Back Issues - September 2010

Awards and Funding

• M.I.R.A. Maribyrnong's Inclusive Recognition Awards Reflecting Our Community
  Inclusive Awards for business, individuals and organisations.
  
  The MIRA recognisesindividuals,groups, businesses and not for profit that have contributed to improving the quality of life of people with a disability within the City of Maribyrnong.
  
  Posted: 02-09-2010
  

• Traineeship Funding Available
  
  Alzheimer’s Australia Vic currently has government funding for trainees to complete a Certificate III in HACC
  
  Posted: 07-09-2010
  

Employment Opportunities (paid and volunteer)

• MYER PROJECT & REINFORCE SUPPORT WORKER
  
  Reinforce is a self advocacy organisation run by people with an intellectual disability for people with an intellectual disability
  
  Posted: 01-09-2010
  

• BV Deaf Inclusion Officer
  
  Basketball Victoria is currently looking for a suitable person to fill the Deaf Inclusion Officer role.
  
  Posted: 01-09-2010
  

• Administration Officer at Gateway Social Support Services
  
  3 days with possible additional days (PAG support role)
  
  Posted: 01-09-2010
  

• UnitingCare Werribee Support and Housing, Volunteer Coordinator
  
  12 month funded, part-time 19 hours per week position (subject to ongoing funding)
  
  Posted: 02-09-2010
  

Events, Activities and Recreation

• Parkville Net, Set, Go Holiday Clinic 2010
  
  Parkville Net-Set-GO! School Holiday Clinics
  
  Posted: 01-09-2010
  

• Lawn Bowls for All Abilities
  
  Sunshine RSL Memorial Bowling Club
  
  Posted: 01-09-2010
  

• North/West Diners Club
  
  The Diners Club is a group of adults of all abilities who enjoy dining out in the Northern and Western region.
  
  Posted: 06-09-2010
  

• Way Out West
  
  A Visual and Performing Arts Program Enter one or two lines to appear on the front page under the title
  
  Posted: 06-09-2010
  

• Swimmers with a Purpose
  
  Saturday 9th October 2010 for 8 weeks
  
  Posted: 06-09-2010
  

• National Self Help and Supports Groups Awareness Week launch
  
  Wednesday 8th September
  
  Posted: 07-09-2010
  

• Raising Funds for Autism Research
  
  Friday 8th October 2010
  
  Posted: 07-09-2010
  

Forums, Meetings and Seminars

• Mental Health Week Forum 2010
  
  Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities (ADEC) is proud to host a forum to mark World Mental Health Week on the 13 October 2010.
  
  Posted: 01-09-2010
  

• Access to Premises Standards
  
  The Office for Disability, Department of Planning and Community Development extends an invitation to you to attend an information session about the Access to Premises Standards.
  
  Posted: 06-09-2010
  

• Autism Info Day in Bendigo - 9 October 2010
  
  Information Session
  
  Posted: 07-09-2010
  

News

• Final Government response to Bushfires Royal Commission report
  
  Summaries of the 24 community meetings will be available on my website at www.premier.vic.gov.au
  
  Posted: 01-09-2010
  

• Request for shared accommodation housemate through Active Property Services Mg
  
  Request for shared accommodation
  
  Posted: 01-09-2010
  

• INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY ALLIANCE
  
  Press release
  
  Posted: 02-09-2010
  

• Parent Support Group Update - Northern
  
  The Northern Parent Support Program
  
  Posted: 06-09-2010
  

• Help for Carers Returning to Work
  
  The State Government’s Victoriaworks program
  
  Posted: 06-09-2010
  

• Bar None Exhibition to Tour the State
  
  The Bar None campaign features a photographic exhibition, a DVD and resource guide.
  
  Posted: 06-09-2010
  

• Equal Access Have Moved
  
  Equal Access Pty Ltd are a leading Accredited Disability Access Consultancy.
  
  Posted: 07-09-2010
  

Publications and Resources

• "Try and Fail, but don't fail to try!"
  
  Parking campaign ends in success
  
  Posted: 01-09-2010
  

• DnD newsletter
  
  August 2010
  
  Posted: 07-09-2010
  

Services and Programs

• Care Connect Respite Retreats - Sept & Oct Specials
  
  Daylesford and Rosebud Respite Houses
  
  Posted: 01-09-2010
  

• Women with Disabilities Victoria: peer Mentoring Program
  
  Women with Disabilities Victoria provides support and mentoring to our members and all women with disabilities as leaders, advocates and community educators.
  
  Posted: 02-09-2010
  

Training (HACC only)

• "PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARY SETTING FOR CASE MANAGERS"
  
  PLACES STILL AVAILABLE 16TH SEPTEMBER
  
  Posted: 01-09-2010
  

Training and Workshops

• MAPs and PATH Facilitator Training
  
  Hosted by UnitingCare Community Options and ANNECTO
  
  Posted: 02-09-2010
  

• Supporting People, Not Just Their Behaviours
  
  Integrating Traumagenic Neurodevelopmental Information into Positive Behaviour Support Plans
  
  Posted: 02-09-2010
  

• Certificate IV in Disability (CHC40308)
  
  Commencing in February 2011
  
  Posted: 02-09-2010
  

• WCIG National Green Jobs Corps - Calling for participants aged 17 - 24
  
  Well we’ve kicked off our National Green Jobs Corps program once more & so far so good!
  
  Posted: 02-09-2010
  

WRDN Update Projects and Forthcoming Events

• HACC Chronic Illness Forum
  
  This free interactive one day forum is part of the HACC Training Program and is open to all HACC staff and volunteers in the Western sector. October 26th
  
  Posted: 02-09-2010
  

Website Links

• Video on new CPR procedure
  
  This short video will show you exactly what to do if someone near you collapses and is presumably having a heart attack.
  
  Posted: 06-09-2010