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7th May 2012 - The Glen Centres have unfortunatly had a decrease in federal govenrment funding. Below is some links to some media articles about these cuts. A big thank you goes to the many journalist and other members of the community who have shown their support for our work.

http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/news/health/the-glen-rehab-loses-100000-funding/2545852.aspx?src=email

  http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-04/funding-cut-shock-for-award-winning-rehab-centre/3990570#.T6MEM9OGUHc.mailto

 4th May 2012 - The Glen was proud to be able to provide an information stall at The Harmony Day celebrations in Cessnock last week. It was great to see the amount of local people celebrating the different cultures from around the world that make up the local community. The Glne centre will also be holidng an information stall at Cessnock prison for inmates on the 7th May 2012.

24th April 2012 - The open day was a fantastic succes with alot of service providers sseeing the Annexe for the first time. Thanks to everyone for coming.

19th April 2012 - The Glen Annexe (270 Talga Rd, Rothbury) is hosting an open day tomorrow between 12-2pm. There will be a free BBQ lunch as well as plenty of entertainment for the whole family. Everyone is welcome to attend this drug and alcohol free event.

28th March 2012 - The Glen is extremly proud and excited to announce that we have won the ADAN (Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Network) Award for "Program of the Year". This is a great achievement and recognition of all the hard work that the board, staff and volunteers have put in.

27th February 2012 - TAFE NSW has started up the computer course at The Annexe again for the semester. The clients at the Annexe are very lucky to be able to have access to some great computer teachers (Karen and Deb) and upskill their computer knowledge. This knowledge has in the past allowed clients to obtain entry into other fields of study and even the confidence to sit for their drivers license.

15th February 2012 - Clients and Staff from both rehabs are excited to have returned from a 3 day camping trip at Seal Rocks. Once again all clinets had an absolute ball fishing, swimming, surfing, kayacking and yarning. The only complaint has been that the trip wasnt long enough. It is an important part of our mission statement to show the boys how to have fun without drinking or drugging.

19th January 2012 - The Glen is excited to announce that the Hunter Valley Lifeline Service have helped supply The Glen Annexe with a Grief Counsellor on a needs basis. Mission Australia has helped with a trained gambling counsellor for the annexe. This is an important opportunity to for some clients who may have an underlying issue that has contributed to their drug and alcohol addictions.

The Glen and The Glen Annexe utilise the services of outside agencies to supply clients with help around:
Gambling counselling, Grief Counselling, Sexual assualt counselling, Financial Counselling and literacy tutoring.

By addressing these issues with trained professionals it is hoped the client can then concentrate and focus on also addressing the drug and alcohol addiction.

6th January 2012 - The Glen Centre is filling up fast again in the new year. If you are interested in entering our program read the information on the website and please ring the office on 02) 43886360.

23rd December 2011 - Merry Xmas to everyone from all staff and clients of The Glen. Have a safe and happy holiday.

17th December 2011 - The Glen centre would like to thank all stakeholders who help deliver our program to our clients:
CENTRELINK, STATE DEBT RECOVERY, CHILD SUPPORT, BENEVOLANT SOCIETY, CENTRECARE, GA, AA, NA, CENTRAL COAST PROBLEM GAMBLING, HUNTER VALLEY FINANCIAL COUNSELLING, GOSFORD FINANCIAL COUNSELLING, COAST SHELTER, MISSION AUSTRALIA, SISTERS OF MERCY,ELANOR DUNCAN, TUGGERAH MEDICAL CENTRE, TAFE NSW, LIFELINE COUNSELLING SERVICES, AND OUR MANY VOLUNTEERS INCLUDING DEB AND ELAINE WHO TEACH LITERACY TO THE BOYS THAT NEED IT.

16th December - Coming up to christmas this can be a very stressful time for alot of people. Some of our clients will be missing their loved ones very much. The Glen makes an effort every year to balance the treatment needs of clients against the want to see family, friends and loved ones at this time of year.

15th December - The Glen (Chittaway) clients all attended the Tuggerah screening of 'Our Generation' tonight. The boys found the movie to be very thought provoking and worthwhile.

FAMILY FUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2011 (Between 12 - 2:30pm) at The Glen at 50 Church Rd Chittaway. A celebration of the official opening of the Transitional House Program. All clients current and past are invited as well as families of current and past clients. Community members are encouraged to attend and find out first hand what we do at 'The Glen'.

16th November 2011 - The boys from both of our centres were away camping at Seal Rocks last week for 3 days. The boys had a wonderful time swimming and fishing etc. The highlight of the trip was a bbq and meeting on thursday night that was attended by outsiders. Photos of the trip will be added to the website soon.

27th October 2011 - The Glen (Ngaimpe Aboriginal Corporation) has started the accreditation cycle today. We would like to take the opportunity to inform all of our stakeholders of this exciting opportunity for The Glen.

27th October 2011 - Feedback is welcome at The Glen from all stakeholders. This can include the general public, staff, clients and families of clients. There is a feedback form attached to the bottom of this page on our website and we encourage people to use it.

19th October 2011 - Well both rehabs have alot of guys completing this last week. The beds though are filling nice and quick.

9th October 2011 - All of our transition house guys now do at least one day per week volunteer work in the community. Currently most guys are volunteering at St Vinnies to help them rebuild after fire destroyed their wharehouse. This local news article tells the story.

http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2011/10/07/vinnies-back-on-track/

7th October 2011 - It has been another big week in both rehabs this week. It started off with State Debt visiting the Rothbury site and signing all the boys up to payment plans. This allows the the boys who have fines to have their RTA restrictions lifted and get their drivers license. We also had a lovely visit form Darren Webber (The member for Wyong). It was an absolute pleasure to have the opportunity to meet Darren and exchange some ideas with him.

29th September 2011 - Both rehabs are off to Newcastle today for The Koori AA meeting at Hamilton. That will be followed by a BBQ on the beach and a game of touch footy or cricket.

21st September 2011 - The Glen has been asked to supply some former clients to speak at The NSW FCAN conference about the positive apsects of the State Debt WDO scheme. The Glen has been one of the biggest supporters of this scheme. The scheme allows people in our transition program to have their State Debt balance reduced by a) going into transition house or b) volunteer work in the community. This is a great way to help people who are trying to change their life and the State Debt Recovery Office should be congratulated.

19th September 2011 - A big thanks to Deb who has started as a literacy tutor at The Annexe site in Rothbury today for the guys that need the help. Teaching someone to read and write is an empowering exercise. The Glen (Chittaway) has been lucky enough to have the services of Elaine and Julie as tutors for a while now. Earlier this year a client in The Glen succesfully obtained his drivers license at the age of 50. He had never had one because he couldnt read in the past (wow).

16th September 2011 - It has been a big week in both of the Glen Centres this week. We have had plenty of clients completing our program and moving back into the community. We also have some clients getting ready to take the next step into Transition House.

Transition House clients this week have started doing one day per week volunteer work in the community. Currently everyone is working at St Vincent De Paul warehouse in Gosford as it is under staffed after the Wyong warehouse burnt down. This has proven to be a positive experience for all involved and will allow transitional clients to get some work experience, confidence, skills and a work reference upon completion.

1st September 2011 - Both rehabs have enjoyed a round robin of indoor cricket and indoor soccer today. Clients from both rehabs were split up and mixed into 4 seperate teams. All particiapnts really enjoyed themselves and the return of some physical fitness during a clients stay in our program is an important part of their overall recovery. It is important also to remember that these days are about fun and fitness. Definatly not about winning and losing.

29th August 2011 - Both rehabs enjoyed a great day in The Wolombi area and its surrounds looking at some of the Aboriginal Sacred Sites. Special thanks to Di from Cessnock for being our tour guide. This day was enoyed by all clients indigenous and non-indigenous and plays an important role in reconciliation.

26th August - It has been a good week at both rehabs with plenty of clients succesfully completing our program and moving back into the community and to their own families as active members. It is important to remember that when in our program the number one goal of the counselling staff is to empower clients. The goal is for the client to take charge of their own life. To take the power away from the drink and the drugs and to be responsible for their own actions. I have "OPTIONS TODAY".

15th August - The Wyong Leagues Club group has kindly donated some money to The Glen Centre to start the implementation of a professional gambling service at our Chittaway site. This program will be implemented with the help of Central Coast Problem Gambling Service.

Both rehabs are looking forward to going on a tour of the local indigenous sites in the Wolombi region on the 29th August.

12th August - Special thanks to the girls from Wyong Court House who came out and shared some valuable information with the Chittaway boys today.

10th August - The boys from both rehabs participated in Hey Dad parenting program today. Parenting and relationships in general can become a victim of someones substance abuse problems. It is important in our program that we address these tough emotional issues and work through them. A good game of touch footy followed to blow off some steam.

The Glen has been lucky enough to get some funding through the Wyong Leagues club (through the CSDE scheme) to introduce a permanent Gambling counselling component to our program. This will be starting shortly.

3rd August - Both rehabs had an awesome day at The Hunter Connect Day at Broadmeadow. The boys were able to apply for free birth certificates through BDM. They also experienced free haircuts, massages and gained alot of valuable information regarding homelessness. The reality of addiction means alot of the clients at The Glen are at great risk of homelessness. These community days are a great way for people to connnect with all of the service providers out there in the area and to make sure they have a good deal of support around them when they are taking the step of moving out of our program.
 

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