a diagnosis that includes we are here and Ashton’s This legislation is part of his Microcephaly, Hypotonic after we die.” legacy. Dystonia, Cerebral Palsy and Both Tim and Angela The Bill will establish the Janelle’s Page Developmental delay. asked me to do two things- NDIS Launch Transition As Angela said, “The to tell their stories and to Agency to work with people Janelle Saffin MP fairness in our society. NDIS means that no longer call on the Government with disability to develop a I feel pleased and proud will it matter if and what to commit to the full roll personal plan that identifies n the final day for to be part of a political labels Ashton has, just that out of the NDIS, and the their goals and aspirations, Parliament for 2012, party that embraces such he has significant physical $5 billion to fund it, and I recognises the support Othe Prime Minister policies and such change that and intellectual disability have taken their message to they receive from family introduced the National will afford people dignity, and requires support. Canberra and I will keep and friends, and provides Disability Insurance Scheme through the provision of “It also means looking making their case. a statement of the support (NDIS) Bill into Parliament appropriate self chosen care. into the future. Ashton Tim and Angela’s are they will receive through the – something I have advocated There is strong support and we as his family, will just two stories but they NDIS. for many years. for the NDIS across my Member for Page have the opportunity to live represent the needs of The legislation also An NDIS will ensure electorate and I have had 63 Molesworth Street with, modify and direct the many many families in our supports people to manage people with disability, many local people ask me to Lismore support he receives tailoring community. their own funding where wherever they live, receive do what I can to support it. Phone 1300 301 735 it to his needs, likes and As the Legislation was they choose to do so. care and support based People like Tim, a disability dreams in a timely fashion. introduced, the late Jacob You can comment on the on their needs, and have support worker and a foster supported in their adult life. “The introduction of Baldwin was foremost in Bill on the Your Say forum choice and control over this carer who says an NDIS And also Angela and her the NDIS will reduce the my thoughts. He was an on the NDIS website. support. will mean the children son Ashton who I know pressure Phil and I feel to extraordinary advocate who The Legislation overview Like Medicare, this will with disabilities that he has very well. Ashton has a provide and finance two changed so many things and further information is be a Labor instrument of fostered can continue to be rare genetic condition with lifetimes in one, ours while for people with disability. available at www.ndis.gov.au Justine delivers more with the transport costs of Australia in the Asian Century than $130,000 to local volunteers with a disability, Mapping future interactions a significantly increasing Asian region, and Justine volunteers who are unable to drive and within our Asian number of consumers and the said she would encourage Local community need to use public transport neighbourhood is crucial for biggest export markets, are at them to submit a response to organisations in Richmond or taxis as part of their Australia as we recognise our doorstep,’’ said Justine. the paper. are among 4,800 across volunteering role. that we are positioned in the The White Paper will set “This is about sharing Australia to benefit from the “Volunteers continue to fastest growing region in the out a strategic framework our knowledge so together Federal Labor Government’s make a significant social world. that will be used to guide we can take advantage of $16 million Volunteer Grants and economic contribution Prime Minister Julia Australia through the Asian the opportunities that are program. to Australian society, Gillard has invited public Century. available to us as a nation Across Richmond, 37 contributing approximately submissions to the Australia It will examine the and within our immediate organisations will share $14.6 billion to the not-for- in the Asian Century domestic economic and social region. in more than $130,000 to profit sector each year. White Paper to encourage opportunities and challenges “It is important that we support the work of their “Across the country, more discussion about how Asia’s of the Asian Century for think more about how we volunteers. Member for Richmond than 166,000 volunteers will growth is changing the world Australia, including: the build stronger relations with Local MP Justine Elliot 107 Minjungbal Drive benefit from the Volunteer in which we live. opportunities for deepening our neighbours to benefit our said the Federal Labor Tweed Heads South Grants,” said Justine. Local MP Justine Elliot engagement with Asia across community and strengthen Government’s investment Phone 1300 720 675 “The Government is said the Australia in the the board, in the economy, our economic participation in was delivering much-needed committed to supporting our Asian Century White through science and our region, such as through support to local volunteers. which received $4,889. army of volunteers and this Paper would examine the technology collaboration, increasing the number “We know that volunteers 37 organisatons will receive year’s volunteer grants will opportunities for engagement clean energy, education, of languages we learn to give their time, energy and grants of between $1000 help them to undertake their and help the nation take business-to-business and include those of our Asian expertise to support our and $5000 to contribute to selfless work in supporting advantage of them. people-to-people links and neighbours,” said Justine. community,” said Justine. their volunteers’ fuel costs local communities.” ‘’This will undoubtedly be culture. Submissions are due by The Volunteer Grants and purchase much-needed To find out more about the Asian Century. Many Australian 26 February 2013 and more will support a range of local equipment such as laptops, Volunteer Grants 2012, visit: “The greatest opportunity businesses and industries are information is available at groups, like the Nimbin BBQs and shade structures. www.fahcsia.gov.au or phone for growth and development, already engaging with the www.asiancentury.dpmc.gov.au Headers Sports Club Inc., Grants will also help 1800-183-374. This was a good night’s meeting. Consider coming Green scene along next time, meetings Chamber Chat... are fun and this one had by Cr Vanessa Ekins by Eugenie Stephans, Secretary moments of passion and some Councillors visited Nimbin serious bits and even a few The Annual General Meeting of the Nimbin who worked on projects and contributed, last month for a community jokes. Chamber of Commerce commenced with especially members volunteering their time contact forum and we heard It feels good to be in a room the president, Peter Wise, giving an overview to support the Nimbin businesses with good some interesting things. full of people talking about of the past year’s successes, achievements and consequences for the community as well. First a vision for the next important stuff like the future delivering his report. Assistance from Nat Meyer from the 20 years, with small scale talked about and it seems that of our city and villages and Treasurer Peter Hughes presented the Nimbin Neighbourhood Centre towards multiple occupancies for aging more talking is called for. laughing together. Everyone annual financial report. The Chamber the development of the Nimbin Murals Nimbin residents, a new road Third the piggery at agreed there needs to be more executive committee remains the same but Restoration Project draft strategic planhas or alternative way to leave Mountain Top produces exchange of information. for the vice-president’s role, which goes to led to the council allocating Heritage Sibley street for pedestrians odour, effluent, waste, water, Remember you have 11 Marcelo Angulo. grant funding for the murals. Some of the and turning tourism from noise and residents want council representatives and we Thank you to Bevan Whitney, and a mural restorations are in process and other town drugs to hippy lifestyles. buffers for school buses. Just all like people and love to chat warm welcome to Marcelo. Chamber has property owners are encouraged to take up Second the Nimbin how compatible is residential about roads, rates, rubbish, increased its membership by over 30%. this opportunity now. Advisory Group and its input living with active farming? car parks, trees, toilets, pools The ‘Business after hours’ events at the Nimbin’s first working bus trial departing into water, waste, bridges, Fourth the history of the and sustainable house stuff. hotel have proven successful and there are Lismore at 5.30pm for Nimbin has been towers and Seven Sibley water supply with suggestions Our contacts are on Council’s great member benefits for small business extended, thus enhancing transport for the Street. They are keen for from nine years ago, such as web site, so contact us! from the alliance with the NSW Business Nimbin community. some male members. How whether the water taken from Contact Vanessa by phone Chamber. The new committee has promised to the Chamber and NAG and the weir is warm or flowing 6624-5500 or email: vanessa. Peter thanked the Chamber executive for a continue to undertake the work of the Council talk together was still not implemented. [email protected] job well done throughout the year and those chamber with commitment and enthusiasm.