News in Brief
News in Brief
Launch of book project: call for submissions
Submissions are being sought from parents (both mums and dads) who have a child with Down syndrome and who are keen to write about their experiences: of how they dealt with their child’s diagnosis; of what they thought life would be like with their child and how, in reality, it has turned out to be; and the gifts (for instance, acceptance, respect, love, courage and delight) that child has brought into their lives.
The submissions will be compiled into a book with the working title Now I See. The book is aimed at raising awareness (and challenging outdated ideas) about life today for children with Down syndrome and their parents. All submissions will be considered. For more information visit www.nowisee.com.au
Compass guide to services & support in the southern region
Compass: A Guide to Services for People with Disabilities and Their Families Living in the Inner Southern Metropolitan Region of Victoria is for parents, carers and people with a disability living in the local government areas of Kingston, Port Phillip, Bayside, Glen Eira and Stonnington.
The booklet includes information about a range of services and supports including, early intervention, childcare, education, financial support, equipment, transport, legal issues and advocacy.
The Compass guide complements the Time For A Break booklet that includes information about respite care and recreation services.
Contact MOIRA on 8552 2222 or visit www.moira.org.au
Disability information kits for north and western regions
The Case Management Action Group (CMAG) publishes a series of information sheets as Disability Information Kits about services and support in the north and western regions. The kits are available in English, Arabic, Somali, Turkish and Vietnamese.
For more information visit www.cmag.org.au/home.html
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Aids and Equipment re-development udpate
The Aids and Equipment Program in Victoria has basically operated the same way for more than 20 years and the aim of the re-development reported in Autumn 2009 NoticeBoard, has been to improve the way people with a disability receive the aids and equipment they need.
The new program due to begin in late 2010 will be delivered through:
• a single statewide service
• a single point of entry with one
phone number and one email
• a single statewide waiting list
• a new function of clinical advisors,
who will provide clinical expertise
(including specialist children’s
clinical advisor)
The new program will have three components:
1. Aids and Equipment (including
aids and equipment for children)
2. Domiciliary Oxygen
3. Continence Aids
To support the new program, a custom built web based IT system called ASSIST (Assistive Technology Management System) will replace the old system and will operate from March 2010.
ASSIST will provide a single database of people and equipment and consolidate waiting lists throughout Victoria. The changeover to ASSIST will be an internal process and should not affect those using the program.
For more information visit www.dhs.vic.gov.au/disability/supports_for_people/living_in_my_home/aids_and_equipment_program
Eastern Region Respite Resource Guide 2009
Respite Information and Development in the East (RIDE) has published the latest guide to respite care and services in the eastern region.
For copies of the booklet phone 1300 886 798 or visit www.respiteeast.org.au
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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.
Infoxchange
Visit the Disability News section of the Infoxchange Australia website for more news, events, activities, publications, research, services and programs.
Classifieds
The Classifieds listing is a free service for families of children with a disability in Victoria who want to buy or sell equipment that relates to their child's disability.
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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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