Culture on show at MatchWorks Pako Festa
15 February 2011
It’s MatchWorks Pako Festa time again, with the Geelong region set to experience the largest free celebration of cultural diversity in Australia.
MatchWorks, a division of Karingal, is proud to again be a major sponsor of the free event.
VIEW: Culture on show at MatchWorks Pako Festa
Kommercial expands off site to form new Caron enclave
15 February 2011
Kommercial launched a new enclave on site at Caron Laboratories in January.
Karingal’s supported employment division has a strong partnership with Caron, which specialises in waxing and beauty products.
VIEW: Kommercial expands off site to form new Caron enclave
Karingal Calendar
15 February 2011
The following events are what is coming up in Karingal up to April 2011.
VIEW: Karingal Calendar
Karingal celebrates International Day of People with Disability
15 December 2010
To celebrate the United Nation’s International Day of People with Disability (IDoPwD) on December 3, Kommercial held an open day at its Baxter Road site in North Geelong, where it provides supported employment.
The event was launched by International Comedian Dave Thornton, whose brother Andrew is a supported employee at Kommercial.
The Geelong-born comedian hosts Saturday Sessions on Nova 100 each week and is a regular on many television shows including The White Room (channel 7), The 7pm Pr
VIEW: Karingal celebrates International Day of People with Disability
Konnections dance to celebrate IDoPwD
15 December 2010
The All Abilities Day Dinner Dance was one of three events Konnections took part in to celebrate the International Day of People with Disability.
Karingal’s Mornington Peninsula branch put a lot of work into organising the event, which was attended by more than 150 people on November 5 at the Rosebud Italian Social Club.
VIEW: Konnections dance to celebrate IDoPwD
Looking ahead to another great year
15 December 2010
As another year draws to a close, I am very pleased to be able to reflect back on the year and see that we have worked hard to achieve our overarching goal for the year, which is to grow our services and reach new people across the community.
The Karingal Big Night Out has, for many years, been Karingal’s night of nights – and the record attendance of more than 650 people this year, I think, is symbolic.
It shows that we have more people involved with Karingal, and in support of it, than ever
VIEW: Looking ahead to another great year
Riverview bears for Christmas charities
15 December 2010
The Riverview Respite program is hoping that it will be a “Bear-ry Christmas” for those who will receive a hand-knitted bear amongst their Christmas gifts this year.
Program participants have been busy knitting colourful squares and with the assistance of program staff they were hand-stitched together to make a bear.
VIEW: Riverview bears for Christmas charities
Top award presented for commitment and achievement
15 December 2010
The Karingal Employee and Achiever of the Year awards were presented at the organisation’s AGM recently to give recognition for effort, commitment and success.
Both awards aspire to recognise the efforts of a staff member and also acknowledge the efforts and achievements of a Karingal participant.
The Achiever of the Year award was presented to Michael Ashman.
Michael became a MatchWorks client in 2007 and has worked very hard since to overcome significant personal hurdles to gain employment.
VIEW: Top award presented for commitment and achievement
New Karingal Chair elected at 2010 AGM
15 December 2010
Cheryl Graham was elected as the new Chair of Karingal at its Annual General meeting on November 11.
She was preceded by David McArthur, who has served four terms as chair throughout his 30 years on the Board of Directors.
VIEW: New Karingal Chair elected at 2010 AGM
Environment is front of mind at Karingal
15 December 2010
Karingal have developed a list of eight environmental objectives in a bid to increase the sustainability of the organisation.
The objectives have been formed keeping in mind that preserving the environment is the responsibility of individuals as well as businesses.
Being mindful of day-to day activities can reduce environmental impact and it is hoped the strategies will help support this.
VIEW: Environment is front of mind at Karingal