January 2025 Newsletter Archive

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Hello and welcome to Inclusion Tree’s first newsletter. We have some great stories about what our participants have been up to, what our employees have been cooking up, and updates on what’s new with the NDIS.

Why we should have more hobbies

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In today’s complex world where social expectations to perform, combined with financial pressure, can lead us down the path of deteriorating mental health.

Meet Cool Marie our oh so cool Participant.

A group of six people is standing in front of a green building, holding a large ceremonial cheque. The cheque is made out to the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation for the amount of $6,800. The date on the cheque is 27/11/2024, and it is from 'COOL MARIE.' The cheque and the people are framed within a circular border with butterfly and leaf graphics. There is also a basket with various items placed on the ground in front of the group.

Marie is one of our fantastic participants who has an exceptional talent for making all things craft. From handmade bags to plush lions, she even has hand-painted artwork.

Meet Our Behaviour Support Practitioners

Our organisation is proud to have a team of dedicated Behaviour Support Practitioners who bring a wealth of experience, passion, and innovation to their roles.

Employee Spotlight: Rebecca Cain

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We’re thrilled to spotlight Rebecca’s latest achievement. She has recently completed her Diploma of Counselling in July 2024.

Update – 11 November 2024

This is an update with more information about the legislative changes, and what this could mean for you. There is a lot of information here, though we tried to keep it as clear as possible. We have provided links to the NDIS pages with more information if you want more information. A refresher for the […]