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Valmar Support Services Ltd. is a disability support organisation providing a wide range of support sevices to people with disabilities, their carers and also the frail aged and youth at risk. From small beginings, Valmar has grown to become a major disabilities service provider covering the local government areas of Tumut, Yass Valley, Tumbarumba, Gundagai and Queanbeyan. Put simply, our goal is to assist our clients to realise "Equity Through Independence".

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Minister officially opens group house

(article and photograph reproduced coutesy of the Tumut & Adelong Times)

New South Wales Minister for Disability Services Paul Lynch has officially opened a Valmar Support Services group home in Tumut, praising the organisation for their tireless work in providing independence for people with a disability.
In officially opening the home in Mangaroo Avenue, Mr Lynch commended Valmar on their commitment to assisting people with a disability and providing a range of essential accommodation and support services. “Valmar is meeting its aims to provide quality support services so people with a disability and the frail aged can participate and integrate in the community and be acknowledged as valued community members,” Mr Lynch said. “There was a time if you had a disability, you were locked up and kept hidden. Times have changed. This is the sort of thing we should be doing for people with a disability”.

The five residents and one staff member moved into the home almost 12 months ago, but Valmar CEO Hugh Packard thought it was fitting to conduct an official opening as a way of thanking the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care. “It really is important to acknowledge the Department for all their funding, support and assistance. We are really excited to have Mr Lynch in Tumut,” Mr Packard said.

The home is one for four Valmar properties in Tumut housing people with a disability and the aged. Mr Packard said they were looking at ways of transitioning people out of group homes for the future, but for now was pleased to support those who needed it.

The Valmar home is one of many being built throughout the state under the NSW Government’s $3.1 billion Stronger Together program. “This program provides for 990 additional accommodation places; about one-third of which have already been delivered,” Mr Lynch explained. The Minister said the Government provided almost $2.6 million to Valmar, allowing the organisation to provide a range of essential services.

Tumut Shire Mayor Trina Thomson applauded both the State Government and Valmar, commending their commitment to supporting people with a disability in the local area. “It is important to commend Mr Lynch and the Government, [but it is also] important to acknowledge Valmar. Hugh Packard is a phenomenal worker and the staff do so much work in the community,” Cr Thomson said.

Cr Thomson also recognised people with disabilities, acknowledging their need for independence. “Every single resident at Valmar has the right for dignity and to live life independently. This home helps these people do that”.
Mr Lynch echoed Cr Thomson’s recognition; further recognising Valmar’s work in the giving people with a disability an unfamiliar freedom. “It’s not an institution. It’s not a facility. It’s a home"

Valmar Chairman Roy Humphries, Valmar Resident Paula Kennedy, Tumut Mayor Trina Thompson, Minister for Diasbility Services Paul Lynch and Valmar CEO Hugh Packard formally open the new Valmar group home.

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