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Dundaloo Support Services will work with you in a safe, friendly and supportive environment to develop skills that you want to grow, become independent and be part of your community.

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If practice makes perfect Steve has become quite the fisherman!  He knows where all the best local spots are and likes to catch up with his Dad, Russell to share the experience.  Increasing his local knowledge, getting out and about and exploring his personal interests has built Steve’s confidence and sense of well-being.

Ways you can choose to develop your skills are:

Accessing My Community

Visiting community places, events and participating in community activities increases your confidence and enjoyment in life and can encourage you to try new things to develops skills and opportunities.

I like to catch the train to Sydney to visit my sisters Kyrsten and Nikki. I felt proud and excited to do this by myself – Duschka

My Day Program

DSS provide a person-centered, day support program that is individualised and flexible to meet the needs of the participants. From our 83 Wingham Road premises, we currently offer a cooking program which focuses on skill development in preparing food in a healthy way, different styles of cooking, knife handling and kitchen hygiene. A Money Management program is also being delivered.

Programs are centre-based and will be developed steadily and responsively based on community needs, to ensure Dundaloo is providing programs that are not readily available with other providers locally. We plan to fill any ‘gaps’ for participants.

My Learning

We support you to access learning and skill development opportunities to increase your independence and choice. We support you to explore your interests and access your development opportunities in your community.

This may include:

  • Life skills
  • Communication skills
  • Budgeting and money skills
  • Computer and technology

“I have $5 I use for cooking.  I get my money from the bank and put in money bags so I can do what I want.  I save it up or go shopping on Fridays and buy what I need.” Rhonda

Rhonda is learning to manage her own money with a money management program.  This enables Rhonda to learn to budget, to plan and it teaches her to prioritise her needs.  Money management has empowered Rhonda’s independence and increases her capacity for decision making and choice.

Finding and Keeping a Job

We can support you to find volunteer work or employment that is meaningful to you. Having a job gives you a sense of purpose and an opportunity participate in your community economically and socially. It is an opportunity to develop new skills and achieve goals.

Victor, “I go to the Men’s Shed, we talk, all the men talk and we build things for my home”

My Skills Business Speak

NDIS Capacity Building Supports are for the purpose of:

  • Increased Social and Community Participation
  • Finding and Keeping a Job
  • Improved Health and Wellbeing
  • Funding for therapeutic support and assessments
  • Assistance with decision making, daily planning and budgeting
  • Improved Living Skills
  • Coordination of Supports

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MEET LUKE

It’s quiet here, says Luke. I can go out and meet my friends, I go to the gym, the Men’s Shed and my day program and I have support when I need it.

Luke lives independently in a Dundaloo Supported Villa complex. His one bedroom villa features a kitchen, spacious living and balcony and shared outdoor living areas. Luke has found the level of support at the complex is just right for his needs.

“It’s quiet here”, says Luke. “I can set up my own things, I can go out and meet my friends and I have support when I need it. I go to the gym, the Men’s Shed and my day program, and I like being independent. It’s the best place I have ever lived.”

Luke

NDIS WORKING FOR JOEY

With NDIS Plan Supports Joey and staff have been taking Makaton lessons to increase their sign language skills.

With NDIS Plan Supports Joey and staff have been taking Makaton lessons to increase their sign language skills. During this process staff have discovered that an emotional connection is just as important to Joey for effective communication as knowing the physical signs.

Joey is able to communicate most effectively when she uses Makaton signs with someone she has a relationship and emotional connection with. Understanding how this is important to Joey helps to support her to have meaningful communication.

Joey

MEET ELLIE

We are so proud of everything Ellie has become and is becoming. We are watching her confidence grow and know everything is going to be just fine! We are confident Ellie’s life will be how she wants it to be – fantastic! – Cathy and Tony

Nearly 3 years ago I moved into my new house in Forster. My cooking skills have improved and I feel more confident. I love living my own life and enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I do my cleaning and shopping with a little bit of help. I make my own decisions about money and paying the bills. I know there is support if I want it.

Ellie

MEET DAMIEN

Damien wanted to make a movie and build his iPad skills. He showed many people the end result and was proud of his achievements.

Damien wanted to make a movie and build his iPad skills. He made it a goal at his PATH. With the support of staff Damien planned and scripted a movie, enlisted friends to participate, filmed and edited the movie. He showed many people the end result and was proud of his achievements.

Damien