Black Pearl Rosé 2011 vintage, NOW ON SALE!!!!

MEG - OUR LITTLE PEARL NEEDS YOU HELP.
Meg is 4 years old and has spastic Quadreplegic Cerebal Palsy.
We are launching the second release of Meg's rosé wine called Black Pearl.
The idea for this fundraising effort came from winemaker & family friend Eleana Anderson of Mayford Wines (www.mayfordwines.com) who has lovingly donated her time and resources.
This wine is made from donated grapes grown in the Alpine Valleys by Mayford & Michelini wines, (www.micheliniwines.com.au) and bottled with assistance from Ringer Reef Wines (www.ringerreef.com.au) and picked, bottled, labeled and packed by volunteers.
A big, huge thank you to all those who gave their time and assistance.
The rosé was certainly made with love, you can taste it in every bottle!
The funds raised from the sale of this wine will be used for Megs future needs,
including this year the purchase of her first wheelchair.
For sale at Alpine Visitor Centres, in Bright, Mt Beauty & Myrtleford, & Food, Wine, Friends in Bright or print the order form below and we will deliver! Please help us to help Meg. For wine enquiries please email Kate - casleyke@bigpond.com. Enjoy!

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Part time live in respite carer/ nanny required for single mum with 4 year old daughter with severe Cerebral Palsy.

Includes quality fully furnished & equipped 2 Bedroom self contained upstairs accommodation in quiet bush setting on large property in Freeburgh (5 mins drive from Bright in NE Victoria)

Working Hours – generally up to 35 hours per fortnight with flexibility required for extra hours when necessary.

Role involves:

Providing social and emotional support.
Promoting independence.
Performing personal care.
Performing daily life and recreational tasks.
Assisting child to complete therapy exercises.
Providing respite.
Providing assistance for child to move around using assisted lifting, mobility aids and transport.
Following plans and keeping records.
Performing household and environmental maintenance tasks.

You will be prepared to be trained to perform all daily activities & communication skills required. This position requires collaboration, awareness and flexibility as well as tidiness and attention to detail.

Role will best suit an effective communicator, You will display initiative, integrity and a superior work ethic and – very importantly – relationship-building skills. You will be able to take direction and when necessary, work independently. You will value a clean and tidy living & work environment.

Requirements:

Drivers License and own vehicle.

Working with children check

Police check

Current Level 4 First aid certificate

Non smoker.

Offer:

Quality accommodation in 2 bedroom S.C upstairs furnished & equipped apartment including power, water & gas.

Wage of $350 per fortnight plus bonus for extra hours when required.

Will consider single parents with school aged children for this position.

Please email cover letter and C.V outlining all relevant details, please include contact details for at least 3 current referees to casleyke@bigpond.com

Selection Criteria and Job description for Carer/Nanny for Meg

You will have the degree of physical fitness necessary to safely perform manual handling tasks for Meg without risk of personal injury to yourself or others- particularly:

Pushing

Pulling

Stretching

Bending

Reaching

Carrying Squatting

You will have the ability to support Meg both at home and in the community in a way that enhances choice, dignity, and independence. The role includes:

Providing social and emotional support

Promoting independence

Performing personal care

Performing daily life and recreational tasks

Assisting Meg to complete therapy exercises

Providing respite

Providing assistance for Meg to move around using assisted lifting, mobility aids and transport

Following plans and keeping records

Performing household and environmental maintenance tasks.

You will be prepared to be trained to perform Meg’s daily activities. This position requires collaboration, awareness and flexibility as well as tidiness and attention to detail.

You are an effective communicator because you know how to listen and adapt your style.

You will display initiative, integrity and a superior work ethic and – very importantly – relationship-building skills. You will be able to take direction and, when necessary, work independently.

Care Responsibilities

To exercise a duty of care and accept responsibility for the care of Meg

To follow all medication schedules as specified

To be aware of all the care needs of Meg

To inform the family about any issues or concerns you have in regards to Meg’s care needs

To seek advice from Meg’s family about any concerns or difficulties encountered while caring for her

To maintain a safe and comfortable environment for Meg

To bring up at weekly review meetings, any communication problems you may be having with Meg’s family.

Flexibility is important as your work times will vary according to kindergarten holidays and Meg’s therapy sessions. You will work more hours during kindergarten holidays and breaks from therapy.



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Position still vacant

Carer/Nanny for Disabled Child

Casual relief work $20-$25 per hour dep on exp. To assist with therapy and daily routine for Meg a 4yo with CP. Training provided.

A love of children, patience and a willingness to learn are essential.

Bright/Freeburgh location. Up to 12 hours per week flexible. Read Meg’s blog for duties & position description www.megcasley.blogspot.comWorking With Children Check requ.

Contact Margaret Hibbins 03 9429 2961/0411 087 815 hibbinsm@optusnet.com.au


Selection Criteria and Job description for Carer/Nanny for Meg

You will have the degree of physical fitness necessary to safely perform manual handling tasks for Meg without risk of personal injury to yourself or others- particularly:

Pushing

Pulling

Stretching

Bending

Reaching

Carrying Squatting

You will have the ability to support Meg both at home and in the community in a way that enhances choice, dignity, and independence. The role includes:

Providing social and emotional support

Promoting independence

Performing personal care

Performing daily life and recreational tasks

Assisting Meg to complete therapy exercises

Providing respite

Providing assistance for Meg to move around using assisted lifting, mobility aids and transport

Following plans and keeping records

Performing household and environmental maintenance tasks.

You will be prepared to be trained to perform Meg’s daily activities. This position requires collaboration, awareness and flexibility as well as tidiness and attention to detail.

You are an effective communicator because you know how to listen and adapt your style.

You will display initiative, integrity and a superior work ethic and – very importantly – relationship-building skills. You will be able to take direction and, when necessary, work independently.

Care Responsibilities

To exercise a duty of care and accept responsibility for the care of Meg

To follow all medication schedules as specified

To be aware of all the care needs of Meg

To inform the family about any issues or concerns you have in regards to Meg’s care needs

To seek advice from Meg’s family about any concerns or difficulties encountered while caring for her

To maintain a safe and comfortable environment for Meg

To bring up at weekly review meetings, any communication problems you may be having with Meg’s family.

Days & times required

Flexibility is important as your work times will vary according to kindergarten holidays and Meg’s therapy sessions. You will work more hours during kindergarten holidays and breaks from therapy.

You will need to be available to work on:

Tuesdays – PM

Wednesdays –all day

Thursdays – AM


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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

You can help, enjoy your wine and not spend any additional money or time doing it.



Have a think about just what you spend each week purchasing wine.

A bottle here, a bottle there, pick one up when you are heading out for dinner, grab bottle of something to give as an easy birthday, Christmas, housewarming gift. Generally they cost between $10 - $20, how many a week would you buy? If I was being honest I would have to say at least 3, what about you?

Now if you would indulge me, have a think about where your $30 - $50 goes each week. A fair percentage goes to the supermarket / liquor store, the rest to the winemaker / grape grower, perhaps some to the transport company. A large majority of the wine sold at supermarkets is owned by hugeconglomerates and unless you only buy local wines your money leaves the region, often the country. Did you know that? Perhaps it didn’t even enter your realm of consciousness. Fair enough too, we all deserve a glass of something after a hard days / weeks work!

But what if our money could be used to help someone, we still get our bottle of wine; we still get to enjoy it with a girlfriend, over dinner or relaxing by the river.

Black Pearl rosé was made locally, using local grapes for a local girl called Meg Casley who has severe Cerebral Palsy. The award winning local wine maker gave her time to make the wine to help Meg, the Local grape growers gave their produce to help Meg, and the Local volunteers who pickedgrapes, bottled, labelled and boxed the wine gave their time to help Meg.

Could you help Meg by purchasing a box of 6 bottles? @ $15 a bottle you wont need to pop in at the bottle shop for 2 – 3 weeks, it’s money you would have spent anyway!

We offer free delivery in the Alpine region, Albury / Wodonga and Melbourne.

Please call or email me your order. casleyke@bigpond.com 0357501484.

For more info on Meg and this cause please go to www.megcasley.blogspot.com

Thanks for your time.

Kate
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Sunday, January 15, 2012

Black Pearl sales

Sold 2 doz Black Pearl Rosé at the Freeburgh Market this morning. Thanks to everyone who supported us by buying a bottle or 2! Anyone who wants to buy some to help support Meg, there is still plenty here. We are happy to deliver free in the Alpine Shire, Albury / Wodonga or in Melbourne. Call or email me your order! Or see us next Saturday at Make it Bake it Grow it in Bright.



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Friday, January 13, 2012

We love visitors

We were very happy to receive visitors this week, Shane and Sierra who we attend CPEC and were doing hydro therapy with came up to Bright.
So happy to see the girls together. We didn't do much apart from our usual daily routines and it was the day it rained and rained and rained. We did manage a 2 hour bike ride with the girls on their specially modified bikes (we only got a little wet) The girls loved it, we visited cookie our horse and went down by the river.
Sierra and her family also went to Germany for stem cell therapy and fundraise to help purchase equipment / therapies for her - www.helpsierra.blogspot.com.








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Friday, January 6, 2012

Position Vacant

Carer/Nanny for Disabled Child

Casual relief work $20-$25 per hour dep on exp. To assist with therapy and daily routine for Meg a 4yo with CP. Training provided.

A love of children, patience and a willingness to learn are essential.

Bright/Freeburgh location. Up to 12 hours per week flexible. Read Meg’s blog for duties & position description www.megcasley.blogspot.com Working With Children Check requ.

Contact Margaret Hibbins 03 9429 2961/0411 087 815 hibbinsm@optusnet.com.au


Selection Criteria and Job description for Carer/Nanny for Meg

You will have the degree of physical fitness necessary to safely perform manual handling tasks for Meg without risk of personal injury to yourself or others- particularly:

Pushing

Pulling

Stretching

Bending

Reaching

Carrying Squatting

You will have the ability to support Meg both at home and in the community in a way that enhances choice, dignity, and independence. The role includes:

Providing social and emotional support

Promoting independence

Performing personal care

Performing daily life and recreational tasks

Assisting Meg to complete therapy exercises

Providing respite

Providing assistance for Meg to move around using assisted lifting, mobility aids and transport

Following plans and keeping records

Performing household and environmental maintenance tasks.

You will be prepared to be trained to perform Meg’s daily activities. This position requires collaboration, awareness and flexibility as well as tidiness and attention to detail.

You are an effective communicator because you know how to listen and adapt your style.

You will display initiative, integrity and a superior work ethic and – very importantly – relationship-building skills. You will be able to take direction and, when necessary, work independently.

Care Responsibilities

To exercise a duty of care and accept responsibility for the care of Meg

To follow all medication schedules as specified

To be aware of all the care needs of Meg

To inform the family about any issues or concerns you have in regards to Meg’s care needs

To seek advice from Meg’s family about any concerns or difficulties encountered while caring for her

To maintain a safe and comfortable environment for Meg

To bring up at weekly review meetings, any communication problems you may be having with Meg’s family.

Days & times required

Flexibility is important as your work times will vary according to kindergarten holidays and Meg’s therapy sessions. You will work more hours during kindergarten holidays and breaks from therapy.

You will need to be available to work on:

Tuesdays – PM

Wednesdays –all day

Thursdays – AM

To Donate to MegAid Bendigo BankMegAid TrustBSB 633000Acct 137281846

Sleep glorious sleep!

Hi all, here is an email written to Helen Stevens from Safe Sleep Space www.safesleepspace.com.au. I contacted her earlier in the year when someone had told me about this lady who was a whizz with kids with settling problems. I thought I would share it here because it is such BIG news!!!
Thanks for your support!!
Kate n Meg
xx

Hi Helen, I am not sure if you remember us but we contacted you about 6 months ago. I live up near Bright N E Victoria and have a severely disabled daughter Meg almost 4 yo who has Cerebral Palsy.
You referred us to a sleep clinic. We never made it as things are just so overwhelming & hectic all the time. Anyway I just thought you would be interested to know that last week Meg (who is unable to communicate verbally) indicated that she wanted dad to leave the bedroom as he was trying to do her usual settling routine, (patting and singing) anyway she indicated using body language, pushing his hand away and he sat her up and asked her, do you want dad to go out so you can go to sleep by yourself? Meg answered with a big definate Nod! So dad left the room told Meg he would be right outside the door if she needed him. Meg went to sleep for the first time ever on her own - just like that! She has done it every night since, no grizzling, no crying - just tucked into bed with a kiss after a cuddle, there is a bit of snuffling and self settling and then off to sleep within 20 mins. We hadn't changed our settling routine much since we discussed the issues with you, we hadn't withdrawn our assistance - so I was completely blown away that Meg told us she was ready to do this. Anyway I thought you would be interested to hear about this as when we discussed Meg's sleeping issues I told you I was worried that I would be still singing and rocking Meg to sleep when she was 10 yo, I remember you saying that I probably would be unless we began to withdraw our assistance bit by bit. For me as a mum of this little amazing piece of humanity I am astounded by her all the time and really excited at the maturity that this little not quite 4 yo has shown us. all the best Kate Casley

And Helen's response, to lovely not to share!
Thank you Helen for your kind words. I have to admit they made me cry a little.

Dear Kate,

Of course I remember you, and fondly.... and of the struggles you were having. In all honesty I recall feeling how overwhelming your situation must be and how little assistance I was able to offer your family. I had wondered how you progresses.

I also recall my feelings of what an amazingly sensitive mother you were to your little Meg, and if any little girl will thrive it will be her, in the care of you and her dad.

Kate I am thrilled to hear from you and and even more reassured that YOU know your girl better than anyone, and will always be a wonderful advocate for her. This is a huge step for Meg in view of her dependence on having someone by her side to fall to sleep for all of her life. As parents, you have set Meg up so well to trust you that she is empowered to feel okay to do it for herself. What an amazing gift you have given her.

Thanks you for your update, and please keep in touch.
With kind regards and respect
Helen

--
*Helen Stevens*
RN, RM, MCHN, BA Sc, GD M.
Early Childhood Professional
SAFE SLEEP SPACE


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