Sylvanvale InFocus Magazine Issue 4

INFOCUS IS OUR February 2017
BIANNUAL PUBLICATION
FOR SUPPORTERS CELEBRATING
AND FRIENDS OF 70 YEARS
SYLVANVALE
Sylvanvale through
the Decades

MEET MICHELLE

Living Life to the Fullest

ADVOCACY

Access for Everyone

CEO “There is still much to
MESSAGE
be done to secure full
Looking Towards The Future equality and inclusion
for people with a
2017 is a noteworthy year for the people we support, disability.
their families and for Sylvanvale.

From July 2017, 441 of the people we support will
transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme
(NDIS), joining the 190 who have already transitioned.
These people will be one step closer towards equality,
as the NDIS helps give them choice and control over
their supports and, most importantly, their own lives.

This is also a significant year as it is the year we
celebrate Sylvanvale’s 70th Anniversary. It was in 1947
that a group of parents united to form an organisation
that would give their children with a disability a better
quality of life through access to education and social
inclusion.

We’ve come so far and grown so much as an
organisation – today supporting over 700 children and
adults from a range of cultural backgrounds across
Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Yet there is still much
to be done to secure full equality and inclusion for
people with a disability.

As we celebrate the past and look towards the future,
we are delighted to launch a new Sylvanvale brand.
Our new look and feel reflects the dynamic, customer
focused organisation that we truly are – one which
supports and empowers a diverse range of people,
through a wide variety of services, to live the life they
choose.

We thank you for your support and look forward to
seeing you at our 70 year celebrations.

Leanne Fretten

Chief Executive Officer

Got News? 2 Mikarie Place Kirrawee NSW 2232
PO Box 29 Sutherland NSW 1499
We want to hear it! Sydney Australia
No matter how big or small, please contact
the Customer Service Team at T 1300 244 577
[email protected] or on F +61 (02) 9521 3610
1300 244 577 with your latest news, events or ideas. E [email protected]
www.sylvanvale.com.au
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Cover Image
Staff Member Benita
with her long-time friend Alan
at Hinkler Accommodation.

IN THIS ISSUE

04 09 16

ABOUT US STAFF SPOTLIGHT REPORT BACK

Sylvanvale presents Benita’s A snapshot of
its brand new look. beautiful journey. community initiatives.

05 10 17

OUR STRATEGIC PLAN HELPING HANDS WHAT’S ON

Sylvanvale’s focus for Help make Garden House A sneak peak of
a successful future. a place for everyone. upcoming events.

06 12 18

THROUGH THE YEARS ADVOCACY SHOP FOR GOOD

A strong history, The importance of access Buy the things you love
a strong future. for everyone. at Sylvanvale.

08 13 Michelle packs
each day with
VOLUNTEER STORY NDIS UPDATE things she loves

How volunteering connected Overcoming challenges
Harry with the community. in a time of change.

14

OUR STORIES

Meet the creative
go-getter Michelle.

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ABOUT US

OUR NEW LOOK

PRESENTING OUR NEW LOGO AND BRANDING

Sylvanvale’s 70th anniversary provides an With this is mind we are excited to present our
opportunity to remind the community about new logo and branding.
our strong history and to share the inspirational This new contemporary logo represents
stories of our founding families and, most independence in the new NDIS environment.
importantly, the individuals we have supported. The new refreshing ‘S’ swoosh element
It is also an opportunity to share our vision for symbolises choice and individualisation. The
the future and invite a new generation to learn swoosh elements join in the centre to symbolise
about Sylvanvale and consider us as a partner in connection and partnership.
the delivery of their support needs in the NDIS Our supporters and the individuals we support
operating environment. will now begin to see the new Sylvanvale logo
This anniversary, along with the NDIS rollout, in the community as we celebrate our 70 year
presents an opportunity to celebrate and anniversary with events and other initiatives,
modernise the Sylvanvale brand. Our branding including a new look website to reflect the new
needs to reflect who we are – an innovative NDIS environment. Watch this exciting space!
organisation that is ready to successfully support
our customers in the new NDIS operating
environment.

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ABOUT US

OUR
STRATEGIC PLAN

Our 2016–2019 Strategic Plan centres around three main themes:

CUSTOMER-FIRST QUALITY-DRIVEN SUSTAINABILITY

Our goals for the next 2.5 years:

GOAL 1 GOAL 2 GOAL 3
Customer-First Quality Driven Practice Sustainability
Philosophy and Culture Embrace a culture that Improve our productivity
Provide services that supports high-quality, and efficiency to support
meet the needs of our flexible service delivery. growth innovation and
customers and the sustainability in an NDIS
choices they make. What we will do: operating environment.
• Attract and retain experienced
What we will do: What we will do:
• Continue to adapt our services staff. • Grow the business.
• Implement a robust learning and • Implement and maintain
to ensure we are innovating
and meeting the needs of our development program. technology and system solutions
customers. • Through staff training develop a to support the NDIS operating
• Ensure that the people we environment.
support have the best possible person-centred, customer centric • Ensure sustainable businesses
experience at our services by approach. and services.
gaining their feedback on a • Maintain effective customer • Optimise procurement,
regular basis. centred systems for quality, risk fleet, facilities and contractor
• Ensure we are keeping up to and compliance management. management.
date with industry trends to • Implement a framework
ensure our customers are getting aligned to the NDIS Outcomes For a full copy of
the best possible support. framework. Sylvanvale’s current
• Improve community connections Strategic Plan, please visit
through local partnerships. www.sylvanvale.com.au

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1940s 1960s In 1968 the name
“Sylvanvale”
Parents and workers was introduced
with some of the
children with disability The Baptist Church,
in the Sutherland Shire Flora St
First location of
1950s the Handicapped
Children’s Centre
Flora Street
1952 In 1961
Flora street
The first expanded
building owned
with
by The Centre three new
classrooms

Mrs W J Scarff The Centre’s first residential
Mrs Scarff arranged a meeting property was established
on Sunday, 28th Sept 1947 in 1963 in Kurrajong and
at 3pm at the Odeon Theatre it was called Rainbow
in Sutherland where the Lodge. It was a boarding
Handicapped Children’s style house with a capacity
Centre became a reality for permanent or short
respite stays, with a school
for children with intellectual

disabilities

HMAS Vendetta
Commander

with trainees at
Sylvanvale Industries

1970s
The New
Rainbow Lodge
(Haddon Hall)

In 1970
the original
Rainbow Lodge
was closed
and Haddon Hall
was purchased
partially by a parent,
Mr Ross McKinnon
and the 2nd version
of Rainbow Lodge
was born at Woodford

One of the new classrooms
at Sylvanvale School
1972

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1980s New 2000s
training
Laying centre New Centres
of the in Sutherland and
Foundation Kirrawee Rockdale Activity
Stone at Centres were
KIrrawee South West officially opened
Sydney in 2006 and 2008,
on respectively
16th June In 2008/09 new
services opened Garden House
1981 opens in 2007
in South West at Sutherland
Sydney at

Theresa Park,
Campbelltown,

Grasmere,
Catherine Fields

and Liverpool

Stamp from 1981 - Flying High
International Year The transition into the
of People NDIS has allowed people
with a Disability we support to do things

1990s they never thought
Working at would be possible
Sylvanvale Catering
In 1992 Sylvanvale 2010s
Catering opened Mikarie Child
at Kirrawee as Care Centre
a way for people opens
with a disability in 2011 at
to learn Kirrawee
new skills

Hillview Sylvanvale
Group established a
Home number of group
Katoomba homes throughout
1995 the Blue Mountains
and Sutherland Shire
to accommodate
everyone

DISCOVER OUR HISTORY AT SYLVANVALE.COM.AU #SYLVANVALE70

VOLUNTEER STORY

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

THROUGH VOLUNTEERING

When Harry was new
and didn’t know anyone,
volunteering gave him
a chance to connect
with others

Harry volunteered with Sylvanvale for the first “I ENCOURAGE PEOPLE
time at our 2016 Cronulla Golf Day. Afterwards, TO VOLUNTEER
InFocus sat down with him and found out more AND CONNECT
about his passion for serving the community. WITH THEIR
How long have you been volunteering? COMMUNITIES.
I’ve been volunteering in Australia since 2013,
but I also used to volunteer in my home country, SYLVANVALE HAS MANY
Saudi Arabia. I volunteer at least twice a month OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL
for various organisations. My biggest volunteer AND CORPORATE VOLUNTEERS TO
commitment so far was when I was President ASSIST US IN A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES.
of the Sydney Saudi Students Association. I led IF YOU OR YOUR BUSINESS WOULD LIKE TO
a group of about 150 volunteers and we put BECOME A SYLVANVALE VOLUNTEER, PLEASE EMAIL
on events, sporting competitions and social [email protected]
gatherings for 4000 members. I was only in the
role for one year – but feel like I gained 10 years OR CALL 1300 244 577
of experience!
Why do you volunteer?
I want to help others in my community. I love
seeing the smiles and happiness my volunteer
work brings. As a volunteer, I get to try new
things, meet new people and develop different
skills. When I first came to Australia 6 years ago,
I knew very little English and knew nobody.
Volunteering gave me a chance to practice
my English and learn about Australian culture
and the people who live here – something I
am grateful for. I encourage all my friends and
people who have recently arrived in Australia to
volunteer and connect with their communities.

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STAFF
SPOTLIGHT

A
BEAUTIFUL
JOURNEY

As one of Sylvanvale’s longest
serving employees, Benita shares
how working at Sylvanvale made
her new life in Australia complete

I was born in South Africa and moved to I have been supporting Alan since 1990.
Australia in 1989. It was hard starting a I know him so well – his little sayings, his
new life in a new country and at times I likes and dislikes. He often calls out for “I CAN
felt quite homesick. But when I started as me even when I’m not there.
a support worker at Sylvanvale over 27 I miss them all when I’m not at work. HONESTLY
years ago, my new job and co-workers When I was off sick recovering from
helped me to settle in. an operation, they came to visit me
I currently work two days at the and we walked over Como Bridge
Sutherland Activity Centre and two days together.
at Hinkler, a specialist medical support People with disability are a part
needs home. I support people with a of my life. I’ve learnt a lot from
disability to achieve their goals and them. They have given me as
experience a wide range of activities. much as I have given them.
Everything from gentle exercise, to arts They completed my new life
and crafts, and Zumba. The joy in their here in Australia.
faces as they listen to music or make art I have a beautiful family and SAY I LOVE
is what makes my job so special. I love a job where I can love, care WHAT I DO.
caring for people and can honestly say I and share every day. What
love what I do. This is my passion. more could I want? THIS
My husband and three kids support me
in every way. I can give my all to these IS MY
special people and they know that.

PASSION.

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HELPING HANDS

HGAORUDSENE

FACELIFT

Joins us as we aim to turn Garden House into
a place the whole community can call home

John Vlamitsopolous had a vision Over the years, Garden House and leads to flooding on wet days.
for Garden House. It would be has had many uses. It was the The pavers are uneven. The kitchen
a model for sustainability and a caretaker’s cottage for the doesn’t have space for cooking
community garden where all Sutherland Leisure Centre and the classes. And there is no accessible
were welcome. But just as his location for Sutherland Council’s toilet or outdoor shade areas.
dream was starting to come to Enviroworks courses. As the people All of these issues mean that many
fruition, John passed away in a Sylvanvale supports became of the people with disability
tragic bush-walking accident in regulars at the garden, they were Sylvanvale supports can’t always
Queensland. given access to the house and be a part of Garden House’s
The people Sylvanvale supports garage too. activities.
and Sylvanvale staff stepped in Now, not only is it a community But you can change all that!
shortly after and began tending the garden, but it’s a site for By making a donation today, you
garden around 2008. Sylvanvale’s centre based day can be part of an exciting project
You can join the effort to realise programs – home to Sylvanvale’s to renovate and redesign Garden
John’s dream for Garden House innovative Inclusive Classroom House. Make it finally live up to
by making a donation today. and the manufacturing hub for John and Sylvanvale’s vision of
Enterprising Women, a Sylvanvale an inclusive community working
THERE ARE ISSUES social business. together.
But unfortunately the site is far We need to raise $75,000 to add
“THAT STOP IT from perfect. There are issues that an accessible toilet, put in ramps,
stop it from truly living up to John’s add level paths and shade areas,
FROM MEETING vision, and meeting the needs of build retaining walls and remodel
all community members. the kitchen. You can be a part of
THE NEEDS With your help, we can raise the the biggest facelift Garden House
OF ALL $75,000 needed to renovate has ever seen!
Garden House. For naming rights gifts, please
COMMUNITY There are no accessibility ramps to call our Supporter Care Specialist
MEMBERS. enter the house, only stairs. The on 02 8536 0147.
drainage on the property is poor

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OUR BE PART OF
GOAL
AN “EXCITING
75k
PROJECT TO
70k
65k RENOVATE
60k GARDEN
55k HOUSE.
50k
45k WITH
40k YOUR HELP
35k
30k We can raise the $75,000
25k needed to renovate
20k Garden House.
15k
10k
5k
0

Yes, I want to help with the Garden House Renovation Project. I am interested in leaving a gift in my will to Sylvanvale

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OR $ I would like to give: (Payable to Sylvanvale) is enclosed
Please charge my credit card • Online at • Direct Deposit to
My choice A monthly gift Once Only
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Surname PERFORATION AND RETURN TO:
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HISTORY AT

SYLVANVALE.COM.AU

ADVOCACY

ACCESS
FOR EVERYONE

Genuine inclusion will never be
achieved if we overlook access

#SYLVANVALE70 Have you ever tried moving about design strategies, as well as
in the community with a really sore identifing and discussing problems
back, a broken leg or a pram? with access and then trying to find
For most people, it’s not until solutions.
something out of the ordinary The committee may for example
happens that they realise how make a recommendation to replace
inaccessible our communities can steps with a ramp or consider a
be. request to remove a display stand
Yet lack of access can have from outside a shop.
profound implications. Genuine As a member of the public, you
inclusion of people with disability too can make a difference when it
cannot be achieved while we comes to access.
ignore the most basic of access As you move about in your
requirements. community, look out for barriers to
Lack of access can result in people access. If you spot any, give your
having limited opportunities to local council a call to let them know
participate in everyday community about it – no matter where you live.
activities, events and life.
The good news is that councils “LACK OF
are doing something about it.
Most suburbs now have an access ACCESS
committee to improve access in the CAN HAVE
community. PROFOUND
Sylvanvale is a member of one of IMPLICATIONS.
these committees – the Sutherland
Shire Access Committee (SSAC).
This committee assists Council
in the development of universal

CHALLENGES NDIS
IN A TIME OF UPDATE
CHANGE

PHOTO COURTESY OF Reducing the stress of the NDIS
JESSE BOWSER for the people we support

The National Disability Insurance These issues reflect the newness and helping to minimise stress for
Scheme (NDIS) has been described of the NDIS and the enormity NDIS participants at this time of
as the most significant social of what is required with the roll- significant change.
reform since the introduction of out – around 140,000 people will We know that navigating any new
Medicare. It’s not surprising then, transition into the NDIS in New environment can be a challenge,
that its roll-out is creating many South Wales alone. The sector is which is why we established a
challenges for both disability working hard to overcome these Customer Service Team to help
service providers and the people challenges. In fact, the NDS State make the transition as smooth as
we support. of the Disability Sector Report, possible.
Prior to the NDIS, the funding to which was released in December The team is available to assist
pay for supports would go directly 2016, shows that despite the with understanding the NDIS, pre-
to the service provider. Under challenges the disability services planning, plan interpretation and
the NDIS, the funding to pay for sector remains committed to the coordination of support.
reasonable and necessary supports NDIS. Call 1300 244 577 to talk to a
goes directly to the person with Sylvanvale is committed to
disability – giving them choice ensuring continuity of support “member of the team.
and control over their supports THESE ISSUES
and, most importantly, their own REFLECT THE
lives. This is a welcome change NEWNESS OF
and the sector fully supports the THE NDIS
ideology of the NDIS, but knows AND THE
the promise of the scheme will ENORMITY
only be realised through effective OF WHAT IS
implementation. REQUIRED WITH
The new scheme means a whole
new way of doing things, and many THE ROLL-OUT.
issues are arising, particularly in
respect of the ‘myplace’ portal, s y l v a n v a l e . c o m . a u 13
planning and price. For example,
the portal has various usability
problems; NDIA plans do not
always reflect participants’ goals
or needs and are then difficult to
change; and prices regulated by
the NDIS Price Guide don’t always
reflect the true cost of support.

OUR STORIES

MICHELLE PACKS EACH DAY WITH THINGS SHE LOVES

Twenty-three year old She is also the mastermind behind Her favourite costume is, “My 21st
Michelle – or Shelley, Enterprising Women’s Love Potion birthday costume my Mum made
as she’s often called – soaps. When the group was for my Disney party”.
has a packed calendar. And asked what they wanted to make, Shelley never misses her friends’
that’s the way she likes it. Shelley said she wanted to create birthdays, always bringing in a card
“It makes me happy”, she a soap for her boyfriend Alex. She she’s made, a picture or a present.
says. selected the scent, picked the love “I love my friends”, she says.
heart and chose the pink colour. In spite of her full schedule,
Shelley’s diary is full of things Busking is one of Shelley’s latest Michelle still makes the time
she loves and which play to her ventures: when she wants, she to conduct Sylvanvale’s Cajon
creative strengths. She attends dresses up in a costume she has drumming group, the Sylvanbeats,
Garden House three days a week, selected and gets up and goes and volunteers at Sylvanvale stalls
where she participates in activities – singing and dancing. While on at community events. If you see
such as art and craft, cooking and holiday with her family recently, she Shelley, come up and say hi.
dancing. “I love coming to Garden did so well busking that she ended
House,” she says. She is also up lending her parents money!
employed at Sylvanvale Catering Shelley and her Mum also hand-
two days a week, which she says make gift cards that they sell at
she also loves. markets.
Outside of Sylvanvale, Shelley’s On top of that, Shelley enjoys
many activities include ballroom the ‘girly’ things so many other
dancing and dancing lessons at young women her age like, such as
Twinkle Stars – a dance studio shopping, fashion and pampering
for people with a disability – and at the hairdressers and beauticians.
spending time with her younger And she takes every opportunity to
brother and parents, who support dress up – even getting changed
her in everything she does.
Shelley is very artistic. “I love I L“OVEinto fancy costumes for Zumba
painting”, she says. She does
art classes through Sylvanvale’s classes at Garden House.
Art with Heart program and at
Hazelhurst Art Gallery. Some of PAINTING.
her artworks have been exhibited,
including her cat painting, which
was on display at Hazelhurst.

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“HER FAVOURITE COSTUME IS,
“MY 21ST
BIRTHDAY
COSTUME

MY MUM MADE FOR
MY DISNEY PARTY”

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WORKING TOGETHER

REPORT BACK

LAUNCH OF INCLUSIVE WESTFIELD GIVEABILITY DAY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF
CLASSROOM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
GiveAbility Day on Saturday 6 August
We were delighted to officially launch 2016 was a massive hit and we want to We were delighted to have the
our Inclusive Classroom, located in say a big thank you to everyone who Honourable John Ajaka MLC, the
the grounds of Garden House at donated, volunteered and supported Honourable Linda Burney MP and
Sutherland, in August 2016. Students us. Thanks to you we raised $6,581! the Honourable Steve Kamper MP
from Minerva School Sutherland tested Special thanks to Westfield Miranda for join us at the launch of our ‘Art and
out the great new classroom, which having us as their charity partner and Us’ exhibition at Rockdale Library on
is a joint initiative of Scentre Group, for matching every dollar raised! Tuesday 6 December. In celebration
Westfield Miranda, Sutherland Shire of International Day of People with
Council and Sylvanvale. Disability, the works of our highly
talented artists were featured at two
exciting art exhibitions at Rockdale
Library and Hazelhurst Regional Gallery
& Arts Centre.

TECH KNOW RETAIL THERAPY THANK YOU
VIP ROOM & EVENTS TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS
Young people we support have been
having a fantastic time participating In August we launched our new VIP An enormous thank you to all the
in ‘Tech Know’, a project where they room at our Retail Therapy Vintage & organisations and people who have
meet up with students from Newington Café Store in Caringbah. Since then supported Sylvanvale over the past
College – a selective high school in we have hosted a number of successful 6 months. This includes Blackbaud
Sydney’s Inner West – for mentoring events at the store, including a Spring for their $10,000 donation, Rat Pack
in relation to staying safe on social VIP night and extended shopping for donating over $5,000 worth of
platforms, iPad work, computer hours over Christmas. Christmas gifts and to Sylvania Rotary
support and all things techno! for raising $3,500 for us at their highly
SYLVANVALE’S GOLF DAY successful Melbourne Cup Luncheon.
FESTIVALS AND MARKETS
Our highly successful golf day at A huge thank you also to Caringbah
Thank you to everyone who joined Cronulla Golf Club in October raised High School Interact Club, which raised
us at the Engadine Street Festival, $32,000 for Sylvanvale. Special thanks $1,500 for us, to Taren Point Bowling
Shire Farmers Market and IMB to all our prize donors and sponsors, Club for their $1,000 donation (and
Cook Community Classic. We had to Noble Toyota for bringing along to the community who voted for us!)
a wonderful time selling gorgeous the race car version of our hole in and to all our regular givers. We are
products created by our Enterprising one prize, to all the participants also very grateful to Mirvac Residential
Women and tantalising treats prepared and of course to our volunteers. and CCSG Legal who each spent their
by the team at Sylvanvale Catering. Congratulations to the winners of the corporate volunteering days making
‘Trevor Sanger Memorial Trophy’ for improvements to our supported
2016 - The Express Glass Team! independent living homes.

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What’s on gives our UPCOMING EVENTS
supporters and friends a
sneak peak of our upcoming WHAOT’NS
events. You can also find out what’s
on via our comprehensive events
calendar at sylvanvale.com.au

CRONULLA ROTARY SYLVANVALE 70 YEAR
PRE WWII VINTAGE CAR & BIKE SHOW CELEBRATION COCKTAIL PARTY

Sunday 19 March 2017 Friday 23 June 2017
9am – 4pm, Cronulla Plaza, Cronulla 6.30pm,
Hazelhurst Gallery,
Presented by Rotary Club of Cronulla, and in partnership with Kingsway, Gymea
Sylvanvale, the highly popular Pre WWII Vintage Car & Bike
Show is a family friendly day out exhibiting extremely rare Join us as we celebrate Sylvanvale’s 70th year.
pre WWII vintage cars and bikes. Enjoy a relaxed evening of canapes, live entertainment
and networking in the beautiful setting of Hazelhurst.
Plan your day and arrive on the 1926 Vintage Red Rattler See our history come to life at the gallery.
Train that will be taking passengers between Cronulla and
Sutherland stations on the day.

Then have a joy ride on the Vintage Bus before chatting
to the owners of the incredible vintage cars and bikes on
display – every vehicle has its own unique story.

SYLVANVALE 70 YEAR 70 YEARS – A PICTORIAL HISTORY
CHAIRMAN’S DINNER OF SYLVANVALE
Friday 3 March – Friday 26 May 2017
Wednesday 20 September 2017 Cronulla Community Gallery, Cronulla Central,
7pm, Cronulla Plaza
Strangers’ Dining Room,
Parliament House, Sydney Take a leisurely stroll down memory lane at our
Pictorial History of Sylvanvale display at Cronulla
The night will include a celebration of past achievements, as Community Gallery. Forty-six images and videos will
well as looking forward to our new and exciting future. be on display for three months in the easily accessible
Cronulla Central, right in the heart of Cronulla.
Our 70th birthday is a significant milestone and needs a
special venue – and the Strangers’ Dining Room delivers s y l v a n v a l e . c o m . a u 17
everything we need.

SHOP FOR GOOD

SHOP FOR THINGS YOU LOVE

#ShopForGood

SHOP AT SYLVANVALE

Enterprising
Women

This inspirational group of women hand make soaps, succulents,
oils and bird feeders with love. They design and make every one
of their products and are learning to manage their own social
enterprise. Every purchase generates profit to invest back into their
business. Enterprising Women products make the perfect gift.
To shop their beautiful products,
visit www.sylvanvale.com.au

Birdcage Café

Freshly Renovated – Coming Soon!

Birdcage Café, located in Engadine, is undergoing exciting renovations.
Ideal for large or small groups, you will love this vintage inspired space
featuring a unique and artistic array of birdcages!
Birdcage Café is very family friendly, with a lolly bar, gorgeous pre-loved
clothing, toys and homewares. The café is a training environment for
people with an intellectual disability.
When the renovations are complete, Birdcage Café will offer a new menu
and extended opening hours. Stay tuned for more details!
Exciting news also out of Engadine – Sylvanvale Catering
will soon have a new, exciting menu! Keep a look out for this
at www.sylvanvalecatering.com.au

OUR AWARD WINNING TO EXPRESS
CHILD CARE CENTRE YOUR INTEREST
HAS SPACES AVAILABLE
FOR CHILDREN OF IN ENROLLING
ALL AGES AND ABILITIES
PLEASE CALL
Mikarie Child Care Centre, OUR CUSTOMER
located in a beautiful bush SERVICE TEAM ON
setting in Kirrawee, is open 1300 244 577
7am–6pm Weekdays

Support people with a disability SUPPORT US
to live the life they choose.
A DISABILITY
You can join our mission in the following ways: IS FOR LIFE

And the
right supports

can make all
the difference

VOLUNTEERING ATTENDING A
SYLVANVALE EVENT

BUYING FROM FOLLOWING US
OUR SOCIAL BUSINESSES ON SOCIAL MEDIA

BECOMING SHARING OUR EMAILS AND
A MONTHLY DONOR PUBLICATIONS WITH FRIENDS

SPONSORING LEAVING A GIFT
AN EVENT TO SYLVANVALE IN YOUR WILL

DONATING
RAFFLE/AUCTION PRIZES

To join us, or to find out more about how you can help, please contact us at 1300 244 577,
visit us on the web at sylvanvale.com.au or email us at [email protected]

AN EXPERIENCED TO ENQUIRE
TEAM OF THERAPISTS ABOUT

FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING OUR SUPPORTS
DIFFICULTY OR INTELLECTUAL CALL

AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES 1300 244 577

We offer individual or group therapy services including Speech
Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology and
Behaviour Support, as well as Psychology and Counselling

Cronulla Plaza will again • 40+ Cars & Bikes • Raffles & Kids
be filled with exceptionally • Vintage TraiN Activities
rare, PRE WWII vintage cars, • VINTAGE BusES
bikes AND MORE. • People’s choice
• Music & Food AWARDS