Clients' Stories

Community Transport

This card was presented to one of our drivers who had taken Sydney Grammar pupils to a swimming program over two weeks

Making Possibilities out of Disablilities

I like coming to Funsworth, because I can spend time with friends, carers and having lots of fun. I like going to the Excursions, because I can go to lots of different places, have a happy fun time and meet friends and carers, so I am very excited.

I wish one day we can have train excursions and go on train journeys with the Funsworth members like Aiden, Harry, Tom, Richard, Aaron, Matthew, Dush, Simon, William and lots of different people around the Holdsworth Centre. (Alex)

Carers Views

What Holdsworth means to me and my family. (Jan)

Number One would be the support we receive from the Centre.

The social support my two children receive in accessing the fortnightly social outings groups, and the respite that provides to my husband and me.
The same support the children receive through the School Holidays program. This gives them much greater opportunity to go out with support and form friendships, interact with the general community and see and do a lot more than I could manage by myself with two children with disabilities.
The camaraderie and understanding I receive in attending the Creative Carers Group

Number Two is all the added little helps that come along every so often …. Family Camp, participation in the Westfield Charity Days, Carer Week Events, support for books for a Carers Library and the list goes on. The special things that help the budget, maintain the family sanity and generally give us peace. Also, further contacts and information that is passed along from the Carer network.

Seniors Views

"I have seen more of Sydney in the past 12 months than I have seen in 56 years of living here. It is such a pleasure to meet with friends each week and discover new destinations or revisit favourite places. I especially enjoyed visiting Lakemba Mosque, the Indian and Bahai Temples and all of the beautiful waterfront locations we have been to for lunch." ( Irena)

“Since joining Holdsworth my whole life has changed. I’m no longer a couch potato – I’m getting out of the house, mixing with new people and feeling positive about me again. I do so enjoy going on your trips, getting outdoors and sharing meals with friends. I feel better about myself and more interested in life generally.” (Carolyn)

Family Services

I've learned a lot and asked a lot of questions		Always greeted with a smile and made welcome.

Fantastic, Sports Fundamentals was amazing		Wonderful; Warm; Safe

Oscar's first painting

A Rainbow by Chloe

Voluntreers' feedback

This placement contributed an important development for me as a student, this placement for over 5 months has given me different point of view regarding the community and the people whether frail or active. Furthermore, as I am an international student in Australia, my involvement in Holdsworth has given me precious experience and I learned a lot how to socialise in Australian community.

The support from you and your staff has given me invaluable experience and I have considered it is a main factor of the success of my placement. Please convey my thankful indeed to all the staff was helping me and make my experience worthwhile.

Regards
Fancella

I am writing to thank you and Holdsworth’s staffs for giving me opportunity to undertake a period of Professional Experience with your organisation. I would like to say thank to Jonathan who was willing me on the first day i came to community. Another person i would like to thank is Mary who shows me everything in Play Group activities.

Yours faithfully,

Linh

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