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Emmanuel Centre A SELF HELP CENTRE For People with Disabilities 25 Windsor St Perth WA 6000 Tel: (08) 9328 8113 (Voice)/ (08) 9328 9571 (TTY)/ 0401 016 399 (SMS)/ Email: [email protected] Website: www.emmanuelcentre.com.au Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CADHOPWA EMMANUEL NEWS – SEPTEMBER 2020 (Check before coming, could be changed. Look inside for more info.) MONDAY TUESDAY WED THU FRI SATURDAY SUN 12 Oct 9 -10.30am: Rock photo holder 11-12.30pm: Cooking/ Spinning/ gardening 1-2pm: Boardgames 13 Oct 9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff) 11am-12.30: Cooking 1-2pm:Scrapbooking 14 Oct 15 Oct 16 Oct 17 Oct 6.30pm: Mass at St Denis Church (Interpreter & Power Point) 18 Oct Mass with Archbish op Bless Garden 19 Oct 9 – 10.30am: Piggy bank 11-12.30pm: Cooking/ Spinning/ Gardening 1-2pm: Outdoor games 20 Oct 9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff) 11am-12.30: Cooking 1-2pm: Languages 21 Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 6.30pm: Mass at St Denis Church (Interpreter & Power Point) 25 Oct 26 Oct 9 -10.30am: Corner book mark 11-12.30pm: Cooking/ Spinning/ gardening 1-2pm: Colouring/ boardgames 27 Oct 9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff) 11am-12.30: Cooking 1-2pm: Boardgames 28 Oct 29 Oct 30 Oct 31 Oct 6.30pm: Mass at St Denis Church (Interpreter & Power Point) 1 Nov 2 Nov 9 -10.30am: Plant terrarium 11-12.30pm: Cooking/ Spinning/ gardening 1-2pm: Skittles 3 Nov 9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff) 12-1pm: MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH 1-2pm: Scrapbooking 4 Nov 5 Nov 6 Nov 7 Nov 6.30pm: Mass at St Denis Church (Interpreter & Power Point) 8 Nov 9 Nov 9 -10.30am: Rainbow wall hanging 11-12.30pm: Cooking/ Spinning/ gardening 1-2pm: Boardgames 10 Nov 9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff) 11am-12.30: Cooking 1-2pm: Languages 11 Nov 12 Nov 13 Nov 14 Nov 6.30pm: Mass at St Denis Church (Interpreter & Power Point) 15 Nov 16 Nov 9 -10.30am: Stress balls 11-12.30pm: Cooking/ Spinning/ gardening 1-2pm: Outdoor games 17 Nov 9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff) 11am-12.30: Cooking 1-2pm: Indoor games 18 Nov 19 Nov 20 Nov 21 Nov 6.30pm: Mass at St Denis Church (Interpreter & Power Point) 22 Nov 23 Nov 9 -10.30am: Melted crayon art 11-12.30pm: Cooking/ Spinning/ gardening 1-2pm: Colouring/ boardgames 24 Nov 9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff) 11am-12.30: Cooking 1-2pm: Outdoor games 25 Nov 26 Nov 27 Nov 28 Nov 6.30pm: Mass at St Denis Church (Interpreter & Power Point) 29 Nov 30 Nov 9 -10.30am: Stained glass votive holder 11-12.30pm: Cooking/ 1 Dec 9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff) 11am-12.30: Cooking 2 Dec 3 Dec 4 Dec 5 Dec 6.30pm: Mass at St Denis Church (Interpreter & 6 Dec

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Emmanuel Centre

A SELF HELP CENTRE

For People with Disabilities

25 Windsor St Perth WA 6000

Tel: (08) 9328 8113 (Voice)/

(08) 9328 9571 (TTY)/

0401 016 399 (SMS)/

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.emmanuelcentre.com.au

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CADHOPWA

EMMANUEL NEWS – SEPTEMBER 2020

(Check before coming, could be changed. Look inside for more info.)

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WED

THU

FRI

SATurday

sun

12 Oct

9 -10.30am: Rock photo holder

11-12.30pm: Cooking/ Spinning/ gardening

1-2pm: Boardgames

13 Oct

9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff)

11am-12.30: Cooking

1-2pm:Scrapbooking

14 Oct

15 Oct

16 Oct

17 Oct

6.30pm: Mass at St Denis Church (Interpreter & Power Point)

18 Oct

Mass with Archbishop Bless

Garden

19 Oct

9 – 10.30am: Piggy bank11-12.30pm: Cooking/ Spinning/ Gardening1-2pm: Outdoor games

20 Oct

9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff)

11am-12.30: Cooking

1-2pm: Languages

21 Oct

22 Oct

23 Oct

24 Oct

6.30pm: Mass at St Denis Church (Interpreter & Power Point)

25 Oct

26 Oct

9 -10.30am: Corner book mark

11-12.30pm: Cooking/ Spinning/ gardening

1-2pm: Colouring/ boardgames

27 Oct

9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff)

11am-12.30: Cooking

1-2pm: Boardgames

28 Oct

29 Oct

30 Oct

31 Oct

6.30pm: Mass at St Denis Church (Interpreter & Power Point)

1 Nov

2 Nov

9 -10.30am: Plant terrarium

11-12.30pm: Cooking/ Spinning/ gardening

1-2pm: Skittles

3 Nov

9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff)

12-1pm: MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH

1-2pm: Scrapbooking

4 Nov

5 Nov

6 Nov

7 Nov

6.30pm: Mass at St Denis Church (Interpreter & Power Point)

8 Nov

9 Nov

9 -10.30am: Rainbow wall hanging

11-12.30pm: Cooking/ Spinning/ gardening

1-2pm: Boardgames

10 Nov

9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff)

11am-12.30: Cooking

1-2pm: Languages

11 Nov

12 Nov

13 Nov

14 Nov

6.30pm: Mass at St Denis Church (Interpreter & Power Point)

15 Nov

16 Nov

9 -10.30am: Stress balls

11-12.30pm: Cooking/ Spinning/ gardening

1-2pm: Outdoor games

17 Nov

9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff)

11am-12.30: Cooking

1-2pm: Indoor games

18 Nov

19 Nov

20 Nov

21 Nov

6.30pm: Mass at St Denis Church (Interpreter & Power Point)

22 Nov

23 Nov

9 -10.30am: Melted crayon art

11-12.30pm: Cooking/ Spinning/ gardening

1-2pm: Colouring/ boardgames

24 Nov

9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff)

11am-12.30: Cooking

1-2pm: Outdoor games

25 Nov

26 Nov

27 Nov

28 Nov

6.30pm: Mass at St Denis Church (Interpreter & Power Point)

29 Nov

30 Nov

9 -10.30am: Stained glass votive holder

11-12.30pm: Cooking/ Spinning/ gardening

1-2pm: Indoor games

1 Dec

9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff)

11am-12.30: Cooking

1-2pm: Scrapbooking

2 Dec

3 Dec

4 Dec

5 Dec

6.30pm: Mass at St Denis Church (Interpreter & Power Point)

6 Dec

7 Dec

9 -10.30am: Baubles & Christmas decorations

11-12.30pm: Cooking/ Spinning/ gardening

1-2pm: Boardgames

8 Dec

9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff)

11am-12.30: Cooking

1-2pm: Languages

9 Dec

10 Dec

11 Dec

12 Dec

6.30pm: Mass at St Denis Church (Interpreter & Power Point)

13 Dec

14 Dec

9 -10.30am: Pine cone wreath

11-12.30pm: Cooking/ Spinning/ gardening

1-2pm: Indoor games

15 Dec

END OF YEAR CELEBRATION

MASS AND LUNCH

11AM TO 2PM

16 Dec

17 Dec

18 Dec

19 Dec

6.30pm: Mass at St Denis Church (Interpreter & Power Point)

20 Dec

NO PROGRAMS DURING THE TERM HOLIDAY. ACTIVITIES WILL START AGAIN ON MONDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 2021

RECENTLY I HAVE FOUND MYSELF REFLECTING ON MY LIFE

· Why did God create ME? Have the choses I have made been God’s plan for my life? Have I lived my life as a disciple of Jesus? What do I learn about God, through creation, through relationships, through love, through forgiveness?

I also found myself reflecting on Pope Francis’ insights during the Covid 19 pandemic urging us to learn to live as a church community in the tension between disorder and harmony, to go out to bring the consolation of God to our faith community, to understand that our lives are surrounded by God’s gifts in people and all creation.

One of the things that I noticed when we were unable to participate in Church gatherings around the altar was that more people began to share with me about their life stories, their faith journeys, about their experiences of knowing God and experiencing God involved in their everyday life experiences. I began to think about the Bible and how the Bible is really a collection of stories from Genesis to Revelation. The Bible is full of stories that have a purpose.

I also remember when I was a very young child, that a man whom my mother knew, came to our house selling Bibles because he had lost his other job. I still have that Bible with its beautiful coloured pictures bringing, the stories alive.

My mind has been flooded with significant events from my childhood and people that have awaken in me an awareness of God and God's unconditional love for me.

Our house

I grew up in Tuart Hill. Our house was in the bush. Friends gave

me an aerial photo of our house in the bush in 1948. Close to us

Dog

Swamp

was an indigenous camp and near Dog's Swamp was a more

formalised gathering of indigenous families. I learnt may things

from the indigenous families; how to talk about problems in a

Indigenouse Camp

family circle;how to make pig face salad and stinging nettle soup.

We attended St Denis Church which in those days was a Nissan hut, a relic of the army days and World War 2 

St Denis Church

In the early days at St Denis we were fortunate to have an assistant Priest who was very skilled in stage and theatre production. I remember as a child aged 6, my grandmother had died in tragic circumstances and the assistant Priest the following Easter portrayed visually in front of the Altar, with theatre type curtains, the journey from Good Friday, using a very large cross with Jesus dying; then the bare cross; followed by a constructed tomb; finishing with a statue of the risen Jesus in the garden on Easter Sunday with what seemed to a very small child, an enormous candle. This brought to life for me the connection of Jesus’ death and resurrection belonging together.

In the celebration of the Eucharist, last supper, we do what Jesus told us to do “Do this in remembrance of me” which is a constant reminder of how much God loves us. I realise now, how fortunate I was to have this childhood experiences as I have had many deaths to deal with throughout my life. But because of God’s love there is the resurrection.

Sharing stories with others about the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on our life, we recognise it has brought many changes to what we do and how we do things. Recently I have spent more time reflecting on my relationships and my environment. God’s creation is so vast and diverse, and I have taken so much for granted without seeing how much of our environment is destroyed by lack of understanding of how everything is really connected and how important we are to our surroundings.

Developing the Garden of Remembrance at Emmanuel has brought so many birds and plants together and I find myself spending more time just contemplating on the hidden stories in growing plants including bulbs and flowers which have their own time and energy and in slowly growing at their own pace. This can influence how we relate to others. God allows each of us to grow in our own time. Plants lie dormant and then produce flowers. People share their stories with those they trust.

And what impact has the pandemic had on our ways of worship. How will the Church address this issue?

Pope Francis in sharing his thoughts in “A plan for rising up again” says our experience today mirrors in many ways that of the disciples of Jesus after his death and burial in the tomb. Like them, we live surrounded by an atmosphere of pain and uncertainty.” We as a church tend to crave for control over our world, but church does not close, only the building because we are the church the living Body of Jesus and we are everywhere. Pope Francis reminds us that we need to be open to the Spirit, who can “inspire us with a new imagination of what is possible” God has a plan for me and for you. In this reflection I have shared a tiny segment of my life story. I believe we all have a story. Every story we hear, read, or listen to, makes emotional connections that shape our perspective of the world. If you have a story to share, please send it to Barbara at [email protected]

· AUSLAN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

· (from National Disability Practitioners factsheet)

What is Auslan?

Auslan is short for Australian sign language, a language for Australians who are deaf or hearing impaired. It uses hand, arm and body movements to say what you mean. Almost 20,000 people use Auslan every day.

Is Auslan used in other countries?

No, Auslan is Australian. Just like different languages are spoken around the world, people who are deaf use different sign languages depending on where they come from. It's estimated there are 130 sign languages around the world. Auslan is a bit like British Sign Language (BSL), so Australians can often understand BSL and vice versa.

How did Auslan come about?

Auslan started around 200 years ago, when British immigrants brought sign language to Australia. Over time, Auslan developed its own signs. And just like other languages, Auslan continues to evolve as the Australian deaf and hearing impaired community grows.

Does Auslan use English grammar?

No, Auslan has its own grammar that's different from English. Like all sign languages, Auslan is a visual-gestural language which means it uses movement to convey grammar and meaning at the same time. In contrast, English relies on word order and sentence structure. Interestingly, Auslan's structure is closer to Chinese or French than English. Here's an example:

· “l saw a beautiful red car this morning" (English)

· “Red car beautiful this morning I saw”(Auslan)

What is fingerspelling?

Finger spelling is used in the Auslan community when there isn't a commonly understood sign for a word, such as the names of places or people. Studies show that fingerspelling is used in about 10% of communication by Auslan users.

How does Auslan work?

Auslan relies on a combination of hand shapes, movements and facial expressions to deliver messages. These can include a combination of:

· Hand shapes —38 hand shapes with 28 variants

· Orientation — This is the direction of your hand in relation to your body. For example, making a sign near the head suggests 'thinking'.

· Location — Signs are made near different parts of the body to convey meaning

· Movement — Small or large movements of the head, arms and hands can suggest different words

· Expression — Head and facial movements or expressions are used to convey emotion and emphasis.

How do children learn sign language?

Children pick up sign language just like they would learn a spoken language. From about 6 months, babies will start to "babble" with their hands. By their 1st birthday, they'll typically produce their 1st sign, which is also around the time children learning spoken languages say their 1st word.

As signing children grow, their ability to create accurate handshapes will improve. For example, signing toddlers might produce signs like 'mother', 'father', 'eat' and 'goodbye' but are likely to make errors in handshapes or movements, similar to the way young children are initially unable to pronounce all the sounds in English words. By 2 years of age, children will typically understand 2-sign combinations such as "want milk" and by 5, have a solid understanding of basic sign language grammar.

Did you know?

Just like English, Spanish or Chinese, Auslan is recognised as a language in its own right. Auslan was recognised as an official language by the Australian Government in 1991.

Where can I learn it?

HEARING LOSS IS ON THE RISE

Interested in learning Auslan? A great starting point is to look up the organisation for deafness advocacy in your state. Try Deaf Can:Do in SA, Deaf Services in Queensland, Tasdeaf in Tasmania, Vicdeaf in Victoria, WA Deaf Society in WA and The Deaf Society in NSW.

Are there other types of sign language?

Yes, Auslan is just 1 of the many ways Australians who are deaf or hearing impaired communicate with each other. Another popular form of manual communication is key word sign (formerly known as Makaton), which uses hand signs to support people with speech difficulties.

Useful links

· The basics of Auslan http://deafchildrenaustalia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/What-is-Auslan-2012.pdf

· A brief history of Auslan http://www.deafau.org.au/info/auslanl.php

· Summary of Auslan htw.//tasdeaf.org.au/what-is-auslan

· What makes Auslan unique http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Sign_language_auslan

Seminarians work towards breaking down barriers of communication

By Eric Leslie Martin (The Record)

Redemptoris seminarians from left, Sebastian, Gionata, Matthew and Daniel with Emmanuel Centre Coordinator Barbara Harris (centre) undertaking the fourth lesson in AUSLAN. Photo: Eric Martin.

“Could you image experiencing the COVID-19 lockdown without being able to ask anyone what was happening, or find out why you can’t buy the things that you need to, or access the services that are part of your daily life?” Emmanuel Centre Coordinator Barbara Harris challenged her class on Monday afternoon.

The answer to that question – being confused and afraid – is what brings her students, some 6 seminarians of Redemptoris Mater Seminary from around the world to study AUSLAN – the official sign language in Australia – as a way of extending the love and compassion that enlivens the Church to the members of WA’s deaf community. “I’m here because I’ve experienced that God loves me as I am and if I can bring this message to everyone. I can speak English, I can speak Italian – I would love to use sign language as well so that I can share my experience with them and let them know that God loves them,” shared 25-year-old Gionata Pagani.

“It’s about outreach to those who might otherwise be left behind – we’ve learned that the impact of profound deafness is often loneliness and isolation, not being able to communicate with other people. A feeling of exclusion.”

“I’ve found it very eye-opening so far: I kind of understand now just how difficult it is for deaf people to communicate, how different that is to the way we [hearing people] can communicate and how we so often take it for granted,” explained Matthew Romero, who originally hails from Melbourne. “I’m keen to become proficient enough to communicate with deaf people who aren’t able to audibly hear anything.” Redemptoris Mater seminarians Matthew, Jose and Gionata have found learning AUSLAN at the Emmanuel Centre to be a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

“I’m also interested to see just how far you can take the idea of interpretation of a text, in terms of translating or interpretation of what someone’s saying and exactly how you can translate that in different ways – just how far can you take it for someone to understand, would you understand the same thing?  Does it stay coherent?”

Daniel Kwaudi, who hails from Papua New Guinea, is the oldest of the group and admits that he struggled with communication, especially during his first year in Australia, but that this experience has served as an effective catalyst for learning sign language.

“I hope to learn AUSLAN to be able to communicate effectively with more people,” Daniel told The Record. “At the seminary we have Italian speakers, Spanish speakers, and English speakers. “I struggle to communicate – but I find that with sign language, I don’t have to speak the language or the grammar, yet I can still communicate. So it can be anyone, with a hearing impairment or not and I can communicate freely with sign language.”

Similarly, Columbians Jose and Sebastian have found that the course has useful insights and applications for someone who has had to learn English after coming to Australia, especially when dealing with the frustration of not being understood by others.

“Not being able to be understood is an issue the deaf face every day,” Jose explained.

“There is so much more that you have to deal with, so many little things that we would take for granted are made so much more difficult because of it.”

With the exception of Sebastian (who studied sign language at home in Columbia), the experience of learning AUSLAN was, just as it is for many Australians, completely unexpected – even though the ability to sign is arguably a necessary skill in modern society, it is a form of expression often overlooked.

Gionata and his fellow seminarians, who are all based in Morley, have answered the call to live a life dedicated in service to God and for them, the opportunity to broaden their communication abilities was a natural act of compassion.

Raising awareness of the necessity to include AUSLAN training and translation in communications is often the first half of the battle for advocates of the deaf and hard of hearing community.

“It’s not something that I ever thought about until the opportunity was offered to me, but I’m so glad that I did, and it’s been fun learning as well,” Gionata shared.

“I think what people are unaware of is the gratitude that deaf people have for people who can speak sign language, I think if you can increase the pool of people who can speak sign language, who can communicate with them… seeing how valuable that would be should spur a lot of people on to learn AUSLAN, to make that heart change.”

“On the flip-side of the frustration, when someone makes the effort to actually make themselves understood, such as to go to the effort of learning sign language, then that is something that deaf people would really appreciate,” Michael elaborated. “Given the isolation and inability to access information that came with COVID-19, I think that having someone there who can understand is something that they would appreciate even more. Matthew, Jose and Gionata have found learning AUSLAN at the Emmanuel Centre to be a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY TO CELEBRATE MASS

AT ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S CHURCH

23 WINDSOR ST EAST PERTH

ON SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER AT 9.30am

THIS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY THE

BLESSING OF THE GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE

This plan was delayed in March because no gatherings were

allowed due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Now that the restrictions have eased somewhat.

Please bring a plate of finger food to share for Morning tea.

MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH

Tuesday 3rd November 2020; 12 to 1pm at Emmanuel Centre, 25 Windsor Street, Perth

Please bring finger foods to share

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You’re invited to

Emmanuel Centre’s

END OF YEAR CELEBRATION

Where: 25 Windsor St, Perth (near East Perth train station)

When: TUESDAY 15th DECEMBER 2020

Starts at 11am Christmas Carols during Mass celebrated with

MONSIGNOR KEVIN LONG

Parish Priest of St Joseph’s Subiaco

followed by Lunch from 12 - 2pm

PLEASE BRING A PLATE OF FINGER FOOD TO SHARE

RSVP 9328 8113 or email [email protected] by 10th DECEMBER 2020

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Top Tips To Help You Reduce Stress!

© 2000 Soul Stuff/ 0500-594 000

· Self-care: in caring for others we often forget to take care of ourselves. Begin by recognising the importance of caring for yourself.

•Opting out: Sometimes you just need to opt out and make time for yourself. Whether this is by going to the movies, having a massage, sitting in the garden, listening to music—whatever it is that gives you a chance to escape.

•Understanding your stress: before we can deal with our stress we need to understand it –when and what makes you feel stressed? How-do you react-both physically and emotionally when stressed? Identify what the warning signs are so that you can deal with situations before you become stressed?

•Learn ways of-relieving stress: there are many methods used for relieving stress. Some are as simple as not answering the door, screening phone calls or hanging a do not disturb sign on the door: Other methods include meditation and relaxation techniques, stress and time management courses, and strategies for using coping and problem-solving skills. Find what works for you.

•Saying no: one of the most difficult skills to develop for those in a caring role is the ability to be assertive and to 'say no'. Excessive stress and burnout are found in those who constantly say yes to everyone when sometimes they really want to say no. Develop your assertive skills, try not to feel guilty and say NO!

•Think positive: research shows that how you think about yourself and about stress can make an enormous difference. Stress includes the fear that I can't handle it that is it all too much. The more you practise positive self-talk and eliminate negative thoughts from your mind the greater control you begin to have over your stress. You are what you think you are!

•Utilise resources: Studies have shown that those people who have suffered from stress often do not seek help when they need it. Recognising and seeking help early would have prevented many from 'burning out'. There are numerous community resources available, professional counselling and other support services. Your local phone book should have a page listing community services.

•Find friends: having friends, family, and other people to talk with and provide support is helpful. You are not expected to do it alone, so identify and lean on those who can give you the support you need.

•Fun: every day in some way find something to laugh-about. Humour and fun in your life can help you to keep things in perspective, to see the ‘funny side of life’ and move from being distressed to de-stressed!

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Disability Royal Commission Counselling Services

Relationships Australia provides a free, independent counselling service, funded by the Australian Government, for anyone affected by the Disability Royal Commission

The Australian Government has provided funding to provide free, independent counselling service for anyone affected by the Disability Royal Commission (DRC).

· \Who the service is for: people with disability who have suffered violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation

· parents, guardians, other family members of a person with disability

· carers of a person with a disability

Western Australia (WA) Relationships Australia Western Australia provides services in WA.

Phone: 08 6164 0180 Email: [email protected]

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TRUST & LOVE IN TROUBLED TIMES:

Catholic Mission presents this half day retreat on the Feast of St Therese of Lisieux,

Thursday October 1, 2020 at Infant Jesus Parish, Morley. 

Mass at 9am, Retreat from 10am to 1pm, Morning tea provided. 

Keynote speakers:  Dr Pina Ford, Catholic Education WA,

Mr Derek Boylen, Centre for Life, Marriage & Family. 

Proceeds to help Catholic Mission’s Carmelite partner projects in India.  Adults $10, Concession $5. 

Tickets can be purchased on Trybooking:  https://www.trybooking.com/BLMCY  For more information contact Francis on 9422 7933 or email [email protected]

IN MEMORIAM: DANIEL LACKENBY

Our beloved brother Daniel passed away at the end of August. We are deeply saddened by his passing and he has left a big hole in Emmanuel Centre. Here are some photos of Danny over the years. As you could see he’s always been cheeky and colourful as he has been to the last days of his life on earth, that’s just his personality.

Our long time volunteer Ann who’s been visiting him until just a few days prior to his passing shares her memory:

“When Daniel lived in 27 House, his cheeky ways used to keep me on my toes when I did the shopping for the houses each week. He would produce a list with the ingredients for the meals he was responsible for making the next week.

Daniel’s own preferences clearly influenced the list, so fish and chips was a regular item. He didn’t like curry – in fact he wouldn’t eat it! He liked salads, and soon told whoever chose to make curry just what he thought. Hurt feelings had to be mended afterwards, but Daniel didn’t care.

He was a straight-shooting guy-- life had been hard in his earlier years, and he could see little benefit in behaving “sweetly”.

I reckon Daniel might well tell Saint Peter where to go, if told to pull up his socks in Heaven.

I reckon Daniel might well tell Saint Peter where to go, if told to pull up his socks in Heaven.”

Emmanuel Centre opened in December 1981. One of the first people to come was Daniel. He was looking for somewhere to live and something to eat. Daniel wasn't used to talking to people and wasn't used to answering questions, so we sat on the wall in silence under the big trees. This continued to be our favourite place to talk for 38 years. I was blessed that Daniel gradually learnt to trust me over that time. Daniel gradually shared the trauma and pain in his growing up from a young child without his family because he was placed in care.

Although Daniel was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and hearing impairment and his life experiences, Daniel had an amazing way of seeing the funny side of these traumatic life experiences. Daniel’s witty way of thinking led him to write in a style where he was able to write about the most painful story masked in satire.

I had hoped that Daniel would one day want to publish his book. But no, he did not. Daniel’s gift of trust in me I will never forget.

Daniel lived many years in the Emmanuel Community. He made many attempts to live on his own however he was often taken advantage of and returned to the community,

 

Daniel was loved by all those attending the Learning Programmes at Emmanuel. I know he felt safe here. He was very artistic but always joked about his talents. Diagnosed with terminal cancer we were unable eventually to met his nursing needs but were fortunate to find Craig Care down the road in Maylands so many from the community were able to visit him. From your friend Barbara

SARA’S STORY

I remembered the first time I came to Emmanuel Centre; my Mom and Gloria took me. Gloria was my support worker at that time, but now I’m with a different agency because I can be more independent.

At Emmanuel Centre we do things and learn skills, like painting, how to cook, and gardening. It’s almost like a job, I come two days a week.

SARA SHOWING HER PAINTING

We have a vegetable garden at Emmanuel Centre.

The first one we had before the Emmanuel House was being built. We worked on that one with Daniel but maybe there wasn’t enough nutrients, it died. That was devastating. The new one we have now is awesome. It has a cover to protect it and we plant vegetables like capsicum and others.

I also do wheatgrass with Rachel. Alan helps and sometimes Geoff does too.

I use the skills I learn at home too, for example I tried cooking beef stroganoff at home after doing it at Emmanuel Centre. The first time I did it at home by myself, it didn’t work out but the second time my friend/ support worker helped me and it seemed easy. I like coming to Emmanuel Centre as I’m meeting new people, for example I got to know Father Paul. It was also cool when someone with a big camera came to take photos of us for the newsletter, it felt a little bit like a celebrity. Nowadays most people (like my Mom) just use their mobile phones to take photos. It was good to see someone with a real camera.

I would be happy if there are more people coming to Emmanuel Centre, for example to the art/ painting class so there are more people to talk to. But at the moment some people are not allowed to come, maybe they are in quarantine or something like that.

EXERCISES AND GAMES PREPARING LUNCH GROWING WHEATGRASS SPROUTS

PHIL & KEVIN WORKING IN THE RED SHED

We are Kevin & Phil Maslen (Brothers) who are retired from our professional careers and have handyman skills.

We are in the process of sorting out the tools, equipment and workspace in the Red Shed with. the hope that we can facilitate small projects that people may need assistance with.

We have limited Auslan skills but enjoy working with and assisting people. We currently are at the Emmanuel Centre on Mondays

from 10am -12pm

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Mental Health First Aid Course for Parishioners

Must attend both days Saturday 7th and Saturday 14th November 2020

There are a few Scholarships still available

Applications for a Scholarship must be signed by your Parish Priest

or sponsor

Please return to Emmanuel Centre by post (25 Windsor St, Perth 6000)

Or email: [email protected]

Further information, on time and venue, will be supplied to successful applicants after an interview

Name of Applicant

Name and telephone of Parish Priest

Parish and address

Please include how long you have known the applicant and what is the current involvement of the parishioner in the Parish. Why you feel the applicant will be a good support for people

with mental health issues. How you as Parish Priest will utilize their new skills and any other

relevant information. Thank you

EMMANUEL HOUSE

Front view of the house showing the signage for Emmanuel House

is now at lockup stage.

Next week the inside facilities and cupboards

will begin to be fitted

and furnishings will be considered.

There is a great deal of

Excitement as the building

nears completion.

Looking from the kitchen into the corridor and to the bedrooms

Notice the spacious LOUNG AREA

Undercover carport at entrance to the house

The house will have six bedrooms with their own onsuites. This allows people to have space and yet be safe in their environment.

WE ARE EXTREMELY GRATEFUL FOR THE WONDERFUL WORK OF OUR ARCHITECT TIM LANIGHAN AND OUR BUILDERS MARCEL AND DAMIAN BIANCHINI WHO HAVE BEEN SO DILIGENT IN THE OVERSEEING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT.

This is at the right side of the front of the house and shows the entrance into the house.

This is the Alfresco area which connects onto the present building of Emmanuel Centre at 25 Windsor St. The present garden section where we grow vegetables and plants.

The Alfresco Area will have provisions for BBQs etc