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Positions Vacant - Peer Support Worker

Tuesday 30 September, 2008
We are seeking to employ a peer support worker to work within our Personal Helpers and Mentors Programme.

Applications have closed.

HACC Forum Mailout - October 2008

Friday 26 September, 2008
HACC Forum Mailout for October 2008 is now online.

Download it here!

Positions Vacant - Vocational Trainer, TTW Vocational Trainer, Vacation Care Workers
Wednesday 24 September, 2008
Macarthur Disability Services is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic staff for the following positions:
  • Vocational Trainer – Macarthur Personnel
  • TTW Vocational Trainer – Transition to Work
  • Vacation Care Worker – Leisure Link
Applications have closed for both the Vocational Trainer positions.
Positions Vacant - Contract Trainers
Thursday 7 August, 2008
MDS Training Centre is looking for motivated and creative contract trainers to provide training...

Applications have closed.
HACC Forum Mailout - August 2008

Monday 4 August, 2008
HACC Forum Mailout for August 2008 is now online.

Download it here!

MDS MOMENTS: WINTER 2008 NEWSLETTER
Thursday 31 July, 2008
The latest edition of our newsletter - MDS Moments - is now available for viewing online.

Read it here!
MDS MOMENTS WINTER 2008
GET ACTIVE MACARTHUR
Thursday 31 July, 2008
MDS's Get Active Macarthur Day returns for the third year running, this time at Minto Indoor Sports Centre.
Get yourself or your school involved!

click here for more info!
GET ACTIVE MACARTHUR 2008
Positions Vacant - Vocational Trainers
Tuesday 29 July, 2008

Macarthur Personnel is a leading provider of employment services for people with a disability in the Macarthur area and seeking to employ two Vocational Trainers to assess and support people with a disability in the workplace.

Applications have closed.
HACC Forum Mailout - July 2008

Tuesday 8 July, 2008
HACC Forum Mailout for July 2008 is now online.

Download it here!

Positions Vacant - Vacation Care Workers
Thursday 3 July, 2008

Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) is seeking to employ highly motivated and enthusiastic Vacation Care Workers for the new Leisure Link Program to commence in September 2008. The program supports children and young people 7 yrs to 17 yrs with a disability including challenging behaviours during school holiday periods.

Campbelltown – 12 x Casual Positions
Liverpool – 8 x Casual Positions

Applications have closed.

Three new Positions Vacant

Monday 30 June, 2008

Due to new funding and program expansion Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) is seeking to employ highly motivated and enthusiastic staff for the following positions vacant.

  • Planning and Program Officer – Community Support Services
  • Senior Support Worker – Macarthur Recreation
  • Quality and Audit Officer

Applications have closed.

Position Vacant: Support Worker
Wednesday 18 June, 2008
Due to continued growth we are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic support workers to work within our community participation programs located within the Macarthur area.

Applications have closed.
HACC Forum Mailout - June 2008

Tuesday 3 June, 2008
HACC Forum Mailout for June 2008 is now online.

Download it here!

Position Vacant: HACC Training Coordinator
Friday 30 May, 2008
The HACC Training Project,
a division of Macarthur Disability Services (MDS), is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic HACC Training Coordinator to provide specialized training for all HACC services and community service groups.

Applications have closed.
Position Vacant - Team Leader, Community Participation
Friday 23 May, 2008
Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Team Leader to work within the Community Participation program located at Camden. Position is Monday to Friday 76 hours per fortnight with salary sacrifice package including a fully maintained company vehicle.

Applications have closed.
HACC Training Courses for July - December 2008
Friday 16 May, 2008
Information on HACC Training Courses being run in July - December 2008 is now online.

View list of courses and download info on each course.
Position Vacant: Support Worker
Tuesday 13 May, 2008
Due to further growth we are establishing a new Day Program site for young adults with a disability at Mittagong. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic support worker to work within this site alongside the Senior Support Worker and Team Leader.

Applications have closed.
A driven, dedicated advocate: MDS In the Press
Tuesday 22 April, 2008
Macarthur Chronicle
By Vera Bertola.

Passionate about life and helping people, Anne Thorn continues to inspire and assist others in her pivotal role at Macarthur Disability Services...
MDS in the Press
Position Vacant: Behaviour Programmer
Monday 21 April, 2008
The Behaviour Intervention and Support Service (BISS), a division of Macarthur Disability Services (MDS), is seeking a Behaviour Programmer to provide support services and programming to people who exhibit challenging behaviours.

Applications have closed.
MDS MOMENTS AUTUMN 2008
Tuesday 8 April, 2008
The latest edition of our newsletter - MDS Moments - is now available for viewing online.

Read it here first!
MDS MOMENTS AUTUMN 2008
Position Vacant

Friday 4 April, 2008
1 * Coordinator Personal Helpers and Mentors Programme.
Macarthur Disability Services is seeking to employ a Coordinator to work within our Personal Helpers and Mentors Programme.

Applications have closed.

Wheelchair Basketball for High Schools

Friday 4 April, 2008
Wheelchair Basketball is a fast paced, exciting sport jam packed with thrills and spills. Macarthur Disability Services runs this sport for local high schools, for MDS service participants, and for corporate teams...

Check it!!

HACC Training Chat Newsletter
Friday 4 April, 2008
The HACC section of the site has been updated with the latest Training Chat newsletter, the monthly newsletter of the Macarthur & South West Sydney HACC Training Project.

Download it here.
HACC Forum Mailout April 2008

Monday 31 March, 2008
HACC Forum Mailout for April 2008 is now online.

Download it here!

MDS Walking Together: Largest team!

Monday 10 March, 2008
Thanks to the support of the people of Macarthur, C91.3FM, Telstra and DADHC, MDS Walking Together was the largest team in the 2008 Campbelltown City Challenge Walk!

UPDATE:
Tuesday 11 March, 2008
Press release and more photos added!
Check 'em!

MDS Walking Together: Largest team
Positions vacant at MDS

Thursday 6 March, 2008
Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Support Staff to work within Community Participation and Day Programs.

  • Senior Support Worker (Bowral): 3 x 7.6hr days per week to work with dual diagnosis / mental illness.
  • Suppport Worker (Bowral): 3 x 6.5hr days per week to work with dual diagnosis / mental illness.
  • Support Worker (Camden): 5 x 6.5hr days per week to work with high support needs and medical frailty.
  • Support Worker (Campbelltown): 4 x 6.5hr days per week to work with moderate / high support needs

Applications close 5pm 20th March 2008.

Apply Now!

Positions vacant at MDS

Monday 3 March, 2008
Macarthur Disability Services have the following positions available to provide training opportunities to people with a disability:

  • Cook / Caterer – 12 hours per week. Must have catering and hospitality experience.
  • Horticulturist – 12 hours per week. Must have passion for heirloom and seasonal vegetables, slow foods and berry fruits.
  • Woodwork – 4 hours per week.

Applications closed Friday 14th March 2008.

Macarthur Disability Network brochure

Friday 29 February, 2008
New brochure of the Macarthur Disability Network is now online.

Download it here.

Macarthur Disability Network
HACC Forum Mailout March 2008

Friday 29 February, 2008
HACC Forum Mailout for March 2008 is now online.

Download it here!

Training Chat Newsletter March 2008
Thursday 28 February, 2008
The HACC section of the site has been updated with the latest Training Chat newsletter, the monthly newsletter of the Macarthur & South West Sydney HACC Training Project.

Download it here.

Seeking Participants for the Benchmark Audit

Tuesday 26 February, 2008
The annual Benchmark audit will occur from Monday 17th March – Thursday 20th March 2008. Participants from Macarthur Personnel and MDS Complete Property Services are invited to participate in the audit. If you would like to speak to Benchmark please contact Amanda Mesa on (02) 46218400 or speak to your trainer.

Job Vacancy

Tuesday 26 February, 2008
UPDATE:
Application deadline has passed.
MDS requires a Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant for 3 days per week...

Applications closed 7th March 2008.

Walking Together
Wednesday 20 February, 2008
Show your community support for people with a disability and join our "Walking Together" team in the 6K Funwalk - an attempt to field the largest team on the day! Supported by C91.3FM and Telstra.

Check it!!
Walking Together
Positions vacant at MDS

Monday 18 February, 2008
UPDATE:
Application deadline has passed.
Due to growth within our Vocational Services programs, Macarthur Disability Services is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic applicants for the following positions:

  • Macarthur Personnel Vocational Trainer and Placement Officer
  • MDS Complete Property Services Support Worker
  • Transition to Work Team Leader
  • Transition to Work Vocational Trainer
Positions vacant at MDS

Wednesday 13 February, 2008
UPDATE:
Application deadline has passed, though check above for readvertised positions.
Macarthur Disability Services have the following positions available to provide training opportunities to people with a disability:

  • Cook – 12 hours per week. Must have catering and hospitality experience.
  • Horticulturist – 12 hours per week. Must have passion for heirloom and seasonal vegetables, slow foods and berry fruits.
  • Drama Therapist – 8 hours per week.
  • Art Therapist – 8 hours per week.
  • Woodwork – 4 hours per week.
New sponsor: Jenolan Caves
Tuesday 12 February, 2008
Jenolan Caves has kindly donated a prize package for our raffles. We've added their logo and website link to our Sponsors page.
Jenolan Caves
MDS Training Centre: more brochures uploaded

Friday 8 February, 2008
The MDS Training Centre section of the site has been updated with 2 brochures:

  • MDS Training Centre brochure
  • Community Services Training: Home and Community Care brochure.

Check 'em out.

Position vacant at MDS: PHaM Peer Support Worker
Friday 8 February, 2008
UPDATE:
Application deadline has passed.
Macarthur Disability Services are seeking applications for two Peer Support Workers for the Personal Helpers and Mentors Program (PHaM).
Strategic Management Team update

Tuesday 5 February, 2008
Strategic Management Team members added to page:

  • Julie Deane, Community Training & Development Manager
  • Patrick Vasquez, Community Development Coordinator
  • Sue Kelly, Recreation Coordinator
Check it!
Julie Deane, Community Training & Development Manager
AMORE Review
Monday 4 February, 2008
That Amore... a review of our major fundraising event of 2007. A big thanks goes out to all who participated and supported the evening.

Click here for Amore!

Amore
HACC Forum Mailout February 2008

Monday 4 February, 2008
HACC Forum Mailout for February is now online.

Download it here.

More HACC publication updates

Thursday 31 January, 2008
Our HACC publications page has been updated with the following:

  • HACC Consumer and Carer handbook
  • CIARR, Comprehensive Assessment and Mental Health protocols

Download them here.

HACC Training Chat Newsletter February 2008
Thursday 31 January, 2008
Training Chat Newsletter for February 2008 is now available for download.

Download it here!
Sponsor of the month: TELSTRA
Tuesday 29 January, 2008
Introducing a new feature of the MDS web site: "Sponsor of the Month". For February 2008, we'd like to thank Telstra for all their fantastic support throughout last year.

Check it out.
Telstra logo
HACC Publications 2008
Wednesday 16 January, 2008
Home and Community Care publications for 2008 are now available to download.

View them here.
GET ACTIVE DAY 2007 Review
Tuesday 15 January, 2008
A look at 2007's fantastic Get Active Macarthur day! Thank you to all our sponsors, supporters and participants! Get Active Macarthur shall return later this year.

Check it out!
Get Active Macarthur 2007
SUMMER 2007/2008 NEWSLETTER
Tuesday 18 December, 2007
The latest edition of our newsletter - MDS Moments - is now available for viewing online.

Read it here first!
SUMMER 2007/2008 NEWSLETTER
HACC Training Courses for 2008
Monday 17 December, 2007
Information on HACC Training Courses being run in 2008 is now online.

View list of courses and download info on each course.
JAMM and SLAMM a HUGE success!
Monday 10 December, 2007
The Commonwealth Bank took the title of the JAMM & SLAMM: Perpetual Corporate Wheelchair Basketball Challenge Premiers!

Check it out!
MDS in the Press
Sensory Room Launched, new section on web site
Thursday 8 November, 2007
MDS launches its Sensory Room in Camden.

Sensory Room
MDS in the Press
New site section: "IN THE PRESS"
Thursday 8 November, 2007
We now have a section of our site highlighting MDS-related articles published in newspapers and magazines.

MDS In the Press
MDS in the Press
Site Update: Board of Directors
Monday 5 November, 2007
Check out our current Board of Directors.

Board of Directors
Site Update: Sponsors of MDS

Friday 2 November, 2007
We've updated our SPONSORS page with the logos of all our recent sponsors. MDS would like to acknowledge and thank the companies that have recently sponsored our various projects and events.

Sponsors

Amore

Wednesday 31 October, 2007
Macarthur Disability Services requests the pleasure of your company at our 25th Anniversary Fundraising Celebration!

Check it out!

Amore
JAMM & SLAMM: The Perpetual Wheelchair Basketball Challenge
Monday 29 October, 2007
MDS is excited to announce JAMM & SLAMM: The Perpetual Corporate Wheelchair Basketball Challenge.

Check it out!
JAMM & SLAMM: The Perpetual Wheelchair Basketball Challenge
Lend Lease Community Day 2007
Monday 29 October, 2007
College Road has been transformed, not by elves and fairies in the middle of the night, but by the fantastic team at MACARTHUR SQUARE!

Check it out!
Lend Lease Community Day 2007
Replenish Day 2007

Monday 3 September, 2007
MDS service participants are treated to a day of pampering courtesy of Replenish Skin & Body Camden.

Check it!

Replenish Day 2007
New Job Vacancies at MDS
Monday 20 August, 2007

UPDATED: Applications closed 31st August 2007

The following positions are were vacant at MDS:
Team Leader Intake & Sales
Senior Support Worker
Support Worker (x2)
Behaviour Programmer
New Job Vacancy at MDS
Monday 30 July, 2007

UPDATED: Applications closed 13th August 2007.

Community Training and Development Manager.
 
Get Active Macarthur 2007 Teaser
Tuesday 10 July, 2007
Following the success of last year's inaugural Get Active Macarthur Day, the event will return on September 20.
If you'd like to be a participant or a sponsor...

click here for more info!
Get Active Macarthur 2007
Site Update: HACC Training Courses for July - November 2007
Monday 9 July, 2007
Information and registration is now available for HACC training courses running July through November 2007.

HACC Training Courses
Site Update: HACC Forum Mailout July 2007
Wednesday 4 July, 2007
The HACC Forum Mailout for July 2007 is now available for download:

HACC Forum
MDS Moments: Autumn 2007 Newsletter
Thursday 3 May, 2007
Our Autumn 2007 edition of MDS Moments is now available to download in PDF format.

Download it here!
Site Update: HACC Forum Mailout May 2007
Wednesday 2 May, 2007
The HACC Forum Mailout for May 2007 is now available for download:

HACC Forum
New Job Vacancies at MDS
Wednesday 11 April, 2007

UPDATED: Applications closed 5pm 18th April 2007.

The following positions are were vacant at MDS:
  • 1 * Permanent Senior Support Worker
  • 1 * Permanent Support Worker
  • 1 * Coordinator Personal Helpers and Mentors Programme
  • 4 * Personal Helpers and Mentors
Site Update: HACC Forum Mailout April 2007
Monday 2 April, 2007
The HACC Forum Mailout for April 2007 is now available for download:

HACC Forum
MAJOR SITE UPDATE: GET ACTIVE MACARTHUR DAY 2006 PHOTOS
Tuesday 13 March, 2007
Check out our new section on our first Get Active Macarthur Day held last year, complete with photos and acknowledgement of sponsors and participants.

Get Active Macarthur Day 2006
Site Update: HACC Forum Mailout March 2007
Wednesday 7 March, 2007
The HACC Forum Mailout for March 2007 is now available for download:

HACC Forum
Site Update: HACC Noticeboard Updates
Tuesday 6 March, 2007
New updates have been added to the HACC noticeboard.

HACC Noticeboard
Site Update: HACC Noticeboard Updates
Tuesday 27 February, 2007
New updates have been added to the HACC noticeboard.

HACC Noticeboard
Site Update: HACC Consumer & Carer Handbook
Monday 19 February, 2007
The HACC Consumer & Carer Handbook is now available for download in 11 languages.

HACC Publications
Site Update: New "HACC Noticeboard"
Thursday 15 February, 2007
A new "Noticeboard" has been added to the HACC section, to list important announcements.

HACC Noticeboard
Site Update: HACC Forum Mailout February 2007

Tuesday 6 February, 2007
The HACC Forum Mailout for February 2007 is now available for download:

Forum and Project Support

3 Job Vacancies at MDS

Tuesday 6 February, 2007
Macarthur Disability Services currently has three job vacancies:

  • 1 x Marketing and Events Coordinator
  • 2 x Vocational Training and Placement Officers

UPDATE: THESE VACANCIES NO LONGER EXIST

Site Updates: HACC Publications for 2007
Tuesday 16 January, 2007
The following pages have been updated in the HACC section:

Publications - Home and Community Care:
- HACC Orientation Handbook 2007 added
- Aged Disability Services Pack 2007 added
- Macarthur Respite Options Book 2007 added
- Services for People with Dementia in Macarthur added
- Transport Options 2007 added
- Handy Numbers for You to Know 2007 added

Forum and Project Support - Home and Community Care:
- Dates of Forums in 2007 added
Site Updates: HACC Training Project, and revamped this News page

Monday 8 January, 2007
The following pages have been updated in the HACC Training section:

HACC Training Downloads:
- HACC Training Calendar 2007 added
- HACC Orientation Handbook updated

HACC Training 2007 Courses
- Courses for February to June 2007 added

We haven't really been using our News page lately... but this is now rectified!

MDS 2007 Reopening Dates

Thursday 21 December, 2006
MDS will be closed over the Christmas / New Year break. Various services will reopen on the following dates:

  • Head Office: 5.1.07
  • Macarthur Personnel: 5.1.07
    (emergency contact: 0414 430 641)
  • Macarthur Progressions: 17.1.07
    (enquiries with manager from 8.1.07)
  • HACC DO & Trainers: 8.1.07
Rock 'n' Roll Ball

Once again, the MDS Annual Ball proves to be a huge hit among our service participants.
Photos and more info coming soon!

Annual Report 2005 / 2006 Now Online

For the first time, our Annual Report is now available online.

Download the 2005 / 2006 Annual Report here.

Get Active Macarthur Day a Success!
MDS recently held its inaugural Get Active Macarthur Day with great success.
Full event coverage coming soon: Photos, media release, and a thanks to our sponsors and participants.
MDS Moments: August 2006 Newsletter
For the first time, our quarterly newsletter is now available in PDF format.

Download it here!
Staff Awards Night
MDS would like to congratulate the winners of the 2006 MDS Staff Awards Night. More info coming soon!
Sandra Broderick
- MDS Excellence Award
Anne Randell - Outstanding Service Award
Kylie Crnek - Rhonda McCaw Award
Macarthur Personnel - Team Excellence Award
New Macarthur Disability Services Web site Launched!
Thursday 1 June, 2006
After 3 years since MDS first marked its presence on the internet, MDS is proud to launch this new web site. Now with more content than ever! Check back regularly for frequent updates!
World's Greatest Shave
Thursday 1 June, 2006
Staff and clients of MDS recently took part in the World’s Greatest Shave. Close to $300 was raised for the Leukemia Foundation.

Photos coming soon.