No 349 – 27 April 2016
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No 349 – 27 April 2016 “When the world says Give up, Hope whispers...Try it one more time.” ACTIVITIES ................................................. 2 RESOURCES................................................7 Walking and Art for Adults with Mild Intellectual Studio Artes: Windows of Opportunity Disability in Lane Cove Her Time - Women’s Support Group I LOVE Music Therapy at Lane Cove The NDIS, Better Caring and You Disco with Northern Area Recreation Association Macular Degeneration Awareness 22-28 May 2016 Discobility Junior – Pirate Party Resources for The Biggest Morning Tea – 26 May Saturday Youth Group in Mosman, for Youth aged Become NDIS Ready – explore www.ndis.gov.au 11-17 with Mild Disability and Low Support Needs Sydney Theatre Company presents Noël Coward's YOUR PARTICIPATION COUNTS..............7 Hay Fever See the Photos sent to the Treasurer Auslan Tour of the 20 th Biennale of Sydney Feedback on a New Program to Treat Anxiety in Multi Sports Day at Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Allambie Children with Mild Intellectual Disability 2016 Adaptive Wintersport Camp Photo Event to celebrate National Volunteer Week CARERS ..................................................... 3 2016 NDIS Information Session for Consumers and Carers FUNDING / FINANCIAL MATTERS..............8 in the Northern Sydney Region North Sydney ClubGRANTS Open NDIA Information Sessions Warringah’s Community Grants Program 2016/2017 NDIS Information Sessions - Cerebral Palsy Alliance StreetWork Northern Beaches' Fundraising Event Planning for the NDIS with Independent Planners Volunteer Coordinator, Sunnyfield, Allambie Heights Responding to Suicide for Carers House With No Steps: Employment Vacancies for Safe Talk – Course for Families / Carers of Those Adults with Disability with a Mental Illness ADHD Speaker Evening: Antonia Canaris on “ADHD CONFERENCES, TRAINING, SEMINARS.. 9 & Difficulties in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic” Training for Volunteers working in Commonwealth Helping Parents Support Teens with Mental Health Home Support Programme Day to Day Living Program for Adults living with Northern Sydney Disability Network - Meeting Mental Illness Mental Wellness and Healthy Living 2016 Belonging Seminar in Lane Cove Northern Beaches Volunteer Expo Don’t Make it Worse Northside Northern Sydney Community Care More Events of Bradfield Park Carers Program Regional Forum 2016 Caring Program for Young Carers (ages 15-18) Course for Men – From Depression to Hope Family Advocacy: One Of The Kids Inclusive Thrive and Survive in Challenging Times – 2016 Education Workshop - Sydney Holroyd Community Services Conference 2016 Carer Groups – Community Connect Northern Mindd International Conference & Expo Beaches Regional Forum for CHSP Northern Sydney 2016 Multicultural Carers Groups – Community Volunteer Coordinators Connect Northern Beaches Free Workshop for Youth Workers – Yhunger Reminder: St Lucy’s Key Word Sign Basic Workshop Training Carer Dementia Education: Creative Ways to Care Working with CALD & Refugee Communities in Child An Invitation to Family and Carers of people living & Family Welfare Settings with Younger Onset Dementia New Training Available - Person Centred Practice Across Cultures Training by Blue Knot Foundation (formerly Adults Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA) P 1 WARRINGAH COUNCIL, Civic Centre 725 Pittwater Road, Dee Why NSW 2099 T 02 9942 2686 F 02 9942 2664 E [email protected] ISSN 1448-7705 Walking and Art for Adults with Mild Intellectual Disability in Lane Cove Gentle Exercise Walking Group for people who want to keep active, visit new fun places to meet new people in the local Northern Sydney / Northern Beaches areas. The group have up to 3 clients and one staff person. The walks are easy with gentle gradients but you need to be a “good walker”. Then a coffee / drink nearby! On Mondays weekly 10am-1pm starting mid-April, leaving from the front of the office. Wednesday Art Group provides a fun art experience for residents of the Northern Sydney Area. You can learn new skills, experiment with different types of art like painting / collage / mixed media, and meet new people through the group of up to 6 to 8 people and 2 staff. You supply some art materials like paints and canvas; the rest are provided, as well as coffee and tea. Wednesdays 11am-1.30pm for 10 weeks. Where? Lane Cove & Northside Community Services Office, 164 Longueville Road, Lane Cove. Cost? $10 per session of each activity. RSVP? Contact Clare on 9427 6425 / 0422 150 411, or at [email protected] to express your interest. I LOVE Music Therapy at Lane Cove What? Lane Cove & North Side Community Services is offering music therapy for adults of all abilities. You can learn new skills in song writing, singing and improvisation, and playing a range of instruments like keyboard, piano, guitar and more. Learning how to express yourself through music and dance will build confidence and creative capacity, with fun along the way. Highly experienced music facilitator and composer Sarah de Jong will conduct the classes, and there will be support staff on hand to assist with your needs. When? Thursday 24 March to 30 June, 4pm-5.30pm. Where? Living and Learning Centre, 180 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove. Cost? $150 for 15 classes or $10 for a class trial. RSVP? Contact Olga Zakrzewska at 9427 6425 or [email protected] . Disco with Northern Area Recreation Association What? Fun for youth and adults with intellectual disability and their friends! When? Friday 26 April, 7pm-9pm. Please note the time change. Where? Uniting Church Hall, corner of Provincial Rd and Pacific Hwy, Lindfield. Cost? $10 includes light supper about 8.40pm (no doggie bags provided). 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] . NOTE: If most participants leave before 9pm, the remaining discos may be cancelled. Light supper is sandwiches and drinks only. Discobility Junior – Pirate Party What? Dance party for high school students with special needs, their siblings, carers and friends with music, prizes and games by ‘Hey DJ’. Bring your eyepatches and parrots, and come as your favourite pirate character. Carers (including group home, paid) must remain onsite if attending youth are not self-reliant. When? Friday 6 May, 6.30pm-9pm. Where? YOYOs Youth Centre, Forestway Shopping Centre, 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 2681 or [email protected] . See www.yoyosgigs.info. Saturday Youth Group in Mosman, for Youth aged 11-17 with Mild Disability and Low Support Needs What? This is for people from Mosman and surrounding area who want to be part of a fun social group. When? The group usually meets on the third Saturday of each month for in-centre activities and outings. Where? Mosman Youth Centre, 30 the Crescent, Mosman. Cost? About $25 per person, depending on activity. Info? Membership is by application only - contact Mosman Youth Services on 9978 4013 or email [email protected] , or visit www.mosmanyouth.com.au/mycentre/saturday-youth-group . Sydney Theatre Company presents Noël Coward's Hay Fever What? In this irresistibly heartless comedy, the Bliss family loves intrigue, arguing and the spotlight. They are everything a respectable family ought not to be – unconventional, uncensored and unapologetic. When each of the four outrageously eccentric Bliss family members invites a guest to their rural retreat, the unassuming visitors face a hectic living melodrama from which there seems to be no escape. Where? Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House. When? Audio described on Fri 6 May; Sat 7 May; Captioned on Wed 11 May 2016; Fri 20 May. 2hrs15mins. Cost? Single tickets: $78 concession or under 30, $89 seniors cardholder, $76 preview. Transaction fee $8 telephone, $0 box office, $7.50 online. RSVP? For ticket prices and availability, see www.sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-on/productions/2016/hay-fever P 2 WARRINGAH COUNCIL, Civic Centre 725 Pittwater Road, Dee Why NSW 2099 T 02 9942 2686 F 02 9942 2664 E [email protected] ISSN 1448-7705 Auslan Tour of the 20 th Biennale of Sydney Deaf and hearing-impaired visitors can join Deaf artists/presenters Stefan Kater and Danni Wright for an immersive viewing experience and discussion of the 20th Biennale: The future is already here – it’s just not evenly distributed. The tour will be delivered in Auslan and interpreted into English. Free. No bookings required. Just meet at the information desk on Sunday 29 May at 1.30pm. To request assisted access for individuals or groups with specific requirements, phone 9225 1740 or email [email protected] . See http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/calendar/auslan-interpreted-talk-biennale-sydney . For other accessible programs , see www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/visit-us/specific-requirements/visit-with- disability/access-programs . Multi Sports Day at Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Allambie What? Children and teens aged 8 to 17 years with physical disability are invited to try sports like Boccia, CP Football, Table tennis and many more. When? Thursday 14 July, 10am-1pm. Where? Cerebral Palsy Alliance Allambie, 187 Allambie Road, Allambie Heights. RSVP? For information and to register, contact Scott on [email protected] . 2016 Adaptive Wintersport Camp What? Learn to ski or snowboard with Return2Sport and Disabled Wintersport Australia! This includes 4 days of morning and afternoon supported snow activity, 1 on 1 instruction from trained Snowsport Instructors and Volunteer Guides, Daily lift pass and adaptive equipment, 5 nights shared accessible accommodation, Return bus transfers departing from Royal Rehab in Ryde, Return daily transfers from Jindabyne (accommodation) to Thredbo (ski fields), Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. When? Sunday 28 August - Friday 2 September. Where? Jindabyne and NSW Snowfields. See highlights of 2015 action at https://vimeo.com/149824796 .