WHAT'S THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU'VE LEARNED FROM A MEMBER OF THE CHRISTIE CENTRE?
Believe in yourself. - John R
Patience and reason are two incredible traits! As is team support! - Adrian F
(Helen) - Support for any individual is always unique and improving support will only come with experience and rapport. - Thomas K
Act as though a video camera is watching you - Always be mindful of your actions, perform to your best ability each day. - Mark Pettet
Treat the people that you support; the same as how you would like to be treated. - Matt T
That everything that happens has a consequence. - Brett D
Not to beat myself up!! 😃 - Jenny C
Patience and routine/structure is important. - Jade L
True management in trying to meet everyone's needs in a group setting (or at least aiming to). - Nikki B
Stop and listen to the individuals you support. It is about them and NOT you! Always ask if you don't know we're here to help! Be a community educator. - Ivan B
Everyone has abilities and you can learn something new. - Lisa M
Tolerance. - Ali G
Be present and listen - Kathy D
The importance of having a very comprehensive, whole of life, NDIS plan to ensure best outcomes and improved quality of life.
Always take a breather when you need, pick yourself up and keep going. - Tylah-Rose C
Speaking up. - Cherie R
We can create pathways to peoples dreams - Mel C
Computers, looking up information, copy and paste, doing newsletters. - Kerry B
To be more patient and accepting of everyone varied skill and unique learning styles. - Kurt R
Always remain alert and on guard to spontaneous behavior from participants. Also to read their warning signs. - Dave D
There isn't a specific way to do things. People learn/adapt in different ways "Improvise, adapt, overcome" - Bear Grylls. - Nick M
We are all mates at the end of the day. - Helen P
Respect the people you work with both participants and other staff members. Some participants may not look like they understand what you are saying, but they do. - Karen B
Establishing a distinction between personal and professional boundaries assist with maintaining your level of successful support to people. - Tamara S
To challenge yourself and remember we are a team effort. - Terri R
Positive attitude and reinforcement goes a long way. - Sarah H
You can only do the best you can. If you are finding it difficult or feeling uncomfortable speak to your team leader. How to provide quality support and co-ordination to a participant who utilizes the Christie Centre services. - Hannah Mc
Work together better as a team, be happy, be patient, never too old to learn, make better decisions. - Jill H
Every participant is individual, and they all wish to be treated like all people with respect, kindness and just need YOU to listen. - Jess D
That each individual has their own needs and I have learned from them how to effectively support those who have varying and complex needs. - Lisa M
How to work as a team member. Yvonne L
The amount of support, everyone is different. Learning new things. - Tania K-G
How to priortise, what is important to both the people around me and myself, and how to think 'outside the box' through advocacy and learning - Bianca B
To be able to respect each individual and provide them with the assistance they need to keep them happy and healthy. - Judy G
That each individual is different and no-one can be treated the same way. Building a trustworthy relationship with each individual. - Cherish K
Anything can happen! - Amy W
Work as a team, communicate. - Holly C