Paul Quinnane Guest Speaker

 
 
Paul Quinnane was guest speaker at a special dinner meeting at PALS. Paul joined PALS 18 months ago after working in munitions. Born in Barooga second child born with Downs Syndrome, thus interest in PALS.
Tr1-State Games in Adelaide, 30 to 40 teams of eight competing in a variety of sports and activities.
2020 - 2021 games to be hosted in Moira and Berrigan Shires with events in Yarrawonga, Barooga and Cobram.
 
NDIS
  • Local transition
  • Most PALS clients now funded by the NDIS
  • Typically people have more funding.
  • Increase in 1 to 1 support and small group activities
  • Greater focus on education and work opportunities
PALS Recruiting Disability support workers and volunteers.