WARRINGAH DISABILITY NEWSLETTER No 252 - 1/04/11

Hello!

 The newsletter starts with two art exhibitions and a lifestyle program.  There are vacancies for young carers in several holiday programs, several support group meetings, evenings for male relatives of children with ASD, a parenting program, family camp by Epilepsy Action Australia, as well as a networking dinner in Willoughby and a seminar for fussy eaters.

Financial matters include a fundraising event, computer deals for students, the moneysmart website and grants for children with ASD to get Ipads with the ASD applications.  The Resources section has information on a training room for hire, the Go Play website, and travel training.  Your participation is welcomed to spread awareness of autism, the Harmony Day poster, Warringah’s pedestrian and mobility plan, research on OCD and being a trainer for Easy Transport.

Workshops address teen backchat, suicide, the Every Australian Counts campaign and hearings with the Productivity Commission, protecting one’s rights, web accessibility, challenging behaviour, inclusive education, independent support brokerage, psychosis, and exercise.  There is a software expo, and the launch of the Mental Health Sports Network.  Conferences are being run regarding HACC, National Disability and Carer, and carers of people with schizophrenia.  There is also training for an advanced diploma, and small business online.

Your comments and suggestions are welcome, as always!  The next newsletter will be sent on 14 April.

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

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

Phone 9942 2686, fax 9942 2371.  Also janzm@warringah.nsw.gov.au.