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Liberal Victoria, Media Release, 20 July 2010
Victorian families wanting to access disability support are still waiting, highlighting an uncaring Brumby Government that cannot be trusted to provide these vital services, Shadow Minister for Community Services Mary Wooldridge said.
Government figures show that as at December 2009, there were 2,718 people on the Disability Support Register (DSR). This represents a 7 per cent increase compared with the same time the previous year.
Victorian families wanting to access disability support are still waiting, highlighting an uncaring Brumby Government that cannot be trusted to provide these vital services, Shadow Minister for Community Services Mary Wooldridge said.
Government figures show that as at December 2009, there were 2,718 people on the Disability Support Register (DSR). This represents a 7 per cent increase compared with the same time the previous year.
Australian Electoral Commision website
The AEC will be making essential election information available in a variety of formats.
Your Official Guide to the 2010 Federal Election is a booklet with information on where and how to vote. It will be available in Braille, large print version, e-text, large print PDF and audio versions.
Lists of candidates for the House of Representatives in each electorate, and the Senate in each state or territory, will be available in e-text and large print from the website, with other formats available on request.
For more information call 13 23 26 or visit the AEC website.
Your Official Guide to the 2010 Federal Election is a booklet with information on where and how to vote. It will be available in Braille, large print version, e-text, large print PDF and audio versions.
Lists of candidates for the House of Representatives in each electorate, and the Senate in each state or territory, will be available in e-text and large print from the website, with other formats available on request.
For more information call 13 23 26 or visit the AEC website.
Australian Electoral Commision website
Telephone voting will be available in 125 locations across Australia to enable electors who are blind or have low vision to cast a secret vote. It will be available in the two and a half weeks leading up to election day, and on election day.
For more information call 13 23 26 or visit the AEC website.
For more information call 13 23 26 or visit the AEC website.
http://www.vcoss.org.au/what-we-do/election/platform.htm
VCOSS’s platform lists 20 key challenges for the 2010 State election. They include:
•Deliver an additional 29,000 affordable housing properties by 2014;
•Arrest alarming growth rates of chronic disease, particularly in disadvantaged areas, and terrible gaps in mental health services across Victoria;
•Get the right support at the right time, for as long as necessary, for children and families – including on Melbourne’s urban fringe and in rural and regional areas;
•Massively expand the bus network in outer suburbs and regional Victoria, including opening up the rural school bus routes to others; and
•Fully fund the pay equity outcomes for all community services in Victoria to ensure high quality services for all Victorians.
Click here to go to Companion Card website
Companion Card promotes the right of people with a disability, who require a companion, to fair ticketing at Victorian events and venues
View Guide
Published by Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO), August 2007.
This is a guide to planning inclusive events. It contains checklists for event organisors,venues, presenters, volunteers and course materials.
This is a guide to planning inclusive events. It contains checklists for event organisors,venues, presenters, volunteers and course materials.
www.dhs.vic.gov.au/disability/improving_supports/national-quality-framework/victoria/national-standards-victorian-consultation
The National Standards for Disability Services (National Standards) provide the minimum benchmark for disability services in Australia.
The time has come for the National Standards to be reviewed. This is to ensure they are of a high quality and are continually improving.
Both individuals and organisations are encouraged to have their say on The National Standards. You may complete a written submission, attend a focus group, complete a phone or face-to-face interview or complete an online survey.
If you have any questions or need assistance you are welcome to contact Edwina via phone 9096 8626 or email edwina.breitzke@dhs.vic.gov.au
The time has come for the National Standards to be reviewed. This is to ensure they are of a high quality and are continually improving.
Both individuals and organisations are encouraged to have their say on The National Standards. You may complete a written submission, attend a focus group, complete a phone or face-to-face interview or complete an online survey.
If you have any questions or need assistance you are welcome to contact Edwina via phone 9096 8626 or email edwina.breitzke@dhs.vic.gov.au
http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/disability/funding/disabilityconference/
Applications Now Open For Disability Conference Funding
People with disability, their families and carers will be encouraged to attend a wide variety of conferences with organisers receiving a share of $320,000 under the National Disability Conference Funding Program for 2010/11 to improve access for people with disability.
Bill Shorten, Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services, said the program would give organisers a maximum of $10,000 for a national conference or $20,000 for an international event held in Australia.
The funding can be used to provide hearing loops, Auslan interpreters and materials in Braille or large print publications. It can also contribute to the cost of conference fees, accommodation and travel for people attending events.
Applications close May 6th 2010.
People with disability, their families and carers will be encouraged to attend a wide variety of conferences with organisers receiving a share of $320,000 under the National Disability Conference Funding Program for 2010/11 to improve access for people with disability.
Bill Shorten, Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services, said the program would give organisers a maximum of $10,000 for a national conference or $20,000 for an international event held in Australia.
The funding can be used to provide hearing loops, Auslan interpreters and materials in Braille or large print publications. It can also contribute to the cost of conference fees, accommodation and travel for people attending events.
Applications close May 6th 2010.
http://www.unifem.org.au/Content%20Pages/About%20UNIFEM/unifem-australia
You are invited to join other women with disabilities to learn about gender and gender analysis and discuss women’s and disability related issues that impact on our lives.
To download a copy of the registration form for the UNIFEM Australia workshops, to be held in Melbourne on 21st and 22nd June 2010 complete the attached registration form.
Registration is free and will include a light morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
For more information or to discuss your participation contact UNIFEM Australia via phone 02 6285 8254.
Closing date for registrations is Friday 21st May 2010.
http://www.daru.org.au/links/list.chtml?folder=Employment%20Opportunities%20and%20Position%20Descriptions&%20Equipment
• Ongoing full-time employment based in Melbourne CBD
• Package up to $77,522 (includes super, leave loading)
• Generous additional tax benefits available
• 5+ weeks annual leave
• Package up to $77,522 (includes super, leave loading)
• Generous additional tax benefits available
• 5+ weeks annual leave
http://www.daru.org.au/links/list.chtml?folder=Women's%20Resources&%20Equipment
Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association (MDAA in N.S.W.) has launched the ‘Violence Through Our Eyes: Improving Access to Services for Women from non-English Speaking Background with Disability Experiencing Violence Project Report’.
The report details the experiences and barriers faced by women from NESB with disability when accessing services after experiencing violence. The report also details suggested strategies to enhance service provision
The report is available in hard copy, Braille, audio and electronic. Please contact MDAA on (02) 9891 6400 or adama.kamara@mdaa.org.au if you would like a copy of the report.
The report details the experiences and barriers faced by women from NESB with disability when accessing services after experiencing violence. The report also details suggested strategies to enhance service provision
The report is available in hard copy, Braille, audio and electronic. Please contact MDAA on (02) 9891 6400 or adama.kamara@mdaa.org.au if you would like a copy of the report.
Women's Resources
It has been identified that women with disabilities are not having regular Pap Test screening.
The Well Women’s Clinic at the Women’s Hospital is attempting to address this situation and promote our services to women with disabilities.
They offer Free Pap tests and smaller sized speculums are available &
• Breast awareness education
• Screening for sexually transmitted infections
• Referral to other hospital services as needed
• Access to bigger rooms and a hoist for women with physical disabilities
• Double appointments as required (please ask for it if needed)
• Interpreters
• Free Childcare, to book call on 8345 2098
Our new hospital is serviced by a super tram stop and we have wheel chair access.
The best access is from the lower ground, 20 Flemington Rd, Parkville.
Enquiries: Pip Brennan or Sue Giffney 8345 3128
Bookings: Maria 03 8345 3037
The Well Women’s Clinic at the Women’s Hospital is attempting to address this situation and promote our services to women with disabilities.
They offer Free Pap tests and smaller sized speculums are available &
• Breast awareness education
• Screening for sexually transmitted infections
• Referral to other hospital services as needed
• Access to bigger rooms and a hoist for women with physical disabilities
• Double appointments as required (please ask for it if needed)
• Interpreters
• Free Childcare, to book call on 8345 2098
Our new hospital is serviced by a super tram stop and we have wheel chair access.
The best access is from the lower ground, 20 Flemington Rd, Parkville.
Enquiries: Pip Brennan or Sue Giffney 8345 3128
Bookings: Maria 03 8345 3037
Position Descriptions & Employment Opportunities
Seeking an experienced Community Development Worker for the Interchange respite and recreation team based at the Bendigo office.
The successful applicant will need to be highly organized, self motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people and community groups.
Applications close by close of business 14th April 2010.
The successful applicant will need to be highly organized, self motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people and community groups.
Applications close by close of business 14th April 2010.
Position Descriptions & Employment Opportunities
An experienced senior level community sector worker sought to join the Interchange respite and recreation team based at the Bendigo office.
For more information and a copy of the position description phone (03) 5441 1599.
Applications should be sent to The Chief Executive Officer, Interchange Loddon-Mallee Region Inc.PO Box 685 Bendigo 3552
Applications end close of business Friday 9 April 2010
For more information and a copy of the position description phone (03) 5441 1599.
Applications should be sent to The Chief Executive Officer, Interchange Loddon-Mallee Region Inc.PO Box 685 Bendigo 3552
Applications end close of business Friday 9 April 2010
http://www.field.org.au
field are trying to set up an information page on their website around people with disabilities experiences and stories (good or bad) of setting up their own self directed approaches, whether they, be self directed planning or funding or self-directed employment.
What they want to do is to show people what is really happening with self directed approaches. They also hope to encourage more people to try it.
field are keen to get people’s stories and are willing to go and meet people and record their stories either by taking notes or videoing them as they tell their stories.
If you are interested in participating, or might know any people from trials of self-directed approaches who might be interested in telling their experiences, please contact Maree Ireland via email maree.ireland@field.org.au
http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/
When - Wednesday 31st March 2010, 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Where - Multicultural Hub 506 Elizabeth Street Melbourne 3000
Register - To RSVP by Friday 26th March 2010, contact Marnye via phone 9651 40872 or email criminal.law@justice.vic.gov.au. If you need support to attend the forum contact Anna Tucker via phone 03 8684 0812.
http://www.officefordisability.vic.gov.au/disability_advisory_council.htm
The Victorian Disability Advisory Council (the Council) provides advice to the Minister for Community Services, Lisa Neville on government policies. It also provides advice on strategies to increase the participation of people with a disability in our community.
The Minister is calling for nominations for members of the Council.
Nominees must be:
• Victorian residents with a disability or carers
• able to consult effectively with people with a disability
Nominations are encouraged from people with a disability, including:
• young people and women
• people in rural and regional areas
• people from culturally diverse backgrounds and Indigenous communities
• people with a diversity of disabilities including people with an acquired brain injury, people with an intellectual disability and mental health consumers.
Nominations close 4pm on Monday 26 April 2010.
The Minister is calling for nominations for members of the Council.
Nominees must be:
• Victorian residents with a disability or carers
• able to consult effectively with people with a disability
Nominations are encouraged from people with a disability, including:
• young people and women
• people in rural and regional areas
• people from culturally diverse backgrounds and Indigenous communities
• people with a diversity of disabilities including people with an acquired brain injury, people with an intellectual disability and mental health consumers.
Nominations close 4pm on Monday 26 April 2010.
http://www.bim.org.au
BIM offers acquired brain injury (ABI) information-awareness training.
The training began with the 160 staff of Australia's Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) last November. It was well-received: the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman, Deirdre O'Donnell. Ms O’Donnell’s recommendation has resulted in Brain Injury Australia being invited to conduct similar training for other ombudsman's services, including the Financial Ombudsman Service in April 2010 and
Public Transport Ombudsman scheme in Victoria (PTOV) in May 2010.
Along with the PTOV's staff, the training will be attended by the customer service managers from the following transport agencies: Bus Association Victoria, Metlink, Metro Trains Melbourne, Southern Cross Station, "myki" (Transport Ticketing Authority), V/Line Trains, Victoria Rail Track and Yarra Trams.
So that the training Brain Injury Australia provides is as effective, and informed, as possible, Brain Injury Australia would really appreciate it if you would distribute this e-mail as far and as wide as you can. Brain Injury Australia would be keen to hear about people with an ABI's experiences of any of the services listed above - about the services' physical and cognitive "accessibility", their customer service, about how they handle complaints or disputes.
Brain Injury Australia would also like to hear from people with an ABI who've had any experiences of lodging a complaint with the PTOV.
If you are a carer, family member or service provider please feel free to respond to the e-mail address, below, if you can relate the experience of a person with an ABI's experience.
So that the experience of people with an ABI can be included in the preparation of the training, Brain Injury Australia looks forward to hearing from you by the end of April at the latest.
Please forward your information to e-mail nick.rushworth@braininjuryaustralia.org.au or phone (02) 9591 1094 or 1-800 BRAIN1 (1-800 272 461).
The training began with the 160 staff of Australia's Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) last November. It was well-received: the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman, Deirdre O'Donnell. Ms O’Donnell’s recommendation has resulted in Brain Injury Australia being invited to conduct similar training for other ombudsman's services, including the Financial Ombudsman Service in April 2010 and
Public Transport Ombudsman scheme in Victoria (PTOV) in May 2010.
Along with the PTOV's staff, the training will be attended by the customer service managers from the following transport agencies: Bus Association Victoria, Metlink, Metro Trains Melbourne, Southern Cross Station, "myki" (Transport Ticketing Authority), V/Line Trains, Victoria Rail Track and Yarra Trams.
So that the training Brain Injury Australia provides is as effective, and informed, as possible, Brain Injury Australia would really appreciate it if you would distribute this e-mail as far and as wide as you can. Brain Injury Australia would be keen to hear about people with an ABI's experiences of any of the services listed above - about the services' physical and cognitive "accessibility", their customer service, about how they handle complaints or disputes.
Brain Injury Australia would also like to hear from people with an ABI who've had any experiences of lodging a complaint with the PTOV.
If you are a carer, family member or service provider please feel free to respond to the e-mail address, below, if you can relate the experience of a person with an ABI's experience.
So that the experience of people with an ABI can be included in the preparation of the training, Brain Injury Australia looks forward to hearing from you by the end of April at the latest.
Please forward your information to e-mail nick.rushworth@braininjuryaustralia.org.au or phone (02) 9591 1094 or 1-800 BRAIN1 (1-800 272 461).
http://nightlife.org.au/
Nightlife Disability Services is a consumer-driven mobile attendant care organisation that aims to create a flexible night- time service for people with disabilities living in their own homes in the Southern Region of Melbourne.
http://www.afdo.org.au
The consultation period is from 15th March until 26th April 2010.
You are welcome to send your response to Margaret Hodge to be incorporated into the AFDO response. You are also welcome to produce your own response or document.
To contact Margo Hodge at AFDO email margohodge1@gmail.com
http://www.aend.org.au
This program has been developed specifically to give uni students with disability a ‘step into’ the workforce, providing four weeks paid work experience within participating organisations.
It is a competitive program, but the application and interview process takes students’ disabilities into account and assists with things like reasonable adjustments and coaching for interviews.
We’ve had great success in the past with this program, and students have found it very rewarding. The work placements are generally either in the Winter (June/July) or Summer (Dec/Jan) semester breaks.
This year we have opportunities for students studying Law, Marketing, HR, Business, Engineering, Public Policy and Research, IT and Accounting/Finance.
Applications for the program will open at the end of this month (March) and close at the end of April 2010.
For more information visit website http://www.aend.org.au.
If you are unsure if you are eligible for the program contact Melody via email melody.green@aend.org.au.
It is a competitive program, but the application and interview process takes students’ disabilities into account and assists with things like reasonable adjustments and coaching for interviews.
We’ve had great success in the past with this program, and students have found it very rewarding. The work placements are generally either in the Winter (June/July) or Summer (Dec/Jan) semester breaks.
This year we have opportunities for students studying Law, Marketing, HR, Business, Engineering, Public Policy and Research, IT and Accounting/Finance.
Applications for the program will open at the end of this month (March) and close at the end of April 2010.
For more information visit website http://www.aend.org.au.
If you are unsure if you are eligible for the program contact Melody via email melody.green@aend.org.au.
http://www.adipef.org.au
Applications for the Australian Disability and Indigenous Peoples' Education Fund (ADIPEF) are open.
Background
Following thirty years involvement in disability advocacy, Frank Hall-Bentick has asked his sisters Lesley and Annette and a group of friends Rae, Lyndall, Cath, Ros and Jody to help him setup and run an education fund for people with disability. Titled the Australian Disability and Indigenous Peoples' Education Fund (ADIPEF), the fund will assist indigenous and non-indigenous people with disability to participate in both formal and informal education programs through small grants.
Frank has a life long disability and along with other members of his family has experienced many years of hospitalisation, special schools and disability services. For the last thirty years Frank has been involved in disability advocacy and the empowerment of people with disability locally, nationally and internationally. Realising that the work to empower people with disability is ongoing he has long considered the best way to support this is through further education and learning.
In April 2008 he with his sisters and these friends set up the Australian Disability and Indigenous Peoples' Education Fund (ADIPEF) under the auspice of the Melbourne Community Foundation. This Fund will assist people with disability gain empowerment through access to formal and informal education programs.
The importance of education should not be measured in graduate degrees and diplomas or in salaries people achieve or careers people have undertaken and achieved. The importance of education should be measured by peoples' continual learning of cultures, relationships, history, tolerance and honing the skills to apply this learning.
Unfortunately for many people with disabilities their early years are more about cure and rehabilitation than stable, well grounded education. The skills to make and retain careers, relationships and friends are developed while they attend school however continuing disruption of this education impacts greatly on this learning. For many children presently attending school medical treatment and rehabilitation continues to disrupt their education. Many indigenous people with disabilities experience further disruption to their education due to poverty, isolation, lack of services, family breakdown.
Education is continuously growing, developing, changing, so many people undertake courses to begin again the education they never completed or to keep abreast with these new developments. With the development of technology, education has become more accessible for people with disabilities leading to people completing higher levels of education which in turn can lead to more complex and skilled work.
For many people with disabilities from both indigenous and non-indigenous backgrounds, education can go a long way to not only developing their skills but also their self esteem and the pride of their family, friends and community.
For many, a small financial grant will enable them to undertake a course.
This education fund is about helping people complete or undertake courses and programs through providing small grants.
The fund is looking to distribute small quarterly grants of up to $2,500 to assist people with disabilities to continue their learning.
For more information email info@adipef.org.au or visit website
www.adipef.org.au.
Applications close 31st March 2010.
Background
Following thirty years involvement in disability advocacy, Frank Hall-Bentick has asked his sisters Lesley and Annette and a group of friends Rae, Lyndall, Cath, Ros and Jody to help him setup and run an education fund for people with disability. Titled the Australian Disability and Indigenous Peoples' Education Fund (ADIPEF), the fund will assist indigenous and non-indigenous people with disability to participate in both formal and informal education programs through small grants.
Frank has a life long disability and along with other members of his family has experienced many years of hospitalisation, special schools and disability services. For the last thirty years Frank has been involved in disability advocacy and the empowerment of people with disability locally, nationally and internationally. Realising that the work to empower people with disability is ongoing he has long considered the best way to support this is through further education and learning.
In April 2008 he with his sisters and these friends set up the Australian Disability and Indigenous Peoples' Education Fund (ADIPEF) under the auspice of the Melbourne Community Foundation. This Fund will assist people with disability gain empowerment through access to formal and informal education programs.
The importance of education should not be measured in graduate degrees and diplomas or in salaries people achieve or careers people have undertaken and achieved. The importance of education should be measured by peoples' continual learning of cultures, relationships, history, tolerance and honing the skills to apply this learning.
Unfortunately for many people with disabilities their early years are more about cure and rehabilitation than stable, well grounded education. The skills to make and retain careers, relationships and friends are developed while they attend school however continuing disruption of this education impacts greatly on this learning. For many children presently attending school medical treatment and rehabilitation continues to disrupt their education. Many indigenous people with disabilities experience further disruption to their education due to poverty, isolation, lack of services, family breakdown.
Education is continuously growing, developing, changing, so many people undertake courses to begin again the education they never completed or to keep abreast with these new developments. With the development of technology, education has become more accessible for people with disabilities leading to people completing higher levels of education which in turn can lead to more complex and skilled work.
For many people with disabilities from both indigenous and non-indigenous backgrounds, education can go a long way to not only developing their skills but also their self esteem and the pride of their family, friends and community.
For many, a small financial grant will enable them to undertake a course.
This education fund is about helping people complete or undertake courses and programs through providing small grants.
The fund is looking to distribute small quarterly grants of up to $2,500 to assist people with disabilities to continue their learning.
For more information email info@adipef.org.au or visit website
www.adipef.org.au.
Applications close 31st March 2010.
Metlink
The Transport Ticketing Authority (TTA) had previously advised that people on a Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment Recipients under 60 could apply for a Sunday Pass, which allows them to travel free on Victoria's public transport network on a Sunday. Once they had registered for the Sunday Pass, TTA had advised that a free concession myki would be sent in the mail.
TTA would like to advise they have made a change to the planned distribution of the free concession myki for Disability Support Pensioners and Carer Payment Recipients under 60.
The cards will be issued once myki is operating on metropolitan trains, trams and buses (myki is currently working on metropolitan trains and town bus services in Ballarat, Bendigo, Moe, Morwell, Seymour, Traralgon and Warragul).
Disability Support Pensioners and Carer Payment Recipients under 60 should continue to use their Metcard and V/Line tickets, including the Metcard Sunday Pass, until myki is fully operational in Melbourne.
If you or your members/clients (that receive the Disability Support Pension or the Carer's Payment) would like to register for the Sunday Pass and receive a concession myki in the mail, complete the application form as soon as possible and mail it to;
Sunday Pass
PO Box 6422
St Kilda Central
Melbourne 8008
Questions can be directed to Suzanne Stephenson, Manager Special Interest Groups, Transport Ticketing Authority via phone 9651 7569.
TTA would like to advise they have made a change to the planned distribution of the free concession myki for Disability Support Pensioners and Carer Payment Recipients under 60.
The cards will be issued once myki is operating on metropolitan trains, trams and buses (myki is currently working on metropolitan trains and town bus services in Ballarat, Bendigo, Moe, Morwell, Seymour, Traralgon and Warragul).
Disability Support Pensioners and Carer Payment Recipients under 60 should continue to use their Metcard and V/Line tickets, including the Metcard Sunday Pass, until myki is fully operational in Melbourne.
If you or your members/clients (that receive the Disability Support Pension or the Carer's Payment) would like to register for the Sunday Pass and receive a concession myki in the mail, complete the application form as soon as possible and mail it to;
Sunday Pass
PO Box 6422
St Kilda Central
Melbourne 8008
Questions can be directed to Suzanne Stephenson, Manager Special Interest Groups, Transport Ticketing Authority via phone 9651 7569.
www.accan.org.au
ACCAN is seeking to appoint a permanent, full time Senior Policy Officer to join its Policy and Campaigns team.
The purpose of the position is to advocate on behalf of communications consumers and work with industry, government and consumer stakeholders to improve outcomes for communication consumers. Applicants should have relevant tertiary qualifications in social sciences, public policy or law and experience in a policy role.
To review the position description go to http://www.accan.org.au/jobs.php
Any questions regarding the position should be directed to recruitment@accan.org.au.
Applicants are asked to please email a CV and covering letter addressing the essential and desirable skills for the position to recruitment@accan.org.au by 5pm, 23 March 2010.
The purpose of the position is to advocate on behalf of communications consumers and work with industry, government and consumer stakeholders to improve outcomes for communication consumers. Applicants should have relevant tertiary qualifications in social sciences, public policy or law and experience in a policy role.
To review the position description go to http://www.accan.org.au/jobs.php
Any questions regarding the position should be directed to recruitment@accan.org.au.
Applicants are asked to please email a CV and covering letter addressing the essential and desirable skills for the position to recruitment@accan.org.au by 5pm, 23 March 2010.
www.tacsi.org.au/challenge
With the Bold Ideas, Better Lives Challenge, The Australian Centre for Social Innovation wants to give you the chance to turn your big idea into big impact.
We’re offering a range of capacity building partnerships to make your idea a reality and we’ve got up to $1 million to invest in your ideas – we’re committed to supporting up to 10 projects that show the best and brightest ideas in social innovation across Australia.
Your idea could deal with anything from healthcare to climate change, unemployment to the internet as long as it addresses a social need faced by communities in Australia.
http://www.daru.org.au
Tender to develop an Accredited Advocacy Course. Expressions of Interest are being sought for Phase 1 only of the project.
The closing date has been extended to Friday April 9th 2010.
The closing date has been extended to Friday April 9th 2010.
Employment Opportunities
- Maternity Leave Replacement
- Part Time 0.8 FTE
Applications close Thursday 11th March 2010.
VicHealth
The VicHealth media advocacy project, is seeking women with a disability, who are survivors of family violence, to take part in media and public speaking workshops.
This is the second phase of a VicHealth media advocacy project, that started in 2007. They will train, support and work with the women to ensure they stay safe, are not re-traumatised and feel comfortable with the projects that they are involved in.
This is the second phase of a VicHealth media advocacy project, that started in 2007. They will train, support and work with the women to ensure they stay safe, are not re-traumatised and feel comfortable with the projects that they are involved in.
FaHCSIA
The Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) is leading a joint Commonwealth and State and Territory consultation process to develop a National Quality Framework for services delivered to people who are homeless.
A National Quality Framework will aim to achieve better outcomes for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness by improving the quality and integration of the services they receive.
www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is calling for expressions of interest for people to join our Disability Reference Group (DRG) for 2010 – 2012.
Support Groups
When - Tuesdays from 13th April to 22nd June, 10.30am-12.30 pm
Where - Belgrave South Community House, Gilmore Court, Belgrave South 3160
Register - $5 per week. Tea and coffee provided. To register phone Leanne 9754 2274 or email bsch-extend@netspace.net.au
A new group is starting at Belgrave South Community House.
A group for people with disabilities run by people with disabilities to learn about decision making, human rights and advocacy!
The training makes use of PowerPoint, role plays, animation's, videos and discussions.
Position description
Part-time, 0.8EFT
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Statewide Network (VCASP) position
Victorian Coalition of ABI Service Providers (VCASP), a representative body for public and private sector service providers who assist people with acquired brain injuries, their families/carers, and others involved in their care are looking for a skilled and experienced policy worker.
This policy role supports an elected volunteer network executive and provides wider support to the VCASP membership and its sub-committees. As a sole worker you will need to be a self-starter. If you are motivated, and interested in a position supporting social justice and community service provision, then this may be the opportunity for you.
For more information open the attachment 'position description'.
For further information about this position contact Tom via phone 03 9487 9206
Applications close 15th February 2010 and should be emailed to tworsnop@mcm.org.au.
HRSS Website
Housing Resource and Support Service Inc. is a not-for-profit, statewide
community organisation providing consumer-controlled services. HR&SS
works for wider social change in the areas of inclusion, accessible housing, disability rights and self-determination.
community organisation providing consumer-controlled services. HR&SS
works for wider social change in the areas of inclusion, accessible housing, disability rights and self-determination.
More information
The Program’s key objectives include
- Providing information, advice and referral for people with a disability their families and carers, and CALD communities, living in the western metropolitan region.
- Contributing to the development of disability policy by identifying barriers and articulating issues faced by people with a disability from CALD backgrounds and their families, living in the western metropolitan region.
- Working with the Department of Human Services and the providers of disability services in the western metropolitan region to implement government strategies, which aims to address the needs of individuals and families with disability from CALD backgrounds.
- Supporting CALD communities in identifying and developing opportunities for inclusion and participation by all members of their community
Applications close 12th February 2010.
- Providing information, advice and referral for people with a disability their families and carers, and CALD communities, living in the western metropolitan region.
- Contributing to the development of disability policy by identifying barriers and articulating issues faced by people with a disability from CALD backgrounds and their families, living in the western metropolitan region.
- Working with the Department of Human Services and the providers of disability services in the western metropolitan region to implement government strategies, which aims to address the needs of individuals and families with disability from CALD backgrounds.
- Supporting CALD communities in identifying and developing opportunities for inclusion and participation by all members of their community
Applications close 12th February 2010.
VWDN
Victorian Women with Disabilities Network (VWDN) is seeking a woman historian or writer to be involved in this exciting project to record the stories of women with disabilities and collate archival material, statistics and interviews in order to write a history of the Network since its inception in 1994.
The finished book will celebrate the diverse experiences and positive contribution of women with disabilities to public life in Victoria.
Applications close Monday 22nd February. Applications should be mailed to Keran Howe xecutive Officer,VWDN,GPO Box 1100, Melbourne 3000 or emailed to keran.howe@vwdn.org.au
The finished book will celebrate the diverse experiences and positive contribution of women with disabilities to public life in Victoria.
Applications close Monday 22nd February. Applications should be mailed to Keran Howe xecutive Officer,VWDN,GPO Box 1100, Melbourne 3000 or emailed to keran.howe@vwdn.org.au
Victoria Law Foundation
The Victoria Law Foundation’s general grants program offers funding to support innovative legal projects which benefi to the people of Victoria.
Applications close 12th March 2010.
Applications close 12th March 2010.
You Tube Video Clip
The City of Darebin has produced this video clip on making festivals accessible for people with disabilities.
http://www.answd.org/
The Australasian Network of Students with Disabilities (ANSWD), is a student organisation, which advocates, promotes and campaigns on disability issues in the tertiary education field
Melbourne Mobility Centre
The Melbourne Mobility Centre is dedicated to improving access for everyone in the heart of Melbourne. It lends out equipment and has services available for people with disabilities, older persons, and those with temporary disabilities.
Services include:
• equipment for hire including motorised wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, children's strollers, scooters, walking frames, crutches and ID/Symbol Cane;
• two fully accessible toilets;
• baby change facilities;
• proximity to available accessible car parking and/or a drop-off point;
• information for people with mobility and sensory disabilities;
• information about city attractions, events, facilities;
• TTY telephone and accessible web access;
• scooter battery re-charge facilities;
• accessible tea, coffee and refreshment facilities; and
• Deliveries and collections of equipment from hotels.
The Melbourne Mobility Centre is located on 1st floor of the Federation Square Car Park (ground level adjacent to the ArtPlay playground).
Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm.
For more information . To book phone 1800 735 266, fax 9650 9491, TTY 9650 9316 or go online.
Services include:
• equipment for hire including motorised wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, children's strollers, scooters, walking frames, crutches and ID/Symbol Cane;
• two fully accessible toilets;
• baby change facilities;
• proximity to available accessible car parking and/or a drop-off point;
• information for people with mobility and sensory disabilities;
• information about city attractions, events, facilities;
• TTY telephone and accessible web access;
• scooter battery re-charge facilities;
• accessible tea, coffee and refreshment facilities; and
• Deliveries and collections of equipment from hotels.
The Melbourne Mobility Centre is located on 1st floor of the Federation Square Car Park (ground level adjacent to the ArtPlay playground).
Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm.
For more information . To book phone 1800 735 266, fax 9650 9491, TTY 9650 9316 or go online.
Youth Disability Advocacy Service
Provides individual and systemic advocacy for young people with disabilities in Victoria
Youth Affairs Council of Victoria
The peak body and leading policy advocate on young people’s issues in Victoria
Office for Youth
Victorian government body responsible for grants and specific projects related to youth
VCOSS Training Clearinghouse
Provides information on low cost and pro bono trainers in a range of areas including governance, occupational health and safety, IT and specialised service provision
Scope Communication Resource Centre
Training in augmentative assisted communication (AAC) technologies and techniques, including Boardmaker and Easy English, as well as courses in tube feeding
Media Team Australia
Communications and marketing training designed specifically for the community sector
Infoxchange Australia
Offers low-cost training services in IT, grant writing, problem solving and team building
Disability In-Service Training Support Service
Provides information on upcoming training and conferences for staff within the disability sector
Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare
Provides training in governance and management as well as service provision (vulnerable groups, dispute resolution)
Victorian Venue Guide
Published in 1998 by Arts Access, this guide lists over 75 accessible arts, entertainment and sporting venues throughout Victoria. The Guide is only available in hard copy
NICAN Accommodation and Service Directory
The Nican database has information on recreation, tourism, sport and the arts for people with disAbilities. It also has information on community groups, equipment hire and transport services
Making Events Accessible: A Guide
A PDF file which discusses many ways to make an event more accessible for people with disabilities
Information for Visitors with Disabilities
A guide to visiting Victoria for people with a disability
Audio Loop Venues in Victoria
A list provided by Better Hearing Australia (Victoria) including churches, event venues, cinemas and theatres
Commonwealth Government Grantslink
Searchable site containing information on a range of Commonwealth Government grants
Volunteering Victoria
Provides information, training, resources and assistance for organisations to find volunteers
Infoxchange Employment Pages
Non-profit and community sector agencies can advertise jobs for $40 per listing
Disability Professionals Victoria
Professional body providing resources and networking opportunities for disability professionals
Queen Victoria Women’s Centre: Women with Disabilities
A resource list for women with disabilities and women who are carers or family members
Department of Human Services Koori Health
Victorian government policies and publications on Koori health
Aboriginal Affairs Victoria
Government hub for information on Aboriginal heritage issues, grants, planning and development
Transgender Victoria
Provides lobbying and information services for people who identify as cross-dressers or transsexual, or who have other gender related issues
Gay and Lesbian Switchboard
Free peer based telephone counselling service for GLBTI people throughout Victoria
Victorian Transcultural Psychiatry Unit
Provides information and resources for psychiatric professionals as well as families and carers, including a list of bilingual mental health professionals
Victorian Multicultural Commission
State government body responsible for overseeing grants and projects
Migrant Resource Centres in Victoria
Word document containing contact information for all the Migrant Resource Centres
Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria
Statewide peak advocacy body representing multicultural and ethnic communities in Victoria
Communicate Health
A British government initiative which allows you to print out multilingual appointment cards
Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities
Provides individual and systemic advocacy as well as community outreach and education
Yooralla Equipment Library
Provides equipment for people with disabilities on short term loans of up to one month
Vision Australia Equipment Solutions
Equipment sales and repair for people who are blind or vision impaired
Telstra Disability Equipment Program
Provides equipment at low cost for people who have difficulty using the telephone because of impaired hearing, speech, vision or mobility and dexterity.
Technical Aid to the Disabled (TADVIC)
Designs, constructs or modifies equipment for people with disabilities where no commercial solution is available
Spectronics
Sells equipment for people who have physical, intellectual or communication disabilities as well as low vision
Novitatech
Develops, sells and repairs equipment for people with disabilities including AAC devices, mobility and seating aids and orthotics.
Noah’s Ark Special Equipment Program
Lends equipment to child care providers to allow children with high physical needs to participate
Department of Human Services Aids and Equipment Program
Provides subsidised aids, equipment and home and vehicle modifications to people assessed as needing assistance. The program may also help families and carers.