Media Releases
National Disability Insurance Scheme: Well done Geelong!
24 August 2011
Geelong has been at the forefront of the Every Australian Counts Campaign lobbying for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). At a press conference yesterday morning (Wednesday 10 August), the Gillard Government announced that they share the vision of the Productivity Commission Report and will be committing $10 million to start the work and lay the foundations to get Australia NDIS ready.
VIEW: National Disability Insurance Scheme: Well done Geelong!
National Volunteer Week 2011 – Karingal says ‘thank you’
10 May 2011
To celebrate National Volunteer Week this week, Karingal will hold an event for more than 100 generous volunteers and their families on Wednesday (May 11) at the National Wool Museum in a bid to say ‘thank you’.
VIEW: National Volunteer Week 2011 – Karingal says ‘thank you’
Karingal celebrates International Day of People with Disability
03 December 2010
To coincide with the United Nation’s International Day of People with Disability on December 3, Kommercial will have an open day at its Baxter Road site in North Geelong where it provides supported employment.
The day will be launched at 12.15pm 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),
VIEW: Karingal celebrates International Day of People with Disability
Publications
Karingal 2011 Annual Report
18 November 2011
Karingal's Annual Report is now available to be read online.
VIEW: Karingal 2011 Annual Report
Karingal News, April 2011
15 April 2011
The April edition of the Karingal News is now available for dowbload.
VIEW: Karingal News, April 2011
Karingal News, February 2011
15 February 2011
The February edition of Karingal News is now ready to download.
VIEW: Karingal News, February 2011
Articles
Support for NDIS shown in important day
15 December 2011
Karingal celebrated International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD) by hosting a free barbecue and live music event on Saturday December 3 at The FOrT in Corio.
Proudly supported by The City of Greater Geelong, Barwon Water, Encompass, Lions Club (Corio Norlane branch), MatchWorks and Scope, the event focused on supporting the Every Australian Counts Campaign for a National Disability Insurance Scheme.
VIEW: Support for NDIS shown in important day
Chris named top achiever
15 December 2011
The Karingal Employee and Achiever of the Year awards were presented at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting last month to give recognition for effort, commitment and success.
The Achiever of the Year award was presented to Chris Van Ingen.
Karingal Chair Cheryl Graham said Chris was deserving of the award due to his excellent service to Karingal and the wider community on a number of different levels.
VIEW: Chris named top achiever
Chris named top achiever
15 December 2011
The Karingal Employee and Achiever awards were presented at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting last month to give recognition for effort, commitment and success.
The Achiever of the Year award was presented to Chris Van Ingen.
Karingal Chair Cheryl Graham said Chris was deserving of the award due to his excellent service to Karingal and the wider community on a number of different levels.
VIEW: Chris named top achiever