What better way to kick off 2021 than with a cool new learning space for our Kickstart Careers (SLES) participants? This will be a quiet area where our Kickstart Careers crew can focus on learning and developing employment skills away from the noise and excitement of the Kickstart Centre. As it is located on the
Wishing all of our Greenacres family a wonderful Christmas and New Year.From the whole Greenacres team, we thank everyone for your support, patience and understanding this year and we wish you a safe and relaxing holiday. We can't wait to see you all again in 2021 for what we are sure will be a better
It was a hot day for a very long walk but the SWA Financial Planning team were rewarded with a rock star welcome when they came through Greenacres Enterprises on their fun run. The walk way was lined with supported employees and staff who cheered, clapped and waved signs of encouragement. The event raised over $8000
If you live in Figtree, Santa will be visiting your suburb on Monday 21st December between 2pm and 5pm on his trike. For those who want to help Santa support Greenacres Disability Services you can make a donation by following the instruction below. Santa will also be available for photos for a small donation. DonationsSupport Santa
Just what do you give someone who has been a valuable part of your organisation for 47 years? For Greenacres' longest serving supported employee Keiran Jones, his lifetime of work was celebrated with a Hornby British Steam Locomotive and a Bunnings voucher. Not the typical retirement present but 65-year-old Keiran, who has two main passions
Thursday, September 10, was national R U OK? Day and all of Greenacres stopped work and activities to take a moment to check in with each other and ask the important question 'are you OK?'The event has a 10 year history, but never has it been more important than this year to come together as
Are you ready to step up, improve your health and fitness and make a difference to the lives of kids and adults with cerebral palsy?STEPtember is a national fundraising event where teams of four will walk, swim, ride or spin 10,000 steps per day for 28 days.Participants can move any way they like to take
Passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disability and their families? With two of our long serving Board Members retiring soon, Greenacres is looking for two skilled, experienced and enthusiastic Non-Executive Directors to join our Board. This is your chance to play a guiding role in an organisation which has been
The COVID-19 lockdown was a stressful time for many people but for 51-year-old Greenacres participant, Glen Donnelly, one of the hardest challenges was going without his weekly art lesson. When I do art I feel relaxed and I feel like myself and I calm down, I missed my art classes straight away Glen said. Knowing
Like any Mum taking her teenager for his first drive, Pauline Kirby kept a white-knuckled grip on the passenger seat but along with her inevitable nerves, she felt overwhelming pride for her 19-year-old son Callum. After spending more than two years diligently studying the manual and two prior failed attempts, Callum, who has autism, passed
