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7.11.2013
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Mental Health & Wellbeing
Gippsland Medicare Local
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Go to:
http://www.gml.org.au/community-information/mental-health-wellbeing/
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11.11.2013
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Liberty Swing, Newman Park Traralgon
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Do you have a key for the Liberty Swing in Newman Park Traralgon?Newman Park, located on Peterkin St in Traralgon boasts an ‘access for all’ type playground which includes a railway station and platform, a maze decorated by local schools, a teenage exercise/adventure area, an adventure castle, new BBQ facilities, new toilet facilities incorporating disability access and a Liberty Swing financed by the Variety Club some years ago.There was a lot of hype and publicity when the Liberty Swing was first installed which saw a great demand for its use. We want to remind the community of this valuable equipment and encourage its use to ensure the need continues to be identified in the future for the establishment of accessible facilities such as this. The Liberty swing is accessible by a key that can be lent from the Traralgon Service Centre from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 5.15pm. The key can be collected on a Friday evening and returned Monday morning if weekend use is required. The Traralgon Service Centre can be contacted on 1300 367 700.A number of keys were distributed to local residents when the Liberty swing was first established for more convenient and frequent access. If you have, or know of someone who has a key that is no longer required, we would appreciate that you return it so that it can be redistributed to another family. If you feel you would benefit from having a key for the Liberty swing, please register your interest. All correspondence should be made to Laura Jenkins, Rural Access Project Officer at Latrobe City Council by emailing laura.jenkins@latrobe.vic.gov.au
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11.11.2013
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Social Inclusion Week event in Sale
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SOCIAL INCLUSION WEEK ►CELEBRATION◄◄◄◄Thursday 28th November 11am—2pm in the SALE MALLCome and join us!►Music►Information stalls
►Creative workshops
RUDELY INTERRUPTED
Rudely Interrupted are a unique indie rock act with a great sound
‘Their music is some of the most energetic and genuine to emerge from the Australian rock ‘n’ roll underground in recent times. Timeout Sydney.
If the weather is bad we will be in the Sale Memorial Hall
For more information call Leanne on 0429 588 818
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11.11.2013
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“Puzzled by Autism?”
for families of children with autism – grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends.
(Parents can come too)
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Wednesday November 20, 2013: 7.30pm
at WECAN12 George Street, Warragul
Discussion and Conversation led by Child Psychologist Lisa Archer
- What is autism?
- Common myths and misunderstandings
- What does the future hold?
- Other questions or concerns you may have and would like to explore
Please note: Registration is necessary as this session can only proceed if we have sufficient interest and numbers to bring Lisa here.
Gold Coin Donation.
RSVP: November 13, 2013 to Anne at WECAN
Ph: 5622 1200 or email admin@wecan.org.au
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11.11.2013
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Cerebral Palsy Support Network new website launch event |
Date: Friday 22nd November Time: 6.30pm
Venue: CPSN office, 525 High St Preston
RSVP: by 15th November
www.cpsn.org.au
Don’t forget to your RSVP in quick and come along and help us celebrate the launch of our NEW website –
www.cpsn.org.au
The Board of Management and staff would love for all members to come and join us over a glass of bubbly and some delicious treats to help us officially launch the website on Friday 22nd November @ 6:30pm, 525 High Street Preston.
This is a great opportunity for members to come together and learn about how the new website can make your life easier.
The new website www.cpsn.org.au will go live as of the 13th November, so make sure you check out the upcoming news & events, a heap of information, resources and so much more then!
In celebration we will also be holding a members only website scavenger hunt, where you could WIN a $200 Coles / Myer voucher. Registrations for the scavenger hunt will open on Friday 13th November. Stay tuned for more information on how to win!
For further information on the website launch please refer to the attached invite.
For all RSVP’s to the event please contact cpsn@cpsn.org.au and express your interest.
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11.11.2013
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Welcome to DARU Update – 11 November 2013 |
Go to:
http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=302b7fc3cb039a9e08bba4cb3&id=6cbd05f9f4&e=ec14497257
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11.11.2013
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Disability Self Help Grants Program 2013-15: Funding round now open |
Grants of up to $10,000 (over two years) are available to self-help groups to cover general expenses, minor works and equipment purchases.
The above program is now open and accepting funding applications up until 13 December 2013.
The grant round opening was advertised in Saturday’s Herald Sun newspaper (9 November), and previous program applicants have also been notified in writing and sent guidelines for their consideration. Additional notifications are being sent to The Collective of Self Help Groups and the Victorian Local Government Disability Planners Network.
Further funding program information is provided in the website link below, including guidelines and application form.
http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/for-service-providers/disability/protecting-rights/disability-advocacy/disability-self-help-grants
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11.11.2013
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Community Family Fun Day |
Make & Create Crafts
Jumping Castle
Saturday 30 th November 2013
10:30am – 1:30pm
Meeniyan Recreation Reserve
Hanily Street, Meeniyan
For further information or to organise transport assistance
please contact Julia at South Coast Primary Care Partnership
5674 0900
Sensory Play
Music
Come & Try games & sport
Face Painting
Family treasure hunt
Quiet Tent Autism friendly event
Food
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12.11.2013
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3D Program
This program is an initiative of Cooinda Hill Traralgon and aims to support people with a disability between the ages of 18 – 35 to try new options, learn new skills and put them into action
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An initiative of Cooinda Hill Inc., the 3D Program is unique. It has been established by professional and experienced staff using a set of 3 innovative learning principles. The 3D program is aimed at young people between the ages of 18-35 years of age who may need a bit of support building their independent, adult lives. 3D is highly flexible, enabling people to get the most out of the program, no matter what their life goals and priorities are. The 3D Program strives to provide an engaging and supportive learning environment which aims to provide the individual learner with the best possible opportunity to explore, transition and maintain life long skills and confidence to:
- Seek and maintain suitable employment
- Live independently, or learn independent living skills
- Develop self advocacy skills
- Build Self esteem and confidence
- Understand the importance of healthy living, good personal hygiene and presentation skills
- Managing and budgeting money
- Go onto further education opportunities
Simply ring Cooinda Hill on 51744834 for further information. You can also speak to your planning or case manager. Then you come and meet us and talk about the goals you have for your life and what support you need to reach them. Remember, it is your choice what you do with your life.
We support you to learn to make smart decisions and give you direction to find what you are looking for
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12.11.2013
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Genetic Support Network of Victoria – GSNV “Bits & Pieces” email publication
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Go to:
http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=32e47e6a292e11fa8c3640c50&id=a1ec760840&e=
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12.11.2013
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Children with a Disability Australia (CDA) monthly e-news November 2013
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To have your copy emailed to you contact CDA: 1800 222 660 or via email to info@cda.org.au
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13.11.2013
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“Wear something blue for 15q”
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International Prader Willi Syndrome Organisation (IPWSO) news flash
Greetings to you all!
Our very special date is just around the corner—15.11.13—15th November, 2013. What makes this date so special? The line-up of numbers are exactly the same as the deletion on chromosome 15 that makes not only Prader-Willi Syndrome what it is, but also is the marker for
Angelman’s Syndrome, and Duplicate 15q syndrome. These three syndromes are pinpointed by this line-up of numbers which, coincidently, become the date, 15.11.13.
We want you to wear blue, to do something memorable to publicise our special date so that people will become more aware of PWS.
“Wear something blue for 15q”
To all our PW Associations, to our Parent, Scientific, and Caregiver Delegates: Please publicise awareness of this one-in-a-hundred-year date by posting on Facebook, Tweeting around the world, making people aware that we exist! All the information you need, you will find on our webpage www.ipwso.org along with two amazing diagrams showing the similarities among our sister syndromes. Use this information in your newsletters, your email groups, your Facebook pages, and let’s see if we can raise the profile of 15q around the world! You may also use these logos.
With very best regards to you all,
President and Board of IPWSO
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13.11.2013
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2012 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi wheelchair accessible vehicle
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2012 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi wheelchair accessible vehicle.
- 1.6 litre diesel
- Automatic, only 20,000 km
- Registration to June 2014
- Cruise control, remote locking, air conditioning
- One owner, only 18months old, full service docs, well maintained
- 4 separate seats and wheelchair passenger has a spacious, comfortable compartment with unobstructed views through side windows and a forward windscreen
- Wheel chair(electric or manual), can be placed in back of vehicle, or a childs chair can sit between the back seats to be close to driver and family members.
- Flashcab conversion embraces simplicity, quality and safety, well above Australian standards. The rear of the vehicle is built to protect the wheelchair passenger in the event of a rear end collision.
- Access for the wheelchair is by a folding ramp through a rear door making use of the more common parking bays in carparks. The ramp is fabricated from steel tube sections and sheet steel and is particularly innovative in design with simplicity and strength being the main criteria, strong, but light to lift.
- Ease of loading and unloading with limited mechanical gadgets makes it a fast and reliable system.
- New vehicle with conversion $55,000, ASKING PRICE $46,500 ono.
- LOCATION Bendigo (central Victoria)
- CONTACT Meg or Pete 0458 362247
(more photos and information on request)
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14.11.2013
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Amaze eSpectrum November newsletter
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Go to:http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=3ff4b42e2c0727072e6866e00&id=2397bde670&e=df272bcc45 |
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14.11.2013
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The ‘What about Human Rights’ Forum is for People with
a Disability, Service Managers and Support Staff
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The ‘What about Human Rights’ Forum is for People with a Disability, Service Managers and Support Staff.BRING YOUR BOSS AND BRING YOUR WORKERS!Human rights matter. We all have human rights, sometimes people with disability miss out on their human rights.It is important that everyone can get together to learn about human rights in disability services. We all have a role to play, People with Disabilities, Worker and Bosses.The forums will explore:
– NDS Victoria’s online human rights training program for disability support workers
– VALID’s My Rights Training Program for people with a disability
If you would like to attend the forum please book online through Event Bright or see link below.
Traralgon https://traralgonhumanrightsforum.eventbrite.com.au
Uniting Church Park Lane, Traralgon
Friday 22nd November 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Registration from 9:30am (Morning tea provided)
Additional session for managers
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Breigh Smith – Policy and Project Officer, NDS
03 8341 4300 breigh.smith@nds.org.au
Jon Slingsby – KSP Self Advocacy Coordinator, VALID
03 9416 4003 jon@valid.org.au
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