Our History

Conceived in 1962 Macleay Options Inc. has been supporting people with a disability and assisting their families and carers ever since. The organisation was started by a group of parents who shared the common goal and vision of creating opportunities for children with an intellectual disability at a time when special education facilities in Kempsey and surrounding areas were very limited.

Over the years, we began to offer additional vocational and accommodation services and since the Education Department took over our special education role in 1983, we have focused solely on providing adults with training and employment in supportive environments.

The announcements of the changes to how our organisation is funded with the implementation of the NDIS the Management have actively sort to diversify the organisations income streams to allow greater self sufficiently and development industrial arms that are able to be recognised and be competitive in the open market within their own right, whilst always remaining to its core.

Recent years have seen the organisation blossom and more than double in size.

Committee

Members elect a voluntary Management Committee to govern the organisation yearly at the Annual General Meeting. Currently there are seven Board Members in office. Day-to-day operations are administered by the Chief Executive Officer, Section Supervisors, and staff members.

We continually evaluate new models of services ranging across Respite, Business Services, Accommodation Services, Day Services, Outreach Services and Aged Services.

Macleay Options Inc. is an organisation with a proven past and secure future. We are continuing to expand and enhance our services to meet current and future needs of our clients and consumers to benefit the wider community.

Management

Chief Executive Officer
Michael Milicevic
Email  mickm@macleayoptions.org.au
Phone 1800 462 253

Chief Financial Officer
Roslyn Roach
Email  roslyn@macleayoptions.org.au
Phone 1800 462 253

Sales and Marketing Manager
Fiona Welsh
Email fiona@macleayoptions.org.au
Phone 02 6563 1271 mobile 0419 413706

Annual Report

Conceived in 1962 Macleay Options Inc. has been supporting people with a disability and assisting their families and carers ever since. The organisation was started by a group of parents who shared the common goal and vision of creating opportunities for children with an intellectual disability at a time when special education facilities in Kempsey and surrounding areas were very limited.

Over the years, we began to offer additional vocational and accommodation services and since the Education Department took over our special education role in 1983, we have focused solely on providing adults with training and employment in supportive environments.

The announcements of the changes to how our organisation is funded with the implementation of the NDIS the Management have actively sort to diversify the organisations income streams to allow greater self sufficiently and development industrial arms that are able to be recognised and be competitive in the open market within their own right, whilst always remaining to its core.

Recent years have seen the organisation blossom and more than double in size.

Strategic Plan Summary 2014 – 2017

OUR VISION
To be number one choice as the preferred service provider for people with disabilities to access employment and support services

OUR ETHICAL COMMITMENT
We are committed to:

• acting in the interests of service users with honesty, integrity, fairness and goodwill;
• working with service users in a professional and courteous manner;
• demonstrating impartiality in decision-making and accountability to our service users and the community we serve.
• maintaining the confidentiality of information imparted to us and not using that information for improper purposes;
• recognising the importance of developing meaningful personal relationships;
  working co-operatively with carers, family and appropriate agencies to further the welfare of our service users;
• ensuring that service users are safe and feel secure, while recognising dignity of risk;
• ensuring that service users are provided with appropriate services to enable them to achieve reasonable and valuable personal goals;
• ensuring that the services of Macleay Options are accessible to all who need them;
• treating all people as equals and upholding legal and human rights;
  respecting the rights of service users to exercise control over their own lives according to their own values and preferences;
• To expression of freedom of choice;

OUR ORGANISATIONAL VALUES
Integrity – Being true in all things alway
Responsibility – Recognising that in all situations there are both rights & responsibilities & being accountable for our actions
Respect – To treasure the dignity of every person
Innovation – Being prepared to listen, take risks & try new ideas
Satisfaction – Providing the support needed to succeed

Funding

Macleay Options is funded by both the State and Commonwealth Government.

The Commonwealth Government Department of Social Services provides funding to support wages for our participants who are employed by the organisation.

The NSW Government Department of Ageing, Disability & Home Care provides primary funding for the accommodation services and day programs.

Macleay Options has four individual business units to enhance our funding along with fundraising activities and corporate sponsorship.

Generous response from the public and business sectors is essential to the continuation of our work.

All donations over $2.00 are welcome and tax deductible.

Employment Opportunities for people with a Disability

People with a disability aged 15 years or older who want a real job and want to earn a wage which reflects your capabilities are encouraged to apply: 

How to get involved: 

Step 1: Contact Macleay Options Inc. arrange an over – the phone interview
Step 2: Take a guided tour of the service and have a skills assessment so that we can work out if we can provide a job for you.
Step 3: We will let you know whether we are able to offer you a position
Step 4: You can undertake a no obligation job trial of up to 3 months
Step 5: If we don’t have any vacancies we will place you on the waiting list

Careers

Working at Macleay Options Inc. is more than just a job. A career with us means you will be making a real difference to the lives of people with a disability.

Looking for more information?

Why not contact our Human Resource department 1800 462 253  or email HR@macleayoptions.org.au