EBL Newsletter

EBL QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER • SUMMER EDITION • DECEMBER 2015 The Story of a Christmas Tree A Christmas tree is evergreen. It is calm and composed. It stands tall, reminding us to do the same. No matter the season, the Christmas tree remains unchanged. Prompting us to remember that we are all the same, here to help each other and to share our unique talents with the world in a way that only we can. It brings gifts for everybody, just like we do, again reminding us to be who we are, to give what we can and to be grateful for all that we have. So this season, keep yourself green, smile and celebrate! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to our EBL Family! Well it is hard to believe that yet another year has almost passed us by, but what a year it was! We have so much to celebrate and we are so grateful for In this edition A Word from Wendy..............................................2 EBL Carer Advisory Group..................................2 EBL in Kuala Lumpur..............................................3 From the Chair.......................................................... 4 everything 2015 has provided us with. T his year, we have celebrated important milestones and birthdays, travelled to Malaysia to share the EBL complex care model on the world stage, completed accreditation, obtained high praise for the Community Visitors Scheme and gained even more momentum with our Leadership Culture & Major Milestones & Celebrations.......................6 Values Program of which is now in its third year. Australian Service Excellence ...........................7 On top of that, with the help of the staff and the Board, we also rolled out Community Visitors Scheme..............................7 a brand new vision and mission, along with a revised logo and marketing Leadership Culture & Values Program..........8 materials as part of our marketing refresh. Vision & Mission.........................................................8 Joel’s Home Schooling Program......................9 As you read through this last newsletter for the year, we would like to thank Yarnbrook Cottages upgrades ......................10 you so much for your support, all that you do and for being part of the EBL 2015 Christmas party............................................. 11 family. NDIS updates............................................................ 12 Upcoming events.................................................... 12 Here’s to you and a brilliant year ahead! Happy New Year! EBL QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER 1