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Celebrations
November is a BIG month. The Canberra office celebrated 15 years (1996) in the ACT. There were times when we thought we would not make it but thanks to our loyal clients and amazing Angels DIAL-AN-ANGEL (Canberra) is still operating successfully.
A very special acknowledgement of Norma Woodbridge (manager of the Gosford office) who celebrated 24 years with DIAL-AN-ANGEL on 4th November. It’s not often these days that such milestones are achieved. Norma retired from DIAL-AN-ANGEL on her anniversary in 2011. Over the years, she has worked in three of our offices (City/Edgecliff, Lindfield and the Central Coast) and not only managed small and large teams in those locations but managed the permanent placements department and assisted with the set up and operations of the Nannies International arm of DIAL-AN-ANGEL. We wish her a well-earned break and an enjoyable retirement.
Circus Oz – Adults at Kids Prices Special Offer
Circus Oz is steamrolling into Sydney 4 - 29 January at the Circus Oz Big Top Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, Sydney with their special brand of madness, fooling around in the unconventional and fantastical world of Steampunk. With Christmas just around the corner, now’s the perfect time for your family, or the family you work with, to buy tickets to Circus Oz as a Christmas present. Powerful acrobatics will contest gravity, graceful aerial artists will win your heart, the knock-about comedy will bowl you over and the live musicians will save the day with the last beat.
Book your tickets before Wed 30 November to receive Adult A-Reserve tickets at kids’ prices!!! Quote the codeword PUNK when booking with Ticketmaster and save $22 on adult tickets. Book now! Ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100
Offer valid for all shows on 6,7 & 8 January and 11 January at 7.30pm (subject to availability).
Dementia care: Handy tips to improve meal times
We are always on the lookout for helpful articles in regards to aged care. This article has helpful tips about making a few simple adjustments around the kitchen so you can make preparing meals easier and more enjoyable. You can read more online at Aged Carer here.
Childcare over the Holidays
Christmas is fast approaching and it will be here before we know it! Don’t leave childcare arrangements to the last minute or you might risk not being able to find a suitable carer for your precious children, especially for New Year’s Eve!
We also provide emergency childcare for those unexpected times where you need to find a babysitter at the last minute or perhaps you need to do the Christmas Shopping without the prying eyes of the kids! If in doubt, feel free to talk to one of our friendly coordinators on 1300 721 111 or find out more information online here
Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal
The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal is Australia’s largest Christmas gift appeal. The Appeal has collected more than 5 million gifts for people in need over the past 23 years. Last year, the Appeal raised more than 464,000 gifts. In 2011, The Appeal aims to collect more than 470,000 gifts nationally, for distribution via our charity partner, The Salvation Army.
The 2011 Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal will run from 16 November until Christmas Eve. You can read more here about donating.
Delightful Destinations - Barossa Shiraz Estate, The Vines, SA
Has life been just a bit too busy of late? Do you feel like you need some time out? It may just be time that you paid a little visit to ‘The Vines’ cottage at the Barossa. Relax and unwind in the vineyard with all of the creature comforts, without the hustle and bustle of city life. To find out more, visit TakeABreak here. And, if you need a babysitter whilst in Adelaide just call our local Adelaide office.
After Hours GP helpline
On 1 July 2011, the Australian Government established a new afterhours GP helpline. If you have an urgent health concern and don’t know what to do, call the afterhours GP helpline on 1800 022 222 – for free health information and assistance from a registered nurse, or medical advice from a GP if you need it.
Available through Healthdirect Australia, the afterhours GP helpline is open when your GP may not be – at nights, on weekends and on public holidays – 365 days a year. If you don’t know what to do, the afterhours GP helpline will give you the reassurance and practical advice you need. Keep this number handy with the holidays coming up!
Top Tips for the warmer weather
With summer fast approaching it is essential to be aware that the signs of dehydration or heat exhaustion are less pronounced in seniors. This is due to the effects of aging, certain medications and some chronic conditions. Speak with a doctor about how these circumstances could change the body's ability to manage heat.
Pets can be sunburned too, and your pet may require sunscreen on his or her nose and ear tips. Pets with light-coloured noses or light-coloured fur on their ears are particularly vulnerable to sunburn and skin cancer.
Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks. Read more great tips here
If you want some more great household cleaning tips, please visit our website: www.dialanangel.com/around-the-home#toptips
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November 2011
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Welcome
You have probably noticed a groundswell in the media and our communities calling for a serious overhaul of the childcare systems in Australia. DIAL-AN-ANGEL is committed to making in-home care available to all Australians either through a tax deduction or as a rebate. Working with the Make Care Fair Alliance our target is to gather 20,000 signatures on their online petition and to personally present the petition to the Minister for Women, Kate Ellis and Minister for Families, Jenny Macklin in Canberra. So far, we have almost 2,000 signatures, but...we need your help! Please sign the petition at www.makecarefair.com.au and then send this email to 10 of your friends, family, colleagues and contacts and ask them to sign the petition so we can demand that the government address this important issue.
As a minimum, Make Care Fair is asking the Government to quickly address the needs of working families by providing them with:
1. the same level of support for in-home care as for long day care and family day care centres;
2. an increase in the level of financial support for working parents with childcare needs - not more reductions like the one we've just seen; and
3. Simplified processes to help parents find quality childcare and receive childcare benefits, including exploration of potential benefits of tax deductibility of childcare.
We are asking on behalf of our children, so that all families can have access to the care that they need.
Just a reminder you can redeem your Qantas Frequent Flyer points for DIAL-AN-ANGEL vouchers here. You can choose from handyman/gardener services, daytime childcare, domestic housekeeping services or party help. It’s just like having your own mini holiday without leaving home.
Until next time,
Danielle Robertson
CEO
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