There are still spaces available in the "Art of Communication" workshop at the Kingston Butter Factory for service providers working with parents with a disability. This is a fantastic free training opportunity.
Contact: Please contact Nadine Lepre by phoning 3826 1500.
For more information: Please fax the following Art of Communication Registration (pdf) form to 3826 1596
Cooking Workshops for Carers
If you are a carer for someone with special needs, we welcome you to take part in a series of cooking workshops focusing on quick, healthy and nutritious meals.
When: 17 November, 24 November and 1 December 2009
Where: Logan Womens Health and Wellbeing Centre
Cost: Free
Contact: Please contact the Logan Women’s Health and Wellbeing Centre on 3808 9233 or email tastyfresh@loganwomen.com.au
Professional development workshop for support workers, carers, health care and disability workers.
This workshop will be run in three locations on different dates. Download the registration form (pdf) for information on venues, cost and other registration details.
A forum for clients, carers, therapists, technicians and engineers to participate in practicals involving the safe use, adjustment and maintenance of wheelchairs, seating, cushions,mattresses and overlays, hoists, slings and personal care equipment. Presentations and demonstrations will provide hands on, practical experiences to increase the confidence of participants in choosing and using equipment.
Tuesday 17 November for is for therapists and service providers, Wednesday 18 November is for clients and carers. Students may elect to attend either day.Registration closes on Monday 9 November 2009.
Where: Brisbane Technology Park (BTP) Conference Centre, 1 Clunies Ross Court, Eight Mile Plains
When: 17-18 November 2009
Cost: Clients and Carers $5 inc GST; Students $30 inc GST; Service Providers $60 inc GST
Contact: Anyone planning to attend must register or RSVP direct to Stephen Hales on 3136 3526 or email Stephen_Hales@health.qld.gov.au
For more information: Please visit the Queensland Health website for further details.
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The aim of the project, 1000 Voices, is to collect and display 1000 life narratives from people with disability from around the world. With this collection of narratives, it is hoped to open the eyes and ears to the lived experiences of people with disability; to provide opportunities for people with disability to have their own voice in determining how their lives are seen and heard; and to make sure that these voices become part of ongoing research, service, and policy development activity in Australia and beyond.
The 1000 Voices Project will from 2009-2011. Stories can be uploaded during this period. Research will commence on existing stories uploaded to the site at the end of 2009.
Read more (pdf) about this project and how to get involved. For any enquiries please contact Lesley Chenoweth on 3382 1485.
The Disability Services Skilling Plan (DSSP) was initiated to contribute to the development of a capable, relevant and skilled workforce that will support the disability services needs of the community and enhance quality delivery across the disability services continuum.
Download the Fact Sheet (pdf) for more information.
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This grant offers a maximum of $20,000 funding per grant to support events or projects that'll benefit the Australian Deaf community and Australians with a speech, communication or hearing impairment.
For more details on this grant please visit Ace Info or phone Australian Communication Exchange on 3815 7658 or email sponsorship@aceinfo.net.au
This E-Learning Resource was created through the Enhancing Access project, which works to facilitate people with disabilities and those recovering from mental ill health into volunteering. Also working to raise awareness levels in communities, and encourage volunteer managers to recognise the skills and talents of the individual. The aim of this information is to:
- Outline the benefits to your organisation by incorporating an inclusive culture into your volunteer program.
- Look beyond the person’s differences and discover how individuals can positively contribute to your volunteer program.
- Show you how you can promote diversity from within – both with paid staff and other volunteers.
- Help you understand some of the issues that may be associated with specific conditions, and whether this would impact on their volunteering.
- Explore the best way to communicate and teach your new volunteer by taking into account the learning style that works best for them.
Check out the e-learning resource.
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Reclink is a charitable organisation whose mission is to provide sporting, social and arts activities to enhance the lives of people experiencing disadvantage. Reclink through a range of structured and informal programs and activities, promotes and delivers health, social and economic benefits of physical activity to an otherwise largely inactive population group.
The Accessibility Centre located at Logan North Library provides equipement and resources for people with vision, hearing, intellectual and mobility disabilities. Features include:
- Height adjustable desks
- Telephone typewriter
- Special needs softerware including Zoomtext
- Boardmaker and Kurzweil 3000 screen reader
- 5 PCs with adaptive keyboards and trackball mouse
- Programs to assist with literacy, numeracy and life skills and much more
Contact Chris Orpen on 3412 4143 for more information. Bookings recommended.
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