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**SUPPORT THE SUPPORTERS** **A STRATEGY FOR THE HUNTER and CENTRAL COAST, NSW, AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!!** Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SupportTheSupportersNSW == [|Support the Supporters] is an initiative of the [|NDCO Program] (H-CC) and the [|Disability Employment Advisory Group - DEAG] (H-CC-NC), and the campaign started on 1 September 2013!

The idea for "Support the Supporters" came from feedback received from Monet's (who employ people with psychiatric disability) when the [|NDCO Hunter-Central Coast] promoted their History Talks through NDCO networks, and then others passed it on again. They experienced increased business and if it worked once, then it might well work again! The NDCO put the idea to our  Disability Employment Advisory Group (H-CC-NC) and we're now collaborating on taking turns each month to feature a new business and build the strategy.

 Through our own networks we can spread the word about supporting a business who provides opportunities to students and people with disability... many of us have students, clients, children/relatives with disability seeking work, or are a person yourself with disability, so what better way to help our own sector than by spending at the very businesses who can assist the people that we are supporting?!

 Help us to create more jobs for people with disability by eating at their restaurant/cafe, using their mowing service, buying plants at their nursery, going to featured evening events and much more. If this works... we'll extend the initiative to the Central Coast and North Coast of NSW given that our University of Newcastle NDCO Program now covers those areas, as do most of our member services.

 LIKE THE "SUPPORT THE SUPPORTERS" FACEBOOK PAGE [|www.facebook.com/supportthesupportersnsw] TO STAY IN THE LOOP, AND TO BE PART OF THIS!

**Hunter **
Oporto Gateshead, 13-15 Pacific Highway, Gateshead, http://www.oporto.com.au/locations/gateshead

**Central Coast **
A2Z Lawn & Garden Services, ring Aron 0413 749120

 
 * Flyer for H-CC - PDF **
 * Coupons to Show Support - PDF printable sheet **

**March - May 2017 **

 * Char's Cafe | Broadmeadow, Mayfield, Toronto **


 * Flyer for details **

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 * <span class="text_exposed_show">Coupon to hand over when you make a purchase - let them know you were there! **

**<span class="text_exposed_show">December 2016 - February 2017 **
<span class="text_exposed_show">Cafe Tempest | 177 Nelson Street, Wallsend

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 * <span class="text_exposed_show">Flyer **
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MAY - JULY 2015 **Swell Beach Kiosks** Recommended by Disability Employment Services as a business who has provided work opportunities to people with disability Open 6.30am till late, 7 days a week, all year round Swell @ Nobbys, Bar Beach & One Mile aren't just your average beach kiosks. Located on three of Newcastle & Port Stephens iconic beaches, food and coffee are our passion and we are proud to serve fresh, house-made food & exceptional coffee at our beautiful beach front locations for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Swing by Swell for a coffee & fresh muffin, a burger or freshly house prepared fish & hand cut chips – eat in or takeaway. Catch sight of dolphins or whales... or have a walk along the coast! Nestled next to the local surf clubs, there is plenty of free parking & lots of seating available. They also operate the coffee carts at the University of Newcastle, and HMRI.

Swell @ Bar Beach 4929 1149 Swell @ Nobbys Beach 4926 1044 Swell @ One Mile Beach 4919 0046 [|www.swellkiosks.com.au] [|www.facebook.com/SwellKiosks] **Flyer - Swell Kiosks extended to end of July so ignore date on downloads please :-)**

**Coupon to use when making purchases to go in the bi-monthly draw**


 * March-April 2015 **

...a regular work experience supporter of students with disability – some placements have led to ongoing employment! Way to go Dogoverboard – it’s time we support you! **Call 4957 8500 or visit us at 1/10 William Street, Adamstown** **Monday to Friday** 8:30am to 5:00pm    **Saturday & Sunday** 9:00am to 4:00pm See their website for a full list of services including grooming, doggy daycare, training, products  [|www.dogoverboard.com.au] | FB [|www.facebook.com/Dogoverboard] | **email** info@dogoverboard.com.au ** STS Flyer ** ** Coupon to use when making purchase to show STS was there! **

**<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Char's Cafe ** Our featured business is Char’s Café, a Response Services initiative who provide training opportunities for young people with disability to develop their employability skills in the hospitality industry. Char’s delivers a fresh brunch, morning tea and lunch menu – including great coffee! – and can also cater meetings and other events. > > <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 24px; line-height: 0px; overflow: hidden;">
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 24px;">DECEMBER 2014-FEBRUARY 2015 **
 * Address: 82-84 Belford Street, Broadmeadow
 * Phone: 4962 2713
 * Hours: Monday-Friday | 8.30 am – 4.00 pm
 * Saturday 8.00 - midday
 * Website: [|www.charscafeonbelford.com]
 * Facebook: [|www.facebook.com/pages/Chars-Cafe/207928102616332]
 * Flyer**

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 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 24px;">SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2014 **

**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 24px;">Pizza Hut Restaurant - Green Hills (Stockland) ** **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 24px;">Dine In/Take Away/Delivery **
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">6 Mitchell Drive, East Maitland | Phone: <span class="skype_c2c_print_container notranslate">1300 749 924 **
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;"><span class="skype_c2c_container notranslate"><span class="skype_c2c_highlighting_inactive_common"><span class="skype_c2c_textarea_span"> <span class="skype_c2c_text_span">1300 749 924   | Hours: Sun-Thur 11am–10pm | Fri-Sat 11am-11pm **

**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Facebook: **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> [|www.facebook.com/pizzahutaustralia] | **Website:** [|www.pizzahut.com.au/stores/pizza-hut-maitland] Pizza Hut Green Hills has been nominated for Support the Supporters by a large disability organisation due to their long-term support of their programs. They regularly provide work experience placements for young people from their service to gain work skills, and the Manager has spoken at various events about the value in providing opportunities to people with disability. Way to go Pizza Hut Green Hills!! So, let’s all go back to the 80’s for the only Pizza Hut dine-in experience left in the Hunter! (They also do take away and delivery) ** September-October Flyer **
 * <span style="color: #473935; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 15.3333px;">September-October prize **
 * //Family All You Can Eat Deal for 4// (2 adults & 2 children, including soft drinks - valued @ over $60) - Maitland restaurant only **
 * Multiple Coupon Sheet - PDF**


 * Image for social media use**

83 Oakdale Road, Gateshead | Phone: 4947 8255 | Hours: Mon-Fri 8.00–5.00 | Weekends 8.00-4.00 Facebook: [|www.facebook.com/poppysgardencentre] | Website: [|www.poppysgc.com.au] Poppy's Home & Garden Centre is an Award winning and accredited Garden Centre of Excellence. Wander through our beautiful gardens, take in all the plant selections, pots, garden ornaments and more. Or, book or call in for a delicious breakfast, lunch or coffee and cake at our Verandah Café. They have everything!!
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 24px;">JULY - AUGUST 2014 | ****<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 24px;">Poppy’s Garden Centre **
 * Quality Plants 
 * Nursery Products 
 * Qualified horticulturists waiting to help you
 * Bulk Landscape Supplies 
 * Landscape Design Centre 
 * Professional landscapers to help achieve your dream garden
 * Landscape Maintenance 
 * Horticultural Advice 
 * Indoor and Outdoor Furniture
 * Unique Homeware and Gifts 
 * Verandah Cafe, open for breakfast and lunch
 * Children's playground


 * July-August Voucher - $20 off when you spend $100 or more**


 * July-August Flyer**


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 * MAY-JUNE 2014 BUSINESS **

** SAL'S BY THE LAKE ** 15 Park Road, Speers Point | Phone: 4908 1108 | Hours: Mon-Fri 9.00–3.30 | Weekends 8.00-3.30Adjacent to the Children’s Area at Speers Point ParkFacebook: [|www.facebook.com/SalsByTheLake]

Sal's by the Lake is a family focused café with the aim of giving friendly service at an affordable price. All profits made through the café go toward helping fund local Salvation Army services in the community.

They are perfect for all occasions including kids birthday parties (have a look at their Kid’s party menu on their Facebook page, or give them a ring)! What a great way to finish (or start!) a walk along the Lake, a day in the park, or time in the off leash area at the rear of the park.


 * Flyer**


 * Coupons for monthly draw and to show them STS is supporting them when making purchases**


 * Flyer image to use for social media**


 * APRIL 2014 BUSINESS **
 * JOBQUEST NEWCASTLE - JQ - PROPERTY SERVICES **

JobQuest has expanded its services from at risk youth to include long term unemployed, people with disability, mature age job seekers, refugees, and other highly disadvantaged target groups. It is JobQuest's aim to help disadvantaged members of the community to be resourceful, independent and self-reliant, and be connected and accepted by the general community and the public. Support their Lawn and Garden Service for April!!

** JQ – PROPERTY SERVICES ** ** WANT MORE TIME DOING WHAT YOU ENJOY? **** Complete Yard Service ** We Take Pride in Making Your Yard Look it’s **BEST!**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Mowing – Edging - Gardens Beds - Hedge Trimming
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">General Clean Up - All green waste removed

Great Service at an Affordable Price! Let us do the hard work while you spend time relaxing and doing the things you enjoy! Insurance Cover – fully covered for peace of mind


 * Contact Helen on 49609024 or Helen@jobquest.org.au**


 * FLYER**


 * DISCOUNT VOUCHER**


 * IMAGES OF BOTH DOCUMENTS ABOVE FOR SOCIAL MEDIA **



=MARCH 2014 BUSINESS= = THE OLIVE BRANCH CAFE (HAMILTON) AND NOURISH CAFE (BOLTON POINT) =

Share this flyer near and far! These cafes run by Oasis Hunter are doing amazing things! I'm going Monday to try them out, and my close <span class="text_exposed_show">colleagues... guess what?? You're coming with me the week after ~ Kay, [|National Disability Coordination Officer NDCO Hunter-Central Coast]


 * <span class="text_exposed_show"> Olive Branch Cafe, 67 Cleary Street, Hamilton, 4969 8066 | Hours: 9.00 am – 2.30 pm | Tuesday - Friday
 * <span class="text_exposed_show">Nourish Café, Westlakes Centre, 156 Bay Rd, Bolton Point, 4959 3726 | Hours: 9.30 am – 2.30 pm | Tuesday - Friday


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 * Image to circulate on social media**




 * Coupons to use to go in the monthly draw when you make a purchase**

<span class="text_exposed_show">December 2013 Featured Business
December's [|Support the Supporters] business is **SUBWAY at Jesmond**!! Several months ago I was contacted by the Department of Education about a query they'd received from the new Manager about employing students with disability. I circulated his contact information amongst our [|HCCNC Disability Employment Advisory Group - DEAG] networks and THREE students were subsequently employed. Way to go Adam from SUBWAY!!! ~ Kay Dean, kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Address:** Shop J12,Stockland Centre, Bluegum Road, Jesmond <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Phone:** 4955 0262 | Order catering online or on website <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Hours:** 7.30 am – 9.00 pm Monday-Saturday | 8.00 am – 8.00 pm Sundays <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Website:** [|www.subway.com.au/Store/?n=21634]

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 * <span class="text_exposed_show">December Flyer **


 * Coupons - hand over one when you make a purchase to go in the draw for a free meal deal. It lets us and the Manager know who's coming in because of our campaign**

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<span class="text_exposed_show">November 2013 Feature Business

 * <span class="text_exposed_show">Samaritan's Social Enterprises **

Samaritans Enterprise Employment provides detailed individual support programs for people living with a mental illness that require supported employment and training to develop the necessary skills and confidence for eventual open employment. We address the needs of each employee to minimise risks and maximise the positive growth and outcomes, whilst working with the wider community to provide necessary experience and encouragement for personal development. All employees receive on the job and formal vocational training whilst undertaking paid employment with us.


 * Details of all of their services, including the restaurant (formerly Monet's) - Dinner/History Talks - catering - and garden and lawn mowing services**


 * November Flyer**


 * Image of flyer to circulate on social media**

<span class="text_exposed_show">October 2013 Featured Business
<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Our featured business is Char’s Café, a Response Services initiative who provide training opportunities for young people with disability to develop their employability skills in the hospitality industry. Char’s delivers a fresh brunch, morning tea and lunch menu – including great coffee! – and they can also cater meetings and other events. <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Address: 82-84 Belford Street, BroadmeadowPhone: 4962 2713Hours: Monday-Friday, 9.00 am – 4.00 pm Website: [|www.charscafeonbelford.com]

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Facebook: [|www.facebook.com/pages/Chars-Cafe/207928102616332]

Use this coupon to go in the draw for the monthly prize. We can allso gather information through the coupon on who is coming in because of our STS campaign. Pass it over when you pay please.
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 * FLYER**


 * IMAGE OF FLYER TO CIRCULATE ON FACEBOOK**

<span class="text_exposed_show">September 2013 Featured Business

 * Wallsend Community Nursery, and its Butterfly Effect Cafe, 95 Lake Road Wallsend, **[|**www.nursery.org.au**]. This is a Lifestyle Solutions Social Enterprise, detailed more on the overview below.

Use this coupon to go in the draw for September's prize - a $50 Wallsend Community Nursery Gift Voucher. We can also gather information through the coupon on who is coming in because of our STS campaign. Hand it over when you pay please.
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 * FLYER**


 * IMAGE OF FLYER TO CIRCULATE ON FACEBOOK**

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 * More about Lifestyle Solutions Social Enterprise Services - Wallsend Community Nursery and its Cafe**


 * Enquiries to Kay Dean, [|National Disability Coordination Officer NDCO Hunter-Central Coast] | University of Newcastle | kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au, 0438 218848 **