Welcome to Kempsey Workpool Inc.

Better known as KOGS

 

 

Kempsey Workpool Inc. is a non-profit organisation, funded by ADHC "Ageing, Disability and Home care, Department of Human Services NSW", to provide Day Program support to adults with disabilities in the Kempsey LGA. Our main objective is to initiate and promote opportunities for people with disabilities to have a better quality of life and increased participation in the community. KWI’s management committee consists of volunteer members from the local community, with membership being open to anyone with an interest.

KWI was formed in 1991 to assist TAFE students with a disability  to obtain work. This led to taking part in the development of the employment service Focus Workforce and KWI acting as a contractor and employer for a number of clients.

In 1994 KWI was accepted as auspicing body for the (then) new Post School Options program.

In 1999 Post School Options was replaced by the ATLAS program.

In 1999, KWI became involved in the administration and sponsorship of KOGS, a performing arts group for people with (and without) disabilities.

In 2002 KWI were granted further ADHC funding, to provide Community Access and Day programs for people with a disability in the Kempsey LGA.

In 2002 Kempsey Workpool adopted the name KOGS Support Services.

 

Who are KOGS Support Service?

The aim of this service is to offer people with disabilities the opportunity to pursue activities of their choice, that will enhance their ability to live independently within the wider community.

KOGS Support Service is a Disability Support Service providing support to school leavers with moderate to high support needs 

under 

 PSO (Post School Options) Program, CPP (Community Participation Program), CAP (Community Access Program) and TTW (Transition to Work) Program.

Providing learning and skill development, recognising and responding to the transition points and changes in peoples lives.

Key Outcomes:

• Independence.

  • A positive image and self esteem.

• Participation and integration,

  • Promoting physical and social integration for people with disabilities.

• Employment,

  • Promoting employment as a positive outcome for people with disabilities.

Each Service User has a say in determining what activities best suit their needs and ambitions via consultation and the IP (Individual Planning) process. Goals are determined via this plan.

Some examples of things we can provide support with are:

• Support to learn about and to access community facilities eg. gym. library, pool, club, shops etc.

• Support with sporting interests & hobbies.

• Support to establish links with community groups whose members have similar interests.

• Access to further training eg. TAFE, Adult Ed.

• Individual learning programs.

• Independent Living skills training, e.g. budgeting, travel, computer skills, cooking etc.

• Social Support and training programs.

• Support with work experience and vocational training with positive employment outcomes.

• Referral to other services as required, eg Respite, recreational, advocacy, accommodation.

We Provide flexible, individual or group support tailored to suit your specific needs

We support you to gain the skills you need, to be able do all the things that interest you most, independently.

Being independent gives you a great feeling.

 

We invite you to browse our website by clicking on the links provided.