The Team at @Solutions Centre wishes you a safe Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Thank you for your ongoing support during this year and we can't wait for what's ahead in 2024!
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LEARN, INSPIRE AND GROW 2023 Recap |
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What are your highlights for the year 2023?
Here are some of our favourite moments with the Solutions Centre this year! |
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We hosted an organisation 'Biggest Morning Tea' at the Solutions Centre. Our team celebrated a TEA-RIFFIC AFTERNOON TEA and enjoyed some tasty treats made by the #workfamily!
This was our 3rd year hosting and we raised an amazing $931 for Cancer Council WA. |
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TOGETHER WE RAISED $21,027 FOR WHEELCHAIRS FOR KIDS!! 🎉
Thank you to everyone for supporting whilst also celebrating #OTWEEK2023. We are so stoked to have hosted our THIRD Fundraising Quiz Night alongside such an amazing community!
♿ Our contribution means an EXTRA 76 wheelchairs for kids in need! |
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We've raised $375 for Disability Micro Enterprises through Solutions Centre events & sales. |
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🏠 We ran 7 Ed sessions at the Solutions Centre. |
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👨👩👧👧 We held 5 social events this year at the Solutions Centre. |
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Our team recently held a Think Tank (Internal Professional Development Day) session with @SECCA! Thank you Alysha for coming out to us for a SECCA overview, and we wanted to share the insights with you.
How did SECCA start?
In 1991, SECCA, alongside Family Planning WA (FPWA), secured funding from Lotterywest for projects supporting families of a person living with an intellectual disability.
Initially tasked with training organizations to provide sexuality and human relationships education, SECCA's role evolved. After the Lotterywest funding concluded, SECCA shifted focus to direct counselling, education, and professional development, allowing FPWA to continue and expand the People First Project—a service arm dedicated to human relationship and sexuality education for people with disabilities - Suzanne Paust (Founder of SECCA).
What has been the biggest achievement so far this year?
"We had the opportunity to expand our workshops to include a new full day workshop about Gender Identity and Disability which was wonderfully curated and facilitated by a couple of my colleagues. We sold out our SECCA Open Day this year, with a wide range of positive feedback noting the benefit of a more forum style set up and the opportunity to attend specific presentations related to individuals experiences and preferences. Additionally, SECCA was fortunate enough to be approached by Sexual Health & Family Planning ACT to create an accessible consent resource.
What is unique about SECCA's services and resources?
SECCA's services are unique when considering the diverse range of services we can provide including counselling, consults and education. The opportunity for us to provide consults free of charge within WA ensures support for the families, therapists, teachers and other support members who may benefit from upskilling or guidance in regard to navigating sexuality and relationships concepts prior to crisis. This also ensures during the triage process that we are able to provide timely support to those within the individuals life to support prior to engagement in counselling services.
Having both a clinical and education arm to the business allows the education team to seek projects which are directly impacting the populations we are supporting and working with.
SECCA resources are unique in the way that all of SECCA's resources are created with a focus on co-design and accessibility. This means that all of our resources are created in consultation with people with disability, written with an easy read format characterised by the inclusion of plain language, one syllable words and the use of illustrations to support comprehension
Are SECCA resources for client or therapists? SECCA resources can benefit both clients and therapists. Some of SECCA's resources are considered to be supported resources (e.g the SECCA App and Feel Safe) therefore are most appropriate when viewed with a support person, however other resources may be appropriate for the client to refer to without support.
How do I make a referral for a client or who should I contact if I am interested?
To make a referral you can either call the office or find the information on the website. All you need to do is email scheduling@secca.org.au with the following details:
-Client's first name
-Client's last name
-Client's date of birth
-A suggested emergency contact
Once you have sent this off, the referrer will receive a referral form within 24 business hours which they are required to fill out and return.
What will you be doing over the summer holiday break?
I will be at the beach or in some body of water, eating fruit and spending time with friends and family." - Alysha.
Thank you Alysha for sharing some insights on SECCA and some facts about yourself! |
Kerrie, an independent Thermomix and NDIS program Consultant, has been presenting our Thermomix class for the past two years at the Solutions Centre. Kerrie has kindly shared her favourite holiday Thermomix recipe with us below!
Why not try this out this summer holiday for your friends and family to try? |
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SHHHH... Here are two more of Kerrie's favourite recipes which you can cook with your Thermomix at home! |
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WHAT WERE OUR MOST USED OR PRESCRIBED ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS/RESOURCES IN 2023? |
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Uccello KettleThe Uccello Kettle is a great kitchen help individuals who have upper limb weakness, limb differences, or those who experience arthritis.
It is used as a one handed kettle to tip, and there is no need to lift to pour water out. Rianne, one of our OTs and Clinical Leads has prescribed lots of Uccello Kettles to DVA clients.
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Configura Electric ChairThis super soft and comfortable electric recliner chair has multiple adjustments which can be customised to a clients specific needs in their own home. The cushion types can also be changed depending on pressure management needs and posture. Ritu, one of our OTs, has been prescribing the configura electric chair to clients who are at risk for pressure injuries, need assistance with chair transfers (sit to stand), kyphosis or lower limb swelling/fluid build up.
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JengaOT's can use Jenga as an intervention resource to teach social skills, develop communication, fine motor skills, emotional regulation, and turn taking. Janic, one of our OTs, has been working alongside teens and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder to develop such skills as well as help build resilience.
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Webequ Chef KnifeThe Webequ Chef Knife has a large ergonomic grip to help a person maintain control, balance, and stability. Alice, one of our OT's and OT Manager, has been recommending this knife to her clients with arthritis and reduced upper limb strength.
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Elipse Superlite WalkerThe Elipse Superlite walker may be suitable for people who are at risk of falls. It is light weight, foldable, has height adjustable handles, and provides a seating option for people wne they are out in the community. It comes in three different sizes but are only suitable for adults. Adam, one of our OTs, recommends this walker for daily mobility needs.
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It is important to us that we all carry out continuous quality improvement and professional development activities. We aim to provide an environment and opportunities to support the learning and ongoing development of our community and people in the allied health industry.
Do you have any amazing and unique ideas or topics that our Solutions Centre should host? Or want to learn from a specific individual or organisation within Occupational Therapy in 2024?
Please email Lenora, Lenora@otservicesgroup.com if you have any suggestions or Ed Session requests that we could hold at the Solutions Centre for the wider, allied health community.
We look forward to hearing from you!! We are excited to see what ideas you have in mind!! |
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