Di Cook suggests these web sites may be of some interest to members
NSW Council for Intellectual Disability (NSW CID)
The NSW Council for Intellectual Disability is a peak body representing the rights and interests of people with intellectual disability in NSW. The Council takes on such activities as providing policy advice, systemic advocacy, community education, and information provision and dissemination.
NSW CID has an information service and resource centre providing information to people with intellectual disability, their families, carers, advocates and service providers.
NSW CID is committed to the principles of inclusion and participation and we aim to ensure people with intellectual disability are included in every aspect of the work we undertake.
http://www.nswcid.org.au/health/se-health-pages/standard-fact-sheets.html
Disability Council
The Disability Council of NSW is the official advisory body to the State Government on disability matters. The Disability Council also provide advice to the Commonwealth on the effect of national policy at a State level.
The Disability Council of NSW seek to provide best quality advice to Government and promote a positive vision of the future for all people with disability.
This means working with others to achieve a socially just community in which Government policy and practice reflect the lives and experiences of people with disability as individuals, family members and participants with many roles in a broad range of diverse settings. At all times the Council strives to remain mindful of the rights of people with disability, respecting their choices, celebrating their diversity and valuing their contributions.
This web site introduces the people and priorities of the Disability Council of NSW. We hope you find it interesting and useful. http://www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au/
NSW Human Services - Ageing Disability & Home Care
Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC previously DADHC) funds programs and services that provide people with a disability opportunities to participate in community life.
http://www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/dadhc/People+with+a+disability/
New Directions for Disability Respite Services in NSW
This discussion paper has been developed to assist in the reform and expansion of disability respite services1. It will guide the way future disability respite services are delivered, how people access those services, the types of services provided, the settings in which they are delivered and the development of new respite services across the sector.
Disability Terms - Fact Sheets
ADHC worked with the Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association (MDAA) to produce a series of fact sheets which translate common disability terms into 14 languages. The translations provide a plain english explanation for each term and a foreign translation equivalent.
Models of supported accommodation for people with a disability
Supporting children and young people with a disability
Requests for support
Advocacy and Information Services
International Day of People with a Disability - 3 December
Day Programs
Friday, December 18, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
WARRINGAH DISABILITY NEWSLETTER No 219 - 11/12/09
Marjorie Janz, Disability Information Officer, Warringah Council has released the above FYI. You can contact her at janzm@warringah.nsw.gov.au
Hello!
Today’s newsletter is the second last of 2009, and the first in 2010 is on 22 January. Please send information on any events etc occurring in January to be included in the 23 December issue.
After the many activities of International Day for People with Disability, organisations are holding the Christmas event for their own clients so these are not publicised in this newsletter. Likewise for summer holiday camps that are already fully booked.
The last disco for 2009 occurs in Mosman next Friday, and other events include an exhibition, the summer camp for adults with CP, preparation for the 2010 boccia state titles, and an innovative assessment program for young school leavers. Carers can attend a bookbinding session, media training for young carers, and several events at Bradfield Park Centre for carers of someone with mental health issues. Financial items include the Community GrantGuru, subsidies for the Coles ID Mate, changes to the Carer Payment eligibility. There are also partially funded places in the Diploma of Community Services Coordination, and placements needed for 3rd year Social Work students.
Your participation is welcomed regarding an Inquiry into the provision of education to students with disability or special needs, entries to The Other Film Festival 2010, and participation in the CP Register for families with a child WITHOUT cerebral palsy. There is also a survey of participation (or the lack of it) of people with disability in sport and active recreation.
Resources include two websites (teens affected by someone with mental illness, early intervention), the GreenPC computer packages, an online community for and by people with disability, Fishabout Tours (with a motorboat with a drop-down side), audio description, ADHC health care policy, support for people with ADHD or Asperger’s, the captioned telephone, and the NDS report on Round 4 regional meetings.
There are also social gatherings for people with ADHD or Retinitis pigmentosa, courses on becoming a peer support worker, learning basic Makaton, making friends and dating, and basic computing or digital music. Several conferences address National Disability Services, neuromuscular disorders, and diversity in health.
If you do not wish to receive further disability newsletters, please send a return e-mail with 'UNSUBSCRIBE' in the Subject line.
Regards, Marjorie Janz
Hello!
Today’s newsletter is the second last of 2009, and the first in 2010 is on 22 January. Please send information on any events etc occurring in January to be included in the 23 December issue.
After the many activities of International Day for People with Disability, organisations are holding the Christmas event for their own clients so these are not publicised in this newsletter. Likewise for summer holiday camps that are already fully booked.
The last disco for 2009 occurs in Mosman next Friday, and other events include an exhibition, the summer camp for adults with CP, preparation for the 2010 boccia state titles, and an innovative assessment program for young school leavers. Carers can attend a bookbinding session, media training for young carers, and several events at Bradfield Park Centre for carers of someone with mental health issues. Financial items include the Community GrantGuru, subsidies for the Coles ID Mate, changes to the Carer Payment eligibility. There are also partially funded places in the Diploma of Community Services Coordination, and placements needed for 3rd year Social Work students.
Your participation is welcomed regarding an Inquiry into the provision of education to students with disability or special needs, entries to The Other Film Festival 2010, and participation in the CP Register for families with a child WITHOUT cerebral palsy. There is also a survey of participation (or the lack of it) of people with disability in sport and active recreation.
Resources include two websites (teens affected by someone with mental illness, early intervention), the GreenPC computer packages, an online community for and by people with disability, Fishabout Tours (with a motorboat with a drop-down side), audio description, ADHC health care policy, support for people with ADHD or Asperger’s, the captioned telephone, and the NDS report on Round 4 regional meetings.
There are also social gatherings for people with ADHD or Retinitis pigmentosa, courses on becoming a peer support worker, learning basic Makaton, making friends and dating, and basic computing or digital music. Several conferences address National Disability Services, neuromuscular disorders, and diversity in health.
If you do not wish to receive further disability newsletters, please send a return e-mail with 'UNSUBSCRIBE' in the Subject line.
Regards, Marjorie Janz
Dr Rhonda Galbally "Shut Out" report
Nola Mannikam heard Dr Galbally speak in the media back in October 2009 and felt the report was well worth consideration by Sunnyfield members.
The Press Cub web site is here...
National Press Club SHUT OUT
and the full report can be read or downloaded from here...
Shut Out: The Experience of People with Disabilities and their Families in Australia
The Press Cub web site is here...
National Press Club SHUT OUT
and the full report can be read or downloaded from here...
Shut Out: The Experience of People with Disabilities and their Families in Australia
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Sunnyfield Member's Auxiliary Privacy Policy
This is a first draft of our Privacy Policy
It is important, in order to maintain the family values that started and built Sunnyfield over 60 or so years, that members stay in touch with other members and their families.
The Sunnyfield Auxiliary keeps details of names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of many members (ideally all members) and users of Sunnyfield’s services. Most of this information is already in the public domain.
The Auxiliary also wishes to also add limited information about the disabled people supported by Sunnyfield so the Auxiliary is able to better understand the types of disability and numbers of people involved. For example, how many families still have disabled family members still living at home; if and when will they require accommodation, supervisory care or trustee assistance? Are there other subsets of disability that have common groups of unmet special needs?
The Privacy Act requires personal information shall be protected such that:
* the personal information is protected by such security safeguards as it is reasonable in the circumstances to take, against loss, against unauthorised access, use, modification or disclosure, and against other misuse
* everything reasonably within the power of the record-keeper is done to prevent unauthorised use or disclosure of information contained in the record
* any person is able find out whether any records contain personal information about them, and if so, the nature of that information; the main purposes for which it is used; and the steps that a person should take if they want to obtain access to it
* appropriate and reasonable corrections, deletions and additions are made, to ensure that the record:
- is accurate; and
- is, having regard to the purpose for which the information was collected or is to be used and to any purpose that is directly related to that purpose, relevant, up to date, complete and not misleading.
Any efforts to collect and store any and all information will be maintained in strict accordance with the above Privacy Policy commitments.
Any member may request that the Auxiliary does not store any non public domain information. Members or users who do not wish to be contacted can inform the Auxiliary; their requirements will be noted and their wishes complied with.
This Policy is based on Guidelines issued in February 1998 by the Privacy Commissioner: “Plain English Guidelines to Information Privacy” providing advice “about storage and security of personal information, and access to and correction of personal information”. Copyright (c) Commonwealth of Australia 1994. Acknowledgment is made to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, Sydney, October 1994.
It is important, in order to maintain the family values that started and built Sunnyfield over 60 or so years, that members stay in touch with other members and their families.
The Sunnyfield Auxiliary keeps details of names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of many members (ideally all members) and users of Sunnyfield’s services. Most of this information is already in the public domain.
The Auxiliary also wishes to also add limited information about the disabled people supported by Sunnyfield so the Auxiliary is able to better understand the types of disability and numbers of people involved. For example, how many families still have disabled family members still living at home; if and when will they require accommodation, supervisory care or trustee assistance? Are there other subsets of disability that have common groups of unmet special needs?
The Privacy Act requires personal information shall be protected such that:
* the personal information is protected by such security safeguards as it is reasonable in the circumstances to take, against loss, against unauthorised access, use, modification or disclosure, and against other misuse
* everything reasonably within the power of the record-keeper is done to prevent unauthorised use or disclosure of information contained in the record
* any person is able find out whether any records contain personal information about them, and if so, the nature of that information; the main purposes for which it is used; and the steps that a person should take if they want to obtain access to it
* appropriate and reasonable corrections, deletions and additions are made, to ensure that the record:
- is accurate; and
- is, having regard to the purpose for which the information was collected or is to be used and to any purpose that is directly related to that purpose, relevant, up to date, complete and not misleading.
Any efforts to collect and store any and all information will be maintained in strict accordance with the above Privacy Policy commitments.
Any member may request that the Auxiliary does not store any non public domain information. Members or users who do not wish to be contacted can inform the Auxiliary; their requirements will be noted and their wishes complied with.
This Policy is based on Guidelines issued in February 1998 by the Privacy Commissioner: “Plain English Guidelines to Information Privacy” providing advice “about storage and security of personal information, and access to and correction of personal information”. Copyright (c) Commonwealth of Australia 1994. Acknowledgment is made to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, Sydney, October 1994.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Companion Card
Do you know about the NSW Companion Card?
People with a disability, who require attendant care type support, are often required to pay two admission and/or booking fees; one for themselves and one for their companion. This has the effect of increasing the admission and/or booking price for the person with a disability.
How does it work?
The card has a photograph of the cardholder and can be presented when booking or purchasing a ticket at events and venues, provided the cardholder requires attendant care support in order to participate at that particular activity. The participating venue or service will issue the cardholder with a second ticket for their companion at no charge. Download additional information on using your Card and Children and Companion Card in Word or PDF.
Visit the Companion Card Affiliates web page http://www.nds.org.au/nsw/companioncard/affiliates.htm to view all participating organisations or Free call 1800 893 044 or email: companioncard@nds.org.au
People with a disability, who require attendant care type support, are often required to pay two admission and/or booking fees; one for themselves and one for their companion. This has the effect of increasing the admission and/or booking price for the person with a disability.
How does it work?
The card has a photograph of the cardholder and can be presented when booking or purchasing a ticket at events and venues, provided the cardholder requires attendant care support in order to participate at that particular activity. The participating venue or service will issue the cardholder with a second ticket for their companion at no charge. Download additional information on using your Card and Children and Companion Card in Word or PDF.
Visit the Companion Card Affiliates web page http://www.nds.org.au/nsw/companioncard/affiliates.htm to view all participating organisations or Free call 1800 893 044 or email: companioncard@nds.org.au
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