March Newsletter 2017 - Fisher Lane Mobility

Product of the Month

The Fusion High Back chair is a multi-layered seat and back,

shaped for comfort and support. This chair is ideal for high care

clients. The Fusion is the ultimate in comfort, support and adjustability

with a range of custom sizes available.

65km for Cystic Fibrosis

In last month’s newsletter we shared the news that our very own Ben Colquhoun would be walking
with Team Jacob in the 65km walk for Cystic Fibrosis this month. Well it happened last weekend and
it was a raving success. What a day!

Filled with people showing courage, encouragement and love ❤️ over $100K raised with #teamjacob
contributing over $15K of that total.

Huge love to all the beautiful volunteers & supporters who
supported and cheered Team Jacob to the finish line. A special congratulations to Ben for inspiring so
many and achieving so much.

Sharpies Beer Run

On the weekend just gone, Sean Redmond ran half marathon in the Sharpies beer run at the Pig and
Whistle Main Ridge.

A 21km off road trail run attended by over 600 runners.

Sean finished in the top 40 for his event and to say the least, thoroughly enjoyed a cool cleansing ale
at the finish line.

Sean has inspired a number of FLM team members to start running over the past 12 months and sets
an awesome example of great health and getting moving. Sean will be running in the 100km
Surf Coast Rapid ascent Ultra Marathon in September this year. We’ll keep you posted on his progress.

Great Work Sean!

2017 Professional Training Programs

This month we will be hosting our second round of workshops revolving around
the Department of Veteran Affairs. Our presenters will be covering static seating,
electric lift recliners, aids to daily living, pressure care and comfort products, as well
as a range of other items. We will also be running through minor home modifications
and how to make an order through The Country Care Group application.

If you haven’t already booked yourself into our Professional Training Programs,
make sure you click the link below to secure your tickets:

http://www.fisherlane.com.au/workshops.aspx

A big farewell to Nick Mavroudis

It is with mixed feelings that we announce Nick Mavroudis is leaving Fisher Lane Mobility

after 13 years of incredible service.It will be with a sense of sadness we see him go,

yet we could not be happier for Nick and his family as they pursue their dream of a

sea change to set up home in sunny Queensland.

Nick first joined our team in 2003 as our warehouse manager at Brunswick St Fitzroy.

Nick then joined the sales team and went onto become a most highly capable, knowledgeable and

admired team member. Nick has fitted thousands of clients with assistive equipment over his years and

we are so grateful to him for the highest possible standard of work that he set

for himself.

One of Nick’s greatest legacies to impart on our team is his generosity in spirit when it comes

to sharing knowledge. Nick has shared all he has learnt with our sales team over his years

which now leaves us with one of the most knowledge rich teams of sales professionals in the industry.

We are happy to announce that Cal Bruce will be taking on Nick’s high end power scripting work.

Cal has been working closely with Nick for the past weeks and we are confident of a smooth and

professional handover. Cal’s bio is included for your reference below.Sean Redmond

will be looking after Nick’s therapists for basic scripting of manual chairs as well as Cal Bruce.

Sean’s Bio is also included below.

Nick last day at FLM will be Friday 31^st March. We will have Nick’s email address linked to our

sales team here at FLM for the foreseeable future to ensure all of Nicks clients and therapists

continue to receive the high level of service Nick has always provided.

If you have any questions or comments about the announcement of Nick moving on,

please don’t hesitate to contact me at Anthony.h@fisherlane.com.au.

We wish Nick the greatest happiness and success in all future personal and professional endeavors

and thank him for his excellent 13 years of service at FisherLane Mobility.

With Thanks,

Anthony Howard

General Manager

Fisher Lane Mobility

Cal Bruce has been a team member at FLM since 2010. Cal has had exposure to all areas of the business,

beginning his time in the warehouse and working his way into sales. Cal’s professional training in

addition to his years working with health professional includes specialised seating,pressure

care and scripting/modifications training. Cal has an excellent rapport with his clients and health

professionals and is a huge asset to the FLM Team.

Sean Redmond has been with FLM for over 5 years and has extensive experience working alongside health

professionals and clients. Sean’s goal is to achieve the best solution possible for his clients. Sean has

particular interest in scripting and modifying equipment, paying particular attention to the detail of positioning.

Sean has extensive experience in all health care environments including facilities, one on one equipment prescription and presenting to large numbers of health care professional in education settings.

The Disability Awards

The nominations for the Victorian Disability Awards are now open.

Each year the Victorian Disability Awards recognise people who make an outstanding contribution to empower and
include people with a disability.

There are many people in our community who dedicate themselves to making a real difference in the lives of people
with a disability. There’s never been a more important time to recognise people like this.

There are new categories and judging criteria this year. We invite you to take the time to nominate a person, team or organisation, and to help raise awareness of the awards by sharing the resources and information that is available online.

You can visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/disabilityawards to find out more or to nominate someone.

Nominations close on Thursday, 27 April 2017.

Fisher Lane's Wall of Fame

~Our Everyday Heroes~

“To be inspired you must surround yourself with inspiring things”

With this quote in mind, we’ve decided to create our very own Wall of Fame to celebrate inspirational people

who often go without the praise or recognition that they truly deserve.

Each month we’ll add a picture to “the wall” of somebody who has been nominated by our team due to being

an example of awesomeness. And then we’ll share it with you so that you can also be inspired!

This could be anyone from an athlete, someone’s mum, a client or anyone who has done something

courageous or inspirational. Who knows, maybe you’ll receive a message from us asking for a picture to go up there!

And so without further ado, we are so proud to announce our very first wall of fame and everyday hero,

Monique Murphy – chosen by Ben.

Mon is an amazing athlete in the Australian Paralympic swimming team. Not only has Mon shown extreme

courage over the last few years to overcome losing a lower limb to then achieving such success in elite sports,

she also displays a huge love for life and a joyfulness that celebrates all of the little things. A picture of

positivity and extreme work ethic!

Thanks for starting us off strong Monique. YOU INSPIRE US!

Check out the link below to a great article on Monique or even follow her on Instagram @mon.murphy to see what we’re talking about for yourself!

http://www.sbs.com.au/topics/zela/article/2016/06/18/paraswimmer-monique-murphy-misconceptions-mermaid-legs-and-making-paralympics

Minor Home Modifications

Product of the Month

65km for Cystic Fibrosis

Sharpies Beer Run

2017 Professional Training Programs

A big farewell to Nick Mavroudis

The Disability Awards

Fisher Lane's Wall of Fame

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