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0-1. CMAG Disability Info Kit  

0-1. CMAG DIsability Info Kit - Introduction
The information contained in the sheets is intended for people with a disability and/or their families and carers who are new to the disability service system or are after a little extra information.

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1-1. Equipment young child  

1-1. Equipment young child
Do you need specialised aids and equipment for your young child? CMAG Disability Infomation Sheet.

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1-2. Education young child  

1-2. Will You Need Help Navigating The Education System For Your Young Child? CMAG Information Sheet.

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1-3. In home support young child  

1-3. What in-home support is available to my young child and me? CMAG Information Sheet

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1-4. Recreation respite young child

1-4. Do you need some help finding recreation and respite options for your young child? CMAG information. CMAG Information Sheets

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2-1. Leaving school young adult  

2-1. What options are available for school leavers? CMAG Disability Information Sheet

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2-2. Recreation young adult  

2-2. Are you looking for recreation options and are 16-21 years old? CMAG Disability Information Sheet.

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2-3 Respite young adult  

2-3. What Respite options are available if you are 16-21 years old. CMAG Disability Information Sheet.

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2-4. Equipment young adult  

2-4. Do you need specialised aids and equipment and are 16-21 years old? CMAG Disability Information Sheet.

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2-5. Accommodation young adult  

2-5. Are you a young person wanting accommodation options? CMAG Disability Information Sheet.

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3-1 Accommodation older adult  

3.1 Are you an older adult looking for accommodation options? CMAG Disability Information Sheet.

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3-2 Recreation older adult  

3-2. Are you an older adult looking for recreation options? CMAG Disability Information Sheet.

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3-3. Respite older adult  

3-3. What respite options are available for older adults? CMAG Disability Information Sheet

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3-4. Future planning older adult  

3-4. Planning for the future? CMAG Disabiity Information Sheet.

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3-5. Equipment older adult  

3-5. Are you an older adult and need specialised aids and equipment? CMAG Disability Information Sheet

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4-1. CALD across all ages  

4-1. Do you speak a language other than English? CMAG Diability Information Sheet

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4-2. Carer support  

4-2. Do you care for someone with a disability and would like some peer support? CMAG Information Sheet.

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4-3. Sibling support  

4.3 Does your brother or sister have a disability? CMAG Disability Information Sheet.

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4-4 . Accessibility  

4-4. Are you having trouble getting around? CMAG Information Sheet.

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4-5 Accessing services  

4-5. Is This The First Time You Have Tried To Access Services?

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4-6. Contacts  

4-6.Useful Contacts. CMAG Information Sheet

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4-7. Contacting council  

4-7. How do I contact my local council? CMAG Disability Information Sheet.

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4-8. Continence Information  

4-8. Information on continence products for people with a disability. CMAG Disability Information Sheet.

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7 significant strategies for bringing out the best behaviour in kids by Michael Grose

7 significant strategies for bringing out the best behaviour in kids

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Accessible Events - A Guide for Organisers

developed by Meeting Events Australia (MEA) and the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, helps organisers to make their events more accessible to the millions of Australians with a disability

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A more proactive approach by GPs would help to ease the burden on family carers

The Medical Journal of Australia In Australia, up to 2.3 million people are involved in informal care of children, adults and older persons with disabling chronic and terminal conditions.

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'Back to school' by Luke Jackson

15-year-old Luke has joined Ouch as our youngest columnist. In his terrific first article, he tells us all about going back to school, and how this can often be a complex, confusing experience for kids with Asperger's Syndrome:

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BrainScam---the Journey through a maze

Brain Scam use of personal stories and illustrations is an ideal way to inform people about ABI

BrainScam---the Journey through a maze

Brain Scam use of personal stories and illustrations is an ideal way to inform people about ABI

Brimbank Leisure Guide 2010  

The Leisure Guide outlines a variety of leisure, sport, recreation, arts and cultural services throughout the City of Brimbank. Many of these services operate from Council's wide range of community facilities. Large file (1.4 MB, please be patient)

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Communicating with People with Disabilities

A booklet offering handy tips for communicating with people with disabilities.

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Early Childhood Intervention Service Flexible Support Packages

DHS Privacy Policy

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Early Childhood Intervention Service Flexible Support Packages

Service Provider Contact List - 2007

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Early Childhood Intervention Service Flexible Support Packages

Application Form May 2007 - Word Doc

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Early Childhood Intervention Service Flexible Support Packages

Questions and Answers May 2007

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Early Childhood Intervention Service Flexible Support Packages

Information and Application Kit May 2007

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Event Guidelines for People with a Hearing Impairment

deafaccess have produced a Hearing Checklist. This is a useful resource if you are running an event and you want to ensure it??s inclusive of people with a hearing impairment.

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Event Guidelines for People with a Vision Impairment

Vision Australia - December 2008. This is a useful resource if you are running an event and you want to ensure it??s inclusive of people with a vision impairment.

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Finding Help for Someone with a Mental Health Problem:

This guide will focus largely on public mental health organisations. It will provide information about a range of services offering different types of specialised support to families and individuals whose lives are affected by mental illness.
It will provide active links to the information sites of the major mental health services in Victoria.

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Having a Say conference - 2009

Conference Information Booklet

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Having a Say Conference - 2010 Conference - Artwork Contest

Announcing the Having a Say Art Award
We are inviting budding artists to enter their artwork (paintings or drawings) based
on the Human Rights theme of: Freedom and Respect

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Having a Say Conference - 2010 Conference - Information Booklet

Attached is the Info Booklet for the 2010 Conference, it includes information on:
* Program
* Travel options to the conference
* Accommodation & Tourism etc. etc.

Having a Say Conference - 2010 Conference - Information Booklet

Attached is the Info Booklet for the 2010 Conference, it includes information on:
* Program
* Travel options to the conference
* Accommodation & Tourism etc. etc.

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Having Your Say: Action Pack for Carers:Revised 2006

The revised edition of this kit provides practical information and ideas on working with the media, making complaints, and contacting politicians to raise awareness about carers' concerns.

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Headstart - Service Document

For families living with traumatic brain injury. What is it?
The Headstart program is a group intervention that can be helpful for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their families. Over three years, Headstart will develop and run group programs, and study the outcome.Aquired Brain Injury

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Heasdstart-flyer

For families living with traumatic brain injury. What is it?
The Headstart program is a group intervention that can be helpful for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their families. Over three years, Headstart will develop and run group programs, and study the outcome.Aquired Brain Injury

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Interchange

Interchange is a community based, not for profit program, providing support to families who have a child or a young person with a disability. Interchange provides respite and social support through a volunteer host carer program and a range of recreational and social activities with the help of volunteers. These include camps, school holiday programs, youth groups, sibling and family activities.

Leisure Centres and People with Disabilities - A fact sheet for Disability Sector Staff, Carers and People with Disabilities

Improving Leisure Centre Access for People with a Disability in Victoria

 
 
Recreation Options in and around Hobsons Bay for People with Disabilities.

Recreation Options in and around Hobsons Bay for
People with Disabilities.

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Report into the Victorian Government Inquiry into Disability and Mental Health Accommodation

Report into the Victorian Government Inquiry into Disability and Mental Health Accommodation 2010

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Resource Guide on Post School Options for Young People with Disabilities

This booklet is a resource for students, families and FFYA Plan Facilitators outlining post school options and specialist supports available to students with disabilities as they leave school.

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Respite Options Booklet

This Booklet is to inform carers of children and young adults with disabilities about a range of respite and recreation options available within the Western Region and some state-wide organisations that offer programs or support for people with disabilities living in the West. Revised October 2008.

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Supporting Siblings:

When a Brother or Sister has a Disability or Chronic Illness' outlines common sibling responses from early childhood through to adolescence. Published by the Association for Children with a Disability.

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The Yooralla Caravan

The Yooralla Caravan is specifically designed for use by people with physical disabilities. It is fully self-contained, including shower and toilet with commode chair, and is accessible for wheelchairs. It has a large annexe with fridge, chairs, tables, television, stretchers and a ramp to the caravan.

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Through the Maze

Updated version - 6th Edition 2010-2011. This is a guide to benefits and services for families of children with a disability. It is put together by the Association for Children with a Disability

www.acd.org.au/information/content/TTM%202010/ttm_2010.pdf

Utility Relief Grant and Capital Grant Schemes

State Concessions Web Site -

www.dhs.vic.gov.au/concessions/

Concessions Information Line Freecall: 1800 658 521