Planning for now, tomorrow and the future Saturday 9 June – Newcastle

Family Advocacy is a state-wide, community based, organisation that focuses on the rights and needs of people who have developmental disability and their families.

On 9 June 2012, Family Advocacy is hosting a presentation by Jeremy Ward in Newcastle. The day will be of interest to families wanting to plan a long term positive and secure future for a family member with developmental disability. The day will also be of relevance for workers who are considering the role they could play in supporting families with this planning.

We attach a flier for the event.

It would be great if you could let families and other potentially interested people know about the day.

If it would assist, we can send text that could be used in a newsletter.

If you would like more information about Family Advocacy you can go to our web site at: www.family-advocacy.com

Thank you in anticipation of your assistance and support.  Please do not hesitate to contact Family Advocacy for further information on (02) 9869 0866 or 1800 620 588 (free call).

Regards

Kim Roots and Karen Tippett

Advocacy Development and Liaison

Family Advocacy

-------------------- PO Box 502 Epping NSW 1710 --------------------

Suite 305 16-18 Cambridge St Epping 2121

ph: 02 9869 0866  Freecall: 1800 620 588  Fax: 02 9869 0722

e-mail: familyadvocacy@family-advocacy.com

web: www.family-advocacy.com

WARRINGAH DISABILITY NEWSLETTER No 278- 5 April 2012

Hello!

Today’s newsletter starts with another discobility (on Thursday), Manly Sailability 15^th anniversary, wheelchair tennis coaching.  Carer support programs occur at Bradfield Park, Lane Cove, Dee Why, Hornsby.  Two young carer programs have spots.  A unique anti-bullying workshop, anxiety self help groups, and help for partners in depression are also available.  There is a day for dads, and the annual information session for parents of young children with special needs.

Financial matters include grants at Warringah, Manly, Pittwater and Mosman, as well as Project Local Community Grants.  A Golf Day raises funds for MD, and two part-time positions exist atCAN.  Resources include the Lifetracker, Camp Breakaway, three websites (including socialising online), the newsletters, and Mental Health Month 2011.  Your participation is invited at NDIS rallies in Australian capital cities, replying to a survey by Carers NSW, a study on glaucoma and a focus group on transport for people with disability.

Information sessions and workshops focus on avoiding scams, navigating depression, creating better communities, performance management and appraisal, technology skills for women.  The BIS symposium offers many interesting seminars for families, carers, and clinicians; and the NSW government is launching the final consultation stage.  Several conferences focus on mental health, disability advocacy, sector development, preparing for the New World, and SRV themes.  There is also a call for papers, and the Centre for Disability Studies presents two thought-provoking seminars.

Your comments and suggestions are welcome, as always!  The next newsletter will be sent in three weeks, on 26 April 2012.

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

Minutes of meeting 10 March

These are now available here.