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DIRECT
SERVICE PROVISION
RECREATION SPECIALISTS/COMMUNITY PLANNERS
working as Community based Recreation Specialists with TAC, Workcover,
ACL, Slow to Recover & privately funded clients for over 10 years.
We work
with individual people with disabilities to assist them to explore and
participate in recreational activities of their choice as independently as
possible.
WHAT WE DO
- focus on clients individual recreation and sporting needs
& interest
- explore all options including mainstream recreation and
sport, supported groups ( e.g Abound, Connect South), other disability
sport groups ( e.g. wheelchair sports, Riding for Disabled, Paralympic
Coaching)
- explore individual recreational and sporting pursuits - as groups
are not the best option for all our clients
OUR KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Extensive knowledge and experience in community based
recreation, active pursuits and sport for people with disabilities
- Excellent relationships with mainstream and specialised
community based Recreation and Sport providers developed over many
years
- Creative and innovative approaches increasing recreational
options for a clients
- Complex holiday planning
- Many years of experience working with complex individuals and
families
- Years of innovative development of new Recreation Programs e.g.
involved in the initial development of groups now known as Abound
and Connect South, Target Shooting for people with disabilities,
Water skiing
- On-going strong community partnerships to develop new recreation
options. e.g. scuba diving for people with disabilities, new
Riding for Disabled programs, snow skiing with AMG
Our
work is based on the belief that quality recreation
is a essential part of everyone's life
Click
here for more information about our Services
Referral
information & forms
TAC,
Workcover, Support & Choice, DHS, ACL Packages,
Slow to Recover, Private Funding |
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EDUCATION,
TRAINING & LECTURING
covering related areas such as
Recreation, Sport & Disability, Disability Awareness, Recreation and
Rehabilitation, Inclusive Sport and Recreation, Equipment Adaption
Leisure
Balance Pty Ltd
P.O. Box 254,Doveton 3177
Victoria, Australia
Fax. (03) 9792 9554
abn. 39 109 103 684 |
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Alison
Smith
Ph. 0417739331
(03) 97920092
alisonsmith@recspecialist.com |
Shelley
Earl
Ph. 0404073729 shelleyearl@recspecialist.com |
Nicky Thursfield
Ph. 0414066530
nicky@recspecialist.com
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Physical
Education Teacher
Post graduate Physical Education/Recreation for People with
Disabilities
9 years at Victorian Rehab Centre
9 years Community based Recreation Specialist
15+ years volunteer in all aspects of disabled water skiing
International Classifier for Disabled
Water skiing
Specific interest in competitive sports for people with
disabilities, particularly people with spinal cord injuries and
amputations.
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Recreation
Degree
6 years Recreation Worker at Yooralla
6 years Community based Recreation Specialist
Specific interest in Horse riding, mainstream and Riding
for Disabled, cycling and other active pursuits. Skills in
working with clients with behavioural and engagement issues.
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Certificates
in Disability and Youth work
3 years Community based Recreation Specialist
4 years Yooralla Recreation Worker
4 years AAA worker City of Casey, Kingston, Frankston Dandenong
and the Mornington Peninsula.
1 year Youth Worker City of Casey driving the Mobile Youth
Centre
4 years Attendant care worker in multiple agencies in the
Southern Region
Secretary of Victorian Federation Disabled Water Skiing
Voluntary Role
Committee of Management for the Heads Together Camp YMCA
Voluntary Role
Specific interest in youth work, complex team and family
situations, Working through complex situations.
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