Volunteers needed

Can Members please have a look at the planned Fundraising functions [click here] and see which ones they can help with.  If you are able to help please contact Marisa Chilcott at Sunnyfield to finalise arrangements.

WARRINGAH DISABILITY NEWSLETTER No 280- 11 May 2012

Hello!

Today’s newsletter has information about the following activities or resources:

Ability Counts Saturday Sports Club for Children with Disabilities

Reminder:  DISCO with Northern Area Recreation Association (NARA)

Reminder:  Discobility:  Superheroes Night

Reminder: Wheelchair Tennis 2012 Coaching Clinics

St Ives Show for the Whole Family next Weekend

Reminder:  Drama Classes at Different Degrees (former Larrikin Theatre)

                  CARERS

Two Sessions for People with an Acquired Brain Injury and their Carers

Express Yourself - Therapeutic Group for Young Women

Register for The family New Moves Program

Reminder:  Information Session for Parents of Children aged 0-6 with Special Needs

Reminder For Parents:  ‘Tricks of the Trade’ to assist Children with Learning Disabilities

Youth Speaker’s Night– Effective Discipline to build Respectful Responsible Resilient Youth

Reminder:  Teen Triple P Group Work Program- Naremburn

Interested in a Newsletter for Parents / Carers in Willoughby and Surrounds?

Fathers / Grandfathers Evening with “Someone to Turn To”

Healthy Eating on a Budget

Healthy Ageing Strategy – Warringah Council

Grandparents & the Law – the Legal Crossroads

                        FUNDRAISING / FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Trivia and Games Night – Fundraiser for the Hornsby Rockets Ten Pin Bowling League

Biggest Morning Tea – 24 May 2012

Arts Access Australia - Art Prize

                        RESOURCES

Volunteer Expos throughout Northern Sydney  - Celebrate Volunteer Week 14-20 May 2012

Legal Aid NSW’s "Disability Support Pension" brochure

Lifestart Plus – Autism and Better Start Services

Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS)

Booklet: Leisure for youth and adults with disabilities – Northern Sydney Region 2012

Booklet:  Services for Children aged 0-6 Years with Additional Needs 2012

Warringah Disability Information Service moves to Cromer

                        PARTICIPATION COUNTS

Australian Childhood Vision Impairment Register

Reminder:  Study on Transition Experiences of Adults with a Disability

Research Project on Violent or Hurtful Relationships of Women with Physical Disabilities

Research on a Home-Based Program to Improve Handwriting Legibility after Stroke

                                                CONFERENCES, TRAINING, SEMINARS

The Role of Speech Pathologist in Remediating Learning Difficulties

Safety:  On the road, In the school, At home

Schizophrenia Awareness Week, 13-19 May 2012 – focus on Physical Health

Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc - “National Focus on Mental Health”

Mental Health Focus – Introduction Level (1 day workshop)

Reminder:  SRV 7 Themes:  Reflective Theory

Northside Community Forum -‘Caring for the Future’

FABIC Workshop on Understanding Aspergers and Autism

Reminder:  Free Post School Options Expo for Students and Youth with a Disability

Reminder:  Free Positive Behaviour Support Workshops for Respite & Care Workers

Gain your Free CHC52208 Diploma of Community Services Coordination

Certificate III Home and Community Care (HACC) at Macquarie Fields

Regards, Marjorie Janz, Disability Information Officer, Warringah Council.

WARRINGAH DISABILITY NEWSLETTER No 279- 27 April 2012

Hello!

 The disability newsletter recently celebrated its 11^th anniversary.  Thank you for your comments and support in providing critical information for people with disabilities, their families / carers, and service providers.

Today’s bumper issue starts with two discobilities (both on Friday!), soccer and gymnastics for kids with special needs, audio programs at the Museum of Contemporary Art, inclusive rugby, “welcome Wellness” for people with mental illness, , activities at Synergy Youth Centre.  There is also a meeting regarding arts access for deaf people; and the opportunity for people with physical disabilities to utilise their computer skills.  There are four activities for young carers, as well as various carer support programs (Bradfield Park, the city, Dee Why mental health, working carers, phone group, former carers) and parenting workshops for children and teens.  Parents of children aged 0-5 are invited to an information morning in Narraweena. Family Advocacy is running webinars, and Kathy Lette’s new book looks at autism.

Financial matters include both ClubNSW grants and one regarding human rights, BIA brokerage funds for people with Brain injury, fundraising for Northcott and Life Returning and Touching Base, plants for sale, and jobs for support workers.  Resources include the Lifeline Online chat facility, the ABS report on disability and work, a new community food program in Cromer, the Autism Spectrum newsletter, and a staff booklet on speaking with parents at the time of diagnosis. 

Your participation is invited at the NDIS rally on 30 April in Sydney Olympic Park.  There are also surveys on harm to siblings, training needs of bilingual workers, arts sector employment for people with disability.  Volunteers are welcome at St Lucy’s School and satellite classrooms, and to assist the Bushlink employment project.

Many workshops focus on behaviour intervention, person centred practice, post school options and academic help.  ADHC is holding a Behaviour Intervention symposium – all carers and families can attend for free, as well as consultations in the coming months on the Living Life My Way.  There are also conferences or training on inclusive learning technologies, horticultural therapy, art therapy, mental health first aid, disability advocacy, and training by HACC, the Ombudsman NSW and IFP.

Your suggestions are welcome, as always!  The next newsletter will be sent on 10 May 2012.

Regards, Marjorie Janz, Disability Information Officer, Warringah Council.

Located at Dee Why Library, Pittwater Road and St Davids Avenue, Dee Why NSW 2099.

Planning for now, tomorrow and the future Saturday 9 June – Newcastle

Family Advocacy is a state-wide, community based, organisation that focuses on the rights and needs of people who have developmental disability and their families.

On 9 June 2012, Family Advocacy is hosting a presentation by Jeremy Ward in Newcastle. The day will be of interest to families wanting to plan a long term positive and secure future for a family member with developmental disability. The day will also be of relevance for workers who are considering the role they could play in supporting families with this planning.

We attach a flier for the event.

It would be great if you could let families and other potentially interested people know about the day.

If it would assist, we can send text that could be used in a newsletter.

If you would like more information about Family Advocacy you can go to our web site at: www.family-advocacy.com

Thank you in anticipation of your assistance and support.  Please do not hesitate to contact Family Advocacy for further information on (02) 9869 0866 or 1800 620 588 (free call).

Regards

Kim Roots and Karen Tippett

Advocacy Development and Liaison

Family Advocacy

-------------------- PO Box 502 Epping NSW 1710 --------------------

Suite 305 16-18 Cambridge St Epping 2121

ph: 02 9869 0866  Freecall: 1800 620 588  Fax: 02 9869 0722

e-mail: familyadvocacy@family-advocacy.com

web: www.family-advocacy.com

WARRINGAH DISABILITY NEWSLETTER No 278- 5 April 2012

Hello!

Today’s newsletter starts with another discobility (on Thursday), Manly Sailability 15^th anniversary, wheelchair tennis coaching.  Carer support programs occur at Bradfield Park, Lane Cove, Dee Why, Hornsby.  Two young carer programs have spots.  A unique anti-bullying workshop, anxiety self help groups, and help for partners in depression are also available.  There is a day for dads, and the annual information session for parents of young children with special needs.

Financial matters include grants at Warringah, Manly, Pittwater and Mosman, as well as Project Local Community Grants.  A Golf Day raises funds for MD, and two part-time positions exist atCAN.  Resources include the Lifetracker, Camp Breakaway, three websites (including socialising online), the newsletters, and Mental Health Month 2011.  Your participation is invited at NDIS rallies in Australian capital cities, replying to a survey by Carers NSW, a study on glaucoma and a focus group on transport for people with disability.

Information sessions and workshops focus on avoiding scams, navigating depression, creating better communities, performance management and appraisal, technology skills for women.  The BIS symposium offers many interesting seminars for families, carers, and clinicians; and the NSW government is launching the final consultation stage.  Several conferences focus on mental health, disability advocacy, sector development, preparing for the New World, and SRV themes.  There is also a call for papers, and the Centre for Disability Studies presents two thought-provoking seminars.

Your comments and suggestions are welcome, as always!  The next newsletter will be sent in three weeks, on 26 April 2012.

Regards, Marjorie Janz, Disability Information Officer, Warringah Council.

Minutes of meeting 10 March

These are now available here.

Fantastic Opportunity to meet with John O'Brien for individuals and families

Michaela Kennedy brings this to our attention:

We excited to be able to provide an amazing opportunity to meet with two of the world's original innovators in supporting people with disabilities to lead fully inclusive lives.  John O'Brien and his partner Connie Lyle-O'Brien.  This opportunity is specifically designed for individuals and families.

John and Connie are coming to Australia for a number of engagements and have offered us in Sydney this exclusive opportunity. 

During this time of change towards personalisation and new opportunities for individualised funding John and Connie will discuss their experiences from around the world during their practice of over 30 years.

Please share the attached flier with your members, friends and families and all those who have an interest in supporting the lives of people with disabilities and their families to be in their control.

Many thanks

Michaela

How People with Intellectual Disabilities and Their Families Are Building Better Communities

Thursday -­‐ 19 April 2012

Parliament House, Macquarie St, Sydney Theaterette 10am – 3pm. Morning Tea and Lunch Included Only -­‐ $15

Facilitated by John O’Brien and Connie Lyle-O’Brien (US)

People with intellectual disabilities and their families make contributions to community life that most experts never predicted. Their achievements have led to changes in policies and laws. But most still face a hard road to take their rightful place as respected, well-supported participants in schools, places of work and leisure, and civic and political life.

In this time together, we’ll explore some lessons from the stories of people and families who are making a positive difference in their communities.

John O’Brien learns about building more just and inclusive communities from people with disabilities, their families and their allies. He uses what he learns to advise people with disabilities and their families, advocacy groups, service providers, and governments and to spread the news among people interested in change by writing and through workshops. He is affiliated with the Center on Human Policy (USA). The National Development Team for Services to People with Learning Difficulties (UK), and the Marsha Forest Centre: Inclusion. Family. Community (Canada).

Connie Lyle O’Brien has spent the last 25 years learning about what it takes for people with disabilities, their families, friends and allies to better support people with disabilities to live, work, learn, worship and have fun as full participants in community life. In collaboration with her partner, John O’Brien, and other members of the Responsive Systems Associates network, Connie has developed methods for helping people learn about the principle of normalization through PASS, assisted people in implementing and evaluating citizen advocacy programs,
 developed Person Centred methods for planning and co-authored a variety of articles and manuscripts to assist people who are learning to develop effective service programs and build more competent communities.