How We Help
In a Clubhouse program each member is given the message that he or she is welcome, wanted, needed and expected each day.
The message that each member’s involvement is an important contribution to the community is a message that is communicated throughout the Clubhouse day. Staff and other members greet each person at the door of the Clubhouse each morning, with a smile and words of welcome.
Communications and Technology Unit
The CAT Unit is the Communications, Administration and Technology Unit.
The CAT team meets in the morning and works out what needs to be done to assist the running of the Clubhouse.
The Unit Members choose the jobs they wish to do, that need doing and that they get value from in developing specific skills.
The normal day to day clubhouse activities are not only personally rewarding for members, but over a period of time give members the self-confidence to attempt their own job or work placements.
As well as developing specific skills, members develop generic skills needed for open employment; ability to work as part of a team, take instructions, work around others, responsibility, being on time, and developing a work tolerance.
Some of the specific skills to learn and work to be involved in are:
- Greeting new members, orientation of new members
- Giving tours of the Clubhouse
- Type latest activities and add pictures to the new Website & type all Website content
- Outreach calls and visits to members
- Reception duties, answering phones, taking messages
- Recording incoming mail, filing, checking the email inbox
- Production of monthly newsletter using a graphics programme on computer
- Typing, shredding, laminating
- Updating the Database
- Brainstorming on social activities and organize the Social events
- Collecting attendance data and placing in spreadsheet
- Taking the minutes of the weekly meeting
Employment and Education Program
The Transitional Employment Program allows members who lack work experience, confidence or skills for open employment, the opportunity to work at real jobs for real pay. Members are given unlimited opportunities at TE regardless of past work history or unsuccessful attempts. There is no such thing as failure at TE.
Supported Employment supports members in job seeking for employment of their choice. We can offer help with resume` writing , writing applications and interview preparation. Pioneer also provides support to members once they find employment.
With Supported Education, members can find out about the latest courses available. We offer support in enrolment and with study. We can also help you link into existing support networks ( e.g. Disability Officers).
Restaurant and Maintenance
Welcome to the RAM unit. RAM stands for Restaurant and Maintenance and we know how to work and have fun! There are many and varied opportunities in RAM including cooking, cleaning, baking, gardening, handyman, odd jobs for the house and having a laugh.
We have a café where you can learn how to be a Barista, make milkshakes, take orders and use the cash register. There is always lots of buzz and music in the café.
Feel free to drop in for a cappuccino, hot chocolate, freshly baked Anzac cookie or cakes made from scratch!
The RAM unit is a constant hive of activity. Everybody is welcome no matter their skill level. The unit always looks busy, but don’t be intimidated by the goings on, there is always room for one more!
The best question to ask a RAMMER – “is there something I can do?” There are regular RAM activities scheduled.
In the mornings Monday through to Friday:
- the focus is on preparing and delivering the daily lunch on time
In the afternoons:
- Monday afternoons there is baking and gardening work
- Tuesday afternoon there is menu planning for the week
- Wednesdays focus on keeping the unit tidy to ensure there is no big mess to clean up after lunch and weekly review
- Thursdays we do tidying of the storeroom, stock take and ordering
- Friday afternoons we do the book keeping and balance the books
The RAM facilitator is Angela and she loves structure and organisation. She also loves lots of help so come on down, introduce yourself and learn some new skills!
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