Approximately 2 months ago, I approached Jamie’s Support Coordinator here in South Australia regarding his interest in art, especially his painting. He is very proud of his painting and drawings. He would often approach staff about old paints and a piece of paper or piece of wood to do his paintings on.
On approaching his support coordinator, I was told that there is allocated funds within his NDIS funding that would cover Jamie getting some art supplies. SC gave us a website called sensory oasis to look up some art supplies and for Jamie to pick what he wanted. So, one afternoon, I got Jamie involved and we sat online and had a look. He was so excited and picked out quite a few things that were quite expensive (including a mixed media drawing set/box worth $129.95). The total of the items was well above the $500.00 worth of art supplies. I was concern that this amount would not be covered but decided that I would pass the list on to his SC to see if she was able to order the supplies.
A few days after sending the SC an email, I received an email back stating that the supplies had be ordered and would be delivered to the house directly. We couldn’t believe it and Jamie was so happy to be able to receive all the supplies he had asked for. Approximately two weeks later the supplies arrived at the door by post. Once we had time to check off the invoice and supplies to make sure we received all the supplies that had been paid for in the order. We were able to give the supplies to Jamie, the smile on his face was massive. He was so happy and decided that he would do some paintings that day. He had everything from Paints, Paint Pens, Pencils, Textures, paint brushes, paper pads, canvas and even glitter paint. He was over the moon with all the supplies he received.
We keep the supplies in our dining room area for Jamie to always have access too, often we will find him painting or drawing without any prompts. It helps him with putting things he sees in his head on to the canvas or paper. He enjoys painting so much. It helps him relax and have a sense of imagination when he uses his creative abilities. I am so happy and proud of Jamie; he has come a long way since starting here with us at Care I Wish.
This week we have had Rose Romano SSDM visiting our team in South Australia. Jamie was able to meet Rose at a participant/staff BBQ and then again when she visited his home on Wednesday. Jamie engaged well with not only Rose but all whom attend the BBQ on Monday. Jamie decided he would do some painting for Rose to take back to Victoria with her. He made 2 painting and 1 drawing for her. Jamie welcomed Rose into his home with the painted gifts and was happy to hear Rose say, she would be displaying them on the wall of Care I Wish office in Victoria. Jamie has asked to see photos once they are on the wall.
Jamie has been with Care I Wish for almost a year now and we are so proud of how his self confidence and trust has grown with our support. He is well cared for by his support team and appreciates everyone who attends his home to help him. We are blessed to have him on board at Care I Wish