For 10 years now Roger Crisp has been a pivotal part of Minda, and it was a change in occupations that led Roger to Minda in the first place.
With the number of people with an NDIS plan in the Salisbury/Playford area set to grow from 10,000 to 14,000 in the next few years, Minda’s northern team is keen to step up and meet demand.
For not-for-profit organisations like Minda, volunteers are often the lifeblood that helps keep the wheels in motion and positive outcomes achieved.
Raising awareness of life with disability was a driving force behind Cristina Rodert sharing her family’s story as part of a new book The Eighteen Point Five – in particular, that of son James who now lives in supported accommodation at Minda.
It’s a busy place at times in the Pat Kaufmann Centre with plenty of activities and events to not only support residents but to also entertain them.
A familiar face around the grounds of the Minda Brighton site, Envirocare supported employee Jeffrey was last week presented with the client Values Award for OPPORTUNITY.
Described as “fabulous” by clients and staff, Hayley loves getting involved with the magic of creation in the pottery room as part of Minda’s Day Options program.
From what was an old warehouse in Lonsdale, Minda and SA Group Enterprises’ Facilities Services has in a few short years created an opportunity not just for supported employment, but also purpose and skills development.
A life-changing decision has proven to be success story for Minda team member Evan who decided working in a warehouse as a forklift driver was no longer the right fit for him.