The newsletter starts with several discos, accessible dance for kids, disability sports expo, rugby league and a sculpture course. There are several programs for young carers, several workshops for parents of children with disability, a parenting program, several events for Carers Week, vacancies at a day centre for people with disability.
There are fundraising events for retinal dystrophies, Westmead children’s hospital, young people with disabilities in nursing homes. Also an opportunity to upgrade water and energy facilities, and a reminder about the Companion Card. Resources include information on the new National Disability Parking Scheme, recycling options, the public toilet map website, school transitions. There are also reports by WWDA and the NSW Ombudsman, an in-home podiatry service, and information on the new federal Minister for Disabilities. Your participation is invited in campaigns to publicise the NDIS, the Show Your Strength Rally, and Supported Living Fund. Your input is valuable in shaping the ABC website on disability, the poll regarding devolution, supporting a person who is dying, and the risk of good intentions. You can also register your event for Don’t DIS my ABILITY.
Workshops and meetings involve leadership, managing challenging behaviour, assessing support needs, health promotion, behaviour strategies, mental health, parenting younger children and teens. There is an orientation and mobility conference, sessions on autism and ASD, and the Over 55 Expo.
Your comments and suggestions are welcome, as always! The next newsletter will appear on 8 October.
Remember Daylight Savings Time on Sunday 3 October.
Regards, Marjorie Janz , Disability Information Officer, Warringah Council.
Phone 9942 2686, fax 9942 2371. Also janzm@warringah.nsw.gov.au.
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