The Mai-Wel Group

🌟𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀!🌟 We are thrilled to share a fantastic achievement from one of our participants, Maddie! After weeks of dedicated travel training with her support worker, she successfully caught the bus to and from Greenhills shopping centre on her own. This milestone reflects Maddie's growing independence and confidence, showcasing the positive impact of the support we provide. Congratulations, Maddie! Your hard work is truly inspiring. #MaiWel #EmpoweringIndividuals #CommunitySupport #FullOfPossible

👻 The guys at Mai-Wel's Social, Community, and Creative Pathways (SCCP) are celebrating Halloween in style! 🎃 From spooky costumes to festive fun, they’re making the most of the season with creativity and flair. #TeamMaiWel #SupportingAbilities #FullOfPossible #HalloweenFun

👷Safety Day👷 October is National Safe Work Month, we acknowledged this by having a presentation on snake and spider safety and a fabulous demonstrations on compression bandages. Top of off we were spoilt with fresh brownies by our Thrive Catering team! Thanks Tim for a very informative session! #fullofpossible #safeworkmonth #maiwel

A recent Friday night was one to remember as Robert and Ruth attended Cinemas Under the Stars at Maitland Park. It was a fantastic night filled with laughter, learning, and some new experiences! Ruth enjoyed her first taste of fairy floss and mastered the art of hula hooping, while Robert sharpened his soccer skills. Nights like these make me grateful for our supportive community and events that bring people together. Here’s to more moments like this! 🌌🍕 #CommunityEvents #MaiWel #MaitlandPark #CinemasUnderTheStars #fullofpossible

🎉 Today at East Maitland Library, families came together for a special Grand Families Day workshop! With the support of our talented Mai-Wel artists, who crafted the original headpieces for the Walls That Talk exhibition, families designed their own unique creations, celebrating identity and diversity. 🌈👨👩👧👦 The stunning, original headpieces by our Mai-Wel artists are now proudly displayed in the library’s cabinet. Be sure to stop by to see these inspiring works of art, showcasing creativity and inclusion in our community! Big thank you to Maitland City Council, Australia for their support in getting this project up and running! 📍 Next stop: Thornton Library, tomorrow at 10:30am! #GrandFamiliesDay #MaiWelCreativeArts #WallsThatTalk #FamilyCelebration #CreativityUnleashed #TeamMaiWel

🌟 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽-𝗨𝗽!🌟 What an incredible week it has been at Mai-Wel! Here’s a quick look at some of our highlights: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺: Our recent Leadership Forum was a fantastic opportunity for collaboration and innovation, and we were thrilled to welcome EquiEnergy Youth to the event! Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making it a success. Together, we’re paving the way for a brighter future! 💡 𝗕𝗚𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: John and James had an amazing time presenting at the BGIS conference, where they showcased the incredible work we do at Mai-Wel. We’re so grateful for the opportunities BGIS has provided, allowing our participants to achieve amazing employment outcomes alongside their supportive team. A big thank you to @BGIS for their partnership, and to our Thrive Catering team for the delicious spread! 🍽️ 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹: A big shoutout to Jaime and Tom for representing Mai-Wel at the Hunter Inclusive Sports Carnival hosted at Maitland District Hockey Club! It was a fantastic event celebrating inclusivity and teamwork in sports. 🏆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: We’re excited to announce our new Parent Pathways initiative! This program is designed to empower families and provide resources to navigate the journey together. Stay tuned for more details! 𝗙𝘂𝗻-𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿: We can’t wait to see everyone at our Fun-Filled Fundraiser this Saturday at The Bradford! Join us from 4 PM to 8 PM for a fantastic evening filled with raffles, a 100-club, and more! Your support helps us continue making a difference in our community! 🎉 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀: Join Mai-Wel artists for Grand Families Day! Celebrate family, creativity, and inclusion with hands-on headpiece workshops at Maitland City, East Maitland, Thornton, and Rutherford Libraries from October 28-31. Fun for all ages! Thank you all for being a part of our journey. Let’s keep the momentum going! #TeamMaiWel #CommunitySpirit #SupportingAbilities #Thrive #Fundraiser #fullofpossible

📢 Introducing Parent Pathways: A New Pre-Employment Service from The Mai-Wel Group Starting 1st November 2024, The Mai-Wel Group is thrilled to launch Parent Pathways, a tailored pre-employment service for parents and carers. This voluntary program offers personalised support, connecting participants with experienced mentors to help them reach their work, study, or personal goals. Through Parent Pathways, Mai-Wel will extend its long-standing commitment to empowering individuals in our community. With a strong network of partnerships and our established LabourForce Solutions program, we are excited to open new pathways to employment and education for parents and carers in the region. As we co-locate across multiple locations in Cessnock, Maitland, Singleton (full time); Kurri Kurri and Muswellbrook (part time), with outreach sites at Denman, Dungog, Greta, Scone, Merriwa and Cooranbong, we look forward to making a lasting impact on the lives of parents and carers. #ParentPathways #EmploymentSupport #CommunityEmpowerment #MaiWel #FullOfPossible #SupportingFamilies

🌟 𝗕𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗻🌟 Last Thursday, Mai-Wel's ‘Be Active’ group enjoyed an exciting day of fitness and fun at Stockton. With the support of dedicated team members Karina, Neil, and Celine, participants Benjamin, Nicholas, Thomas, Ian, and Adam walked along the stunning Stockton Breakwall and beach. They wrapped up the day by sharing a classic Aussie treat: chip sandwiches, made with fresh chips and scallops from the local takeaway. This day trip was part of the group's weekly Thursday adventures, where they get to improve mobility and flexibility through engaging outdoor activities. The participants are now looking forward to more exciting activities this block, including Aqua Golf, Swimming, and Tenpin Bowling. Great work to everyone involved for creating such a positive and engaging experience! #TeamMaiWel #FullOfPossible #SupportingAbilities #CommunityEngagement #InclusiveActivities

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👏 𝗧𝗮𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀👏 Tahlia took big strides toward achieving two of her personal goals: exploring creativity and boosting her fitness. She began her day with a long walk at Walka Water Works, collecting leaves and enjoying the fresh air, all in pursuit of improving her fitness and overall well-being. After returning to the Centre, Tahlia channeled her creativity into a mindful art project, using the leaves she collected to frame a poster featuring a positive affirmation of her choice. The joy and pride on her face were clear as she shared that she “left everyone in her dust” during the walk! 😄 It’s inspiring to see Tahlia embrace her goals with such enthusiasm and determination. We’re incredibly proud of her progress! #TeamMaiWel #SupportingAbilities #FullOfPossible #Mindfulness #Creativity #Wellbeing