Dance Party Saturday 4th September 2010 in Casey

The City of Casey's Recreation Access Program (RAP) presents aan All Abilities Dance Party for people aged 18 and above. Professional DJ from Sound Clash and door prizes on the night!
Saturday 7th August & Saturday 4th September 2010
Hallam Senior Citizens Centre, 4 Princes Domain Drive Hallam.
7:30pm - 10:00pm
$10 (carers free) includes refreshments.

Participants who require support are requested to bring thier own carer as no individual support staff are provided.

Disability Sport and Recreation Festival information

Disability Sport and Recreation Festival information will be updated regularly on our
website. Go to the ‘events’ tab at www.wsv.org.au
2010 Disability Sport & Recreation Festival - Able and Active
Date: Friday 3rd December 2010 (International Day of People with a Disability)
Location: Federation Square, Melbourne

JCAAA & MSAC Teenage Recreation Holiday Program

MSAC Teenage Recreation Holiday Program Monday 20 to Thursday 23 September for young
people aged 13 to 18 with mild to moderate disabilities.

Where Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre,
Aughtie Drive Albert Park
When Monday 20 to Thursday 23 September 2010
Time 9am to 4pm daily
Cost $15 per day (bring your own lunch)
Contact Jessica at JCAAA to reserve your place
9209 6159
jedwards@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Note Thursday 23 September is footy day so everyone is encouraged to wear their football club colours

How to search and find school holiday activities

September school holidays are almost upon us. Tips for finding the right activity for your child.

- Start your search for services early. Many holiday programs fill up and / or it takes time to find workers to attend programs with your child. Services need time in advance to organise around staff ratio's, providing support staff if this is needed.

- Search this 'Whats On' School holiday listing to book in for programs
- Other places to look for holiday programs include your local council disability programs.
- Use the 'Respite and Recreation Finder' listed on this website, or ask a friend or relative to help you with this. You can search under several categories and approach various community organisations listed yourself.

- Call your Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre if you need further assistance with locating the services you need, navigating the services available. p 1800 052 222

Active Care School Holiday Camps - Sept / Oct 2010

Active Care School Holiday Camps - Sept / Oct 2010
Spring is just around the corner and so are the next school holidays!
Please find attached an ACS brochure and referral form which outlines the dates, activities and cost associated with the camp.
Note this is a private provider.

Scope Southern Recharge school holiday program

Scope Southern Recharge is running a school holiday program in the upcoming holidays Arts and Crafts / ball sports and other planned activities.
Dates; 21/09/10 to 30/09/10. Arts and Crafts / ball sports and other planned activities
Cost; $15:00 per day
Time 9:30am - 3:30pm.
Bookings required. Please call Peter Runting on 0438 362152, or Trish Nowak on 0419 103522.

Australian Camps Association holiday activity leaflet is released 8 to 4 weeks prior to each school holiday break.
To receive regular update please contact the ACA office on 1300 743 187
Or email: camping@auscamps.asn.au to subscribe (or to unsubscribe).

Leisure Options is a licensed travel agent, an accredited tourism business and a full member of the Travel Compensation Fund. The company has been providing fun-filled, tailored holidays, camps and tours for individuals who have a disability since 1994. To obtain brochures, you can download these from their new website: www.leisureoptions.com.au. Liesure OPtions will mail out brochuires of you request them via their website or telephone them. Click here for more information.

BaseCamp3030 runs camps for children with special needs so the parents get some respite. On the school holidays and some weekends, a 9 bedroom house is available for families and groups to book at a cheap rate.
If you would like further information please feel free to email me at basecamp3030@hotmail.com.
www.basecamp3030.org.au
Click here for more information.

Enhancing Vacation Care Program City of Casey

Enhancing Vacation Care is a service that works in partnership with local school holiday program providers, to enable the activities to be more inclusive for young people aged from 5 to 17 years of age who have a mild disability. Click here for more information.

The MayRec-Line Newsletter has holiday trips for the January break in 2011 listed. For more information regarding holidays then please contact Lynn on 9564 0919 or lpotter@oakleighcentre.org.
Elvis Festival at Forbes 4th to 9th January
Port Arlington 3rd to 7th January 2011
Cruise to the pacific islands.
5th Nov 2010. 8 day Cruise ( 1 place left) Click here for more information.

Weekend Getaway to Phillip Island

Plan for next holidays Octoebr 29th -31st with a Weekend Getaway to Phillip Island. Aged 16 years and over, Staying at the completely accessible Alvina Cottages. This weekend getaway will include many local island activities.
Cost : $700 includes accommodation, transport, support staff, meals and all activities.
Speak to the Leane regarding suggestions for assistance with funding Click here for more information.

Bayside, Port Phillip, Glen Eira and Stonnington

JCAAA Enhancing Vacation Care Program, covering Bayside, Port Phillip, Glen Eira and Stonnington
Enrol your child into a holiday program for the next school holidays. The EVCP supports children and teenagers with mild to moderate disabilities to attend local mainstream school holiday programs.

We fund school holiday programs to put on extra staff when they have children and teenagers enrolled through JCAAA. Please pohne or e-mail for further information prior to the holidays so we can register your interest and hlep you plan for this. Click here for more information.

Able Respite provides "time-out" for both the individual being supported and their carer. Their newest respite facility, Southern Intensive Respite Support (SIRS), is currently located in Bonbeach.

SIRS is a respite facility for people with a disability (there are 3 beds available at the house).
Weekend respite (from 3pm Fri - 10.30am Mon) is available for 12-18 year old people with Autism and/or behaviours of concern attending a school in Southern Region.
Midweek respite (from 3.30pm Mon - 10.30am Fri) is available for ISP / Funded individuals with a disability from any region. More information...

An art program in Dromana for adults with a disability. You only need to be over 18 years old. Great opportunity to try different art techniques, meet new friends, express yourself at your own pace, and exhibit your work at the annual art show. Close to the beach and other tourist attractions, the program varies to suit your needs and interests!! Please click here for contact details.

Impact Leisure Services, the recreation and respite division of IMPACT Support Services, provides a fee or service supported holiday program for adults with an Intellectual Disability. The program provides weekends and week long breaks to destinations within Victoria as well as holiday opportunities interstate and overseas.

IMPACT Support Services also offers a ‘Social Club’ that meets on the last Friday of every month. This is a social activity for all participants to join in a range of activities, have a great time and meet new people. Please click here to access brochure on camps, supported holidays and events.

Music Mania Flyer from City of Casey

Music Mania is an exciting music program run over 2 different locations.
Where: 9.30 – 11.30 am Balla Balla Community Centre – Cranbourne East
12.30 – 2.30 pm Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House – Berwick
When: Every Tuesday from 11 October – 7 December 2010 (Excludes Cup Day on 2 November 2010)
Cost: $60 for all eight sessions
Come and have fun whatever your singing ability!
• Group singing
• Melodies and lyrics
• Vocal and social games
• Group warm-ups
• Led by experienced singing teacher For more information press here.

Call for Entries; 'Open Windows' Exhibition close 17th September

Call For Entires- annecto - the people's network are running an ART Exhibition with Prizes. NO entry fee
Open Windows 2010 is an art exhibition and art prize open to established and emerging artists with disability, carers and family members
Theme: Look through a window into your life to reflect on a meaningful moment.

Closing date for electronic entries – Friday 17 September 2010
Successful entrants informed – Friday 24 September 2010
Delivery of works – Thursday 30 September and Friday 1 October 2010
Exhibition dates – Monday 11 October 2010 to Thursday 28 October 2010
Announcement of Prize Winners and exhibition launch at Whitehorse All Nations Foyer, Box Hill
Town Hall. See flyer sattached

Book Well Reading Group starting in St Kilda

The Book Well Program
Enter the Magical world of stories and poetry with Wendy
When: Every Wednesday for 8 weeks, 1:30 – 3:00 pm.
Where: St Kilda Community Centre 161 Chapel St St Kilda
Cost: free / Inlcudes tea and biscuits
Note the front door will be closed, so tell anyone attending to ring the bell. Please ring Sandy on 9534 0777 for further details or bookings.

Arts Access National campaign; Advocate for better Disability Arts funding

I SUPPORT ARTS AND DISABILITY ...AND MY VOTE COUNTS!
Arts Access are calling on the Australian Government to invest $20 million over the next four years to implement the National Arts and Disability Strategy, with an additional $4 million for Creative Ageing, so people with disability can take their place, as artists and audiences, alongside all Australians.

To support this action, email a copy of the attahced e-mail, and post to these four addresses by email -
peter.garrett.mp@aph.gov.au,
bill.shorten.mp@aph.gov.au,
steven.ciobo.mp@aph.gov.au,
info@artsaccess.com.au
For more information press here.

Exhibition Opening August 27 for Rob McNamara 'Beyond First Impressions'

FIELD's annual mixed-media exhibition by artists with and without disability,
2010 Rob McNamara Exhibition: Beyond First Impressions: what changes if you get to know me?
When: Opening night 27 August 5-7pm. Runs until 9 September 2010.
Where: Collingwood Gallery 292 Smith St, Collingwood.
Open every day except Mondays, 11am-7pm For more information press here.

Next Art making workshop -16 September

You are once again invited to participate in artmaking workshops with Arts Access visual artist, Lindy Macauley and artist / support worker, Elyss McCleary.

Where: McKinnon Public Hall, 118 McKinnon Rd, McKinnon (Melway Ref: 68 D10)
When: Fortnightly Thursdays 16 September, 14 October, 28 October, 11 November, 25 November and 9 December from 10am- 3pm

We look forward to seeing you there and don’t forget to wear old clothes in case you get messy and your lunch because you will get hungry! Please phone Amanda Burns, Glen Eira City Council MetroAccess on 9524 3283 or email aburns@gleneira.vic.gov.au or Jo Cohen, Arts Access Victoria on 9699 8299 or email jcohen@artsaccess.com.au if you have any questions.

This project is coordinated by Glen Eira City Council MetroAccess in partnership with Arts Access Victoria. Please click for further details about these workshops

Grit Media Workshops for Young adults (16-26 years of age)

EVER WANTED TO GET INVOLVED IN TV AND RADIO? HERE IS YOUR CHANCE! See flyers for the range of courses, dates and details. In association with the City of Melbourne, Grit Media presents a series of media workshops run by television and radio professionals.
YAW (Young Adults Workshop) is a project for people with a (dis)ability between the ages of 16 & 26.
Workshop details and signup form to be obtained from YAW. Our intense workshop caters for a multitude of abilities; specifically for creative enthusiasts with a disability.

CAMERAWORK AND LIGHTING weekend workshop
Learn the hands on approach to lights, camera.....ACTION!
Get the inside scoop on how to get the best picture from your camera with Alex Joseski.
We will teach you the trade of the cinematographer with tips on depth of field, shutter speed, three point lighting, colour temperature and the best way to find your frame!
Date/ Time: Saturday October 2nd & Sunday October 3rd 10am to 4pm
Cost $10 (includes a catered lunch)
RSVP Friday September 24th See Sign Up form
For information contact Elvira - 0430 445 064 For more information press here.

City of Port Phillip's Leisure & Lifestyles Winter Program 2010

The City of Port Phillip presents the FREE 2010 ’Leisure & Lifestyles‘ Winter Program of recreation and leisure activities aimed at community participation. The following activities are designed to help you warm up this winter, have fun, make friends and lead a healthier lifestyle in the City of Port Phillip.
Beginners welcome! Bookings essential!
Zumba classes with hypnotic Latin music Monday evening 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Croquet classes Dates: Tuesday 11-12.30
Ohna Yoga Classes Wednesday evening 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Click for more information

"Soul-dolls" Exhibition Launch - 1pm Sept 4

Exhibition Launch - 1pm Sept 4
where - at the EcoCentre, St Kilda Botanical Gardens, corner of Blessington and Herbert St, St Kilda.
Contact - Neil Blake, EcoCentre Coordinator - 95340413 coord@ecocentre.com
- Trace Balla, workshop facilitator - traceballa@yahoo.com

Your “Soul-doll” will reflect what’s important to you - courage or calm,
good health, a guardian of your home or your culture, a scene of fond past
memories, a reminder of an important message, or to seek advice from.

Weekly workshops include drumming, signing, percussion, dance, yoga and art. JCAAA and the African Drumming Centre present "Creative Spirit" a special program for women aged 18 to 50 years with mild to moderate disabilities.

Participants must live in Stonnington, Bayside, Glen Eira or Port Phillip

Come along and dance up a storm with DJ Dolly at the Underage Dance Party in Highett. JCAAA presents the Underage Dance Parties for young people with a disability up to 18 years of age. Held at the Peterson Youth Centre Bi-monthly from 3-6pm
Dates for 2010 are August 21, October 23, December 11 Click here for more information.

Art Classes and Sessions on offer to Carers
at Peninsula Arts Society in conjunction with Frankston City Council

CLAY SCULPTING OIL PAINTING FABRIC & TEXTILE LIFE DRAWING

Suits beginers and experienced artists Click here for more information

Dance Funk is a specially designed and professionally conducted weekly dance class for children with disabilities. Click here for more information.

McKinnon S u p e r C ougars Star Basketball for all abilities

McKinnon S u p e r C ougars Star Basketball for all abilities
Seeking People of All Abilities wanting to develop their Basketball skills and become a member of a winning team..!!!
When: Saturday mornings @ 10.45 - 11.45am
Dates: starts OCTOBER 9th
Where: McKinnon Secondary College Stadium McKinnon Road, McKinnon Melways: 68 G11
Cost: $45 for the seven week program (extra session this term)
Age: 12 up For more information press here.

Cranbourne Netball Club and the City of Casey, Access for All Abilities Program are developing an All Abilities Netball Program. The program is on Tuesday Nights 5pm - 6pm.

New all inclusive Tenpin Bowls Club Saturday morning in Mentone

Mentone Tenpin Bowl is proud to announce the beginning of an exclusively all all inclusive new Club- The Rainbow Club
We have special equipment that allows anyone to participate including Wheel Chair access, bumpers, light weight balls and special bowling balls with handles! We’d love to see you down at our newly renovated bowling centre. Click here for more information

City of Casey Recreation Access Program (RAP) Teenage Social Group

The City of Casey Recreation Access Program (RAP) have an exciting group for teenagers with disability running from February - December 2010. The group will meet once a month on a Saturday night and will do different activities each time i.e. sports nights, games nights, wii competitions, karaoke etc. Click for more information

Indoor Cricket Skill Development Session for people of all abilities at Cannon Indoor Sports, Narre Warren.

New activites listed

Think Sport, Think Inclusion, Think Leisure link Up
Free AFL coaching clinics in Frankston, Basketball for all abilities Mornington, Wrestling and fitness sessions in Frankston, Chelsea Auskick and Disability dance classes in Sommerville. See flyers attached for details.

We also have plenty of other sports still on offer such as: Basketball, Cricket, Gym/ Fitness, Tennis, Soccer, Archery, Lawn Bowls, Fishing, Sailing to name a few. Click here for more information.

Fishing Trips in Carrum Monday evenings

All equipment will be supplied by Fishcare!
Time: 10.30am-1:00pm
Cost: Gold coin
When: Mondays/fortnightly (including school holidays)
Where: Access is from Patterson River boat ramps,
via Launching Way, off McLeod Road, Carrum
(Melways ref: 97 E7 Click here for more information.

Wrestling and fitness sessions

Wrestling and fitness sessions Train with an experienced Olympian!
When: Mondays Where: 3 Donald Avenue , Frankston
Time: 4pm-5pm Cost: $ 6.00

This program is designed for 10yr – 15yr olds who wish to learn to wrestle and
enjoy fitness. Small group classes Click here for more information.

This Recreation Program provides sporting, cultural, social and recreational activities for deaf and hard of hearing children and young people. Participants are able to meet other deaf people, explore new experiences and challenges and build stronger networks with each other. Activities are held during school holidays, weekends, and week days after school hours. Available throughout Victoria in varying locations. Please click here for more information.

Casey Asperger Syndrome Support (CASS) membership forms

Sign up to become a CASS member for 2010-2011.
New membership fee of $45 for families and $65 for professionals
This covers the cost of public liabilty insurance, new resources, and the general cost of running a not for profit organisation.
Member benegits include quarterly newsletter, email updates, resources, childrens activity groups, discounts to workshops and much, much more.
If you would like to join CASS for 2010-2011 please fill in your details on the attached membership form and either return it to us by email or regular post.
CASS has been operating since 2005 and we have valued your support to date and hope to have your ongoing support into the future!

City of Casey RAP News August - September 2010

For more information go to the flyer

Options Victoria - 6th Edition of Leisure Link Up

Options Victoria - welcome you to read the 6th Edition of Leisure Link Up; inclusive sporting programs and opportunities included in their newsletter. Think Sport, Think Inclusion, Think Leisure link Up. If you live and or near the Frankston area , or like Cricket, AFL coaching Clinics, wrestling or want t joint the Kananook Bulls Football Club (Team plays in FIDA competition / Football Intergration Development Association).

Note Leisure Link Up have moved from Frankston to Dandenong, and they are launching a their user friendly website! Its in the final stages of development that will have details of their upcoming programs, photos, news articles, inclusive sporting opportunities and all the information that you would like to know about Leisure Link Up and what they are up to! For more information press here.

Access for All Abilities Newsletter Issue 4 - Check out all the sporting and recreation opportunities for people with a disability.

Rec-Line Newsletter Oakleigh Centre August / September 2010

Plan for next terms holidays.
Small group holidays offering individualised activities and choices on the holidays
• All meals, activities, transport, staff support & accommodation are included unless specified.
• For all holidays, the meeting & collection point is the Oakleigh Centre
• High Support offers full bathroom assistance, assistance with transferring, personal care
• Medium support offers supervision of personal care, with some assistance
• Low support is no supervision required for personal care Click for more information.

Update Respite South with your September School Holiday Programs

Respite South website needs your September School Holiday Program information.
Please send in program details so we can list this for families in their search for holiday activities.

Respite South website aims to showcase the wide selection of recreation and respite options available for families and people with a disability in the Southern Region.

Sign up for Respite South website weekly News and Events

Sign up for Respite South website weekly News and Events. These are e-mailed every Monday morning.

New features on the mail out include
- a links you directly to Respite Finder- a service seeker with all agencies listed, services and contact details.
- a faster way than ‘Google’ to search for services.
- a way to inform workers, carers and people with a disability about Repsite Soputh and the weekly mail out.
Become part of building a specific audience of people working in and using disability respite and recreation services. This is a good way for you to in turn promote your events and services to this specific audience. Click for more information

Have you heard about RDRRN meetings? The Regional Disability Respite Reference Network is comprised of disability respite and recreation service providers within the Southern Region that meet bi-monthly to cordinate the regions services. For further information about this network, please apply for information through the 'contact us' address on this website. Please find attached the 'Terms of Reference' for RDRRN. Note Service providers and volunteers from registered 'Not for-profit' and 'Charitable organisations' are invited to attend the network meetings. Private Providers can present thier information but cannot attend on a regualr basis.
RDRRN meetings are held bi-monthly, and the date of next meeting 19 th October 2010. Click for more information.

The 2010 Community Transport Directory contains contact details for 40 service providers offering transport within the southern region. Section A contains information on Victorian transport concessions and Section B contains information on the services providing transport, divided into those providing transport to the general community and those who only provide transport to clients of their service.
To discuss your experience or concerns with transport, obtain an electronic copy of the Directory, or for updating service information within the Directory contact CRCC on 1800 052 222, carelink@cgmc.org.au or access the Transport Directory through the Websites developed and managed by the CRCC: www.carersouth.org.au or www.respitesouth.org.au.

See links section for this document. Click here for the Transport Directory as an attachment.

Post News on Respite South website for weekly mailout

POST YOUR NEWS on Respite South website if you are a DHS funded organisation. Over 300 people in various agencies receive the weekly mail out of 'What's On- News and Events' early every Monday morning. This information is then used by services assisting families, as well as families, carers and people with a disability going directly to the website to search independantly for the latest information for themselves. Your service information is live on the website as well as being the direct mail out.
You are able to use Rspite south for promotions if;
- you are a DHS funded service provider,
- you are working in disability and / or respite / or recreation services,
- your services cover the southern metropolitan region, or part there of,
- you work with people witha disability / their families / carers and can promote the website directly as an invaluable resource

The guide attached gives you step-by-step instuctions about registering as a member for the weekly mailout of News and Events. You can post your own News and Events on our 'what's on - News & Events' page. Alternatively e-mail us via the 'Contact Us' button or e-mail k.speller@cgmc.org.au any information you want loaded up on the website. Click here for more information.

Getaway to Phillip Island November 19th-21st

Getaway to Phillip Island on the weekend of November 19th-21st 2010 at the completely accessible Alvina Cottages.. This weekend getaway will include many local island activities. A great chance for people with disabilities to get away, meet new friends and most of all have fun.
Cost $700 includes food accomodation and cost for activities.
For more information, funding options and bookings, contact: Leanne 97542274 or 0411 044 591
Email: bsch-extend@netspace.net.au Belgrave South Community House For more information press here.

Social group for teenagers with Aspergers- Endeavour Hills Friday evenings

A new social group for teenagers with Aspergers (High Functioning Autism) in Endeavour Hills, the first Friday of the month from 7pm until 9pm. The first meeting will be on the Friday the 10th of September from 6.30pm. at the Andrews Centre, Endeavour Hills.
A separate parent and carer support group will run at the same time.

Wendy Lawson; a psychologist living with Aspergers, will meet the group on the first night She also runs a successful teen group from her home town of Warnambool. To hear Wendy speak about her life and livng with Aspergers, come and hera her speak on Wednesday 8th of September. Wendy has traveled the world sharing her knowledge and experiences. Click here for more information.

JCAAA’s New Community Kitchen every Saturday evening

JCAAA’s New Community Kitchen!
Would you like to learn how to prepare your favourite meals and create new recipes while you make friends and have fun? JCAAA’s Community Kitchen is a social, educational program for adults aged 18 to 50 years with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

Meet at the Betty Day Centre once a week and participate in a range of activities including food handling, budgeting, creating new recipes and of course, cooking! Get out, meet new people, have
some fun and cook some delicious healthy food !
Where: Betty Day Community Centre, 67 Argyle Street St Kilda
Date: Starts September 2010 Time: Every Saturday 4.30pm to 7.30pm
Cost: $5 per week Call Bianca at JCAAA for more info 9209 6753 For more information press here.

Disabled Wintersports weekend with funding.

There is an opportunity for a weekend away with Disabled Wintersports. The Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre - (southern region only) are now taking referrals through their CareLine program for young people with disabilities and high physical support needs or those with high behavioural support needs who could safely spend an extended period away from family with attendant care support. This support could be 1:1 if required.

The Autism Crash Course for Parents

Workshops include a full-day introductory course for parents with a new Autism Spectrum diagnosis for their child, including:
- Toilet training children with additional needs
- Autism Spectrum and eating difficulties
- Puberty and ASD
- Considerations for siblings of children with additional needs
- Talking to the child about their ASD diagnosis
Please share with colleagues and families who might benefit from the practical information contained in these workshops. For more information press here.

Heart Foundation's Walking Groups

Establish a walking groups in your community. Play an active role in increasing regular physical activity in Australia that will help prevent potential health problems. Find out about the Heart Foundations step-by-step guide to implement a quality, sustainable and proven program 80% retention rate of walkers, and a wide range of other resources to establish and maintain walking groups in your community. If you become and Area Coordinator, you can receive training, ongoing assistance, support and resources from the Heart Foundation.

To register for Area Coordinator training or for information about groups in your area contact tara.henderson@heartfoundation.org.au.

VALID 'HAVING A SAY' Conference dates set for 9th-11th Feb 2011

Dates are set for 'HAVING A SAY' Valid Conference to be held Wednesday 9th February to Friday 11th February 2011. Just 200 days to go. Conference to be held at Deakin University, Waterfront Campus, Geelong

Want to know more? Phone: 03 9416 4003 (metro & services)
Rural Victorian participants/families: 1800 655 570
Overseas: + 61 3 9416 4003 E-Mail: havingasay@valid.org.au
web: www.valid.org.au

Windermere Child and Family Services have appointed a regional Autism Spectrum Disorder Case Consultant Practitioner. This 12 month project aims to improve knowledge of ASD within the general disability service system by supporting case managers. they offer
-consultation
-training opportunities to services working with people who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Tracey Millen can present and speak on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - see attached flyer or contact Tracey.Millen@windermere.org.au or telephone direct: 03 9705 3246

Free Education Workshops for Carers

The Education and Training Team offer a wide range of free workshops for Carers
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions
Henrietta Rennef Education and Community Development Worker
T 03 9248 9609 (Direct) Reception 03 9396 5000

Scoring the Equaliser Mini-Conference 3rd December

Spend International Day of People with Disability at Scoring the Equaliser is the first Mini-Conference of the disability sport and recreation sector, hosted by Wheelchair Sports Victoria.
When: December 3rd
Where: BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne
For information on getting to Federation Square, including public transport options, please visit
www.fedsquare.com
Time: Doors open 9.30am Conference 10am – 12pm
Cost: free event. However, delegates must register to attend the Mini- Conference.
To Register, e-mail your name, contact phone number, noting accessibility or communication
requirements. Numbers are limited so please register early. For more information press here.

Carer support packages aim to support and maintain the primary care-giving relationship while providing a positive experience for adults with an ABI. Eligibility Criteria:
•Carers must be the primary carer of an individual with a primary diagnosis of ABI, who must be aged between 18 and 64 and be non-compensable.
•Carers must have an identified need for respite / the carer must reside in the Southern Metropolitan Region
Inner South Team Leader, LIAISE
Phone 8792 2366
or Phone Intake on 8792 2209 Click here for more information.

Getting Out There - August and September

'Getting Out There' August & September.
See new weekend activities and more including:
BUSHWALKING When: 11 Sept
HISTORICAL WALKS Middle Park with Middle Park History
BLESSING OF PETS (Feast of St Francis of Assisi) See flyer attached

Multicultural Service Directory 2010-2011

The updated 2010 - 2011 Multicultural Service Directory is available on-line. This information is develped and updated by the South Eastern Migrant Resource Centre, with many locally listed services covering areas wider than this region alone. For more information press here.

Exercise Physiology Services - Move 4 Health

Exercise Physiology services offered through Move 4 Health may include; gentle movement and sensory group programs, individual rehabilitation sessions, and professional development training for families and carers.

An Exercise Physiologist uses movement and exercise as an intervention for neuromuscular, cardiac, and musculoskeletal conditions, to help children, youth, and adults experience pain relief, sensory stimulation, and gain improvements in coordination, gross motor skills, concentration, balance, behavioural problems, self-esteem, and fatigue. For more information press here.

'MoneyHelp' is a new financial counselling services

MONEY HELP VICTORIA
The MoneyHelp service does not provide cash, but a free phone financial counselling service, offering a financial counselling and debt advice service.
MoneyHelp is an initiative of the Victorian Government and has been providing free, confidential and independent financial advice to Victorians experiencing, or concerned about, job loss or reduced working hours. Now, the service criteria will extend to those experiencing difficulty with housing payments such as rent, mortgage and rates. We recognise the disproportionate impact of the global financial crisis, redundancy and housing stress on low income earners and vulnerable groups within the community.

1800 149 689. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 9.30am-5.00pm.
MoneyHelp provide a comprehensive information website - www.moneyhelp.org.au

Scooter and Wheelchair Travel Pass- includes free travel for those eligible.

Metlink Scooter and Wheelchair Travel Pass entitles the pass holder to free travel on:
Melbourne metropolitan trains, trams and buses
V/Line services
Regional town buses
Regional services that have a contract or service agreement with the Department of Transport.
Free travel passes do not necessarily apply to, and should not be used for CountryLink, Great Southern Railway, airport services and tourist railways. The pass holder should check with the relevant operator before booking or travelling.

To be eligible for the Scooter and Wheelchair Travel Pass you must:
- have a permanent and severe disability (being for the term of your life and not expected to improve)
- depend on the use of a scooter or wheelchair for mobility outside your home
- be a permanent resident of Victoria. For more information press here.

Working Carers’ Choices Program is open to people who live in the southern region:
• Bayside • Greater Dandenong • Cardinia • Kingston • Casey • Mornington Peninsula
• Frankston • Port Phillip • Glen Eira • Stonnington
We want your comments! Click here for more information.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (N.D.I.S.)
To obtain more details on the N.D.I.S. and the relationship of this to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Disability Carer Support Services. This is one avenue for finding further information and advocacy for a National Disability Insurance Scheme. Please click here for more information for N.D.I.S website: http://www.ndis.org.au Please click here for more information.

Productivity Commission's Inquiry into Disability Care and Support

Key dates for Public Enquiry Process
Release of Issues paper May 2010
Initial public hearings June/July 2010
Initial submissions due End June 2010
Release of Draft Report February 2011
Public hearings for Draft Report April 2011
Second round of submissions due April 2011
Final report 31 July 2011 Click here for more information.

New Victorian Disability Respite website
http://www.respitevictoria.org.au
Launched April 20th by the Minister for Community Services, the Hon. Lisa Neville, Respite Victoria connects to the 8 regional disability respite websites in Victoria via a regional map on the home page. Each regional website links you to a specialised "Respite Service Search" for local and statewide services that provide local information, news and events.