VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIP OFFICER

Sunnyfield are preparing for the introduction of Individualised Self-directed funding and are supporting members in their goal to achieve a more fulfilling and person centred service for their relative.

To assist in this process a new position has been created "Voluntary Membership Officer". 

Di Cook has agreed to fill this position 2 days a week and to quote part of her letter to members (attached) "If I can help you with any matter relating to Sunnyfield services or to find out answers to questions which affect your son or daughter please contact me on 02 8064 7323. Sunnyfield wants to work more closely with members so that their services are shaped to get the best result for their clients. An example might be asking for more flexibility as to who provides respite to clients and the actual activities during respite, as requested by a member at the last Auxiliary Meeting".

Removal of Income Tax Impediments Affecting Special Disability Trusts

The Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Bill Shorten MP, announced on 10th May, 2011 that the Government will introduce legislation to remove further income tax barriers that impede families from making financial contributions to a Special Disability Trust (SDT).

These changes will ease the financial burden on families by assisting them to provide for the care and accommodation needs of a person with severe disability the Assistant Treasurer said.

To make SDTs more beneficial for families, the Government will:

     1.  Provide a capital gains tax (CGT) exemption for assets transferred into an SDT for no consideration

     2.   Backdate the application of the 2009 Budget measure that provides a CGT main residence exemption for SDTs to 2006-07.

     3.   Provide a CGT exemption for the recipient of the principal beneficiary's main residence, if disposed of within two years of the principal beneficiary's death

     4. Ensure equivalent taxation treatment amongst SDTs established under different Acts.

These changes will apply from the 2006/07 income year to align with when SDTs were first able to be established.

Parliamentary Secretary for Disability and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas, said "By removing these barriers, SDTs will become more attractive for families looking to provide for the long-term care of a family member with severe disability." 

Please refer to this link for full article:http://ministers.treasury.gov.au/DisplayDocs.aspx?doc=pressreleases/2011/070.htm&pageID=003&min=brs&Year=&DocType=0

Sunnyfield Auxiliary Central Coast NOTICE of MEETING

The next meeting of the auxiliary will be held on 27 Tuesday SEPTEMBER 2011

NOTE: NEW DAY i.e. TUESDAY. Commencement time 11.00 am. Note Venue CLUB TUGGERAH Bryant Avenue TUGGERAH (opposite Bunnings)
AGENDA

1. Welcome
   
2. Receipt of minutes of meeting 25 08 11
   
3. Treasurer's report
   
4. Correspondence
   
5. Reportby the Chairman 
   6. Presentationby KellyJones.GroupManager,Housing and Support Central Coast
   7. General Business

PLEASE COME we need each other!

WARRINGAH DISABILITY NEWSLETTER No 264 - 16/09/11

Hello!

The newsletter starts with another dance, Carmunity, a Scout group, free aqua fitness sessions, holiday camps, Sydney’s Children’s Festival and information on accessible performances and events.  Young carers can enjoy a day at Luna Park, while parents and carers can attend several useful seminars (supported living, Triple P, dementia awareness) and support.  There is also a survey of carers of people with depression, and new funding for therapy for children to age 6.  Vacancies exist in Transition to Work (with an open day as well), adult day program, and supported employment.

Resources include make-up lessons, online documents (Stronger Together, and Life My Way), an expanded Men’s shed, anxiety groups, R U Ok day, a moving documentary, some holiday ideas, accessible podiatry clinics, resources for Carers Week.  Financial matters include several fundraising events (a glass event, walking 10,000 steps, dinner, movie screening, boot sale and pony rides), the Supported Accommodation Innovation Fund, ADIPEF grants, a Toyota Hiace for sale.  Disability Support workers are needed by Flintwood and House With No Steps.  You are invited to participate in the bicycle ride for Retina Australia, a neighbourhood support program, the JUMP program for young artists, a health discussion, nominating a member for the NSW Disability Council, and Young carer activities. 

Workshops address senior drivers, the brain, horticultural training, supporting adolescents with hearing loss, sign language, computing, stress and anxiety, professional supervision, behavioural incidents, creating a better life for people with disability.  There are also several conferences, professional development short courses, and applications for the Summer Stepping into work experience.

Your comments and suggestions are welcome, as always!  The next newsletter will be sent on 30 September.

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.

Fun day at LUNA PARK for your carers October 8 2011

Young people living in the North Shore area, that are involved in caring for family members or others close in their lives experiencing chronic illness, disability, mental illness/disorder or substance misuse, are invited to come along to Luna Park for a Young Carers fun day on Sat 8th October.  See the attached flier for more information.

Regards

Megan Evans | COPMI Intervention and Prevention Worker (Children Of Parents with Mental Illness)
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (Mon, Wed, Fri.)
Tel, 02 9462 9222  | Fax, 02 9906 8136 | Mobile, 0410 411 538

Young Carers Project Officer | Northern Sydney Carer Support Service (Tues & Thurs)
Tel, 8877 5283 | Email, MCEvans@nsccahs.health.nsw,gov,au

Report now available - Living Life My Way, Person Centred Approaches Summit

Dear Neale, 

I want to thank you for attending the Living Life My Way, Person Centred Approaches Summit, held on 7 – 8 July 2011.  

The government is committed to moving towards a person centred approach for disability services in NSW and giving people the opportunity to determine how they use support resources and who delivers their services. 

The valuable input you and the other participants provided at the Summit will help the Government set its future policy direction for disability services and to place people with a disability at the centre of decision making. 

The Living Life My Way Summit Report, outlining the outcomes from the summit, has been released.  It can be accessed on the Ageing Disability and Home Care website at www.adhc.nsw.gov.au/pca. 

Once again, thank you for the valuable contribution you have to the Person Centred Approaches consultation process.

Kind regards,

Event Secretariat 
NSW Government Person Centred Approaches Summit

Location: Acer Arena, Sydney Olympic Park

Summit Dates: 7 to 8 July 2011

Website: www.pcasummit.net

WARRINGAH DISABILITY NEWSLETTER No 263 - 2/09/11

Hello!

The newsletter starts with a discobility, several boccia events and the Sunnyfield contribution to the Manly Arts Festival.  Young carers can enjoy a school holiday program or telegroup counselling, while carers have a full program at Bradfield park and several parenting seminars (cyberbullying, backchat, Triple P).  The whole family will enjoy the family fund day.  A Saturday afternoon resipte has openings for two primary school aged children.  There is a useful seminar on meaningful lives, two events for carers of children with autism, support for carers of someone with dementia, and a seminar on nutrition.  School leavers can sample free Transition to Work program and workshop.

Financial matters include free Tax Help for low income earners, a gala black tie event, a fundraiser for Fighting Chance, and carer allowance for children with Type 1 diabetes.  Resources include information on accessible CityRail, Bilby special needs resources, ‘Speaking for Myself’ booklet to plan ahead, and weeks for spina bifida and stroke.  You are invited to participate in the Collaroy Master Plan, to volunteer at Sailability, endorse the National Shut In campaign, support the Every Australian Counts, and nominate for the Reach Leaderships Day.  Active people can join the Walk with Me or Cerebral Palsy Challenge or MS Bike Ride.

Workshops address memory loss and dementia, suicide prevention, anxiety and depression, autism, employment law, serious behavioural incidents.  Conferences deal with volunteering, intellectual disability and dementia, and there are a Texpo and a disability expo.  Series of short training are offered by HACC, NSW Ombudsman.  There is a workshop by Janet Klees on fostering relationships for people with disability.

Your comments and suggestions are welcome, as always!  The next newsletter will be sent on 16 September.

  

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.