b'Annual Report 2023/24These awards highlight the achievements of those supported people and they also acknowledge the brilliant work of our staff without whom none of these live-improving steps would be taken. Greer Wilson,Director of Care and DevelopmentShane Cullen, pictured Kevin OLeary from ConligKevin has developedattendees often turningwith Praxis Care Chair Day Services wasconfidence and theto him for advice andKen Brundle and team presented the award forability to interact with hisguidance. He is a roleleader Niamh Reeson, Praxis Talent for hisfellow attendees, supportmodel to others with hisreceived the award for outstanding contributionstaff and customers whoenergy and enthusiasm.Milestone MasteryShane moved to newHis confidence, mental to the services gardenvisit the garden centre.Kevin is developing(shared with Foyle Youngaccommodation, settinghealth and physical centre, and forHe has gained extensiveleadership skills byPeople services Emmahis goal as improving hiswellbeing have all development of hisknowledge of thetaking the initiative byElliot). This award isown wellbeing,improved greatly from leadership skills. products themselves,seeing tasks toearned by individualsmotivation andlast year, as he continues how to present them andcompletion, along withwho have madeindependence. Heto attend Mindwise Conlig Day Service has itssells them to customers.seeking feedback fromsignificant measurableprogressed toward hisgroups in the local area. own garden area, whereReturning customers nowstaff to ensure his work isprogress towardsgoals by completingShane also takes part in individuals grow and sellask for Kevin by namesatisfactory. Through hisindividual goals, whichnumerous trainingactivities including the flowers and plants, alongbecause of the previousefforts in the gardenhave enhanced theircourses. He completedgym, brunch club and with seasonal goods likegood service they havecentre, Kevin hasquality of life or the liveshis CV and Access NIgardening club to keep wreathes and hangingreceived.become more confident,of others.check independently andhim active and included baskets. The gardenarticulate and courteousShane is currentlysecured a volunteer rolein his local community.centre is open toKevin has become theto those around him. supported by the staff atwith a local charity.members of the public.driving force behind thePraxis Cares MagherafeltHe hopes to obtain Over the past year, garden centre, with otherDispersed Intensivelyemployment in the future Supported Housingfollowing on from his (DISH).experience.22 23'