We all need a bit of inspiration in the tough world of disability - as you know all of us need all the help we can get.
Have a look at this guy - American Butch Lumpkin, a thalidomide victim - gives you courage to lift our disabled family members as far up as we can.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Carer's Recognition Bill
Please send through your network this link - http://caring4carers.com.au/ - out to ask friends and family to sign the petition to ensure that the NSW parliament passes the oppositions Carers Recognition Bill 1010.
The bill recognises carers exist (sad but true, there is no legislation in NSW or Victoria recognising we exist). The bill entiltles carers to an assessment. It will legislate a Ministerial Carers Advisory Council comprising more than half representation from primary carers.
We need to make the numbers too big for NSW Labor to not pass the bill.
This is the year leading up to a state election early next year, the perfect time to ensure the passage of this bill.
The Herald article from yesterday is attached.
Warm Regards, Nell Brown
The bill recognises carers exist (sad but true, there is no legislation in NSW or Victoria recognising we exist). The bill entiltles carers to an assessment. It will legislate a Ministerial Carers Advisory Council comprising more than half representation from primary carers.
We need to make the numbers too big for NSW Labor to not pass the bill.
This is the year leading up to a state election early next year, the perfect time to ensure the passage of this bill.
The Herald article from yesterday is attached.
Warm Regards, Nell Brown
Friday, February 19, 2010
WARRINGAH DISABILITY NEWSLETTER No 223 - 19/02/10
Hello!
The newsletter starts with dance parties, several sports (deaf sports, rugby, soccer, cricket), a relationship course, travel, touring the NSW Parliament, and several Easter camps for all ages. Activities for carers include a reminder to apply for respite through RIAP, several information sessions, an autism camp, Cubby House’s 30th birthday, Seniors week, and a free expo on learning difficulties, disabilities and early intervention. Financial items include a jazz night, cricket legends lunch, two breakfasts (Northcott, Sunnyfield), the epilepsy awareness ball, and the inaugural “walk with me”. There are also educational grants and scholarships, as well as the NILS loans and CDSE funding.
Volunteers are requested for the Surfing Day at Collaroy, the camp for adults with physical disabilities. Your participation is valued to nominate a mental health consumer of the year, provide feedback about the ADHC draft lifestyle guidelines and satisfaction with NSW Dept of Justice and DJAG service. Resources include a new CarerCar in Manly, mobile hairdressing specials, free internet kiosks for seniors (aged 50+), two interesting TV programs, an autism website, toastmasters club, the CALD framework regarding carers.
Workshops involve combating violent youth, moving out of home, self directed planning / funding / support, how to be a mentor, Tony Attwood on teens with ASD, graphic facilitation, person centred planning, working with interpreters, cooperative learning, person centred planning, family practice. Conferences are run by ACOSS, MHA and ACWA. A report is launched on improving access to CALD women with disability. The position of manager of DARTS is also available.
Your comments and suggestions are welcome, as always!
Regards, Marjorie Janz, Disability Information Officer, Warringah Council. Phone 9942 2686, fax 9942 2371. Email janzm@warringah.nsw.gov.au.
The newsletter starts with dance parties, several sports (deaf sports, rugby, soccer, cricket), a relationship course, travel, touring the NSW Parliament, and several Easter camps for all ages. Activities for carers include a reminder to apply for respite through RIAP, several information sessions, an autism camp, Cubby House’s 30th birthday, Seniors week, and a free expo on learning difficulties, disabilities and early intervention. Financial items include a jazz night, cricket legends lunch, two breakfasts (Northcott, Sunnyfield), the epilepsy awareness ball, and the inaugural “walk with me”. There are also educational grants and scholarships, as well as the NILS loans and CDSE funding.
Volunteers are requested for the Surfing Day at Collaroy, the camp for adults with physical disabilities. Your participation is valued to nominate a mental health consumer of the year, provide feedback about the ADHC draft lifestyle guidelines and satisfaction with NSW Dept of Justice and DJAG service. Resources include a new CarerCar in Manly, mobile hairdressing specials, free internet kiosks for seniors (aged 50+), two interesting TV programs, an autism website, toastmasters club, the CALD framework regarding carers.
Workshops involve combating violent youth, moving out of home, self directed planning / funding / support, how to be a mentor, Tony Attwood on teens with ASD, graphic facilitation, person centred planning, working with interpreters, cooperative learning, person centred planning, family practice. Conferences are run by ACOSS, MHA and ACWA. A report is launched on improving access to CALD women with disability. The position of manager of DARTS is also available.
Your comments and suggestions are welcome, as always!
Regards, Marjorie Janz, Disability Information Officer, Warringah Council. Phone 9942 2686, fax 9942 2371. Email janzm@warringah.nsw.gov.au.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Self Directed Funding for Community Participation
Hi there everyone. No newsletter this time but some important news regardless.
Self Directed Funding for Community Participation
For those of you who are interested in self directed funding, you can apply for a self directed package for Community Participation. Check the ADHC website for details, then call intake and register your request and you can get the ball rolling from there.
What you need to do before hand is make a PLAN of what you want to do with the $. In our previous newsletters there are a few websites as a resource, which it turn have resource websites on their pages you can refer to, so get digging if thats what you want to do.
If any of you know of anyone who has a CP SDF, and would like to share what it looks like, how they got it etc, please put them in contact with us. Then, we all can understand the potential of the funding and how it can be used. Family Advocacy has a very interesting website also, it is certainly worth a look
On the ADHC website there are a number of service providers listed who can help you on your way.
Julie Simpson visiting and helping with planning
Julie will be in Sydney in March helping me commence doing some planning with her for my son. If you would like me to help you once I have done it please get in touch with me via email. Remember, having a detailed plan with the vision for your relative helps you on the way to planning how you will use your SDF $ in the best possible way. So getting started with this important Person Centred Plan for your son , daughter or relative is a fundamental first step.
InControl Self Managed Funding Seminar
What does Self Directed Planning, Funding and Support mean for people with high and complex needs? is a forum that will grapple with what it will take to put self directed funding, planning and support into practice.
Please see attached flyer and see if you can get to this workshop, it really sounds interesting. I will be attending.
Kind regards
Rita Kolano for Pathways to Leadership 0416 017 544
Self Directed Funding for Community Participation
For those of you who are interested in self directed funding, you can apply for a self directed package for Community Participation. Check the ADHC website for details, then call intake and register your request and you can get the ball rolling from there.
What you need to do before hand is make a PLAN of what you want to do with the $. In our previous newsletters there are a few websites as a resource, which it turn have resource websites on their pages you can refer to, so get digging if thats what you want to do.
If any of you know of anyone who has a CP SDF, and would like to share what it looks like, how they got it etc, please put them in contact with us. Then, we all can understand the potential of the funding and how it can be used. Family Advocacy has a very interesting website also, it is certainly worth a look
On the ADHC website there are a number of service providers listed who can help you on your way.
Julie Simpson visiting and helping with planning
Julie will be in Sydney in March helping me commence doing some planning with her for my son. If you would like me to help you once I have done it please get in touch with me via email. Remember, having a detailed plan with the vision for your relative helps you on the way to planning how you will use your SDF $ in the best possible way. So getting started with this important Person Centred Plan for your son , daughter or relative is a fundamental first step.
InControl Self Managed Funding Seminar
What does Self Directed Planning, Funding and Support mean for people with high and complex needs? is a forum that will grapple with what it will take to put self directed funding, planning and support into practice.
Please see attached flyer and see if you can get to this workshop, it really sounds interesting. I will be attending.
Kind regards
Rita Kolano for Pathways to Leadership 0416 017 544
Monday, February 15, 2010
Disability worker shortage to worsen
Sydney Morning Herald, KELSEY MUNRO, February 15, 2010
NSW is facing a vast shortfall of workers in disability services and community care facilities, as demand for carers is set to rise dramatically over the next five years.
Read full article here
NSW is facing a vast shortfall of workers in disability services and community care facilities, as demand for carers is set to rise dramatically over the next five years.
Read full article here
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Auxiliary Meeting Agenda 20Feb10 and Minutes 14Nov09
Neale Parnaby's letter and the Minutes from the last meeting are here.
The Agenda for the Meeting on 20Feb10 is here.
The Agenda for the Meeting on 20Feb10 is here.
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