Adam's been going backwards and forwards to Stawell on various things to do with Tim's CRU a fair bit recently (we're going to try and keep that up every week for quite a while), and it has to be said - we're beyond pleased with what's happening over there.

Tim is settling in well, the house co-ordinator made a comment yesterday along the lines of it seems Tim was almost supposed to be there.

Sure he's still exhibiting a lot of the behaviour problems we were dealing with, but the staff at the house are on top of each issue as it arises really quickly and looking for ways to improve his standards. They also ring regularly to discuss what's happening and what Adam thinks is going on with each problem or event - they are really concerned about his welfare and his personal growth and their approach is caring, but as important, consistently focused towards Tim's improvement.

They have this great system where they keep extensive notes on all residents actions, behaviours, and interactions and there is a shift changeover to ensure that no resident is able to pull any wool over anyone's eyes.

They also assign a staff member to develop a Personal Plan which is being worked on at the moment and we're both laughing about the things that are included in that - being just about 100% of the things that we were saying Tim could and should be doing for himself.

Tim also seems to be settling in with the work / social program very quickly - he's certainly occupied, busy and doing worthwhile work which should make him feel a lot more involved in the community.

Really it is the luck of the Irish - he's landed on his feet well and truly!