Community News

CARER WORKSHOPS IN THE SOUTHERN METRO REGION

These education workshops are being facilitated by AlfredHealth Carer Services:

Anxiety and the Caring Role

Everyone feels stressed or worried sometimes. Anxiety is when these anxious feelings don't subside. More than 2.3 million Australians experience anxiety but we know carers experience anxiety at a higher rate than most people in the community. It's a serious condition that makes it hard for a person to cope with daily life.

Where: Chelsea

When: Thursday 12 May, 10.00am-1.00pm

Cost: Free for family carers

Contact: Dina Hewitt on 8781 3400.

Where: Ormond

When: Wednesday 25 May, 10.00am-1.00pm

Cost: Free for family carers

Contact: Carer Services on 9076 6150, Anna Poulios 9076 6189 or email a.poulios@alfred.org.au.

Click here or go to www.carersvictoria.org.au for more info.

Better Start – Moving Forward Workshops

The Better Start for Children with Disability Initiative – Moving Forward Workshops are for parents and guardians whose children are preparing for, or have recently entered, primary school and who are looking at how to best support their children during this transition period.

The workshops will provide information on resources, funding, transitioning to school, and support services for families at the end of the Better Start initiative. They will also cover strategies for planning for the move to the NDIS.

The Workshops are FREE and morning tea and lunch will be provided.

The next workshops will be held in Sale, Ringwood and Craigieburn, with other places to follow. Click here for more information.

PARENT SUPPORT NETWORK METRO SEMINARS

Want to know about what your local government is planning for activities and services within your area to help assist carers and people living with a disability?

Monday 16th May

Guest Speaker: Metro Access Worker at City of Boroondara – David Williams

Come along and listen to David talk about exciting plans for the Boroondara.

Morning Tea will be provided 10am – 12pm

Venue: Bowen Street Community Centre, 102 Bowen Street, Camberwell

RSVP by Thursday 9th May by calling Frances Gammino on 0418 175 900 or by email on frances.gammino@ioe.org.au

19th - 20th May 2016

Towards Recovery: Hope, Innovation, Co-design Conference - Melbourne

In VICSERV’s 30th anniversary year, the Towards Recovery conference will provide an important forum for the discussion of issues critical to community mental health professionals, consumers and carers.

The roll out of the NDIS; the development of the 10 year Victorian mental health strategy and the indication that there will be national mental health reform means 2016 will be an important year for all stakeholders with an interest in the mental health system. More info here.

New Carer Support Group

The City of Melbourne understands that while rewarding, being a primary carer is not always easy. To show their support for the invaluable role primary carers play in the community, the City of Melbourne is starting a Carer Support Group. This group will meet regularly and will be an opportunity for support, respite and friendship. Call 03 9658 9658 or see here for more information.

1st - 2nd September 2016

Strengthening Disability Advocacy Conference - Melbourne

The theme of this year's conference e is Putting rights center stage. This conference is for anyone who is interested in strengthening and upholding the rights of people with disability. More info here.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) review and appeals flow chart

This flow chart provides a simplified step by step guide to assist advocates and NDIS participants to navigate the review process for NDIS supports. Click here.

Accessible Travel

Accomable is an Airbnb-like website listing accessible properties around the world, to make travel much easier for people with mobility issues and special needs.

MyMob App

MyMob helps families communicate with one another across multiple households or places. Whether you’re a busy family, a shared parenting family or extended family, MyMob can help you remain connected. MyMob was created by Stepfamilies Australia and Drummond Street services as a free, child-focused family app for iPhone, iPad and Android devices on the App Store and Google Play or at www.MyMob.com.

YOUTH DISABILITY - LIFE AFTER SCHOOL SEMINAR

CLIFTON HILL SOCCER CLUB SEEKING PLAYERS

FC Clifton Hill (Soccer Club) is recruiting for players across all Junior age groups, particularly Under 12 Girls.

Limited time offer for discounted

registration fee (20% off).

Please contact Michael on 0411 813 622

or juniors@fcch.org.au. More info on our web site www.fccliftonhill.org

DRUMMOND STREET SERVICES PROGRAMS

Drummond Street Services provides the local community with programs that help you get together and hear from people going through similar experiences. Our groups and seminars are a great way to learn and grow in your family or personal life. Please click here for links to information about "Parenting Children Who Worry Too Much" and"Bringing Up Great Kids"

BOOTCAMP AT COLLINGWOOD

Bootcamp sessions, on the front oval, Tuesday afternoons, at 4:30pm.

Taken by experienced Personal Trainer Millie Anag (cert III and cert IV).

$15 per session. (All equipment supplied).

All ages and abilities welcome.

For further enquiries, please contact Alison McKean 0428 346 491.

YANDELL KINDERGARTEN AUTUMN FAMILY FAIR

Saturday 7th May

10am-4pm

1 Community Dve, Greensborough.

A fabulous day of fun for the whole family. Kids' activities, music, market stalls, silent auction, craft, plant stalls, delicious food & coffee.

CHARM OF FINCHES

Collingwood College sisters Mabel and Ivy from Year 10 and 8, have a duo called "Charm of Finches". You may have seen them play their original songs at our Spring Fair.

They are currently recording their second album after a grant from the City of Melbourne and are running a Pozible crowdfunding campaign to help get the album artwork and pressing done.

You can find our more via their Pozible campaign page here