings the next 2 weeks of December for the Castle, In-Home, Respite and Community Access.
The Castle day program will end Friday 22 December 2023 and restart Monday 8 January 2024. The Castle will still be available for participants for 1:1 care as well as for respite, as will Sunflower House. We continue to offer in-home supports and community access also. Please be aware of higher rates for Public Holidays (6pm Sunday 24 December to midnight Tuesday 26 December)
Saturday at the Castle - Last Day Saturday 16 December
The Castle is very excited to be hosting Secret Santa for our Castle Crew on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 December. Thank you to our Castle families for participating in this fun activity.
Wednesday 20 December is our last Staff Social for 2023. Please bring a secret santa gift ($20 max value) to play BAD SANTA with. There will be snack foods and soft drinks. Bring a plate (Thanks Tina! yummmm)
Christmas Shut Down - The Precious Angels Brisbane Office will officially close from 5pm Friday 22 December 2023 and re-open Monday 8 January 2024. The afterhours number remains open.
Precious Angels Office Hours are 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday. If the office is closed, please contact the afterhours number (0421 521 750).
The afterhours phone is shared between Amanda and Dillon during the week and Kayla on weekends.
Mackay Office Number (07) 4846 1964. Mackay Afterhours number 0493 248 053.
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From the desk of Amanda
2023 has been and almost gone! Can you believe how fast this last few months have flown by.
I have been trying to get the new castle pricing out to our Castle families - I will have this completed next week. There are still a lot of questions, and hopefully we can answer these for you promptly!
Apple is currently away and wont return until January. Our Castle Crew have been very busy this week, and next week for the first week of the school holidays we are at capacity most days which is very exciting. Don't forget, our last Saturday @ The Castle will be Saturday 16 December.
Its not too early to let us know what supports you will need in January.
Rob has started his 6 monthly in-home safety inspections. Remember, these are just to ensure our staff working environments are safe and free from hazards, and only cover areas in your home where our staff work with your Angels.
Our last staff social in Brisbane for 2023 will be Wednesday 20 December. Bring a fun gift ($20 max) to share for "Bad Santa" fun.
Although the office and the Castle will be closing down, I will have the after hours phone during this period.
Until next time.
Amanda
Special Group Therapy
In the coming year we are looking at working with a Speechy, Sheree, on Mondays to help deliver NDIS goals more effectively. At the moment we are trying to gauge interest and attendance. If you think that your child/teenager/young adult would from this please contact the After Hours phone.
@The Castle
This year we have focused on how we can become our participant's 2nd voice by using PODD books, knowing our friends well, observing their responses and using simple Auslan.
A special Happy Birthday to Deanna:
We were happy to celebrate Deanna turning 21 on Saturday.
We all sang, laughed and shared cake with her family and Castle friends :)
Out with the Angels
We love getting out participants out and about in the world. Sharing experiences and making memories, it's always a joy. Bowling, dancing at SWARA and enjoying respite, this is just a small glimpse into the work we do with out participants.
Don't forget to check facebook for photos too.
Photo of the Week
King of the Seagulls, Caleb had a blast wading through the water exploring for crabs. His favourite bit was sharing his fish and chips with the seagulls.
Angel of the Fortnight
Mekhayla earned this month's Angel Award for her kindness.
A skilled communicator, she effortlessly connects with others. Her down-to-earth approach makes her a standout in fostering understanding and compassion.
Thank you for your continued effort within the Precious Angels family
Upcoming Birthdays - December Edition
2nd - Deanna & Declan
5th - Ryder
7th - Tyler, Audrey & Brian
9th - Riley
11th - Joseph
12th - Caleb M
15th - Holly*
17th - Lynne*
28th - Margaret
30th - Eammon
Asterisks denote Precious Angels team members
Angel Anniversary's!
Apple - 4 Years on the 9th
Leanne - 1 Year on the 13th
We acknowledge the Yuggera and Yuwibara people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our centres are located and where we meet, work, and learn. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We also acknowledge all other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who call our region home.
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