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` No 359 – 16 November 2016 “In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.” Dalai Lama ACTIVITIES ................................................. 2 RESOURCES................................................7 #SnapSydney – What’s your Story Today? Speakers on Consumer Rights for People with Art Life - Unleashing the Potential Within Disability “Mocktails and Mixers” Social Evening Better Caring – Hire Staff Online Disco with Northern Area Recreation Association Information on Disability & Education Awareness Social Inclusion Week (19-27 November) in Ryde Services (IDEAS) International Day of People with Disability Mosman Council Community Restaurant (IDPWD) Transcripts of the Arts Activated 2016 Conference All the World’s a Stage 2016 – “Yes, I Can” now Available Wheely Big Bushwalk – Fun Bushwalk for People in Book - Shining a Light on the Autism Spectrum: Wheelchairs! Experiences and Aspirations of Adults Free Beach-Themed All Abilities Accessible Disco YOUR PARTICIPATION COUNTS..............8 Family Fun Day – with Northern Beaches Interchange Mosman Council Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan Join Australia’s First Special Olympics Dream Ride 2016: Have Your Say Dance to the Nines Free Teen Sport and Rec Camp – Have your Say - Northern Beaches Disability Milson Island Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) CARERS ..................................................... 4 New Disability Employment Services (DES) COPMI Young Carers Fun Day Feedback on Draft Model for a New Integrated Carer Two New Free Workshops - Autism Spectrum Support Service System Events and Courses for Families and Carers of Someone living with a Mental Illness FUNDING / FINANCIAL MATTERS..............9 New Workshop for Carers Apply for a Brand New Toyota HiAce NSW Health launches Facebook for Carers in the The Just Better Care Tour de Chance 2016 – for Northern Sydney region Fighting Chance Digital Inclusion Conversation Support Australia’s Drummer and Musicians at the What is the Internet of Things? NAMM 2017 Two Courses at St Leonards TAFE City of Ryde’s 2017 Community Grants Program Information Sessions for TAFE Castle Hill Course Volunteer Grants 2016 Pathway to a Good Life – Preparing for the NDIS CONFERENCES, TRAINING, SEMINARS.. 10 NDIS Education Session by Settlement Services 17th Annual General Meeting for the Centre for International for the Indian Community Disability Studies Reminder: Community Connection Hot Desk in Lane AGM of the Action for People with Disability Inc Cove Library Northern Sydney Vocational Support Network Reminder: Multicultural Disability Seminar (6 District’s Place-based Cross Interagency Strategy languages) and an Expo on 30 November 2016 Day/s Get More Skills - Thinking about a Good Life – Launch of Graduate Certificate in National Disability Willoughby Workshop Insurance Scheme Business Development NDIS Workshops run by Local Area Coordinators of Disability Justice Project Leaders’ Forum the Northern Sydney District Reminder: Navigating Teenage Depression with the Black Dog Institute Introduction to Hireup Sydney P 1 NORTHERN BEACHES COUNCIL, Civic Centre, 725 Pittwater Road, Dee Why NSW 2099 T 02 9942 2686 F 02 9942 2664 E [email protected] ISSN 1448-7705 #SnapSydney – What’s your Story on Today? On 16 November, for 24 hours, residents of Sydney will make history as they share a slice of their lives with this hashtag. So tell your story on social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and to the editor of your local paper. The best photos will appear on www.snapsydney.com.au , where you can also discover tips and tricks for taking great photos. About 20% of Australians have a disability, and most have at least one carer. There will be lots of photos of the harbour and Sydney icons – and how many will include your favourite carer, or work colleagues, or dance activity, or day program, or supported playgroup. This is a fabulous chance to tell it like it is! Art Life - Unleashing the Potential Within What? Northcott proudly presents this free exhibition featuring works of art designed and created by people with disability unleashing potential within. In December 2015, their Life Skills group in Parramatta launched an annual art exhibition at Parramatta Town Hall. This year’s promises to be an even greater success. Food, beverage and artwork can be purchased, with funds returning to the artists! When? Wednesday-Thursday 14-15 December, 10am-2pm. Where? Parramatta Town Hall, Centenary Square, 182 Church Street Parramatta. Info? For information, contact 1800 818 286 or see www.northcott.com.au . “Mocktails and Mixers” Social Evening What? Ku-ring-gai Youth and Disability Services invite youth aged 18-30 years to a night of laughter, celebration and friendships. Come along to create new memories and enjoy this end of year event. Finger food and mocktails provided. Carers, friends and family welcome! When? Friday 2 December, 5pm–9pm. Where? The Secret Garden, Gordon Library, 799 Pacific Highway, Gordon NSW 2072. Cost? $5 per person. Carers, friends and family do not need to pay an entry fee. RSVP? Bookings are essential by Friday 18 November for all attending at http://bit.ly/2e5UkQJ . Email [email protected] to list any extra people for catering reasons. Disco with Northern Area Recreation Association What? Fun for youth and adults with intellectual disability and their friends! When? Friday 25 November, 7pm-9.30pm. Where? Uniting Church Hall, corner of Provincial Rd and Pacific Hwy, Lindfield. Cost? $10 includes light supper about 8.40pm (no doggie bags). Please have dinner before arriving. Transport? Community buses can unload, then park elsewhere. Wheelchair access from Provincial Road. Book taxis in advance and inform volunteers, since no telephones are available. RSVP? For information, phone or fax NARA on 9452 4993 and [email protected] Social Inclusion Week (19-27 November 2016) in Ryde The City of Ryde and its NGO partners celebrate with the themes Collaborate, Connect and Celebrate . 1. Film Screenings and Conversations onTuesday 22 November, 6pm–8pm at Ryde Library, 1 Pope Street, Ryde 2114. The session explores residents’ experiences of inclusion and feature the films: Unified Ryde , Footprints: Remembering Ivanhoe Estate and Our Space produced in partnership with the City of Ryde, Macquarie University, Salvation Army, and residents of Ivanhoe Estate made possible through Macquarie University’s Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) program. Register at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Events/Listing/Film-Screenings-And- Conversations 2. One Thousand Wishes Community Social Inclusion Celebration on Wednesday 23 November, 10:30am–12noon, at the West Ryde Community Hall, 3-5 Anthony Rd, West Ryde. This is a joint partnership project between Council, Ability Links and Artisans Ryde. During October, community groups and residents made origami horses consisting of a personal wish. The project promoted discussions around social inclusion and diversity and additionally hosted two public workshops. More than 1000 origami horses were created to become an artwork by Artisans Ryde and unveiled at this community event. Register at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/onethousandwishes . International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD) Since 1992, International Day of People with Disability is celebrated on 3 December each year with a theme announced by the United Nations. The theme for this year is ‘ Achieving 17 Goals for the Future We Want’ and focuses on creating sustainable development goals for a more inclusive and equitable society for people with disabilities. Event registrations for the 2016 International Day of People with Disability are open! When you register, you will receive free promotional products to make your event colourful. Register your event at www.idpwd.com.au/3-december/event- registration/ and register your event today. See www.idpwd.com.au/theme for information. P 2 NORTHERN BEACHES COUNCIL, Civic Centre, 725 Pittwater Road, Dee Why NSW 2099 T 02 9942 2686 F 02 9942 2664 E [email protected] ISSN 1448-7705 Reminder: All the World’s a Stage 2016 – “Yes, I Can” What? Celebrate International Day of People with Disability with adults of all abilities in dance, drama, comedy, song and physical theatre performances. These train with: Marian St Theatre for Young People, Once Upon a Time Theatre, The Minimbah Players, St Lucy’s Senior Music Ensemble, Northcott, Different Degrees Theatre Ensemble, Eddies Entertainers from St Edmunds College Wahroonga. When? Tuesday 29 November, 6.30pm-8pm. Where? The Concourse Theatre, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood. Fully accessible – enquiries to 8075 8111. Cost? Tickets $15 in person (no booking fees) from The Concourse Box Office 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood. Tickets $15 via Ticketek (booking fees apply) - phone 8075 8111 or see www.ticketek.com.au . Info? For information, contact Olga Zakrzewska on 9427 6425 or [email protected] . Wheely Big Bushwalk – Fun Bushwalk for People in Wheelchairs! What? Wheelchair users, friends, family and others are invited to take a beautiful bushwalk around the Narrabeen Lagoon. The lake circuit is a 8.4km shared cycle-pathway through native bushland. It’s a reasonably flat track with accessible toilets every few kilometres. Water and activity stations are positioned around the lagoon, with a map, information and activities provided. Sausage sizzle at Middle Creek. Celebrate IDPWD by encouraging more people to take up bushwalking as a lifelong pursuit. Bring sunhat