A message from

Tricia Murray Chief Executive Officer

You’re invited to attend Wanslea’s 2021 Annual General

Meeting

When: Tuesday 26 October 2021 at 6.00 pm

Where: Telethon Speech and Hearing Centre

The Auditorium Room

36 Dodd Street, Wembley

Refreshments will be provided.

RSVP: By 12 October 2021 to Susanne Pestana-Lewis

spestana-lewis@wanslea.org.au

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8 September 2021

A message from

Stephanie Jackiewicz Early Years

National Early Childhood Educators’ Day

On 1 September we celebrated National Early Childhood Educators’ Day. Each

service did something special for our educators in recognition of the amazing

work they do each and every day. Wanslea is fortunate to have such a fantastic

team of educators, and I wrote them all a letter:

Today is the day we take a moment to reflect on the

amazing work of Educators all over Australia. The amazing

work you do with young children is celebrated today.

What you do each day with the children and their families

cannot be quantified or easily reported on in a

spreadsheet or annual report, yet it is the most important

work. It is a great honour to be able to educate and care

for young children.

Every band-aid applied, smile given, support to learn a

new skill, encouragement to try something new,

behaviour guided, laughter shared and the list goes on,

impacts these children not just today, this week or this

year, but throughout their lives. The impact you have on

each and every child will be felt long into the future.

The relationship between you and the families is one of

utmost trust, as they entrust their precious young child into

your care each day. The care you provide to children

enables their families to do their work and support their

family. It is your care of their children that enables families to do this.

Wanslea is fortunate to have a fantastic

team of Educators supporting the children

and their families, ensuring each of these

children has the best start in life and giving

them the tools and skills to take with them

into their future.

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Our society takes today to thank each and

every one of you for the care and

education you provide to children. Our

organisation takes today to thank you for

the care and education you provide each

day. I personally take today to thank each

of you for the care you provide daily to the

children and for the great start in life you

provide for them through the education

program.

I hope you enjoy your celebration today and look forward to continuing our work

together.

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Susan Teather Centre’s Book Week: Old Worlds, New Worlds,

Other Worlds

On Monday, our Assistant Centre Coordinator

Zoe dressed up in traditional Chinese costume to

read the children a story in celebration of

cultural diversity at our centre. Zoe read Peppa's

Chinese New Year for children aged under

three. The children had a good time and they

were amazed by Zoe's costume. Zoe read a

Chinese storybook about the mid-Autumn

Festival in both English and Mandarin for the

three to five-year-old children.

On Tuesday, it was the Susan Teather Centre’s

Dress Up Day. All children and staff were invited

to dress up as their favourite book character.

Everyone had fun on the day and it was

interesting to learn about each other’s favourite

book too. A unicorn, Superman and Emma

Wiggle were the most popular characters

amongst all that participated. Wanslea’s

Pedagogical Leader dressed up and came to the centre to read us a story titled:

Fancy Nancy.

On Wednesday, child entertainers The Lulus visited

the Centre. The children had lots of fun with the

high energy interactive singing and dancing. After

an ice-breaking session, the children sat down

nicely on the mat during the vivid story-telling

session with Fin the puppet and Irene the host.

They read their original story book ‘Magic Blue

Canoe’, that communicates the importance of

cooperation and the magic of imagination.

On Thursday, our Food Coordinator Beat, read the

Hungry Caterpillar to the children. Beat is very

talented in story-telling and he made some

dramatic facial expressions while reading the story

and the children were very excited listening. It was

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an interactive session, and the children asked many questions because they

normally only see Beat in the kitchen preparing food for them. It was a special

story-telling session because Beat is retiring in a month.

On Friday, we invited parents to come in and read a book for the children. The

parents that came to read a book were very creative and talented in their story-

telling, and this created connections between families and the Centre staff.

Thank you to everyone who made Book Week 2021 at the Susan Teather Centre

a success!

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A message from

Kati Francis Regional Services

Parenting Connection Great Southern Tour By Margot Morgan, Parenting Partnership Coordinator

It just goes to show how positive relationships and working collaboratively can

produce great outcomes for families. When I was approached by Mel Knight

(previously of The Magic Coat) to tell me about Claire Eaton and her services, I

was immediately enthusiastic to support her and get Claire to the Great Southern

region to talk to parents about raising today’s tweens and teens with

confidence. Not only did I accomplish that, but I was able to facilitate a state-

wide tour through our other Parenting Connection regions, coordinated by the

Service Development team.

I wouldn’t say that event management was my forte, but I managed to get

dates, venues and equipment hire to all line-up for evening workshops in August

in Denmark, Albany and Mount Barker. We were thrilled at the turn-out for all the

events, with over 200 parents and carers braving the cold to come out on a

winter’s evening. Claire is a wonderful speaker who was able to connect with her

audience, and her content really hit the mark.

There seems to be a lot of information and support around for the early years, but

not so much in the mid and teen years. Feedback from all three sessions was

extremely positive and the fact that she came to the people rather than them

having to go to her was really appreciated!

8 September 2021

A message from

Linda Elezovich Workplace Health and Safety Advisor

Work Health and Safety: Breakdown Alert

As many of us ponder over the tragic loss of the young gentleman helping to

change a tyre on the freeway recently, it is a timely reminder of what assistance

is available if you ever breakdown.

Did you Know?

Perth’s smart freeways have six emergency stopping bays located approximately

630 metres apart. The emergency stopping bays are monitored 24/7 by fixed

stopped vehicle detection cameras that alert operators at the Road Network

Operations Centre as soon as someone pulls into the bay.

Emergency stopping bays have a phone, so you can speak directly with Main

Roads, or you can call 138 138 if you can’t leave your vehicle. If you can’t get to

an emergency bay: pull over as far as possible off the road; stay inside your

vehicle; keep your seatbelt on and put your hazard lights on. Never get out of

your car and climb the barriers. Main Roads can detect when a vehicle stops or

pulls over. They can divert traffic and send a vehicle out to assist you.

Not on a Smart Freeway?

Pull over to a safe space, stay in your vehicle, keep your seatbelt on, put your

hazard lights on and call 138 138. Main Roads will find you via CTV and send out

an incident response vehicle. The incident response vehicle can tow you to a

safe place for free!

Tips:

• Check tyres for depth, pressure

and objects.

• Regularly check vehicle fluids.

• Service your vehicle regularly.

• Act on warning lights or alarms.

• Get any unusual vehicle noises

checked out by a professional.

If you break down, please stay in your vehicle. Help will be on the way!

8 September 2021

A message from

Frances Eaton Acting Manager People and Culture

I love my job

Like anything in life, we fall in and out of love

with our jobs all the time. Though we rarely think

of it that way. Remember the butterflies of

excitement you had on your first day? You loved

those weekly staff meetings, adored your

training, and couldn’t wait to chat with new co-

workers on coffee breaks.

It was when the honeymoon period ended that

things changed. You started thinking: “Really, this all over again?”. Small irritations

turned into large ones, and you started getting coffee at a different time to

avoid a ‘challenging’ colleague.

Before you hand in your resignation letter, take a moment to realise that quitting

isn’t your only option. It’s not possible to always love your job, but you can love

the idea of working at it, and you can love different aspects of it.

Here are 10 ways to love your job all over again and recreate that spark you felt

on your first day.

1. Determine whether you want to leave your job or your boss

You might not want to leave your job; you may just want to leave your manager.

If you find yourself in this situation, and otherwise still really enjoy working for

Wanslea, you may want to entertain the option of switching departments. Give

yourself opportunities to work with other teams and see if it’s your manager or of

it’s the job you don’t like before you hand in your resignation. Small changes can

make a significant impact in helping you love your job again. The HR team is

here to help you in any way possible, so please have a conversation.

2. Learn something new

If you have been doing the same tasks for the past five years, it is very possible

you are simply bored and uninspired. Challenge yourself by learning something

new and exciting. Offer to help out a different department, volunteer to take on

new responsibilities, go on a course to advance your skills or attend professional

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development seminars. Whatever you do, make sure it is interesting to you. It will

help you look at your role in a new light. Boredom will never help you love your

job, but being excited about something new will.

3. Ask for what you want

Instead of waiting for your exit interview to mention all the things you wish you

had been offered, ask for them now! Your manager is not a mind-reader, and

they cannot provide you with what they didn’t know you were interested in.

Speak out about your goals and make your case for change, so you can love

your job again. Ask to be put in charge of a project and talk about your dream

role. Have these conversations first instead of assuming your only option is to quit.

4. Set new goals

Goals are the benchmarks you review your career progression against. Without

them, we often feel directionless and unmotivated. If you find that you are

currently working without clear goals, it’s time to change that. Goals help you

drive your career forward. They can be the exact change you need to love your

job. If you want to know more about goal setting, please email me

(featon@wanslea.org.au). I can provide you with a very easy to follow ‘how to’

sheet.

5. Change up your workspace

You work in your space for an average of 40 hours a week. Working in an

environment that never visually changes can become monotonous and has the

potential to drive anyone a little crazy. If you haven’t changed your environment

in years, it’s no wonder you don’t love your job anymore. Let’s change it up.

Move the furniture around, bring in some plants. A small visual change can bring

excitement back into your day.

6. Change what you can control

Be positive whenever possible. This doesn’t mean you have to plaster a smile on

your face every moment of the day. But don’t let small frustrations cloud over all

the good in your job. Instead, do things like thanking people when they assist

you; recognise hard work accomplished by your colleagues, and get into a more

positive mindset by listing one awesome thing that happens every day, no

matter how small.

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7. Realise the impact you have on those around you

Instead of focusing on your immediate team, think about the broader impact

your job has. Take it a step further and focus on the positive affect it has on

others.

8. Stop complaining and change your perspective

If you are going to give yourself an attitude adjustment, make sure you stop

being part of the Complain Club. Let the rest of the club members know that

they are no longer welcome to have negative work conversations with you. If

you must speak about work, only talk about positive things. Only help co-workers

with work-related problems that are task-based, instead of emotional inter-

personal issues. It is impossible to love your job if you, and those around you,

keep complaining about how awful it is.

9. Take some time off

Burnout is a real thing, and it will infiltrate every aspect of your life unless you pay

attention and take breaks when you need them. Use your annual leave or take a

personal day. If you don’t have the opportunity for either, even a Saturday

morning at your favourite coffee shop can work. Completely disconnect and

give yourself time to think about something other than work. Relax and unwind.

You can never love your job if you are wound to breaking point every day.

10. Have a conversation with a co-worker you don’t know very well

There are people at work we know incredibly well, and then there are the

people we know nearly nothing about. Change that. Make a coffee date with a

co-worker you interact with often, but don’t really know. Or reach out to a

manager in a department you want or work in. Aim to walk out of these

conversations knowing more than that they love colourful socks. The point is to

get to know someone new. You never know what you will discover. These

conversations may help you love your job in a new way.

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Don’t forget, 9 September is R U OK Day

Enjoy a morning tea with your team and start a meaningful conversation. You

can do it!

Send a picture of your morning tea to me (featon@wanslea.org.au), and we will

publish the best one in our next newsletter.

There are so many different ways you can ask: “Are you ok?” What’s important is

that you are genuine in your approach, and ready to listen.

Remember, you have access to our Employee Assistance Program (1300 307 912)

if you want professional and confidential support and guidance.

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Let’s talk superannuation

When it comes to your super, a little information can go a long way to help you

achieve your best retirement outcome. That’s why Australian Super are running

Super September – a month long series of live webinars, covering a range of

super and retirement topics. Below is a summary of the Super September

webinars. Please visit the links to find out more information on what each webinar

covers, to view available session times and to register to attend. Each webinar

goes for 60 minutes and everyone is welcome.

Setting your super up for success

Making the most of your super starts with knowing how it works, and learning

doesn’t need to be complex. There are simple things you can do now that can

make a big difference to your super in the long run. Click here to find out more.

Tips to boost your super

Instead of having your super in set-and-forget mode, simple actions like making

extra contributions when you can, knowing the different types of contributions

you can make and understanding how much you’ll need for retirement can all

improve your super. Click here to find out more.

Do you need $1 million to retire?

The age-old question. Learn more about how much you might need to fund your

lifestyle in retirement. Click here to find out more.

Preparing for your retirement journey

No matter where you are on the road to retirement, it’s good to know the right

steps to plan your future. Boosting your super whilst you’re still working, finding

different ways to fund your retirement and keeping engaged with your super can

all help you retire with confidence. Click here to find out more.

If you have any additional queries, please do not hesitate to contact Teuira

Tangimetua, Wanslea’s Australian Super Membership Manager, on (08) 9218 4052

or visit www.australiansuper.com

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Current Positions Vacant Check out the latest vacant positions at Wanslea

CORPORATE Strategy and Business Development Quality Support Officer Cloverdale Fixed term - part time EARLY YEARS Early Childhood Early Intervention Early Childhood Practitioners Armadale / Belmont / Bunbury / Busselton / Murdoch / Midland / Rockingham Full time MOORDITJ KOORLANGKA MOORT Leaving Care Out of Home Care Youth Worker Social Worker Mandurah Great Southern Fixed term – part time Fixed term - part time REGIONAL SERVICES Manager – Great Southern Great Southern Full time WELD Early Learning and Development Assistant Centre Coordinator Early Childhood Teacher Joondanna Murdoch / Mt Barker Part time Part time Early Childhood Educator Food Coordinator Murdoch / Joondanna / Mt Barker Murdoch Full time Full time

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Outside School Hours Care Outside School Hours Care Educators Outside School Hours Care Bedfordale / Fremantle / Karratha Educator Assistants East Fremantle / Beaconsfield Bedfordale / Fremantle East Hamilton Hill / Samson East Fremantle / Beaconsfield

Part time / Casual East Hamilton Hill / Samson Casual

For full advertisement details, visit the Wanslea Job Board at wanslea.bigredsky.com

For ‘Internal Only’ vacancies:

Before submitting an application, please email recruitment@wanslea.org.au to request the job description and employment conditions for the position that interests you.

Your internal application can then be submitted through the Wanslea Job Board wanslea.bigredsky.com via the Expression of Interest vacancy, shown below.

Please ensure your application states the position title of the role you are applying for along

with your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

This week we welcome the following staff

Cindi Alves-Lei – Senior Family Support Worker – Regional Services

This week we farewell the following staff

Alex Gilbert – Social Worker – Moorditj Koorlangka Moort

Dolgorsuren Dagvadorj – Assistant Early Childhood Educator – WELD