August 2013 Volume 4, Number 8. Grants are now being accepted for Carers Week which is from Sunday 13 Saturday 19 th October, 2013.

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1 info E-Newsletter August 2013 Volume 4, Number 8 GRANTS Wyong Shire Council Wyong Shire Council Community Grants open 19 th August 2013 and Close 5pm 20 th September Wyong Shire Council will no longer be accepting paper applications and need to be applied for online. For more information please call or Kay.Matthews@wyong.nsw.gov.au Carers NSW Grants are now being accepted for Carers Week which is from Sunday 13 Saturday 19 th October, National Carers Week takes place from Sunday 13 Saturday 19 October this year. National Carers Day Out will be held on Tuesday 15 October Applications for the Carers NSW 2013 Carers Week grants program are now being accepted. For more information please go to: Positions Vacant Do you have any positions available that you would like to promote FREE in the E-Newsletter? Send them through to info@ccdn.com.au New Jobs on the Coast promotes hundreds of jobs on the Central Coast and Hunter.. Go to jobsonthecoast.com.au General Updates New Youth Connections Youthconnections.com.au offers individualised packages for young people with a disability between the ages of We will help you to design and implement a plan which creates 1

2 opportunities for you to engage in the community and participate in mainstream activities of your choice. Our talented, young, qualified workers will then support you to undertake your favourite activity and achieve your plan. Be it a sport, passion, hobby, music, art, games or just socialising. We then work together with the organisation/community group offering your activity to enable your continued participation once the funding runs out. It s a great opportunity to meet new friends, form social networks and learn new things while having a whole lot of fun! Contact To arrange a meeting or to find out more please contact Ashley McGeorge, Disability Programs Team Leader. Ph: (02) Mob: ashley@youthconnections.com.au Ability Links From 1 st July 2013, St Vincent de Paul Society will deliver a new service called Ability Links with communities. Ability Links NSW is a key foundation in the NSW Government s plan to reshape and improve the way people with disability, their families and carers in NSW are supported by placing them at the centre of decision-making. Ability Links forms part of the NSW launch of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Ability Links Coordinators will work in local communities to assist people with disability, their families and carers to be valued and active members of their community. St Vincent de Paul Society will operate Ability Links in Gosford and Wyong Shire. Abbey from Ability Links will be talking at the Disability Interagency meeting on 14 th August, Central Coast Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group The Central Coast Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group are putting on a huge Christmas party with rides, Santa, music, catering at Camp Breakaway on the 1 st December for ALL CHILDREN WITH A DISABILITY on the Central Coast. Please call Tara if you can help out Dress for Success Dress for Success Sydney is a not-for-profit organization that supports economically disadvantaged women. They provide free professional attire and styling to help build self esteem and economic independence. The main goal is to assist women into employment, however women who may have to dress formally for court appearances, visits to a child s school or to any event that requires professional clothing are welcome. 2

3 ET Australia will be hosting Dress for Success on Wednesday, 7 th August 2013 at their premises at 123 Donnison Street, Gosford. Referral forms need to be returned to ET Australia by Midday Thursday, 1 st August. For more information please call Koori Connect Koori Connect have received some wonderful news.. Koori Connect is a finalist for The Deadlys The Deadlys is a Red Carpet Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement Awards Ceremony right across Australia, which is held every year at the Sydney Opera House. Koori Connect was nominated in the category Community Education Please click on the link below and VOTE. There are many categories so you can vote in the other categories too but make sure you vote for KOORI CONNECT!!! Central Coast Community College Central Coast Community College is delivering funded social and recreational courses. These classes offer a regular fun activity for adults with a disability to enjoy, and develop and expand friendships. These courses are available to adults who live in the Gosford or Wyong area with family or friends who provide care for them. Call the College on to speak with Jean Ardley or Hazel Gibbons to discuss eligibility and availability of courses to suit your needs. We currently have vacancies in: Cooking for Fun, Wyong Monday 6pm 9pm Drama, Woy Woy - Saturday 12 noon 3pm Interrelate Interrelate is celebrating 40 years of the Central Coast and is holding a Competition for Central Coast Youth. They will be offering $ Westfield vouchers for 4 x best artwork, best photo, best written work and most inspirational entry. Entries are online and close 30 th August, Selected entries will also be published in an Inspirational Journal for youth that will be launched on the 18 th October, as Interrelate celebrates its 40 th birthday on the Central Coast by Celebrating Families. For more information please call Interrelate Special Olympics Newcastle will be hosting the Special Olympics 2013 Asia Pacific Games. Athletes will compete between the 2 nd December and 6 th December 2013 concluding on the 7 th December 3

4 with the Closing Celebration, the final gala event to celebrate the achievements of all Special Olympics athletes. The Games will bring together 32 nations from across the Asia Pacific region. Over 2,500 athletes and carers, competing in nine sports Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bocce, Cricket, Football, Swimming, Table Tennis and Ten Pin Bowling. To register your interest in volunteering, visit St. Vincent de Paul Society St Vincent de Paul Society has No Interest Loan Schemes. The No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) provides interest-free loans for individuals or families on low incomes to access credit for the purchase of essential goods and services. As loans are repaid the money is lent out to other members of the community to utilize this service. For more information please call or SMH Foot and Hand Care SMH Foot and Hand Care is a mobile service that delivers general foot and hand care for individuals in their own homes. Michael has had a long association with disabilities and has tailored the service to this area. For more information please call Michael Harmey on Upcoming Events Peninsula Community Centre Peninsula Community Centre are holding a Footy Fever and Pamper night for adults with Intellectual Disabilities. People attending can wear their favourite footy tem jersey to enjoy an evening of footy trivia, games and cocktail snacks. Sampling of new beauty products or enjoy a relaxing hand massage at the pamper station can also be enjoyed. When: Friday, 9 th August 2013 Where: Peninsula Community Centre, 93 McMasters Road, Woy Woy Time: 6pm 8.30pm For more information please call Lauren or Abbey

5 Central Coast Community Women s Health Centre The Central Coast Community Women s Health Centre will be hosting a DAY OF ACTION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT This is a day to commemorate both victims and survivors of sexual assault and all those who have worked with and for survivors. Every day women and children are being sexually assaulted. Every day women and children have to survive the fear, the shame and the isolation that sexual assault causes. Sexual assault happens in all countries, cities and neighbourhoods. Survivors and workers for survivors need funding for preventative programs, information for communities, and services. Your support for today and other events that acknowledge that sexual assault happens, as well as remembering victims and survivors, will help. Join us in Kibble Park for the Day of When: Thursday 29th August,2013 Where: Kibble Park Gosford Time: 11am to 1.30pm FREE Activities for the day include Live Music; FREE Picnic Lunch; Guest Speakers; Information Stalls; Other Activities For more information please CCCWHC [pwhc@cccwhc.com.au] Central Coast ARAFMI The opening of a one stop shop for local knowledge and information about mental health and well being is happening on: When: Wednesday, 7 th August, 2013 Where: Central Coast ARAFMI, 6 Community Road, Bateau Bay Time: 10.30am for 11 am start RSVP: 31 st July, 2013 For more information or to RSVP please call Peninsula Community Centre Peninsula Community Centre are celebrating International Day of People with Disability with a Discobility When: Saturday, 30 th November 2013 Where: Peninsula Community Centre Time: 12pm 4pm Cost: Free entry ages 16+ Bookings are Essential For more information please call or communitycentre@coastcommunityconnections.com.au Kay Dean or kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au 5

6 Partners in Depression Partners in Depression is a FREE six-session group support and education program for carers and family of people experiencing depression. The sessions are designed for people who care for people with depression. When: Monday 22/7, 29/7, 5/8, 12/8. 19/8, 26/8 from 6pm 8.30pm Monday 29/10, 4/11, 11/11,18/11, 25/11, 2/12 from 9.15am 11.45am Where: Erina Centre (near the Library) Erina Fair Shopping Centre, Karalta Road, Erina. Cost: FREE For more information or to register your interest contact: Jenice or jalliston@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au FairHaven Services Markets 2013 Ourimbah RSL Club Markets. Undercover Markets Pacific Highway, Ourimbah. September 7, December 7 (All Saturdays 10am 2pm) Point Clare Markets 209 Brisbane Water Dr, Point Clare Spring Market Saturday October 19 (9-2) Davistown RSL Club Markets Undercover Markets 19 Murna Road, Davistown August 18, September 15, November 17, December 15 (All Sundays 9am 2pm). Cash Housie Ettalong Bowling Club 103 Springwood Ave, Ettalong. Mondays 7.30pm East Gosford Hall, 10 Henry Parry Drive, East Gosford. Fridays 7.30pm Contact Sue on or or sue.chidgey@fairhavenservices.org.au 6

7 Conferences/Training/Expos New Youth Mental Health First Aid Youth Mental Health First Aid Program is an exciting development in mental health and an Australian Initiative. It is a course designed to help you recognize, understand and help a young person (14 24) with a mental health problem. When: Tuesday 13 th and Wednesday 14 th August, 2013 Where: Noahs on the Beach, Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle Time: 9am 4pm Cost: $320 9includes morning tea and lunch, MHFA Manual and Certificate and handouts For more information please call Geoffrey Ahern New Central Coast Respite & Carelink Centre Carers, are invited to attend an information session presented by qualified specialist to discover: What causes memory loss and dementia How to cope with changing behaviours What support services are available When: Thursday 5 th September 2012 Where: Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Drive, Gosford Time: 5pm 9pm Cost: Free For more information and to register please call by Monday 2 nd September New Suicide Prevention Workshop Wesley LifeForce will be conducting Suicide Prevention Workshops. This program not only provides education on what to do in the crisis of suicide but also how to intervene on a daily basis. When: Wednesday, 16 th October 2013 Where: The Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre, 3 Heather Avenue, Glenning Valley Time: 9am 4pm or When: Thursday 17 th October

8 Where: Time: Cost: The Hive Erina Library, Terrigal Drive, Erina 9am 4pm Free For more information please call New Baptist Community Services Baptist Community Services will be holding a course Training in Engaging Men Who use Violence. This is a practical and hands on training in engaging men in the context o domestic violence. When: Monday 21 st October 2013 Where: BCS LifeCare Relationship Services, 103 Pacific Highway, Tuggerah (Next to BP Service Station) Cost: $120 For more information please call or jmurray@bcs.org.au Initiate First Aid Training Initiate First Aid Training offers accredited and non accredited First Aid Training by a Qualified Paramedic Instructor. The training offered is flexible, informative and practical. Apply First Aid Perform CPR Asthma and Anaphylaxis Practical First Aid for parents Kids can save lives Courses can be adjusted for specific needs. For more information please call: Natasha or initiatetraining@gmail.com RSVP: 2 nd August 2013 Controlling the Chaos Controlling the Chaos Managing Difficult Behaviours is a seminar that focuses on common challenging behaviours in young children (eg sleeping, eating, tantrums) and strategies, which are useful in modifying these behaviours. When: Tuesday 13 th August, 2013 When: 7pm 9pm Where: Child and Family Services (Wyong Shire) Inc. 62 Alison Road, Wyong 8

9 Cost: $40.00 For more information contact Tiffany or Yvonne Wellness Expo The Wellness Expo is a free day out with great stalls with lots of information, displays, entertainment and food. When: Thursday, 15 th August 2013 Where: Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, 10 Langford Drive, Kariong Time: 10am 12 noon For more information please call Fiona on Cross Cultural Awareness (Organisational Perspectives) The Cross Cultural Awareness (Organisational Perspectives) is designed for CEO s and Managers to gain the cultural capacity required to comply with legislative requirements and become more cognizant of cultural influences when planning and delivering services to clients from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background. When: Wednesday, 21 st August 2013 Where: Erina Centre, Art Space 1, The Hive Erina Fair (near library) Time: 9.30am 1pm For more information and to book please go to Coastwide Therapy Coastwide Therapy have the following courses available: 28/08/13-6pm 8pm An introduction to sensory processing for parents and other service providers. Berkeley Vale Clinic ($20 per person) 03/09/13 6pm 8pm An introduction to sensory processing for parents and other service providers. Umina Clinic ($20 per person) 20/08/13 6pm 8pm let s talk toileting (toilet training) for parents and other service providers Toukley Clinic ($50 per head small group) 11/09/13 6pm 8pm positive sleep practices for parents and other service providers Berkeley Vale ($50 per head small group) We now have clinics a Berkeley vale, Toukley and Umina. We have. OT, Speech, Physio and Psychology at Umina Clinic OT, Physio and Psychology at Berkeley Vale Clinic OT, Physio and Speech at Toukley Clinic. 9

10 For more information call or Facebook page - Coastwide Therapy Services Community Options Community Options Conference 2013 will be a two day event covering: Sharpen your thinking, build your skills and access tools to help you make the most out of contemporary community care reforms Build your organisation s approaches to customer care and service Be challenged by international and local thinkers, strategists and futurists Participate in building a dynamic community care sector of the future Talk on the Community Soap Box Stage on what is important to you on line and in person Meet, network and develop linkages with new players, thinkers and users of community care When: 17 th and 18 th September 2013 Where: Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach, Sydney For more information please go to: NSW State Life, Skills and Employment Conference The NSW State Life, Skills and Employment Conference will be held to help individuals with a disability with decision making, individual funding, self directed funding, community Connections, self Managed Funds. When: Thursday, 31 st October and Friday, 1 st November 2013 Where: Mercure Resort, The Hunter Valley For further information please contact Danielle Turner Registration & enquiries : healthyheartshealthyminds@gmail.com Interagency Matters Disability Interagency Meeting Next Disability Interagency Meetings will be held on: Erina Centre (next to Erina Library) Erina Fair 14 th August am 12 noon 10

11 13 th November 2013 The Aboriginal Disability Interagency now has a permanent place on the agenda for shared learning of issues of importance when working with people from an Aboriginal background. 11