Feedback through the evaluations was overwhelmingly positive and we were pleased to see so many people joining the campaign. We continue to ramp up our efforts to gain bipartisan commitment to a Supported Living Fund and to this end are in the process of organising a Candidates Forum for 15 October to coincide with the Family Advocacy AGM. We will keep you posted.
In the meantime, if you have not already done so, we encourage you to email:
- the Minister for Disability Services, Peter Primrose (office@primrose.minister.nsw.gov.au) urging him to prioritise the Supported Living Fund in Stronger Together 2.
- the Leader of the Opposition, Barry O’Farrell (lop@parliament.nsw.gov.au) seeking his endorsement of the Supported Living Fund and a commitment that a Coalition Government will implement the Supported Living Fund in its first year of office.
The presentations by the guest speakers, Jill Hole (Homes West) Greg Lewis (My Place) and Eddie Bartnik (Western Australia Community Living Plan) are now also available on the Family Advocacy website.
Websites
Below are links to relevant websites you may wish to visit.
www.family-advocacy.com provides access to the Inclusion Collection library and information on other upcoming events as well as further information on the Supported Living Fund campaign.
www.supportedliving.org.au provides information, stories and research about supported living.
Eddie Bartnik handed out a publication, Looking forward to community living, which I have attached it to this email. {I recommend you have a look at this booklet; Chris H}
Upcoming Events
Family Advocacy is hosting a presentation by Jeremy Ward - Planning for now, tomorrow and the future- in West Ryde on 11 September, 2010. Jeremy is a lawyer and a parent whose eldest daughter lived with disability. A flier is attached to this email.
Resourcing Families
A new initiative at Family Advocacy- Resourcing Families- is focused on families in NSW who have a son or daughter who is interested in pursuing ordinary community connections including via self directed and informal supports. The focus is young people with disability but, of course, anyone can access the website and information.
Stop Press
On Friday 27 August, Peter Primrose spoke at the Sunnyfield "Big Event" and reaffirmed the Keneally Government commitment to a person centred approach to disability services. Here is part of what he said:
"In the second half of Stronger Together we have the opportunity to build on what we have achieved for people with a disability so they can exercise more choice and control over their lives.
Don't hesitate to contact Family Advocacy if you have any questions or would like further information on 02 9869 0866 or via return email.
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
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