No 360 – 6 December 2016 “Happiness Is When What You Think, What You Say, and What You Do Are in Harmony.” – Mahatma Gandhi
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No 360 – 6 December 2016 “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” – Mahatma Gandhi ACTIVITIES ................................................. 2 Book: Shining a Light on the Autism Spectrum: Christmas Dinner of Northern Beaches Deaf Group Experiences and Aspirations of Adults Table of Eight Dinner Party – Let’s Eat in 2016 Christmas Hampers and Meals in Northern Beaches Carols by the Lake for All – also in Auslan Listening Ears during the Holidays Reminder: Dance to the Nines! YOUR PARTICIPATION COUNTS..............7 Christmas Party for Members of Day2Day Living Have your Say on the NDIS - Survey from Every Discobility Junior – Celebrate the End of 2016 Australian Counts Club All In - Christmas Disco Survey on Mental Health Association’s ‘Learn & Christmas in the Bush Grow’ Campaign Lights of Christmas in the City Feedback on Draft Model for Integrated Carer Band Night Lime Cordiale Support Service System Return2Sport Sport Activities Mosman Council Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan Holiday Fun Sport Carnival at Cerebral Palsy Northern Beaches Disability Inclusion Action Plan Alliance, Allambie Have your Say - New Disability Employment Services Art for all the Girls!!! Review of Guardianship Act 1987 (NSW) – Second Reminder: Art Life - Unleashing the Potential Within Consultation Package Northcott Summer Events for Adults ABS 2016 Survey on Disability Ageing and Carers Northcott's School Holiday Summer Program Report: ‘Carers: Doing it Tough, Doing it Well’ Sydney’s New Year’s Eve for Everyone Sydney Festival FUNDING / FINANCIAL MATTERS..............9 Free Events in the Holidays Reminder: 2017 Artist with Disability Fellowship Performing Arts Summer School 2017 Lane Cove Council’s Financial Assistance Grants – CARERS ..................................................... 5 2017/2018 City of Ryde’s 2017 Community Grants Program Accommodation Vacancies at Davidson Support Australia’s Drummer and Musicians at the Learning Through Music – Supporting Children NAMM 2017 Adult Sibling Project Volunteer Grants 2016 Reminder: NDIS workshops in Avalon and Pymble Open Day Clearance Sale at Quantum Reminder: Free NSW Fair Training Seminar - Signing Funds for Organisations to Participate in International NDIS Contracts Forums on Human Rights RESOURCES................................................6 CONFERENCES, TRAINING, SEMINARS.. 10 NDIS for People aged under 65 with Diagnosis of Reminder: CareFlight’s Christmas Magic Mania Dementia hidden sugars workshop - too much sugar in your An Overview of the NDIS diet? Bert Park Reserve Newport now an Inclusive Foundations Forum: PASSING Workshop Playground Course CHCAGE005: Dementia Essentials – Transcripts of the Arts Activated 2016 Conference Provide support to people living with dementia now Available National Male Health Conference October Auslan Newsletter 2016 Deaf Arts Network Training Handbook 2017 - Centre for Community Videos of the ‘Harness the Possibilities’ Conferences Welfare Training (ACWA/CCWT) 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 Christmas Dinner of Northern Beaches Deaf Group What? All members and friends of the Deaf Community are welcome to join - just look for all the moving hands!! Where? Bistro, Dee Why RSL, 932 Pittwater Road, Dee Why NSW 2099. When? Saturday 10 December, 6pm onwards. Info? Contact Anne Horton (hearing Auslan interpreter) on 0414 884 996 on [email protected] . Note: The Deaf Group meets the last Friday monthly from 7pm in the Cabana Bar, Dee Why RSL, 932 Pittwater Road, Dee Why. Table of Eight Dinner Party – Let’s Eat in 2016 What and Adults (age 18+) with disability are invited to enjoy a monthly sit-down dinner with friends, and dance later. When? Saturday 12 December – Christmas Dinner. Where? 15a Conie Avenue, Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153. Cost? $25 per person per event includes set menu and drinks. RSVP? Reserve your spot at 9686 4155 or [email protected]. Carols by the Lake for All – also in Auslan What? This free community event is very popular, with glowsticks, food stalls for treat, Santa, carols from 7pm and fireworks from 9pm. All Deaf people are welcome to join as the Deaf Group gathers for a picnic at 5pm – look for the moving hands. When? Saturday 17 December, 5pm for Deaf Group picnic, 6pm pre-entertainment, 7pm carols, 9pm fireworks. Where? Lakeside Park, Pittwater Road, North Narrabeen (new location - previously was Berry Reserve). Info? See http://link.org.au/link-events or contact Links Church on 9999 0475. Reminder: Dance to the Nines! What? Free Christmas dance and light refreshments for people over 18 with a disability. Light refreshments provided. Dance the night away to the live music of Pun Intended. When? Friday 9 December, 6pm-9pm. Where? Dougherty Community Centre, 7 Victor Street, Chatswood. RSVP? To book, phone the Dougherty Centre staff on 9777 7801 or email [email protected] . Christmas Party for Members of Day2Day Living Program What? Members are invited to join this free festive lunch and activities. Please wear red. When? Tuesday 13 December, 11.30am-2pm. Where? Hercules House, 51 Hercules Street, Chatswood. RSVP? Respond on 9199 6190. Note: Day to Day Living will be closed from Friday 23 December and reopen Tuesday 5 January 2017. Discobility Junior – Celebrate the End of 2016 What? Dance party for high school students with special needs, their siblings, carers and friends with music, give- aways and games by ‘Hey DJ’. Carers (including paid) must remain onsite if attending youth are not self- reliant. Lucky door prizes. When? Friday 16 December, 6.30pm-9pm. No snacks available. Where? YOYOs Youth Centre, Forestway Shopping Centre, corner Warringah Road and Forest Way, Frenchs Forest. Wheelchair friendly. Cost? Ticket $10 per person at the door. RSVP? For information and indemnity forms, contact Warringah Council Youth staff on 9942 2401 or [email protected] . Club All In - Christmas Disco What? Northern Beaches Council presents this great night with DJ Cosmos; meet friends and make new ones at this all abilities disco. When? Friday 16 December, 6.30pm-9.30pm. Where? Narraweena Community Hall, 74 Oceana St, Narraweena. Cost? $15 includes pizza and a soft drink. RSVP? Bookings 9942 2354 or [email protected] . Christmas in the Bush What? Members of the Northern Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community are invited to enjoy this annual event. This is drug and alcohol free event, and parents are responsible for their children’s safety. When? Saturday 17 December, 10.30am start, Santa at 11. Where? Luna Park, Milsons Point – short walk from the station. RSVP? For information and to register, email Tjanara at [email protected] or call 0420 820 895. 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 Lights of Christmas in the City What? Lights of Christmas will again illuminate the massive 75metre facade of St Mary’s Cathedral with a free display of sound and light, storytelling the themes of Christmas using Vivid-style 3D projections. Choirs from across the city perform Christmas carols. When? Lights from 8.30pm-12midnight until 25 December. Where? Cathedral Square on College Street. Band Night Lime Cordiale What? Headline band stopping in the Northern Beaches on their national tour. Support from Lume Etiquette, Pandamonium and The Intruders. Where? YOYOs Youth Centre, Forestway Shopping Centre, corner Warringah Road and Forest Way, Frenchs Forest. Wheelchair friendly. Cost? Ticket $10 per person at the door. RSVP? For information and indemnity forms, contact Warringah Council Youth staff on 9942 2401 or [email protected] . Return2Sport Sport Activities Collaroy Beach Access, Education and Surfing Program - People living with a disability are invited to trial a range of beach wheelchairs and other equipment, and learn from experienced Recreation Therapists about water safety, conquering mobility issues and most important of all, enjoying the ocean! Saturday 17 December, 10am-2.30pm, at Collaroy Beach (near ocean pool), Look for the Return2Sport signs. Bring swimmers, a towel, water/drinks + BYO lunch (or join us at a local cafe). Registration essential with [email protected] or 9808 9353. Free Fencing on Wednesdays @ Royal Rehab - Sessions run weekly at 7pm - great introduction to fencing for people of all abilities. At Todman Room, Ground Floor, Royal Rehab. Must confirm before attending to [email protected] Yoga on Wednesdays @ Royal Rehab - 2:30pm Elemental (for people with higher support needs), 4pm Dynamic (for those with a neurological impairment who are regular walkers or with mild mobility restrictions), 5:30pm Lotus (for people with a spinal cord injury or similar – finished for 2016) Adapted Waterskiing - Open Water Skiing Days for people with physical disabilities or visual impairments. Volunteers welcome. First time skiers $50 (includes 2 skis, membership, insurance). Register by contacting Sharon Paterson on 0412 966 712 or [email protected] . • Sat 11 Feb 2017 - Manly Dam, end of King Street, Manly Vale 2093. • Sat 11 March 2017 – Hawkesbury – NSW Ski Gardens, 2916 River Road, Wisemans Ferry 2775. Free Introductory Tennis Clinics at Royal Rehab Sports Courts for all abilities. Saturday 17 December, 12pm-1pm. Free Golf at 1pm-4pm - Muirfield Golf Club - Friday 9 December, Long Reef Golf Club - Tuesday 13 December, Moore Park Golf Club -Thursday 15 December. Holiday Fun Sport Carnival at Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Allambie What? Children and teens aged 8 to 17 years with physical disability and siblings are invited to try sports like soccer, boccia, cricket, table tennis and swimming. Bring your own lunch. Fruit and drinks provided. When? Thursday 12 January, 10am-3.30pm. Morning sports 10am-12pm, afternoon sports 12.30-2pm, swim 2.30pm-3.30pm. Where? Cerebral Palsy Alliance Allambie, 187 Allambie Road, Allambie Heights. Cost? $15 per participant; siblings are free.