SBH Queensland
About Us
SBH Queensland provides the main point of contact for the spina bifida and hydrocephalus communities in Queensland, Australia.
The association receives government funding to provide services that will assist students improve the quality and outcomes of their time at school.
Another government department provides funds to assist adults with spina bifida and hydrocephalus to live independently.
The association has 350 children registered for services and provides two short term services to adults with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
Mission
SBH Queensland
· Provides a contact point for information and services specific to spina bifida and hydrocephalus
· Empowers people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus to achieve their full potential
· Promotes the value of people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus
· Strives for excellence in the development and provision of programs to people with spina bifida and associated hydrocephalus
Values Statement
SBH Queensland believes in people’s worth and ability and supports the empowerment of individuals in maintaining a proactive, visionary future for themselves with dignity and mutual respect.
This, we believe, can be achieved with flexibility, reliability, and empathy on the part of the association and its clients in a culture where people
support and learn from each other.
With our non-discriminatory service, we believe in a lifetime partnership with our clients because their needs and desire for a fulfilling life do not end. All of our clients have needs to be met and life goals to be achieved and we are privileged to assist them in attaining these for a full and happy life.
Board
SBH Queensland’s board of directors is elected by the members of SBH Queensland at its annual general meeting which is usually held in November each year.
The current board has six directors who have life experience of spina bifida and/or have skills particularly helpful to the association. The Board of directors usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Staff
SBH Queensland employs 14 staff to provide services to children and adults with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and 2 support staff. Most of the staff work in a part time capacity.
Education and Therapy Service
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for children and families |
| Social Workers | Sandy Morrow for families in Brisbane North and country |
| Joan Abbott for families in Brisbane South to NSW border | |
| Occupational Therapists | Mary Rydstrom |
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Therese O'Connor |
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| Physiotherapists | Elizabeth Steele |
Trish Sim |
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| Education Advisers | Berthe Berkovits for children in Grades 4 –12 |
Karen Skou for children from birth – Grade 3 |
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Susanne Edmonds North Queensland |
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| Speech Pathologist | Amber Wakeham |
GOALS Service |
for Adults |
| Robyn Sims (OT) |
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| Jodie Kennedy (SW) |
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Sonya Dennis (SW)
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Admin |
team |
| Administration Officer | Lesley Hughes |
| Fundraiser | Kylie Harrison |
| Information Officer/ Manager | Bill Shead |
