For Vietnamese families who have a child with a disability or chronic medical condition

April 30th - National Disability Insurance Scheme

The NDS Preparing for the New World Conference will integrate policy, research and practice to help enable service providers to respond effectively and efficiently to the challenges of a person-centred, competitive and expanded system. 3 - 4 May 2012.

For 5 - 8yr olds and 9 - 12yr olds on Wednesday April 11th and Thursday April 12th.

The fund will assist indigenous and non-indigenous people with disability to participate in both formal and informal education programs through small grants.

A part of the Helping Children with Autism package which provides support and services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). They offer play activities suited to the needs of children aged 0-6 years with ASD or ASD like symptoms but are not early intervention therapy. Siblings and other family members are welcome to attend.

The aim of this session is to introduce you to the sport of Boccia and provide a brief and accurate explanation as to how the sport is played. Tuesday 24 April Darebin

Done To Perfection is inclusive physical theatre at it's best. Opening Night: Thursday April 12

Not being able to speak has nothing to do with how much you have to say, writes Lisa Lehmann.

Assists people with a disability, acquired brain injury or sensory disability, who live with a carer, to maintain an individual’s ability to live at home and in the community. Adults aged 18 to 65 years, who live with a carer - in the North West Metropolitan Region

This workshop provides disability service professionals with an understanding of a tool - Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) - specifically designed to set and measure goals set jointly between the worker and a service user. Thursday 19 April 2012

5 parenting workshops for those with teenagers who are living with a disability.

WhiSKHA is a fun and interactive program for primary school aged children with additional needs. WhiSKHA Teen is a holiday program for teens aged between 12 – 18 years with a disability that either live, attend school or have a parent/ carer that works or studies in the City of Whittlesea.

The Liberty Swing is an accessible swing designed for people in wheelchairs and people with limited mobility to swing safely and freely.

An all abilities singing group learning a variety of styles of music in a fun and relaxed environment. Thursdays 1pm-2.30pm Diamond Creek

Presented by VALID in conjunction with field. A two day seminar series for individuals, families and paid workers committed to positive change and real inclusion. Thursday 10 May & Friday 11 May 2012

Women wanting to build life skills Women Moving from Unemployment: provides women who are unemployed or may have a disability, with the opportunity to start building essential life skills. 16 weeks commencing 16th April 2012

The mother of a teenager with autism has offered to redraw on her mortgage to keep him at Williamstown High School, as the school's budget is stretched to a "razor's edge" by state government cuts

Questions are being asked about whether the practice of facilitated communication works. Last week’s 7-30 Report on the ABC explored this issue.

Understanding Islam and the Muslim Community: 3rd April 2012

Presented by the Cerebral Palsy Support Network 22nd March 2012

Keeping Safe In the Playground: Bullying & Children with Additional Needs, Maximising Rebates for Allied Health Therapies, Toilet Training for Children with Additional Needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder & Eating Difficulties, Teaching Social Skills to Primary School Children with Additional Needs, Talking to the Child about their Autism Spectrum Diagnosis, Puberty and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Various dates during 2012

April 11, 2012

Extended Families Australia provides meaningful and lasting volunteer-based support to children living with a disability and their families

Two seminars ONLY. Melbourne. Learn how to motivate these individuals towards engagement and change; break life cycles; provide positive futures; understand the tools required to move them forward toward better choices. Parents Saturday, May 19th. Teachers and Community Professionals Tuesday, May 17th

The 'Recharge Scheme' provides points located in public spaces to assist wheelchair and scooter users if their mobility aid runs out of charge.

Get your accessibility information here. 15th - 18th March 2012

Wednesday 28th March 2012. Joing the forum to discuss the aspiration of people with a disability, and join the Masquerade Ball

Including the use of mindfulness in relation to difficult and unpleasant emotional and physical states associated with loss and grief. Presented by NALAG - National Assoc for Loss and Grief (NALAG) 29th March 2012

Looking for people from ethnic backgrounds with an interest in disability services to join a consumer advisory group.

Survey For Current or Past Users of Neighbourhood Houses - Survey closes 15th March