Team Ethan

25/07/2024

 i’m currently on holiday in The UK And we wanted to go for a bite to eat late notice We all like the idea of Italian when we drove past the restaurant we noticed there was a step so my support worker Lucy The venue and asked whether they had any wheelchair accessibility and they had a ramp which they left outside for when we arrived and they moved the tables around so that myself and my team could sit together so a massive thank you to the team at  Portobello Tamworth for their help and cooperation. The food was absolutely. Delicious and the staff were just lovely

23/05/2024

Bill Shorten Nat Cook MP

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my new business manager Lily, for helping me write this blog post about time management and the importance it has in my life. Lucy has also put a quote in the blog which will give people an idea of one of the many reasons why I have been struggling so badly with my mental health over the last year.
In this blog “Time Management“ I spoke about people like me needing more support hours to complete the basic day-to-day tasks. Not everyday is the same, there are so many factors to take into account.
NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme
It is not all fun and games.
You just have to laugh otherwise you’ll cry 💙💙💚💚

Please see the link below…

Cheers, Ethan

For anyone's life, time management is very important. For someone with a disability, it is even more critical.  For your average person, getting up in the morning, having a shower and getting dressed can be a 15 minute exercise. For someone like me, this can take upwards of 2 hours. When I

16/02/2024

Congratulations Lucy on securing life. Long membership to TEAM ETHAN. You sensational worker but even better person and friend
Everyone loves you hope for many many more years of friendship
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22/12/2023

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my team for coming today to Christmas party. It’s been a tough but enjoyable year for the team on behalf of everyone at TEAM ETHAN. Would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. 💚💙🎅🏻🎄

01/11/2023

I can’t believe it’s been 1 year since we launched my TEAM ETHAN website, it’s been a very challenging year for myself personally and professionally which has given me more determination to create new content in 2024 and beyond
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08/10/2023

Enjoying my fortnightly visit to Henley Beach ❤️❤️❤️

03/10/2023

MY DAY AT THE GRANGE BEACH

Earlier this year we purchased my very own Beach Wheelchair from Tangible Workshop which allows me to go to the beach whenever I choose to do so. Together with my team we decided it was best to have two support workers alongside my mum and myself for safety. Moving the Beach wheelchair requires one person to push the beach chair from behind and one person at the front to steer. I also bring along my own portable hoist which hoists me from my wheelchair into the beach chair.
On the public holiday myself, Mum and my support workers, Lucy and Keith decided to go to Grange Beach. We had a lovely day using my beach wheelchair, having dip in the sea and a spending time relaxing on the sand. We had a nice lunch at the Grange Hotel afterwards I had a delicious chicken schnitzel with mushroom sauce. It was such a beautiful day. Having this beach wheelchair has changed my life, going to the beach on a warm sunny day is a part of the Australian culture. This wheelchair allows me to go down to the beach and experience what so many people take for granted. What I want to show people is that anything is possible, and we now can have access to equipment like this which allows me to enjoy the beach which for so many years wasn’t possible. 🏖️☀️🐚

31/05/2023

WE ARE HIRING!

Hey everyone our team is currently on the look out for a new team member of team Ethan!
Please refer to my website teamethan.com.au
Blog “What I look for in a support worker”.

We are looking for someone:

- who is female
- who has a great sense of humour
- energetic
- respectful of myself, family and team members
- must be okay with pets
- must be okay with bodily fluids and have a understanding of what is required with personal care
- must have clear English and communication and be able to listen to instructions
- must be able to drive Ethan’s van
- experience isn’t essential

SATURDAY SHIFT AVAILABLE MINIMUM 4 HOURS- more hours and shifts available for the right person
Generous pay rates

(MUST have all NDIS worker screening clearances, First Aid, Police Clearance, Drivers licence, Work Business insurance and ABN)

Please email team.ethan.adelaide@gmail.com with any enquiries 💙
Feel free to share with friends and family

Cheers, Ethan

20/05/2023

Hi everyone,
Here is the latest post for Team Ethan!
Just a warning there is mention of private parts and urine.
Thank you so much to my mascot Fudge for not being embarrassed to model my equipment.

https://www.teamethan.com.au/blog/i-need-to-wee

Changing Places Australia

One of the most frustrating things about my disability is not being able to go to the toilet independently. Throughout my life, I’ve had to constantly call for support from workers or my mum to assist me to go to the bathroom.

15/04/2023

Building relationships

The ability to choose your own support team is vital in terms of building self-confidence, independence, and making sure that I am making the right choices for myself.

14/04/2023

Hi guys, Ethan, here, new my first blog of 2023 this is the most important post I’ve done since launching because this will give people insight in to what support workers actually do for me I’m also announcing that more material is it going to be on my website so more people can go to just one source for their information about me and my team. Thanks for your support Ethan Woollaston president 💚💙

The ability to choose your own support team is vital in terms of building self-confidence, independence, and making sure that I am making the right choices for myself.

04/02/2023

When I was young I was scared of dogs. As a toddler living in the UK, we had 2 small Jack Russells. One was quiet & placid & the other was energetic & bouncy. Given that I liked to be on the floor rolling around the energetic dog would treat me as a toy. This led to my fear of any dogs that approached me for many years.

In 2009, when I was 10 years old Mum & Elliot decided to get a dog however, I was very nervous. I said to mum “If you get a dog I’m going to run away”. When adopted Ruby I was anxious at first but over time built a special relationship with her as did the rest of the family, especially mum. Tragically, she passed away in 2015 due to a car accident. This left us all heartbroken.

A few weeks later we adopted Topaz. Yet again, I was nervous about getting a new dog especially because he was a boy dog & it reminded me of the jack Russell I use to have in the UK. Just like Ruby, I learned to trust & love Topaz. Topaz is a beautiful baby boy who is my protector & treats me like a human jungle gym but he’s always great for a cuddle & a kiss.

In 2017, we decided to adopt our second dog Bella from Holly’s Rescue for Senior Dogs (LINK). This was an excellent distraction for me as I had been going through some really bad personal circumstances at the time. When I first saw Bella, surprisingly, being a rescue dog, she gave me eye contact & saw me as a person she could trust. This was very special due to her rough past & mistreatment from previous owners. It was not an easy road adding Bella to our family due to Bella’s ingrained behavioral issues & anxiety. However, mum & I did not want to give up on her like past owners. Bella loves to have a lick of my coffee in the mornings but my most special time with her is when she sits on my lap when I’m on the floor doing exercises.

The reason why my dogs are so important is because not only are they great pets but they’re also very therapeutic for myself & the entire family. I can cuddle Topaz & Bella every day which makes me feel very secure & happy & helps me with my anxiety. Alike myself I’m sure there are many people out there with disabilities that love their animals & find comfort in them every day.