EVENTS:
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You’re invited to Dignity for Disability’s RAINBOW QUIZ NIGHT
When: Saturday 29th August
Time: Arrive at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.
Where: Clapham Primary School Barretts Road, Clapham. This venue is fully accessible.
What to wear: The theme is “RAINBOW” and there will be prizes for the best dressed rainbow person and table!
What to bring: BYO drinks & food, plates, cups, etc.
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Tickets: $20 per person and $200 for a table (max 10 people per table). To book via PayPal please go to the Dignity for Disability website.
To book with EFT please send payment to:
Dignity for Disability Inc
BSB: 105-186
Account Number: 033 388 640
For EFT bookings, please put your full name and “quiz” in as the reference, and email the full details of your booking, including the transaction number and the number and type of people booked for (if less than a complete table) to [email protected]
For more information: [email protected]
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Kelly Vincent recently asked the community about ways of presenting information to help people with disabilities and Deaf people be safe and prepared in a life threatening emergency.
Kelly Vincent recently asked the community about ways of presenting information to help people with disabilities and Deaf people be safe and prepared in a life threatening emergency.
She now wants to use this feedback to create legislation that will make vital emergency management information more accessible. This could include things like the use of Auslan interpretation and captioning for example.
WHEN: Tuesday February 17 2015, 2pm – 4pm
WHERE: Parliament House, North Terrace, Adelaide. Please enter through the entrance to Old Parliament House, in the glass foyer on North Terrace (western end of Parliament House).
ACCESS: Accessible bathrooms. Auslan interpreters will be there. A hearing augmentation system (hearing loop) will operate. We will happily be sighted guides for anyone who needs it.
If you have any questions about access for this meeting, please contact David Gustafsson by phone (8237 9543) or email ()
FOOD: We will provide afternoon tea. Please let us know of your dietary requirements or preferences.
RSVP: to David Gustafsson in Kelly Vincent’s office by phone (8237 9543) or email () before Friday February 13. Calls using the National Relay Service are welcome. [4/02/2015 6:33 PM] Kelly Vincent:
Please note that replying to this Facebook event invitation does NOT count as a formal RSVP. Please contact David on the number/email above to RSVP. Thanks.
If can’t come but want to give feedback, email us:
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Dignity for Disability Film Night: The Theory of Everything PG
Dignity for Disability invite you to share a special screening of The Theory of Everything (PG) hosted by Dignity for Disability party leader, Hon Kelly Vincent MLC on Friday 13th February, 2015 at Wallis Cinemas Mitcham.
Book your tickets now to see this fantastic film about Jane and Stephen Hawking. Starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones.
Tickets are: $26 ($26 includes 6 raffle tickets) $20 and $15 Concession, and can be purchased below.
**Collect your tickets from us at the cinema on the night – please bring your proof of purchase when you collect tickets**
Friday 13th February
6:10pm for a 6:40pm start (movie feature running time is 123 minutes)
Wallis Cinemas Mitcham
Level 1 Mitcham Shopping Centre,
119 Belair Road, Torrens Park
Wallis Cinemas Mitcham is wheelchair accessible. We expect that captions will be available for this screening.
Tickets are available for purchase on the Dignity for Disability website.
If you are unable to pay using PayPal, we are able to process payments via EFT. Our account details are as follows –
Account Name: Dignity for Disability
Account Number: 033 388 640
BSB: 105-186
For EFT bookings, please put your surname and “d4d film night” in as the reference, and email the full details of your booking, including the transaction number and the number and type of tickets required to [email protected]
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Dignity for Disability would like to say a big
THANK YOU
for all of your voluntary work during our State Election Campaign 2014!
If you handed out How to Vote cards, leafleted or campaigned for d4d out in the community, we’d love to see you this coming Saturday.
Who: MLC Kelly Vincent and d4d President Rick Neagle with our fabulous volunteers.
What: a relaxed catch up, tea, coffee, cool drinks, afternoon tea – sweet and savoury.
When: Saturday, May 3 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: d4d Campaign Hub, 69 Sturt Street, Adelaide. Wheelchair accessible venue, with accessible toilet.
(No need to RSVP, just rock up)
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Dignity for Disability Film Night – Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Dignity for Disability invite you to a special screening of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (Rated: M) on Friday 7th February at Wallis Cinemas Mitcham.
The evening will be hosted by the Hon Kelly Vincent MLC and Dignity for Disability’s lead Upper House Candidate, Ms Esther Simbi, and is a campaign fundraiser for d4d in the lead up to the State Election on Saturday 15th March.
Book your tickets now to see this inspiring film. Tickets are $20.00 and $15.00 Concession, and can be purchased below.
Friday 7th February
6:00pm for a 6:30pm start (movie screens at 6.30)
Wallis Cinemas Mitcham Level 1 Mitcham Shopping Centre, 119 Belair Road, Torrens Park
Written and Authorised by Rick Neagle 69 Sturt Street Adelaide 5000
(Wallis Cinemas Mitcham is wheelchair accessible and this screening will feature closed captions for the Deaf and hearing impaired)
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“Big Thank You Thursday” End of Year Celebration
69 Sturt St, Adelaide (Accessible Venue) THURSDAY 12th December 2013
5-8pm, drinks and nibbles provided
RSVP by Tuesday 10th December (for catering Purposes) to
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2014 South Australian State Election
Polling Day in the 2014 South Australian State Election is Saturday the 15th of March, and Dignity for Disability will be fielding a number of candidates. People who are interested in assisting Dignity for Disability by volunteering at polling booths should contact d4d’s Volunteer Coordinator Jenni McNamara by email at .
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Feast Festival – Picnic in the Park
http://www.feast.org.au/
When: 10 AM until 5PM on Sunday the 24th of November 2013
Where: Bonython Park
Dignity for Disability will have a stall at this year’s picnic so come along, visit the stall, and join in the festivities.
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SONS and mothers World Premiere
20 October 2013
Regal Cinema
275 Kensington Rd Kensington Park, SA,
12:00PM
One of the highlights of the 2012 Adelaide Fringe was the work of No Strings Attached, a company that creates theatre by disabled artists and performers. This is the story behind that triumph, an intimate portrait of a group of marginalised men who have chosen to expose their innermost feelings for all to see.
Led by Alirio Zavarce, a Venezuelan-born actor and director, the Men’s Ensemble creates a theatrical love letter to one of the most important women in their lives – their mother.
This documentary follows the painstaking development of the show for over a year. Leave your views of disability at the door and instead, through the eyes of the Men’s Ensemble, experience what it is like to be simply human.
To celebrate the World Premiere at the Adelaide Film Festival there will be full disability access at The Regal Theatre with AUSLAN interpreters, live audio description and wheelchair access.
The Adelaide Film Festival premiere on Sunday 20 October will be followed by a panel discussion chaired by Kelly Vincent MLC. Sitting alongside her will be UK performer Julie McNamara, members of the Men’s Ensemble and local artist Gaelle Mellis as they discuss the representation of disabled artists in the arts.
For more information check the Adelaide Film Festival website – http://bit.ly/133rcQO
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“I’VE GOT SOMETHING TO SAY”
A lecture series presented by people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (people with little or no speech and who use devices to support their communication)
Lecture One: Darryl Sellwood | Sexuality and Intimacy of people who rely of ACC
WEDNESDAY, 2nd OCTOBER 2013 5 – 7 pm 1 hour lecture followed by drinks and nibbles plus the chance to check out some AAC devices provided by Link-AT
ADELAIDE WEST UNITING CHURCH
312 Sir Donald Bradman Drive
Brooklyn Park
COST
People who use AAC (+1 support worker or parent): $15
Service providers/organizations: $40
Students: $25
**Please Register by Monday 30th Sept 2013
Registrations received after this date (including at the door) will cost an additional $5**
About this lecture series:
• Hear directly from those who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) about a range of topics, including their experiences perspectives, and topics of expertise or interest.
• Others who use AAC can meet and learn from those who are competent users of their system.
• A great opportunity for people who use AAC, their families, and service providers to network and socialise.
• This lecture will be of interest to people who use AAC, their families, friends, service providers and those who make policy or funding decisions.
Please send any enquiries to: or phone Janelle on 0407603671
www.twowaystreet.net.au
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This Saturday, 10 August from 10am-2pm, PWDA will be running a forum titled “Access to justice, disability and YOU!” Members of the PWDA Board will be present to join the conversation and there will be plenty of opportunity to post your opinions, comments, thoughts and share experiences. We’d like to hear from people with disability about your experiences accessing the justice system. The feedback from the forum will inform a PWDA submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission’s investigation into access to justice for people with disability. To join in – sign into your own facebook and visit the link below anytime between 10am and 2pm on Saturday
Event: Access to justice, disability and YOU!
When: Saturday 10 August 10am-2pm AEST (9:30am to 1:30pm ACST)
Where: Online
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/449295288502661
You can also have your say on Twitter #pwdajustice
If you are unable to make that time on Saturday, you are welcome to vist the Forum event page anytime and share your experiences and your thoughts about access to justice, and to respond to conversations.
If you would like to share your experiences of the criminal justice system, but don’t want to tell others in a public forum, you can also email your story confidentially to Ngila Bevan at
**Due to the sensitive subject matter of this forum, all comments from the conversation will be deleted by Monday 12 August 2013. Links to advice, information and help lines will also be provided to assist people who may feel they need them after telling their story or participating in the discussion.**
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Fifth Avenue Collection | FUNDRAISER |
Fifth Avenue Collection jewellery party fundraiser! There will be drinks, nibbles and lot of lovely jewellery to try on. Bring your friends!
Date and Time:
Friday 23 August 2013 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Address: Presley Limousines 196 Anzac Highway PLYMPTON (The venue is wheelchair friendly)
Phone Number: 0421203921
10% of sales will go to d4d
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Marion Station Pedestrian Access OPTIONS Information Day
Thursday 25 July
come anytime 4pm – 8pm
Hamilton Secondary College Library
815 Marion Road, Mitchell Park
(Entrance via gate 3 – parking available)
Staff from the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure will be available to answer your questions.
DPTI look forward to seeing you there!
For more information contact DPTI:
1300 782 454
have your say:
View all options under consideration for Marion Station pedestrian access – 15 minute presentations at 4:30pm, 5.30pm or 6:30pm
Meet the project team, and discuss the options being put forward
Provide feedback on your preferred option
Discuss disability access with DPTI’s Disability Discrimination Act Co-ordinator
Meet DPTI’s landscaping team and share your ideas for creating an attractive station
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Dignity for Disability’s Kelly Vincent encourages all people with disabilities and their families, carers and advocates to get along to this information session next week to ask questions of Hindmarsh MP Steve Georganas and Disabilities Parliamentary Secretary Hon Amanda Rishworth MP about DisabilityCare.
Steve Georganas MP Federal Member for Hindmarsh is pleased to invite you to an Information Session on DisabilityCare Australia the national disability insurance scheme followed by morning tea with the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers. Please join us to hear the Parliamentary Secretary speak about DisabilityCare Australia, the national disability insurance scheme, and for an opportunity to have your questions answered about the Federal Labor Government’s historic disability reforms.
Free Entry;
Thursday 18 July 2013
9.30 – 11.00am
Reedbeds Community Centre,
19 Fitch Road, Fulham
Booking Essential;
RSVP: COB 15 July 2013 to Luisa Halacas,
Office of Steve Georganas MP,
Phone 8376 9000 or
Email [email protected]
NDIS INformation Session – brochure
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Dignity for Disability are proud to present;
EPIC
at the Event Cinemas Westfield Marion
Cinema 2
14 July 2013
At 2pm
Adults $20.00
Children u/15 and Concession $15.00
Admission includes Menz Fruchocs
Tickets can be purchased online here.
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‘Older Women Matter: Harnessing the Talents of Australia’s Older Female Workforce’
The Diversity Council Australia, in partnership with the Australian Human Rights Commission and supported by SageCo, has undertaken a new piece of research that investigates how underutilised older women really are and what employers can do to better harness their skills and talents.
We are delighted to invite you to an Adelaide presentation of the report on Tuesday 25 June 2013.
The launch program includes:
• the research findings by co-author of the report Jo Tilly, Research and Policy Manager, DCA
• a panel discussion including; Emeritus Professor Anne R Edwards AO, President of COTA and Co-Chair of the Premier’s Council for Women, Anne Gale, SA Equal Opportunity Commissioner and Catriona Byrne, Creative Director, SageCo – a Corporate Champions provider
• information about assistance for employers with the Experience+ Corporate Champions program
The Office for Women is pleased to support this event.
For more information, including how to register, please visit http://owm-esli.eventbrite.com.au
RSVPs close Thursday 20 June 2013
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Autism Spectrum Australia Research Project – Are you aged 12-17? Do you have a diagnosis of high functioning autism* or Asperger’s Disorder?
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is conducting a research project about the life experiences and support needs of adolescents with high functioning autism* and Asperger’s Disorder.
If you would like to participate in this research please visit the Autism SA research page to access the online surveys and extra information.
http://www.autismsa.org.au/latest-research-projects-and-surveys#Costley?utm_source=Copy+of+Autism+SA+Information+Email+Service+-+12+April+2013&utm_campaign=InfoMail+&utm_medium=email
You can also contact Dr Debra Costley, General Manager, Education Development & Research on 02 8868 8502 or to request a paper copy of either or both questionnaires. It will be posted to you with a reply-paid envelope so that you can return it directly to Aspect.
*High functioning autism’ means autism without an intellectual disability. If you are not sure whether you have high functioning autism, please contact Anthony Warren, ASD Consultant at Aspect, on 02 8977 8302 or for further advice.
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Link Disability Magazine now free online – for all!
The online version of the non-profit Link Disability Magazine will now be FREE for all for the entire year, thanks to a partnership with Telstra.
All readers need to do is register online – for FREE – to get complimentary access to all of the magazine’s latest issues and articles in 2013.
The move marks a new era for Link, which started out in 1980 as a small, state-based newspaper by SA disability advocate Jeff Heath before evolving into a national, glossy, full-colour magazine.
For the past seven years, Link has been published by Inprint Design – an Adelaide-based graphic design company, which provides supported employment for people with a range of disabilities.
Link editor Carla Caruso says: “The vision is to have as many people in the Australian disability community as possible know, read and enjoy Link – be it a person with a disability identifying with another’s story or discovering a product to make their life easier, a disability worker wanting to keep abreast of industry news, a person with a newly diagnosed child seeking advice and reassurance, or beyond.”
Telstra has been a tremendous supporter and invaluable to Link and has generously provided extra sponsorship this year to make it happen. The new-look website now boasts:
• Free access to the current magazine online for all readers, as well as back issue content
• World-class disability access
• Tablet computer compatibility
• Extra content, such as latest news, events and more, and
• Avenues for more online advertising.
Well-known Link supporters include Marayke Jonkers, an Australian Paralympic swimmer, para-triathlete and founder of the Sporting Dreams fund. Marayke said: “Link is an invaluable publication for the disability community throughout Australia, bringing people together and sharing REAL ideas and stories about REAL people.”
Dignity for Disability MLC Kelly Vincent and Link columnist said: “The disability community, like any political sector, can be fragmented and difficult to navigate. That is what makes Link such an important publication. It gives an equal voice to an extensive range of people and issues, helping to foster unity, engagement and growth in the community.”
You can subscribe to Link Magazine here.
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The Women’s Community Centre has released their program list and guide for Term 2’s activities. Program and description lists are available.
For bookings for more information contact the Women’s Community Centre on 8362 6571 or via email at .
Visit their website http://www.wccsa.asn.au/ or like them on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wccsa to find program listings and details of events and activities.
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http://www.worldwewant2015.org/node/315485
On 23 September 2013, the United Nations General Assembly will hold a High-level Meeting on disability and development, under theme “The way forward: a disability-inclusive development agenda towards 2015 and beyond”, at UN Headquarters in New York.
To ensure that the post-2015 agenda is inclusive of disability, an online consultation has begun and is open until the 28 March.
Tell us what you think and share your perspectives on the role of Governments, UN, NGOs? Challenges? What Works? Good Ideas?
Your concerns and ideas will be help in preparing for the outcome document for the UN High-level Meeting on 23 September 2013.
Please feel free to invite your friends, colleagues and networks to join in this discussion!
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On April 26, a new traffic plan will be implemented for Victoria Square in the city to cater for the redevelopments the area is undergoing. Traffic restrictions and shared path arrangements that will be in place and pedestrian crossings connecting Wakefield Street and Grote Street to the northern half of the Square will be closed.
All pedestrian access to the northern half of the Square is expected to be closed over the next month; therefore there will be no crossing connections and no footpath access and this is likely to continue until the end of the year. Some restrictions will also be in place around the southern end of the Square when works require, timing of this has not yet been confirmed.
The traffic management team have particular interest to make sure that white cane and guide dogs users that use Victoria Square as a regular path of travel are notified to enable individuals to arrange any necessary guidance for new paths of travel.
Further details regarding the project are available on Adelaide City Council’s website: www.victoriasquareadelaide.com.au. Traffic management plans are also available on this website and further information about alternative options for commuters and pedestrians are available here: www.smartmoveadelaide.com.au.
Life’s for Living Incorporated is an SA based, not for profit disability service provider that is currently on the lookout for volunteers to support people with intellectual disabilities and help them engage in social and recreation activities. It will be a rewarding experience that will provide an opportunity to gain new skills, develop confidence and self-esteem and increase your ability to take on new challenges.
If you are interested please contact Lauren Lewis on 8277 3300 or 0433 997 064 or email
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Workshops for people with disability, their families and friends
As part of the Preparing the Disability Sector for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Individualised Funding project funded by the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion, Julia Farr Association (JFA) Purple Orange will be hosting a series of workshops in Adelaide from May through July for people with disability, their families and friends. Workshops are free to attend (cancellation policy applies) and refreshments will be provided. Registration is essential!
Venue: Our Space, 104 Greenhill Road, Unley Time: 1.00pm – 3.30pm
My Home, My Castle – creating your sanctuary Date: Wednesday, 19 June 2013
Safeguarding for a Good Life – how to stay safe while living your life Date: Wednesday, 3 July 2013
Leadership – explore the options of consumer led entities and the NDIS Date: TBC
For more information or registration: To register complete a registration form. For assistance or more information please contact JFA Purple Orange on 08 8373 8333 or at or visit the website http://www.purpleorange.org.au/
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SURVEY:
Do you have a spare 20 minutes that you could spend filling out a survey for research looking to reduce the number of deaths caused by epilepsy?
The study looks at how well health and community services respond to the needs of the bereaved at this difficult time. The survey also questions whether families and friends feel that particular factors contributed to the deaths, and what resources they have been able to access to help them cope with this event. This information will be used to make recommendations for sensitive service provision, through policy and training improvements. It will also help to improve community awareness of epilepsy-related risks.
The link to the online survey is:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/epilepsyaustraliaREDsurvey
If you have any questions about this work, please feel free to contact Michelle Bellon or 08 8201 3645
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Research about siblings, disability and young adulthood
This PhD study happening at the Social Policy Research Centre (UNSW) asks both young people with disabilities and their siblings without disabilities about their experiences of disability during young adulthood and what these mean for their sibling relationship. If both you and your sibling are aged 15 to 25 and one of you has a disability, you can take part by sending in a response to four key questions – find the questions and instructions here, here and here. People who send in a response go in the draw to win one of two $150 gift vouchers. For questions, contact Ariella Meltzer on (02) 9385 3747 or .
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USEFUL INFORMATION:
12 February 2013
Beware of Scammers Asking for NDIS Fees
People are being warned to beware of contact from anyone claiming to work for the Government who asks them to pay an administration fee to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
The Gillard Government is investing $1 billion to launch the scheme which is being rolled out by the NDIS Launch Transition Agency in July 2013. The Agency will not be seeking fees from anyone to participate in the scheme and urges people to be wary of anyone asking for payments for Government schemes, including the NDIS.
If people are concerned that their privacy has been breached or they have provided personal details as a result of one of these calls, they should report it to the police. People can also report a scam and get further information at the Government’s Scamwatch website or call the hotline on 1300 795 995 http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/693900
If you have any further enquiries about the scam please email . For more information about the NDIS please visit the website below.
Information sourced from the website of Senator Jan McLucas. http://www.janmclucas.com.au/
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Follow the link bellow to view the various NDIS draft rules. All documents are available in both Microsoft Word and PDF format and worth a read.
http://yoursay.ndis.gov.au/document/index/11
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Social media is widely used when disasters and emergencies arise and are a common form of communication and alerts. It is often over looked as to whether the content of the social media is really available and accessible to everyone in the community.
The Emergency 2.0 Wiki Accessibility Toolkit has been developed to empower people with disabilities to use social media for disaster preparedness, response and recovery. It was developed in response to the fact that not all people with a disability are able to access lifesaving messages delivered through social media due to the accessibility challenges that the tools currently pose. Please follow the link below to have a look at the Accessibility Toolkit (Wikipedia page)
http://emergency20wiki.org/wiki/index.php/Accessibility_Toolkit
