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Introduction to Toowoomba Clubhouse
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When Clint (not his real name) came to Clubhouse he had been
out of work for ten years. Working in our Hospitality and Horticultural Unit,
he made new friends and gained confidence and stamina.
His next step was paid work - a six month transitional placement
cleaning the offices of another agency.
By then he had built up his skills, stamina and confidence enough
to try for his own job. This he did with the joint support
of both Clubhouse and a disability employment agency.
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What is Clubhouse?
If your main barrier to getting a life or a job is a mental health problem,
Toowoomba Clubhouse is the place for you.
It has a non-institutional, restorative environment within which
people support each other in the process of rebuilding self-confidence,
work practices and social skills.
The Clubhouse Philosophy!
Each member is an equally valued contributor to the clubhouse community.
Guaranteed Rights of Membership:
- A Right To A Place To Come
- A Right To Meaningful Work
- A Right To Meaningful Relationships
- A Right To A Place To Return To.
-- There are no membership fees.
Clubhouse is Voluntary
Participation at Clubhouse is voluntary. With the support
of the Clubhouse community, members have the opportunity
to direct and work towards vocational and personal goals
at their own pace. You will have:
- choice of level of involvement
- support and assistance
- friendships and social networks
Rehabilitation at Clubhouse
The 'work-ordered day' is the central feature of a day at clubhouse.
It is a casual, pre-vocational, training programme where you participate
in either the Hospitality and Horticultural Unit or the
Business Services Unit. From there you may choose to;
progress to our Transitional Employment Programme,
accept help for writing resumes, or support towards undertaking study or
other personal goals. Follow these links if you are interested in
trying clubhouse
or otherwise contributing to clubhouse's operation?
Background to our Clubhouse
There is a world-wide
background
the clubhouse model of rehabilitation.
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