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.