2001
Provided quality services in excess of funding Acknowledged to the
management committee and service volunteers for their outstanding
contribution to the organization
Acknowledged and contributed to the
excellent local government support of the community
Supporting staffs by
providing training and positive direction for individual skill
development Innovation of new services and have introduced many new
initiatives to improve service delivery
NWDS recreational program was
established this year Major construction at Gemhill has been completed
this year with the assistance of Castle Hill Rotary.
Work for the dole
project has been Co-ordinated by Debbie Richter who has bought a wealth
of experience to the service.
NWDS was approved as an accommodation
provider in late 2000. NWDS organised a holiday to Brisbane and central
NSW. United Way has provided funds for disadvantaged individuals to
attend these trips.
In addition, they provided $1500 in funding for a
Carers Holiday in May this year and they went to Canberra for three days
while the individuals with a disability enjoyed a break at Gemhill.
Major projects:
Introduction of enterprise agreement for staff AGM
brought forward due to the Olympics Emergency plans prepared for the
Olympic period Involvement in Torch Relay for the Olympic Partial close
down of the service to enable full participation at the Olympics.
Release of staff to enable them to work at the Olympic Employment of
additional Co-ordinator to assist on a number of projects.
Purchase of a
new commuter for Gemhill Cottage Restructure of PSO Paralympics tickets
purchased $2,778.
Re-assessing of all drivers undertaken by Macquarie
Driving School.
Extensive renovation at Gemhill Establish a PSO Carers
Advisory Meeting Attended PSO/ ATLAS State Conference Review of Policy
& Procedures Service
Evaluation Questionnaire and Meetings
Commencement of SNAG initiative OH&S inclusions in all Commuter
buses in service.
Application of CIARR Preparation of Minimum Data Set
Benchmarking established for PSO/ ATLAS and then circulated state wide.
CEO representation on the SEE Foundation Management Committee.
Introduction of Carers days and night out Nomination to work for the Dole Achievement Awards.
Staff team building day 7th Dec excellent day.
Review of service Management policies Future Strategic Planning
undertaken by Management Committee Program Strategic plans established
Met North Training Format Developed and distributed.
OH&S
Committee meetings and service risk assessment undertaken Numerous
funding applications submitted.
Service Christmas Party & Staff Christmas Party
Request for assistance for building alterations at HADPAC Setting
goal posts for Baulkham Hills Shire and adoption into community plan
Establishing Cumberland Prospect Respite Forum Chair of Met North PSO/
ATLAS forum
Representative to ACROD PSO/ATLAS Sub-committee
Re printing
of the HADPACKER Involved in Rouse Hill Development Committee
Involvement in respite cottage for the Hills Area committee
Attended
ACROD CEO Conference in Canberra Facilitated risk management discussion
Mayor’s boards acknowledgement evening at Baulkham Hills Shire SNAG
survey and acquisition of support and funding from council. Introduction
of staff and volunteer satisfaction survey.