Message from Rise CEO, Justine Colyer

Like many people in the community, people at Rise have used the downtime during COVID to work on new skills or start new projects.  From Haydn’s new vegetable garden to the collaborative effort amongst organisations to develop Bill Buddy.  We’d love to hear what new things you have tried over the last few months. 

And finally, a virtual round of applause for Bethlyn who has dedicated a lifetime of giving back to others; in recent years we’ve been lucky enough to benefit from advice on everything from our services to the roll out of our updated website.  If you feel you can help improve what we do through being on one of our disability or mental health advisory groups, please get in touch on 6274 3700.

Celebrating the reopening of your social centres and support services. 

Your Rise team have been busy welcoming members back with lots of new signage and cleaning protocols. Please contact your Coordinator if you would like to start attending your social centre or would like support.

Your health and wellbeing is our number one priority so numbers will be limited in order to adhere to social distancing guidelines. 

COVID-19 is an evolving health concern. You can find the latest information on our website here.

Share your story with the Disability Royal Commission

The Commission wants to hear from all Australians about their experiences of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability. 

Rise supports the Commission’s work and encourages people to make a submission. For more information and assistance contact your Coordinator or call 6274 3700. You can make a submission here.

Bill Buddy to Launch in August

Rise is delighted to announce that, after months of designing and testing, this app will be available later this month. It’s designed to assist people to reduce the costs and environmental impacts of utilities.  Listen to Civil Engineer, Murray Dixon and Rise CEO, Justine Colyer discuss the  new app here. 

As a Rise client you can sign up to Bill Buddy free of charge. For more information please contact Kaitlin on 6274 3780 or corporate@risenetwork.com.au

Bill Buddy is a unique project between Not For Profits who provide services to tenants, a financial counselling service and social enterprise, Climate Clever.  Thanks to Lotterywest for supporting this initiative.

Have your voice heard

We are looking for people to share their thoughts on how Rise currently delivers mental health and disability support services. If you are someone who receives Rise services or a family member or carer, then we’d like to hear from you. You will be given the opportunity to be part of an Advisory Group that provides unfiltered information on the quality of services being delivered.

For more information contact Tori on 6274 3700 or victoria.blackie@risenetwork.com.au

More ways to pay

Following many requests, we now have more options for you to pay your Rise invoices by a direct debit to your credit card, or by direct debit from your bank account. You can also use your credit card on our website: risenetwork.com.au/paynow

For further information, please call Terry on 6274 3739.

Haydn’s Herb Garden

Haydn loves gardening so, with the assistance of Rise’s supported accommodation team they’ve turned his backyard into an urban farm. Now they’ve always got fresh spinach, tomato, basil and coriander for dinner.

Rise has a range of accommodation options for people with disability throughout Perth. We understand everybody is different and we’re keen to find out what matters to you. To find out more call Mandy on 0436 686 897 or amanda.hughes@risenetwork.com.au You can also view some our vacancies here.

Celebrating Bethlyn Jarvis, Volunteer 

Bethlyn has dedicated her life to the care and support of others, particularly older people and people living with disabilities. Over the last 3 years she has volunteered at Rise as part of an advisory committee that provides valuable feedback on issues that impact families and carers who use Rise services.