WARRINGAH DISABILITY NEWSLETTER No 279- 27 April 2012

Hello!

 The disability newsletter recently celebrated its 11^th anniversary.  Thank you for your comments and support in providing critical information for people with disabilities, their families / carers, and service providers.

Today’s bumper issue starts with two discobilities (both on Friday!), soccer and gymnastics for kids with special needs, audio programs at the Museum of Contemporary Art, inclusive rugby, “welcome Wellness” for people with mental illness, , activities at Synergy Youth Centre.  There is also a meeting regarding arts access for deaf people; and the opportunity for people with physical disabilities to utilise their computer skills.  There are four activities for young carers, as well as various carer support programs (Bradfield Park, the city, Dee Why mental health, working carers, phone group, former carers) and parenting workshops for children and teens.  Parents of children aged 0-5 are invited to an information morning in Narraweena. Family Advocacy is running webinars, and Kathy Lette’s new book looks at autism.

Financial matters include both ClubNSW grants and one regarding human rights, BIA brokerage funds for people with Brain injury, fundraising for Northcott and Life Returning and Touching Base, plants for sale, and jobs for support workers.  Resources include the Lifeline Online chat facility, the ABS report on disability and work, a new community food program in Cromer, the Autism Spectrum newsletter, and a staff booklet on speaking with parents at the time of diagnosis. 

Your participation is invited at the NDIS rally on 30 April in Sydney Olympic Park.  There are also surveys on harm to siblings, training needs of bilingual workers, arts sector employment for people with disability.  Volunteers are welcome at St Lucy’s School and satellite classrooms, and to assist the Bushlink employment project.

Many workshops focus on behaviour intervention, person centred practice, post school options and academic help.  ADHC is holding a Behaviour Intervention symposium – all carers and families can attend for free, as well as consultations in the coming months on the Living Life My Way.  There are also conferences or training on inclusive learning technologies, horticultural therapy, art therapy, mental health first aid, disability advocacy, and training by HACC, the Ombudsman NSW and IFP.

Your suggestions are welcome, as always!  The next newsletter will be sent on 10 May 2012.

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

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