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News archives2006 news releasesAnglicare launches its Winter Warmth Appeal
20 June 2006 SA's most vulnerable deserve better29 March
2006 Foster carers needed to change lives9 March
2006 Fashion statements: A must for those in need.3 March 2006 Needs of SRF residents must come first
28 February 2006 Anglicare head congratulates aged care staff, thanks for Beechwood14 February, 2006 Thank you South Australians22 December 2006 Anglicare extends its sincere thanks to all the wonderful people who supported our Christmas appeal. The food, toys, donations and goodwill have given so many families hope and joy in the Christmas period. The Chief Executive of Anglicare, Jan Horsnell, said "the amazing work that Anglicare is involved with simply could not be done without your help." Thank you South Australians, and enjoy a blessed and happy Christmas with your families and friends. Look around you – Angels do exist!
30 November 2006 Anglicare SA Chief Executive Jan Horsnell said, “Anglicare SA is a large organisation of almost one thousand staff who work towards helping people deal with a range of hardships like poverty, homelessness, grief, social isolation and unemployment.” “The Christmas period is often a time when the things people don’t have becomes extremely apparent. It can be a time when parents are forced to choose between putting food on the table or buying a small gift for their children.” The theme of this year’s appeal is Angels do exist. This aims to highlight those members of the community who are ‘angels’ for helping those in need. The Appeal was launched at the Bunnings Warehouse, Mile End. St Peter’s Girls School students from Reception and Year One will be singing on stage as part of the launch of Anglicare’s Christmas Appeal. The highlight of the launch was the announcement of Anglicare’s 2006 Chief Guardian Angel: the whole of St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School. Bunnings Warehouse is involved with Anglicare SA Christmas Appeal by selling a range of Anglicare merchandise. Selected Coles stores will also do this, along with Cheap as Chips and the Adelaide Arcade. Anglicare chair retires after 12 yearsAt Anglicare SA’s AGM held today, leading Adelaide businessman Keith Smith OAM officially retired as Chair from Anglicare SA Council, a position he had held since 1994. He had previously served as a member of that Council for two years before his appointment. Mr Smith has had the responsibility of leading Anglicare through times of great change and growth. Anglicare, or Anglican Community Services as it was called in 1994, employed 550 people. Anglicare currently employs 973 staff, a 55 per cent increase on 12 years ago. In terms of size, Anglicare is now one of the top 30 employers in the state. The change of name went hand in hand with the formation of Anglicare Australia, the national peak body, in which Mr Smith played an integral role. He was also a foundation member of the Archbishop’s Appeal Committee, which has been involved in raising funds for a range of vital projects, the most recent of which has been the completion of Ian George Court in Brompton. Under Mr Smith’s leadership, the governance of Anglicare has been second to none and the quality of service delivery and all aspects of support are now at the standard of the highest quality. Significant growth has been achieved in Family and Community Development, with the range of programs and services continuing to expand. A commitment has also been made to redevelop existing aged care facilities where necessary. In addition, new licences have been allocated to Anglicare for the construction of a new aged care facility at Trott Park. The incoming Chair Mr Chris Fox stated that he believes now is an exciting and challenging time for Anglicare SA. Mr Fox is a Principal of Fox Finance Ltd and brings with him a range of skills which Anglicare’s Chief Executive Jan Horsnell believes will stand the organisation in good stead for the years to come. Anglicare launches its Winter Warmth AppealAnglicare launched its Winter Warmth Appeal on 20 June in the Adelaide Arcade.
The appeal, for
food, cash and blankets will help those in need this
winter across SA.
Or phone our Winter Warmth Hotline on 8305 9300 If you drop into the Adelaide Arcade you can also buy a mug from Anglicare for just $5. Inside the mug is a great free winter soup recipe. Every mug comes with a token for a free mug of soup, tea or coffee at The Coffee Spot in the Adelaide Arcade. Join us in keeping people out of the cold this winter.
Contact
Jackie Burman on 08 8305 9265. SA's most vulnerable deserve better29 March
2006 Anglicare’s Executive Manager Simon Schrapel said, “The inadequate levels of personal care and cramped living conditions experienced by the residents placed their well being and general health at significant risk.” Mr Schrapel said “Solutions are desperately needed to both protect and lift the living standards and care available for residents. SRFs must be accredited in a similar way to aged care facilities and child care centres. The current system fails to ensure a consistent standard of care across the State.” Anglicare believes there are
a range of problems in many SRFs including: The conditions have prompted Anglicare to call for the system of SRFs to be overhauled to improve the quality of life and protect the rights and dignity of residents. Anglicare believes a comprehensive plan is needed to ensure new models of accommodation and support are available so people with complex needs do not continue to be placed in inappropriate situations because there are no suitable alternatives. South Australia relies on an outdated and under-resourced system of privately run facilities to care for some of our most vulnerable people. Many of the proprietors and managers of these facilities are exhausted after years of struggling to do their best. Concerns have been expressed in recent years about the long term viability of the private sector to continue to operate such facilities with minimum assistance. Anglicare is committed to continuing its support of proprietors and managers of the many SRFs throughout South Australia. However long term plans addressing the viability of facilities and providing for alternative living and care arrangements for residents with high and complex needs is urgently needed. Without options Mr Schrapel claimed that “South Australia will fail to avoid the constant churning of residents through inadequate facilities”. Foster carers needed to change lives9 March
2006 Anglicare’s Executive Manager Family and Community Development Simon Schrapel says “The number of children who requiring out of home care is continuing to increase, meaning there is a real need in our community for more people to take up the challenge of becoming a foster carer. It is sometimes a very challenging job, but the rewards are enormous.” “Children entering care have often experienced difficult lives, and becoming a foster carer gives people the opportunity to change lives in a positive and often dramatic way.” The figures released by Anglicare SA show the following:
At the end of June 2005 there were 1329 children and young people in out of home care placements in South Australia — a 10% increase on the previous year. Over 72% of children in care in South Australia are placed with a foster carer which means that on any night foster carers are caring for about 1000 of our community’s most vulnerable citizens. Anglicare is always looking for reliable people who have an interest in becoming a foster carer. The number to call for those interested is 8256 2185. Fashion statements: A must for those in need.3 March 2006 The first involves artists at The Magdalene Centre creating contemporary jewellery inspired by African design. For each piece of jewellery sold, the artist receives half of the retail price, the rest goes towards covering cost of materials and the services at The Centre. “It’s just amazing how creative the artists have become. It’s not just about jewellery, many of these people are also learning how to set up their own small business.” Jo Wickes, Manager of The Magdalene Centre said. The Centre provides emergency assistance and other support to over 700 disadvantaged people each month. Many have mental health issues and personal problems so it’s difficult for them to hold down mainstream jobs, however a lot of them really want to earn an income. Through social enterprise projects, The Magdalene Centre can offer work that’s flexible to fit the person, rather than the other way round. “The Magdalene Centre is keen to develop a full range of social enterprise initiatives and I encourage anyone looking for a new market to contact us,” Jo Wickes said. The second project involves The Magdalene Centre supporting disadvantaged villages in Aceh by stocking special screen-printed thongs. They feature the designs of four young Tsunami orphans. Each thong is named after its designer and tells the story of her life and her perceptions of the disaster. The Thongs-for-Aceh project is raising money for the Indonesian orphanage that is now their home. It will also support a scholarship fund for the four girls. Shoppers are encouraged to help make a difference, step by step, by relaxing in a pair of thongs from Aceh. The bracelets and thongs are available exclusively at The Magdalene Centre 46 Carrington Street, Adelaide. Monday–Friday 9.30-3.00 Saturday 10-2. Needs of SRF residents must come first
28 February 2006 Anglicare SA is one of the organisations involved in assisting SRF residents with their personal and social care needs, and says it is shocked by the appalling conditions many SRF residents experience in sub-standard facilities across Adelaide. Anglicare SA spokesperson, Simon Schrapel says “the system of Supported Residential Facilities needs a complete overhaul if we are to protect the rights of residents. The inadequate levels of personal care and living conditions experienced by some residents in some SRFs are putting their well-being and general health at risk”. Anglicare welcomed the proposal to introduce minimum standards and ramp up regulatory controls of SRFs. Mr Schrapel says “it’s an important measure to ensure residents' interests were being protected. Setting and monitoring threshold standards is the least we should be doing for some of South Australia's most vulnerable citizens”. However, Anglicare SA believes the proposal to inject more funds via subsidies to proprietors required more scrutiny. Mr Schrapel claims that “there was no guarantee at all that such funding would improve conditions for residents and a significant risk that it may only succeed in sustaining unsuitable and substandard facilities that, for the sake of residents, would be better closed”. Mr Schrapel believes a more comprehensive plan is needed for new models of accommodation and support for people with disabilities that ultimately replaces our reliance on an outdated system of privately run facilities. “Only then can we truly say that the best interests of people with complex and chronic needs are being addressed and their dignity and basic human rights upheld” claimed Mr Schrapel. Anglicare head congratulates aged care staff14 February, 2006 Chief Executive of Anglicare SA Jan Horsnell says, “It’s a wonderful achievement.".” Thanks for Beechwood Anglicare SA is now well on the way to building a second home for the frail and vulnerable in our community, after a very successful fundraising event at Beechwood Gardens in the Adelaide Hills. More than 30 gnomes, which had been given makeovers by a range of celebrities throughout South Australia, were sold at an auction on the night to help raise money for the Archbishop's Appeal. The whole event raised more than $15,000. The State Government has contributed $4.5 million to the new home to be built at Canterbury Close in Elizabeth, and Anglicare SA says it is nearing its $1 million target for the Nnext Challenge. |
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