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THANK YOU FREEMASONS FROM SIBS

October 24, 2018 in /by

Where would IOE’s Siblings Program be without the generosity of Freemasonary. Certainly it would not be flourishing and providing the support to so many siblings in the way that it now does. Once again Freemasons Victoria and Freemasons Monash Gully  have come to the fore and today presented IOE with a cheque for an incredibly […]

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2018

October 18, 2018 in , /by

The past year has presented plenty of challenges and surprises. Overall, with most families now transitioned to the NDIS, we are satisfied with the way in which we, as a community, have responded and adjusted to the new and still developing systems and requirements. Whilst this has been a far from smooth process, the ability […]

CARERS NEED SUPPORT TOO

October 18, 2018 in /by

National Carers Week is a time of mixed emotions for many carers of people with disabilities. On the one hand the NDIS has opened up many opportunities for the people who they support. Others are finding the NDIS has left them with fewer supports. Carers are often financially disadvantaged – many are single parents (an […]

FINER POINTS OF BREWING

October 12, 2018 in /by

IOE’s Adult Recreation program certainly encompasses a range of different experiences and opportunities for participants. Last month four young men who take part in the program, headed to the Public Brewery in Croydon for the first part of their brewing adventure. Supported by the breweries’ amazing and passionate staff,  Tim, Dylan, Josh and Jason were […]

END OF AN ERA!

October 5, 2018 in /by

It’s the end of an era. After 35 years of having Brendon come to stay at their home in Belgrave, Mia and Evert Jansen’s hosting arrangement has finally come to an end. The Jansen’s first started hosting in 1983 when Brendon was aged nine – the same age as one of their own two boys. […]

FAMILY FUN DAY 2018

September 27, 2018 in , /by

It’s happening again! Planning is underway for the annual Family Fun Day at Box Hill Miniature Steam Railway. Save the date: Sunday 25 November from 11am – 4pm. Expect all the favourite attractions and activities: train rides of course!; animal farm; jumping castle; magic show; facepainting; plus  food, drinks and showbags and much much more. […]