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October News

Prime Minister Julia Gillard visits Cosmos

The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, was warmly welcomed by clients, families, staff and special guests at Cosmos on the 4 October. During an informal morning tea the Prime Minister saw art work by Cosmos clients and met trainees in our accredited courses with MEGT. Talking to cast members from the Second Echo Ensemble was a highlight as the Prime Minister wished them well for their New Zealand tour of the production “The Company I Keep”.

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Second Echo Ensemble triumphs in New Zealand

Our Second Echo Theatre group, a joint project between Cosmos and the Tasmanian Theatre Company, took their renowned production of “The Company I keep” on tour to Auckland in late October. Apart from performing to positive reviews at the Tempo Dance Festival, the ensemble was thrilled to participate in workshops with local integrated theatre group, Touch Compass. Another highlight was a hip hop dance-off with other festival performance troupes. As the first overseas trip for many of the Cosmos cast members, sight-seeing was also high on the agenda and our clients and staff enjoyed visits to the zoo, the Art Gallery and The Armoury.

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The Great Cosmos Garage Sale

Over $4, 000 was raised at the Great Cosmos Garage Sale on the 13 October. A new fundraising idea for the organisation, the day generated enthusiastic support from clients, staff and families with many donating sale items or their time to help out on the day. Hugely popular was the sausage sizzle, supported by Tasmanian Bakeries, and the chocolate wheel with prizes ranging from a trailer load of fire wood, art and recipe book gift packs, grocery store vouchers and a night’s accommodation at Bambra Reef Lodge amongst others. All funds raised will go back to Cosmos to help meet organisational strategic priorities. We warmly thank all our sponsors and donors.

Cosmos staff recognised for their contributions to the Tasmanian disability sector

Two Cosmos staff, Tiffany Cooper and Warren Wadawu, won Special Recognition Awards at the NDS Tasmanian Disability Support Worker Awards in Launceston on 18 October. Citing Tiff and Warrens’ commitment to the positive and on-going difference they make in the lives of so many people, the awards highlighted the commitment each of them has to the sector. Also receiving certificates of nomination for Support Worker of the Year were Allison Buchanan, Ann Clarke and Tracey Thorne, making it a proud year for our organisation.

Cosmos wins Optus Grant to develop augmented communication methods

With a generous grant from Optus, Cosmos can now start working on developing some augmented communication methods for our clients. The grant will allow for the purchase of six iPads and the development of a communication app to better help clients express themselves.