Myriad Art Exhibition Live for 2024
20 August, 2024
Myriad is back for 2024 - a collaborative exhibition for people living with disability!
Annual Report '22-'23 - Videos and written report out now.
09 October, 2023
Watch, Read or Listen to this year's report
Autism Acceptance/Awareness Month
02 May, 2022
Each April, World Autism Acceptance/Awareness Month raises acceptance and awareness of autistic people around the world.
Newsletter Q4 2021
23 December, 2021
Community Living Australia’s Q4 newsletter is now available.
COVID-19 vaccination: worker status reporting, Easy Read and boosters
06 December, 2021
On 1 December 2021, the Department of Health issued a new COVID-19 vaccination – disability provider alert.
SAFEGuard Quarterly Newsletter - Summer Edition
06 December, 2021
A newsletter from the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
SAFEGuard Quarterly Newsletter
23 November, 2021
A newsletter from the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Newsletter Q3 2021
11 November, 2021
The latest edition of Community Living Australia’s newsletter is now available.
A Message from the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination
11 November, 2021
Supporting the rights of NDIS participants to access COVID-19 vaccination
New Home Owner in the Murraylands
10 September, 2021
We’d like to congratulate one of our clients for recently becoming a home owner!
Cheer and Dance in the Hills
10 August, 2021
Mount Barker Day Options are loving their regular dance classes with All Abilities Cheer and Dance.
Newsletter Q2 2021
03 August, 2021
The latest edition of Community Living Australia’s newsletter is now available.
Community Living Australia's Response to the end of the South Australian COVID-19 Lockdown
27 July, 2021
Community Living Australia’s Response to the end of the South Australian COVID-19 Lockdown
Community Living Australia's Response to the South Australian COVID-19 7-Day Lockdown
22 July, 2021
Rewards and Recognition Program Awards Night - 2021!
25 March, 2021
This week we were super pumped to hold our second annual Rewards and Recognition Program Awards night!
COVID-19 Update - Easing Restrictions in SA
27 August, 2020
Update to COVID-19 restrictions in SA
Rewards and Recognition Program — 2020
14 July, 2020
Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their achievements, who is a client, employee or volunteer of Community Living Australia?
Engaging Activities in the South East Community
10 July, 2020
The Mount Gambier Engage program just keeps getting bigger and better!
Staying Safe Communicating Online
10 July, 2020
The use of digital technology has been increasing rapidly over the past few years and decade, becoming an ever-present and influential part of our daily lives.
Carer Satisfaction Survey
10 July, 2020
Community Living Australia is committed to providing the people we support a high quality service that meets their needs.
A Message from The Chief Executive (Q2 2020)
10 July, 2020
Welcome once again to our quarterly newsletter.
NDIS Update
10 July, 2020
With most attention during this period focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to reinforce that the NDIS is still moving forward and developing as a scheme.
Staying Connected, Learning New Skills and Meeting New Friends During Challenging Times
10 July, 2020
Who said social distancing had to be boring and unproductive?
A Love Story That Even a Pandemic Cannot Stop
10 July, 2020
It’s no secret that Ken and Amanda — one of our wonderful couples living in Murray Bridge — were planning their wedding for this year.
Using Down Time to Make Real Improvements to the Lives of Local People
10 July, 2020
During our short postponement of Day Option services in the Southern Metro region, we took the opportunity to make improvements to enhance support to the people in the local community.
Client Consultative Committee Re-established
10 July, 2020
Community Living Australia recently sent out letters to advise clients about the refreshed Client Consultative Committee and we would love as many people as possible to be involved.
Sue's Testimonial - Why I love being a Support Worker
08 July, 2020
“It’s the most rewarding job I have ever had!... I get a kick out of helping clients be involved in the community.”
5 Reasons to be a Support Worker
08 July, 2020
So you are interested in finding a job or starting a career where you can make a difference, and you think you may be interested in becoming a disability support worker.
Why disability support work is a job that matters
07 July, 2020
“When my support worker has a good day, I have a good day”. - Quote by an anonymous person with disability.
Beautiful Myranth House Open Again!
06 July, 2020
With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Community Living Australia is pleased to announce that our Myranth House respite service in Strathalbyn is re-opening on July 21st.
Celebrating Easter During a Pandemic Doesn’t Have to be Boring
03 July, 2020
Sarah and Sophie — two friends and housemates supported by Community Living Australia — were a little concerned that they couldn’t celebrate Easter like they used to because of social distancing and limits on the number of people getting together.
COVID-19 Update - Keeping you safe and ensuring your needs are met
01 June, 2020
Community Living Australia is pleased to advise that as COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease and we record low incidences of positive cases, we are gradually reinstating non-essential supports.
COVID-19 Update - Providing people with support during the pandemic
22 May, 2020
Community Living Australia team has been working hard ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all clients and employees.
COVID-19 Update - 8 April 2020
08 April, 2020
We take this opportunity to reflect as we start the second quarter of 2020, to again thank our clients, families and employees for placing their trust in Community Living Australia.
COVID-19 Update - 31/03/2020
01 April, 2020
The health and wellbeing of clients and our employees continues to be our utmost priority.
Strathalbyn Christmas Pageant
23 March, 2020
The Strathalbyn Christmas Pageant, hosted for the third time by Community Living Australia, boasted nearly 50 floats at the parade! The most in recent memory, it was an amazing display of community spirit!
Rolling Over Your NDIS Plan
23 March, 2020
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has been contacting NDIS recipients, giving them the option to rollover their NDIS plans without review.
Fleurieu Coast Rocked!
23 March, 2020
To celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) in December last year, revellers descended on the Fleurieu and rocked to the tune of live bands and DJ music at the Middleton Pioneer Hall.
NDIS Review Recommends Changes
23 March, 2020
The 2019 Review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 report was released on 20 January 2020.
A Message from the Chief Executive (Q1 2020)
23 March, 2020
Hi everyone and welcome to the new decade!
KI Crew Feeds the Army and SA Power Networks
23 March, 2020
Unprecedented fires have devastated Kangaroo Island this season.
Sean's Day of Adventure
23 March, 2020
Sean enjoyed a wonderful experience recently at Oceanic in Victor Harbor.
Karen’s Community Spirit Raises Much Needed Money for Charity
23 March, 2020
At Community Living Australia, we are committed to sharing the important contribution people with disability provide to their community.
Myriad Art Exhibition Postponed
23 March, 2020
We regret to announce that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Myriad - our annual art exhibition - is postponed.
Coronavirus - COVID-19 Update
18 March, 2020
Community Living Australia is actively monitoring and planning the organisation’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Jess Completes TAFE Course
06 December, 2019
We’re happy to announce that Jess has graduated from her TAFE course!
New Work Experience Staff Member - Sandra Lee
06 December, 2019
Sandra, as one of her NDIS goals, has commenced work experience at our Murray Bridge Office.
MAPA Training
06 December, 2019
The Kangaroo Island team recently got together for some highly valuable skills development.
A Client/Carer Perspective
06 December, 2019
Jonty Whitehead provides us with her unique perspective of life for her and her adored son, Simon.
World Kindness from the Riverland
06 December, 2019
Community Living Australia clients and team members in the Riverland did their part in spreading kindness during our World Kindness Day campaign.
Stories from the South East
06 December, 2019
Warren attends Kingston Men’s Shed weekly to participate in woodworking.
Sports Report: Tri State Games 2019
06 December, 2019
The Murray Magpies and Hornets were on fire this year at the 2019 Tri State Games.
Length of Service Awards
06 December, 2019
During October, we held Recognition of Service Celebrations.
Murray Bridge Christmas Pageant
06 December, 2019
The Murray Bridge Christmas Pageant parade was an impressive spectacle this year with over 50 floats and thousands of onlookers filling the streets.
Holiday Season Office and Day Options Closures
06 December, 2019
Our offices will be closed over the Festive Season.
Rewards and Recognition Awards
06 December, 2019
Earlier this year, we launched the Community Living Australia Rewards and Recognition Program which recognises the inspiring people, including staff, volunteers and clients in our communities.
World Kindness Day
06 December, 2019
World Kindness Day was celebrated around the world on Wednesday November 13.
A Message from the Chief Executive (Q4 2019)
05 December, 2019
Mark's Introduction to the 4th Quarter Newsletter
Staff Enjoy the Perks as Alan Gives the Coffee Business a Shot
18 October, 2019
Alan is brewing up a storm at the Community Living Australia Stephen Street office in Mount Barker.
Fast-tracked Career Opportunities through Career Partners Plus
27 September, 2019
Want to fast-track your way into a job in the Health and Community Services sector?
Hands on with Daniel and Sally
13 September, 2019
The Rotary ‘Hands On Project’ seeks to improve the lives of people who are victims of war by providing and fitting them with prosthetic hands donated and assembled by organisations and individuals from all over the world.
Rewarding and Recognising Achievement
13 September, 2019
At Community Living Australia, we are committed to recognising the many wonderful achievements of our clients, staff, volunteers and those in our communities.
Support Us with a Parting Gift
13 September, 2019
Bequeath or donate to Community Living Australia
10 Years of Service to the KI Community
13 September, 2019
Community Living Australia has been active in the Kangaroo Island (KI) community for a decade.
Chloe has Photography in her Viewfinder
13 September, 2019
Chloe — one of our Murray Bridge clients — first showed an interest in photography in high school.
Wedding Bells
13 September, 2019
Payteena Treloar and Steven Harvey got married on the 4th May at the Christian Family Centre in Murray Bridge where they also held their reception. They have been together in a relationship for six years.
Bonshor Brush with Big Moo
13 September, 2019
Our team and clients have been very active in the South East so far this year.
Touch a Truck at the City of Marion
13 September, 2019
What was originally intended to be a swimming day, ended up being a truck fest for CLA clients and Support Workers at the City of Marion Touch a Truck event.
A Message from the Chief Executive (Q3 2019)
13 September, 2019
Mark's Introduction to the 3rd Quarter Newsletter
Myriad Exhibition Update
12 July, 2019
Preparations for ‘Myriad’ – our annual exhibition of art by artists with disability – are well under way.
Disco Fleurieu
05 July, 2019
Clients and staff got their groove on at the end-of-term disco at our Fleurieu venue in April.
Michael Acknowledged at SA Young Achiever Awards
05 July, 2019
Long-term Murray Bridge local, Michael Reardon has had his hard work and commitment to his community recognised at the SA Young Achiever Awards in May.
Introducing... Our New Ambassador!
05 July, 2019
Earlier this year, Community Living Australia proudly announced our first ambassador for the organisation – local sporting legend: Jo Hill.
Superman Spotted in Local Community
05 July, 2019
It seems there’s no end to the number of extraordinary people that Community Living Australia has in our community.
Annual Information Sessions Held Across All Community Living Australia Regions
20 March, 2019
An important part of our work at Community Living Australia is ensuring we provide our clients and families in all regions with the opportunity to hear about our progress and to ask questions and provide feedback.
A Message from the Chief Executive (Q1 2019)
20 March, 2019
Mark's introduction to the 1st quarter 2019 newsletter
Launching Our Rewards and Recognition Program
20 March, 2019
At Community Living Australia we are committed to recognising the many wonderful achievements of our clients and staff and those in our communities.
Volunteers Doing Great Things at Southern Metro Day Options
20 March, 2019
At Community Living Australia our volunteers are an important part of our team and they do so many great things to support our clients and staff to be their very best.
Murraylands Team Holds Annual Christmas Celebration
20 March, 2019
Our Community Living Australia Murraylands team held their annual Christmas celebration on a windy but enjoyable day in Murray Bridge during December 2018.
Launching Our New Workplace Values
20 March, 2019
At Community Living Australia we are proudly a values based organisation committed to delivering the highest quality supports and services to our clients.
A Day on the Green
20 March, 2019
A group of Murraylands clients recently attended ‘A Day on the Green’ a well-known music festival.
Celebrating the Festive Season with the Mount Barker Day Options Team
20 March, 2019
The Christmas spirit was well and truly alive at the Mount Barker Day Options Christmas Lunch held in December.
Adam's Bike Shop Donates for a Great Cause
20 March, 2019
Adam, one of our outstanding Murraylands clients who runs his own bike repair business, receiving second hand bikes, renovating them and then selling them, has recently decided to donate some of his repaired bikes to ‘Bikes for Humanity’ — a charity making a difference in the lives of people living in poverty in Namibia by giving them bicycles!
Celebrating 20 Years of National Disability Services Membership
20 March, 2019
Community Living Australia was recently celebrated at the 2018 National Disability Awards (NDS) Ceremony held in Adelaide.
Tailem Bend Auto Club Kindly Donates Christmas Presents
20 March, 2019
The Tailem Bend Auto Club have shown their community spirit by kindly donating some Christmas toys for our Murraylands Children’s Respite clients.
Murray Magpies and the Hills Hornets Do Us Proud at the Tri State Games
20 March, 2019
Our fabulous Murray Magpies and Hills Hornets (along with a few Riverland clients) have once again brought back a suite of medals from the recent Tri State Games held in Adelaide.
5AA Interactive Lounge
20 March, 2019
Community Living Australia is committed to supporting our clients as well as people with disability and their families in the broader community to get maximum benefit from the NDIS.
South East Celebrates Annual Christmas Pageant
20 March, 2019
Many of our South East clients once again participated in the annual Mount Gambier Christmas Pageant.
Scenic Trip to Port MacDonnell
20 March, 2019
Kym, Robyn and Phil, three of our clients from the South East along with support workers Julie and Kellie took the opportunity to make the most of the recent sunshine and went on a scenic trip to Port MacDonnell.
Celebrating International Day of People with Disability
20 March, 2019
Every year Community Living Australia is proud to support the International Day of People with Disability on December 3rd.
Another Show-stopping 'Christmas Where the Angas Flows' as Community Living Australia Hosts the Pageant Once Again
20 March, 2019
Community Living Australia had the immense privilege of hosting Strathalbyn’s annual ‘Christmas Where the Angas Flows’ Christmas Pageant for the second time.
Celebrating our own - International Day of People with Disability
30 November, 2018
International Day of People with Disability is held on 3 December each year.
Supporting Healthcare Heroes — A Worthwhile Cause
29 November, 2018
Community Living Australia is proud to have been the main sponsor of Nova Entertainment 5AA Radio Show’s Health Care Heroes initiative.
Speedway Action at Murray Bridge
29 November, 2018
Some of our Murraylands clients recently took the opportunity to have a night out at the Murray Bridge Speedway.
Work Hard, Play Hard
29 November, 2018
Sean, from Middleton, is loving life – especially when it comes to work and keeping an active lifestyle.
Basketball Finals Come to a Close
29 November, 2018
Many of our clients participate in the Great Southern Basketball Association based in Goolwa.
Phil’s Wish Comes True
29 November, 2018
Phil, one of our South East clients, recently had his wish – to enter this year’s SALA Exhibition and make the five-hour journey to Adelaide for the official opening – come true.
Revamped Respite Service Re-opens in Murray Bridge
29 November, 2018
Community Living Australia is pleased to announce that a revamped accessible respite guest home has just been re-opened in Murray Bridge.
Website Launch
29 November, 2018
Community Living Australia is pleased to announce that we have launched our brand new website!
The Benefits of Art
29 November, 2018
Southern Metro Day Options had a much-needed injection of artistic talent recently.
South East Clients Enjoy a Weekend Away in Adelaide
29 November, 2018
Four Community Living Australia clients: Kayte, Michael, Scott, and Nathan from Mount Gambier made the 500km trip to Adelaide for an enjoyable weekend away with support workers Nat and Michelle.
Michael Steps Up in South Australian Parliament
29 November, 2018
Community Living Australia Marketing Team member, volunteer and current client Michael Reardon spent a week in SA’s corridors of power recently.
Celebrating Another Successful SALA Exhibition
29 November, 2018
Community Living Australia recently held our annual SALA Exhibition titled ‘Myriad’ at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
Acknowledging a Champion: Farewelling Bob After Many Years of Service
29 November, 2018
A hallmark of Community Living Australia has always been the wonderful, dedicated, and passionate staff who support our clients to achieve their goals.
A Message from the Chief Executive
29 November, 2018
Mark's introduction to the spring 2018 newsletter
Respite Service Launches in Murray Bridge
01 November, 2018
People with disability and their families provided with peace of mind with revamped respite service.
A hole in one!
29 October, 2018
A hole in one! CLA Foundation Charity Golf Day a Big Hit Raising Funds for People Living with Disability.
MYRIAD - 2018 SALA Exhibition
31 August, 2018
We recently hosted one of the largest exhibitions of art by people with disability in the state!
Students Volunteer in the Murraylands
18 July, 2018
Recently, Year 10 students from Unity College, Murray Bridge, volunteered at our Day Options services at "The Cottage."
Shaun proves injury is no barrier
18 July, 2018
At Community Living Australia, we are strongly committed to supporting our clients to achieve their goals, working with them to face and overcome any challenges or obstacles.
Launch of new Southern Metro Office!
09 January, 2018
Community Living Australia on Friday 17 November 2017 officially opened our brand new Fleurieu Peninsula, Southern Metro & Kangaroo Island office at 31 Beach Road Christies Beach.
Hands On Project
08 January, 2018
At Community Living Australia, we understand the value people with disability provide to our community and we strive to support them to achieve their goals and be valued members of their community.
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