Diary dates
Systemic Advocacy Course - Yarra Ranges residents
February and March 2012
Yarra Ranges Council is hosting a free systemic advocacy course for Yarra Ranges residents with a disability or carers of a person with a disability. Facilitator Dr George Taleporos will support participants to develop their understanding of advocacy principles and strategies for change. For more information visit www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/sac
Having a Say Conference:My Life–My Way
8−10 February 2012, Geelong
My Life–My Way will tell stories of self advocates who are making their own decisions and choices, taking responsibility for their own lives, and doing it their own way. Early Bird registration is available for registrations received and paid by 25 November 2011. Concession registration is available for people with a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card.
For more information phone VALID on 9416 4003 or by email office@valid.org.au or visit www.valid.org.au
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February 2012
Heart Kids National Awareness Month
www.heartkids.org.au
12−18 February 2012
International Asperger’s Day
www.asperger.asn.au
24 February 2012
National Sunnies for Sight Day
www.sunniesforsight.org
12-18 February 2012
Duchenne Awareness Week
www.duchennefoundation.org.au
18 February 2012
International Asperger’s Day
www.asperger.asn.au
24 February 2012
National Sunnies for Sight Day
www.sunniesforsight.org
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March 2012
1 March 2012
National Epilepsy Awareness Month
www.epilepsyaustralia.net
25 March−1 April 2012
National Playgroup Week
www.nationalplaygroupweek.com.au
26 March 2012
Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness
www.epilepsyaustralia.net
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April 2012
1 April 2012
Run for the Kids
www.r4k.com.au
2 April 2012
World Autism Awareness Day
www.un.org/en/events/autismday/
13−22 April 2012
National Youth Week
https://youthweek.com
27 April 2012
International Guide Dog Day
www.guidedogsvictoria.com.au/international-guide-dogs-day
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For more information and other events visit www.ourcommunity.com.au/calendar/ or www.disabilitynews.infoxchange.net.au/news/
Send your items for Diary Dates and News in Brief to Fiona Gullifer by email fionag@acd.org.au or phone the Association office on 9818 2000. A selection of News in Brief items also appears in our NoticeBoard magazine.
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