As well as offering care and support for older people, local organisation Glasshouse Country Care also supports younger people with disabilities.
For nearly 20 years, the community based non-profit organisation has facilitated an all-abilities social support group.
Recently, in collaboration with group clients, the youth disability support program has been rebranded with an exciting new name and eye-catching new logo to reflect the vibrant and inclusive nature of individual group members, as well as the group.
Glasshouse Country Care team member Jodie Crozier said the group is very pleased to have launched themselves as ‘Dynamix’ and are hoping to spread the word throughout the community.
In choosing the name, group members workshopped different ideas with the assistance of staff members, finally deciding on a selection of six possible names. Office staff voted on their top three suggestions, based on the selected names, and from there group members finalised the decision, which was then presented to Glasshouse Country Care general manager Clare Mullins.
“Having a disability can make it difficult to participate in social activities and stay connected. We are so pleased our social support services, like Dynamix, give our clients with a disability the opportunity to spend more time with others and engage in the activities they enjoy doing. The benefits include an increase in self-confidence, a sense of belonging and gains in independence and happiness,” said Ms. Mullins.
The Dynamix youth-orientated activity group operates Monday through to Friday from a dedicated cottage space located at the Beerwah grounds of Glasshouse Country Care, with meals and transport provided. Also on offer is one-on-one community support, which aids clients with a disability to get out and about, maintain social connections and do things they want to do. Dynamix activities change weekly and are based on the input, interests and suggestions of the clients who attend the group.
Weekly activities include movies, dancing, cooking, games, and craft days, as well as bus outings, educational activities and workshops around different cultures, nature, personal growth, diversity, and inclusion. To find out more visit www.ghcare.org.au