TULGEEN RIVERSIDE NURSERY WILL BE OPEN THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON. ONLY CLOSED ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS ON 25 AND 26 DECEMBER 2014 AND ON 1 JAN 2015.
INSYNC IS CLOSED FROM COB 18 DECEMBER 2014 AND WILL REOPEN ON 5 JAN 2015.
TULGEEN GROUP ADMINISTRATION WILL BE CLOSED FROM COB 24 DECEMBER 2014 AND WILL REOPEN ON 5 JAN 2015.
TULGEEN GROUP RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ARE FULLY OPERATIONAL. PLEASE CONTACT THE HOUSES DIRECTLY, AS REQUIRED.
WE WISH EVERYONE A SAFE AND JOYOUS FESTIVE SEASON.
A reminder to all our Tulgeen community – clients, families, friends, supporters, volunteers and staff about INSYNC’s end of year production. It will be glamourous, ab fab and absolutely unmissable…
Here’s a sneak preview of what to expect. See you there darlinks !!
Beautiful fresh Christmas trees locally grown in Cobargo are now available at Riverside Nursery. Various sizes and affordable prices.
Phone 6492 4151 or visit Taronga Crescent, Bega
Stunning ornamental pots, plants and gift vouchers are also available. Give a living gift this Christmas!!
Awards were organised by Heidi Ashburner, Coordinator of Riverside Nursery to honour and recognise the teams who work at the Riverside Nursery and Bega Valley Workcrew. Whilst Supported Employees were also awarded certificates for their contributions, this post focuses on the Tulgeen staff who work alongside them.
Recipients of awards were as follows:
Jarrod Palmer Bega Valley Work Crew – The Raisin Award Of Appreciation for most deserving of a raisin pay.
Mel Pickering Bega Valley Work Crew – Kool & The Gang Award Of Teamwork for excellence in group work.
Matt Adamson Bega Valley Work Crew – Loch Ness Award of Recognition for least likely to be found.
Paul Spiteri, Operations Manager ADEs – The Point Buck Award of Excellence for Talking a big game.
Derek Povel, Riverside Nursery – The Running With The Bulls Award of Leadership for Biggest Risk Taker.
Sue Burgoyne, Riverside Nursery – The world’s best Big Kahuna Award for most time surfing the internet.
Jen Russell, Client Services General Manager – The Bermuda Triangle Award of Acknowledgment for the desk where things go in but don’t come out.
Dan Butchers, Riverside Nursery – P,s & Q,s Award of excellence for best manners.
Kevin Cox, Bega Valley Work Crew – The Outstanding Bunsen Burner Award for hottest ideas.
L to R: Kevin Cox and Matthew Adamson
L to R: Jen Russell and Mel Pickering with David Murphy
L to R: Sue Burgoyne, and Daniel Butchers
L to R: Paul Spiteri and Derek Povel
Supported Employees, staff and volunteers of the Bega Valley Work Crew and Riverside Nursery were the first at Tulgeen to kick off the festive season with their Christmas party today.
Supported Employees and volunteers were presented with Certificates of Achievement and presents to acknowledge their contributions throughout the year to both businesses. Paul Spiteri, Operations Manager of Tulgeen’s Australian Disability Enterprises of which BVWC and Riverside Nursery are a part was Master of Ceremonies as well as sous chef. Clearly, a man of diverse talents!! Matthew Adamson was in charge of the hotplate and judging from the empty plates and returns for seconds, Matt is master BBQ’er.
Jen Russell thanked the entire team for their efforts throughout the year. Special mention to Heidi Ashburner, Riverside Nursery Coordinator who organised staff and client awards to be presented at the gathering.
Lto R: Ashley, Annie and gifts under the tree awaiting new homes.
L to R: Mark, Matt the chef with Cornelius, Andrew and volunteer Jordan with Bob.
L to R: Graham and Bradley, Corny and Matt (again!!), Jen and Graham.
L to R: Derek and longterm Riverside Nursery volunteer Jordan, Michelle and Kevin and Mel from the Work Crew.
L to R: Gavin with Paul, Jen and Melissa, Gavin shows off his Certificate and pressie, long term IT and Riverside Nursery volunteer Laurie.
L to R: John, Graham and Mel; Stephen and Andrew; Paul, Jen, Melissa, Steven and Graeme.
L to R: John and Heidi; Daniel.
It was a day of fun, music, celebration and laughter as the Tulgeen community gathered at Littleton Gardens in Bega to celebrate International Day of People with Disability on 3rd December.
Speaking from overseas Chair of Tulgeen Group Gae Rheinberger said “…far from being about disability, this day showcases a diversity of ABILITY and how everyone can achieve a good and full life. Tulgeen is here to assist life aspirations.”
And, special thanks to the Jellat Rural Fire Brigade who have unfailingly supported Tulgeen’s events over the years through their own spirit of volunteerism.
To hear about and from more ‘Can Do’ people, visit Edge FM 97.3’s Chris B – A Mixed Bag
See Bega District News‘ coverage of the day.
Sincere thanks to Morgans Merimbula for their generous gift of $1500.00 in support of Tulgeen’s 2014 Christmas Party. “We are honoured to receive this on behalf of the Tulgeen community” said Grattan Smith, Acting Chair. “Tulgeen values our partnerships and support from the business community.”
Silas Dunstan from Morgans presented the cheque to Tulgeen clients Mitchell Porteous, Taylor Kearney, Graham Henkel and CEO Pete Gorton at Tulgeen’s community celebration of International Day of People with Disability.
Presentation ceremony. From L to R – Mitchell Porteous, Tulgeen CEO Pete Gorton, Silas Dunstan from Morgans Merimbula, Graham Henkel and Taylor Kearney.
Morgans Merimbula, established in 1997, offers full broker service and tailored financial advice to help manage wealth to meet lifestyle goals for our clients. Our relationships with our clients are long term and are based on trust and transparency. Morgans Merimbula hopes to bring these values to ongoing support of local charitable organisations. “We at Morgans Merimbula appreciate the Tulgeen Group’s efforts in the local community and look forward to working together over the coming years and feel honoured to participate with this year’s Christmas Party” said Silas Dunstan.
Silas Dunstan accepts Tulgeen’s Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Morgans Merimbula
Morgans is Australia’s largest national full-service stockbroking and wealth management network with 57 office across all States and Territories with over $54 billion in funds under advice.”
If you missed out on the recent Co-inspiration Exhibition featuring works by Miriam Kydd and Graeme Smith, you still have a chance to acquire works from our eminent Art in the Garage stable of artists.
Spiral Gallery’s ‘Hot Summer’ features wrapped unframed works by Carolyn Lawler, Wayne Ramus, Pauline Pendergast, John Kivits, Jenny Russell, Catherine Williams, Anne Russell and more. All available on a cash and carry basis. Perfect for the festive season’s gift giving.
Works will be replenished throughout the summer so drop in regularly or you may just miss out…
Artists Cards for Sale
Blank cards featuring art by Jeffrey Young, Anne Russell, Miriam Kydd and Michael O’Dea available from Tulgeen Riveerside Nursery at Taronga Crescent, Bega for $4.50 each. Also at Spiral Gallery.
