Sunday, December 9, 2012

WARRINGAH DISABILITY NEWSLETTER No 291- 7 December 2012


Hello!

Today’s newsletter has information about the activities or resources listed below.  Your suggestions are welcome, as always! 

The next newsletter will be sent on 21 December 2012.

ACTIVITIES……………………………………….….2

Warringah Council’s Discobility – End of Year Zelebrations!
Sailability – Manly
Alchemy – by The Sunnyfield Parramatta Day Option Program (DOP)

New Horizons Respite Centre - December Calendar

Lane Cove Christmas Concert
Festive Events in Lane Cove Plaza
Loosely Woven Concerts:  Universal Child
Outdoor Christmas Film Festival in Chatswood
Women’s Festival of Wheelchair Basketball in February 2013

CARERS......................................................... .3

 Education Program for Carers of People with Dementia
Spring Up!  Support Group for People with Pancreatic Cancer
Bradfield Park Carer Support Programs
Bradfield Park Young Carers School Holiday Programs in January 2013
Gentle Relaxation Yoga at Hillview Community Health Centre
NSW Government offers Free Photo ID for Carers and Seniors

FUNDRAISING / FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE…….5
NDIS has full funding and full rollout in NSW
Reminder:  “Amplify your Art” grant applications
Northcott's 17th Annual Cricket Legends Lunch
Fundraising for Motor Neurone Disease
Guide Dogs NSW / ACT – Experience Unseen Travel Awards
Essential Medical Equipment Payment
Community Grants and Funding Opportunities

RESOURCES................................................... 6
The Shed Online
Make Quirky Christmas Trees from Books
Resources at Legal Aid NSW
DJ Andy for Parties, Discos, Fundraisers

PARTICIPATION COUNTS................................ 7
Carers NSW seeks Support Group for Carers of People with a Disability
The Power of Sharing Life Narratives on www.1000voices.edu.au/
Research study:  Using Skype for Speech Pathology after TBI
Survey on Support for People with No or Low Vision
Reminder:  National Survey into Special Disability Trusts (SDTs)

CONFERENCES, TRAINING, SEMINARS……..8
Manly Warringah Pittwater Sub Regional HACC Forum
Workshop:  Structured flexibility in frameworks of support for people with ABI
Carers NSW 2013 Biennial Conference:  Caring, Working, Living
Courses at UnitingCare Institute of Family Practice, Parramatta
 
Regards,
Marjorie Janz, Disability Information Officer

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