The newsletter starts with a discobility, special Abba concert, sailing events, a kindergarten camp, free TAFE accredited art and music courses and the Australian National Paralympic Football team. Carers need to contact RIAP for flexible respite from 17 January onward. There are three holiday programs for siblings of children with disabilities, a free trial of Kindermusik, and vacancies for children with disabilities in the host program of Northern Beaches Interchange. Young adults with Aspergers can apply for a TAFE course starting in January 2011.
Financial issues include an online donation facility for Accessible Arts, scholarships from ParaQuad NSW and Woolworths, toy catalogue as fundraiser for Cubby House Toy Library, and changes in Centrelink’s definition of independence for youth allowance or ABSTUDY. Resources include services for deafblindness, alcohol and drug addiction, breast cancer survivors; an accessible fishing company; ideas for activities at several websites; a homeopathic book; lawnmowing assistance; apprenticeship / traineeship information. Your participation would be welcomed as volunteers for Artability, your opinion on the Collaroy Accessibility Tourism Precinct, and selection for the Australian Family Child Care Awards.
Workshops and meetings address basic Makaton, dementia, father inclusive practice, presentation skills, while conferences focus on social enterprises, parenting, inclusive communities, autism and employment. There is also a position as Social Support Worker.
Your comments and suggestions are welcome, as always! The last newsletter of 2010 will appear on Thursday 23 December, while the first of 2011 will be sent on 7 January.
Regards, Marjorie Janz
Phone 9942 2686, fax 9942 2371. Also janzm@warringah.nsw.gov.au.
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