Chorus Team News Feed
To view COVID-19 vaccination FAQs for Chorus click here
To view the rationale of Chorus 2.0 click here
New Intranet now live!
We are excited to announce the Chorus Intranet Portal is now live! As such the Chorus Team site will no longer be updated.
The new intranet will be a one stop shop for staff to access everything they need for work.
Some of the key features include:
- Chorus updates & news – this will replace the chorus-teams webpage.
- Quick links for Chorus applications such as ESS, Sandwai, Trello, Cirrus, My Aged Care, SOLV… and many more.
- Employee directory
- Document library (which is under construction but will eventually house all key documents at Chorus)
- Live Yammer feed
- Marketing resources (including logos)
- And lots more!
To reach the site click here
For volunteers, you will continue to receive the monthly Chorus Lines newsletter and communication from the Volunteering Team with all important updates.
Culture Pulse Check Survey Results
Every six months we conduct a culture pulse check survey to understand how staff and volunteers are feeling about the organisation.
The most recent one was in March 2021 and the results are in.
The common themes and actions for us are:
- Lots of positive feedback on how we adapted so quickly to the pandemic
- Continue to improve communication with Chorus people out in the community
- Expand reward and recognition at Chorus
- Continue to build a culture which makes Chorus a great place to be
Click on the link to read the full report Chorus Culture Pulse Check Report March 2021
Reminder – Chorus Connect Tuesdays 2.30pm
The Chorus Connect catch up for all staff on Microsoft Teams is now once a week on Tuesdays at 2.30pm.
This meeting is a great way to keep up to date on Chorus 2.0 and other important organisational information.
Check your Microsoft Outlook calendar for your invitation to join. Please email marketing@chorus.org.au if you cannot see it in your calendar.
Recordings are also available on the Yammer Chorus Connect group.
Chorus Lines February 2021
Click here to read the latest Chorus Lines. A few of the articles include:
- Message from Dan
- Chorus & COVID-19
- Chorus 2.0 update
- Building improvements
and remember there is still time to get involved in planning the 2021 Chorus Day! Read Chorus Lines to find out how.
Chorus Lines January 2021
Click here to read the latest Chorus Lines. A few of the articles include:
- Chorus 2.0 Update
- Recent progress from the Transition Support Team
- How to get involved in creating Chorus Day 2021
and more!
Chorus 2.0 Structure Update December 2020
Introduced by Dan, in this video Jamin Hirte, who is leading the Chorus 2.0 transition, explains the current vision of how Chorus might be structured. He describes what a ‘local’ looks like and what supporting functions and roles surround them. Keep an eye out for further updates as Chorus 2.0 evolves.
Click here to view the Organisational Chart as shown in the video.
Chorus Lines December 2020
Click here to read the latest Chorus Lines. A few of the articles include:
- Chorus 2.0 Update
- Dan’s Diary #8 – Leadership from Everywhere
- Recent progress from the Transition Support Team
- Special offer from Kleenheat
and more, such as Christmas events happening around Chorus!
Chorus 2.0 Update
Chorus Lines November 2020
Click here to read the latest Chorus Lines. A few of the articles include:
- Dan’s Diary #7 – Making things simple
- COVID-19 update
- Welcome Kira!
- Pulse Check Results
- Nominate a volunteer to help celebrate International Volunteer Day 2020
and more!
Chorus Lines October 2020
Click here to read the latest Chorus Lines – a Safety month special. A few of the articles include:
- Belief in Zero – call out from Dan Minchin
- Safety Month: October challenge
- Customer safety: Early intervention
- Chorus 2.0 Transition update
and more!
Chorus Lines September 2020
Click here to read the latest Chorus Lines. A few of the articles include:
- Conversations with Dan and Chorus Home Care Packages Cecilia Rose-Meyer
- RU OK Day
- Safety Solvers
- Belinda Nuttall on Minute on the Mic
and more!
Chorus Lines August 2020
Click here to read the latest Chorus Lines. A few of the articles include:
- Dan’s Diary #6: WA – Teamwork sustains kindness
- Chorus on the move
- Chorus Day 2020
and more!
Free flu vaccinations
Time is running out to get your free flu vaccine with vouchers expiring on 31 July 2020. Getting a flu vaccination is always optional although we encourage everyone at Chorus to get a flu vaccination this year.
If you need the voucher resent to your email, please email people@chorus.org.au or volunteering@chorus.org.au.
- Click here to download more information on the Chorus Flu Vaccination Program.
- Click here for a list of Terry White Chemmart Pharmacy locations
- Click here for Frequently Asked Questions
Topic of the Month
Introducing Chorus Topic of the Month – an approach to building knowledge and skills in staff to recognise and respond to changes in customer needs.
Home Care Packages and Clinical Manager, Sarah Butterworth, shares a story on why these skills are vital for workers supporting customers.
Dan’s video update to customers 8 June 2020
CEO Dan Minchin recently recorded an update for customers, volunteers and staff on the Chorus response to COVID-19.
Visit chorus.org.au/for-customers for more information on our response, including Dan’s video. Please share with customers and discuss with them the services available and the most suitable form of delivery; meeting needs AND keeping safe and well.
To view the video, click on the image or click here.
Recorded on Monday 8 June.
Chorus Lines May 2020
Click here to read the latest Chorus Lines. A few of the articles include:
- Volunteer Janelle interviews Dan
- Volunteer week stories
- Human connection and physical distancing – stories from around Chorus
- Money matters – How to make working from home work for you at tax time
and more!
COVID-19 – What is changing as restrictions ease?
Click here to read the latest update from Fionnuala Franey
Chorus Lines April 2020
Click here to read the latest Chorus Lines. A few of the articles include:
- Thank you
- Working from home tips & competition
- Human connection and physical distancing – stories from around Chorus
- Colouring from Ability Arts
- Ode to the Volunteer
and more!
Volunteering Teleconference – 6 April 2020
On Monday 6 April, Dan Minchin held a teleconference for all Chorus volunteers.
The key message Dan wanted to share is, as a volunteer at Chorus we would like to invite you to make a contribution to Chorus in a different way, even if the services you volunteered in have changed. If you still want to help we would love to find a way to make that happen and keep everyone connected and engaged during this period.
click on the video below to listen to the full teleconference:
If you would like to reach out to the team please call Chorus volunteering on 0417 787 421 or email volunteering@chorus.org.au
COVID-19 FAQs for Staff – 3 April 2020
Here are our latest COVID-19 FAQs which answers questions you have asked since the last update.
To view the FAQs please click here.
Dan’s video update to customers
Dan has made a short video for customers where he outlines how we have adapted the way we deliver services. His key message is that Chorus is here to work with customers during these difficult times. Please show this video to customers or encourage them to watch it on our website and also Facebook page.
https://chorus.org.au/for-customers/
- As always, our priority is the well-being and safety of Chorus customers.
- We will continue to deliver our services, adapting them as necessary to keep Chorus people safe while continuing to meet customers’ needs.
- We have found ways to reduce physical contact. Where this is unavoidable, we’ve been diligent in tracking staff movements to reduce your risk of exposure to COVID-19.
- In line with government advice, Chorus staff don’t need to wear masks unless the person they are caring for is sick.
- We are here to help you. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Recorded on Monday 30 March.
Mobile Personal Protective Equipment Unit
A mobile PPE unit is now visiting centralised Chorus buildings to provide necessary PPE to In Home Support Workers, Nurses, Mental Health Support Workers and Gardening and Home Maintenance.
Speak to your Leader for advice on the PPE you require for your role.
To ensure stocks are able to be replenished, anyone requiring PPE will need to sign out anything they take.
Click here to download the locations and time
Key information for staff and volunteers
The below points relate to some recent questions:
- In line with government advice, you are not required to wear a mask or gloves unless caring for someone who is sick.
- COVID-19 testing is only available to people who meet the standard government testing criteria. Chorus does not have testing kits available.
- In compliance with government regulation, any Chorus member who has been overseas or been in contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus must self-isolate for two weeks.
- Progressively over the days and weeks ahead, we will continue to adapt our services to both keep Chorus people safe and continue to meet customer needs.
- By Monday 30 March, everyone who can do their role from home will do so. This is mainly office-based roles but not necessarily – Ryan Chapman is leading an orderly process and further details will follow.
A full recording of Dan’s call to all staff on 25 March is now available on Yammer. If you’re not on Yammer – please see the below instructions for joining.
Key information for customers
An updated version of the customer flyer is now available here. Please print a copy of this flyer and distribute to customers.
Customers can also get the latest information by visiting chorus.org.au/for-customers
Instructions for joining Yammer.
Yammer is an important app for all staff to remain connected and up to date with the latest COVID-19 updates specific to Chorus and our community.
If you haven’t already, it’s easy to install – please see the instructions below.
Dan’s latest video update
Here is the latest video update from Dan. Recorded on Tuesday 24 March.