Discover how the most popular forms of technology, the iPad, iPod touch can make a difference in helping a child with autism to learn. 25th July Melbourne 27th July Cranbourne

Come along, support a good local football team. Interested in playing footy in Football Integration Developmen Association (FIDA) league? Come down, watch and be inspired and register to play.

RACV Community Foundation – to deliver vital funds to not-for-profit community groups. Grants of up to $10,000 help grassroots organisations. Closes on Friday July 6 at 5pm.

Paracanoe is a skilful, fast and exciting sport that incorporates both the canoe and kayak disciplines for people of all abilities. Saturday 2nd June, 2012

More than 33,000 students with disability in Victorian government schools will have greater access to classroom support and specialised equipment with $37 million in funding from the Gillard Government’s More Support for Students with Disabilities initiative.

28th June 2012, Carlton

Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV) presents this forum to raise awareness of the effects of family violence on women with disabilities organised by women with disabilities. Tuesday 19 June 2012

FREE Workshops for Women. Preston 21st and 28th June and West Footscray 20th and 27th June 2012

RDA Victoria is a not for profit organization that enables individuals with a variety of disabilities, ages and backgrounds to develop independence, a sense of freedom and to reach their equestrian goals, through adaptive coaching techniques and equipment.

Support and funding for students with disabilities should be provided federally, as an extension of the NDIS, writes Christopher Boyle.

Presented by Aspergers Syndrome Support Network - Education and employment pathways for individuals with Asperger Syndrome. 13th June 2012 Blackburn

Westside Circus will open its doors to its Brunswick space and showcase the diversity of circus and its ability to delight, entertain and teach.

Two camps coming up. Kids Camp for 8-11yr old boys and girls - July. Family Camp - July. Applications close Friday 8th June 2012

For young people ages 12-25 years who have an intellectual disability. Melton.

In each DHS region, a forum will be held for service providers and another for people with a disability and their supporters. The forums will have a particular focus on the impact of changes in the Act on service provision. North West 24th May 2012

DnD is setting up in partnership with Scope Victoria and Able Australia a new support group for people to experience and enjoy music. Commencing May 23rd for 15 weeks

FOUR-million dollars promised to Western Autistic School (WAS) at Niddrie in last year’s budget was redirected towards building a p-12 autism school at Laverton in the state budget.

The prize will focus on a different art form each year, starting with Visual Art in 2012. One winning work will be chosen to win a cash prize of $5,000!

Calendar for 2012: A variety of supports is available to families and organisations

A one day workshop that explores how the integrity of a private home can be maintained when a person receives in-home services. 1st June Flemington

Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECIS) support children with a disability or developmental delay from birth to school entry and their families.

IT MIGHT not have saved his marriage, but it would have made one hell of a difference.

If your community group has a great idea for a local project, but you need funding to make it happen, we may be able to help. Wyndham Community Grants are available to incorporated (or auspiced) not-for-profit associations. Closing 31st May 2012

At the age of 31, because there was nowhere else for her to go after a two-month stay in hospital, Ms Skene was moved into a nursing home in what she described as her darkest days. "I put on a brave face for my parents but deep down I wanted to burst into tears,"