General News
Over the holiday period the majority of Minda’s services will operate as normal, whilst others will take a short break between Christmas and New Year.
Below is an overview of the operating hours of each of Minda’s services and businesses. If you have any questions or concerns, please call us on 1800 164 632.
| Department/Business | Christmas Operating Hours |
|---|---|
| Brighton Dunes Office | Closed from 4:00pm on Friday, 22 December 2023. Re-opening on Tuesday, 2 January 2024. |
| Children’s Services | Support as usual. |
| Client Support Unit and Reception | Support as usual (with reduced staffing). |
| Community Supports | Running as usual, inclusive of public holidays for Mentoring and ISS clients who have expressed interest. |
| Corporate Offices | Closed from 5:00pm on Friday, 22 December 2023. Re-opening on Tuesday, 2 January 2024 with reduced staffing between Monday, 18 December 2023 to Friday, 5 January 2024. |
| Fleet – Bus Transport | Last day of transport is Thursday, 21 December 2023. Transport recommences on Monday, 8 January 2024. |
| INC Café | Closed from 3:00pm on Friday, 22 December 2023. Re-opening on Tuesday, 9 January 2024. |
| Minda Assist Therapy | Closed from 5:00pm on Friday, 22 December 2023. Re-opening on Tuesday, 2 January 2024. |
| Minda Aquatic Centre | Closed from 5:00pm on Friday, 22 December 2023. Aquatic Centre is re-opening on Monday, 8 January 2024. |
| Minda Housing | Closed from 5:00pm on Friday, 22 December 2023. Re-opening on Tuesday, 2 January 2024. |
| MyPath | Closed from 5:00pm on Friday, 15 December 2023. Re-opening on Thursday, 4 January 2024. |
| MyPath | Holiday Programs available to Brighton-based Home and Living clients (who have preregistered interest) running Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays) from Monday, 18 December 2023 to Wednesday, 3 January 2024. |
| Property Management | Closed from 12:00pm on Friday, 22 December 2023. Re-opening on Tuesday, 2 January 2024. During this period, after-hours processes will apply and contractors will be available for emergencies only. |
| SAGE - Laundry and Linen Services: Lonsdale | Operating from Tuesday, 26 December to Friday, 29 December 2023. (Supported Employees finish on Friday, 22 December 2023 and return on Tuesday, 2 January 2024). |
| SAGE - Packaging Services and Trak Furniture: Reynella | Skeleton staff working from Tuesday, 26 December 2023 to Friday, 5 January 2024. (Supported Employees finish on Thursday, 21 December 2023 and return on Monday, 8 January 2024). |
| SAGE - Electronic Recycling Australia, Bounce Back Mattress Recycling and Packaging Services: Ottoway | Skeleton staff working from Thursday, 21 December 2023 to Friday, 5 January 2024. (Supported Employees finish on Wednesday, 20 December 2023 and return on Monday, 8 January 2024). |
| SAGE - Blend Creative: Reynella and Ottoway | Closed from Friday, 22 December 2023 to Wednesday, 3 January 2024. Thursday, 4 January and Friday, 5 January 2024 – Manager only. Staff return to work on Monday, 8 January 2024. (Supported Employees finish on Friday, 15 December 2023 and return on Monday, 15 January 2024). |
| SALC - SA Learning Centre | Closed from 5:00pm on Friday, 22 December 2023. Re-opening on Monday, 8 January 2024. |
| SIL (Home and Living Support) | Support as usual. |