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Activities and Programs
Wild@heART Community Arts Creative Saturdays
North and West
No
Thursday 13/06/2013
Wild@heART Community Arts Creative Saturdays in North Epping.
Artist Mentor Program
North and West
No
Friday 17/05/2013
Wild@heART Community Arts - Artist Mentoring Program
Impact Supported Holidays 2013
North and West
No
Friday 19/04/2013
Impact Support Services is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of support services such as respite, support holidays, individual support and psychosocial rehabilitation for adults with disabilities.
Disco Inferno
West
No
Monday 09/07/2012
Moonee Valley Council runs an Accessible Dance. This dance is held at the end of each school term.
CALM - Camps Activities Leisue with Melbacc
North and West
No
Monday 26/03/2012
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
Y Hang Out - A social group for adults with a disability
West
No
Wednesday 29/02/2012
A monthly social group for adults with a disability. Every 2nd Friday of the month. All welcome!
Looking for Holiday and Vacation Care Programs?
North and West
No
Thursday 22/12/2011
Using resources linked to www.respitenorthandwest.org.au will assist in finding local services.
D-TUG - Disabled Transport Users Group
North
No
Wednesday 19/10/2011
D-TUG is a group of people with disabilities living in Darebin. They meet monthly at Darebin Community Health (DCH) – to plan social outings using most forms of public transport.
YMCA Weekend Escapes for Adults with a Disability
No
Friday 15/07/2011
Offer a residential camping experience for adults with a physical or intellectual disability who have low to
medium support needs.
Yooralla's School Holiday Program for teenagers in Hobsons Bay (aged 12 to 18 years)
West
No
Tuesday 28/09/2010
For teenagers residing in the Hobson's Bay Area who have high and complex support needs.
Big Picture Issues
DisabilityCare Australia (NDIS) update
No
Wednesday 08/05/2013
DisabilityCare Australia (NDIS) update
DisabilityCare Australia to be rolled out in Victoria
No
Wednesday 08/05/2013
DisabilityCare Australia to be rolled out in Victoria
Carer / Parent Support Groups
Feeding Tube Support- AUSSIE TUBIE MATES
North and West
No
Friday 19/04/2013
Aussie Tubie Mates is a new Feeding tube Support community on Facebook - Sharing ideas,stories and advice together for people with a feeding tube, tracheostomy oxygen etc and their loved ones , and creating awareness to the community
Visit- www.facebook.com/AussieTubieMates Email- Aussietubie@hotmail.com
TIME OUT - Listing of Special Needs Parent Support Groups - Term 3 - 2012
West
No
Tuesday 09/04/2013
Time Out provides a listing of many/varied parenting and support groups in the west including those for children with special needs/disability
MyTime - Parent Peer Support Groups - Listings for the west
West
No
Thursday 04/10/2012
"MyTime" provides local support groups for parents and carers of a child (from birth and through school) with a disability or a chronic medical condition. Parents can share ideas and experiences and socialise with others in similar circumstances.
Autism Angels
No
Wednesday 11/07/2012
We welcome people with autism and their friends and families. Meet on the 1st Sunday of the month. All welcome.
MyTime - Parent Peer Support Group - North Melbourne
West
No
Tuesday 03/07/2012
Support group for parents and carers of a child (from birth and through school) with a disability or a chronic medical condition. Parents can share ideas and experiences and socialise with others in similar circumstances.
My Time - Parent Peer Support Groups - St Albans - Down Syndrome
West
No
Thursday 24/05/2012
Albanvale Community Centre, St Albans. Groups run each term throughout the year
MyTime - Parent Peer Support Groups - Braybrook Gold
West
No
Thursday 24/05/2012
MyTime peer support program for parents and carers of children with a disability
P.A.L.s - Point Cook, Altona and Laverton Socialises - Autism Spectrum Disorder Support
West
No
Monday 21/05/2012
P.A.Ls is a group of parents that meet to support each other. Usually meet monthly in the early part of the week - Altona.
Parents with Special Needs - because they need to advocate for their children's rights
North
No
Monday 14/05/2012
A parent run group of those with children with special needs either in mainstream or special settings. Meet monthly in Thornbury
ASSN Northern Autism Parent Support Group
North
No
Monday 14/05/2012
A parent-run group with information sessions and a nonjudgmental space for parents to share support. Resevoir
Sunspec Parent Support Group - Sunbury
North and West
No
Monday 14/05/2012
For families in the Sunbury area.
GALA(Get a Life Again) Parent Support Group
North
No
Monday 14/05/2012
Meet once a term in Epping - evenings
Parent Support Groups Update - Northern
North
No
Monday 14/05/2012
Listing of Parent Support Groups for the north.
Parent Support Groups Update Western
West
No
Thursday 26/04/2012
Listing of Parent Support Groups for the west.
Cancer Council of Victoria
No
Thursday 29/03/2012
Telephone and Internet Support Groups - various forms of support for people who have cancer, are cancer survivors and also for carers of people with cancer
PlayConnect playgroups
No
Monday 26/03/2012
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.
Dads Together
West
No
Friday 23/03/2012
A group for men who are parents of a child with a disability
PlayConnect Playgroup in BRAYBROOK
West
No
Friday 16/03/2012
FOR VIETNAMESE FAMILIES - who have a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD like symptoms.
iCare Special Needs Group
West
No
Friday 16/03/2012
For parents/children: Meets Fridays in the Caroline Springs area
Asperger West - Support Group Meetings
West
No
Monday 13/02/2012
For parents and carers of children with Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism - Werribee
Cerebral Palsy Support Network
No
Friday 10/02/2012
Coffee Sessions: Will now be replaced with information sessions. Join the network.
Wyndham Interchange Carers Support Group 'WIC'
No
Tuesday 20/12/2011
Where parents and carers of children and adults with a disability get together to chat, give and receive information, support each other, refuel and share a laugh. New carers are welcome.
Wyndham Chat N Chew Supprt Group - Interchange Western
West
No
Tuesday 20/12/2011
Meets on Thursdays on a monthly basis for carers in Melbourne's west.
Wyndham - Additional Needs Playgroup
No
Tuesday 20/12/2011
This playgroup is for families with children with any additonal need a disability or learning disorder.
Play Connect: The Grange Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - Support Group
West
No
Tuesday 20/12/2011
This support group runs at the Grange Community Centre Hoppers Crossing - for parents with children with ASD or ASD like features. Meets weekly on a Wednesday. New members welcome.
Parents of Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome (TAPS)
North
No
Tuesday 20/12/2011
support group for families experiencing the challenges of parenting a teenager with Asperger Syndrome.
Minah's Club
West
No
Tuesday 20/12/2011
For parents of children 0-18 with any disability. Meets bi-monthly in the local areas of Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong. Welcomes members from other areas.
Autism Playgroup
West
No
Tuesday 20/12/2011
PlayConnect Playgroup in Hobsons Bay. The playgroup caters for families who have a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or ASD-like symptoms, aged 0 - 6 years.
ADAVIC_ Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria - Parenting Support Group
No
Tuesday 20/12/2011
A group for parents of children with Anxiety Disorders. Meets in Kew
Valley Carers Inc. - City of Moonee Valley
North and West
No
Friday 16/12/2011
This group is open to any
parent/carer/family member who lives
in or around (or has links to) the
Moonee Valley area.
Employment / Volunteer Opportunities
Disability Employment Service
No
Monday 07/05/2012
Disability Employment Australia members bring together employers and employees but they are much more than an introduction agency.
Events
Nominations now open for National Disability Awards
No
Friday 31/05/2013
Nominations for the seventh annual National Disability Awards, which recognise individuals and organisations that make a positive contribution to the lives of people with disabilities are open.
2013 Rob McNamara Exhibition: Call For Works
Friday 19/04/2013
field invites established and emerging artists of all mediums to explore the theme ‘righting/writing the direction’ and to submit artworks for possible inclusion in the 2013 Rob McNamara Exhibition.
WIld@heARTS presents SUITABLE Photographic Exhibition
No
Friday 19/04/2013
“SUITABLE” – A photographic exhibition of fantastical characters born out of wild
imaginations.
Club Wild - Regular events during 2012
No
Thursday 21/06/2012
Club Wild is one of Australia's leading arts and community building organizations run by and for people with disabilities. Note specific events that are now listed. June 23rd Dance Party
Featured Articles
The Australian Disability Parking Scheme
No
Monday 04/06/2012
The Scheme is recognised accross Australia and helps eligible people park nearer to their destination and has enhanced security features to help reduce the abuse of permits.
Featured Programs
Are You Eligible for the Carer Allowance?
No
Friday 31/05/2013
Carer allowance: A supplementary payment for parents or carers who provide daily care to an adult or dependent child who has a disability or medical condition or is frail aged.
Locking in a fairer future for Australians with a disability
No
Friday 03/05/2013
Locking in a fairer future for Australians with a disability.
DadsLink
No
Friday 23/03/2012
DadsLink is a new information and activity based parenting network that focuses on fathers and the relationships with their children. It's for all fathers, but in particular hopes to reach separated dads.
Melbourne Citymission's T.I.M.E Out Sibling Program
North and West
No
Thursday 22/03/2012
MCM runs groups for children who have a brother or a sister with a disability.
Brochure available
Kids Health Info
No
Friday 16/03/2012
the Royal Children's Hospital website for medical information written for parents (and later for children too). Hopefully, fact sheets help you to better understand or care for your child with a health problem.
Compass Clubhouse - for people with Acquired Brain Injury
No
Friday 10/02/2012
Compass Clubhouse is first and formost a community of people..the participants are known as MEMBERS and are central to the success and operation of the clubhouse. It is a place where members can develop self-confidence a sense of community and belonging
Program for Students with Disabilities
No
Friday 23/12/2011
The Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) provides additional support within the Student Resource Package for eligible students with disabilities in regular and specialist schools. 2012 Program for Students with Disabilities - Guidelines and Documents available for download
Forums
2012 Review of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport
No
Friday 31/05/2013
2012 Review of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport
Funding
Closing the gap for Indigenous people with disability
No
Thursday 23/05/2013
Closing the gap for Indigenous people with disability
Budget: Funding commitment to full roll-out of National Disability Insurance Scheme
No
Tuesday 21/05/2013
Budget: Funding commitment to full roll-out of National Disability Insurance Scheme
Building innovative accommodation for people with disability in Werribee
West
No
Tuesday 21/05/2013
Building innovative accommodation for people with disability in Werribee
Essential Medical Equipment Payment
No
Friday 03/05/2013
The Essential Medical Equipment Payment is an annual $140 payment to people who experience additional increases in home energy costs from the use of essential medical equipment to manage their disability or medical condition. Payments will start from 1 July 2012.
Australian Disability and Indigenous Peoples' Education Fund
No
Friday 30/03/2012
The fund will assist indigenous and non-indigenous people with disability to participate in both formal and informal education programs through small grants.
Early Childhood Intervention Services - Flexible Support Packages
North and West
No
Monday 20/02/2012
The Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECIS) Flexible Support Packages are an initiative that target children (birth to school age) who have a disability or a developmental delay. ECIS Flexible Support Packages provide discretionary funds, allowing service providers to deliver adaptable supports designed to meet the needs of each particular family. North and West
Publications
Carers Victoria Voice - news for the caring community
Feature News
Tuesday 21/05/2013
Updates: May 2013
Parentzone
No
Wednesday 11/07/2012
Resources, groups and services for parents in the North of Melbourne. Term 1 2012 Newsletter
Every Day With (ADHD) attention Deficit Hypeactivity Disorder Newsletter
No
Wednesday 11/07/2012
Every Day With ADHD Newsletter
Asperger Syndrome Support Network Vic Inc.
No
Wednesday 11/07/2012
We are a group of parents who have a family member diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (AS), an Autism Spectrum Disorder. We hold regular coffee mornings and evenings, information sessions and seminars on Asperger's Syndrome. Latest Newsletter now available to financial members - Autumn 2011
Time Out Term 3 - 2012
West
No
Wednesday 11/07/2012
This Newsletter provides a listing of many/varied parenting and support groups in the west. ParentsLink services the Western Metropolitan Region and provides information, resources and training in parent education to professionals and agencies as well as facilitating programs for parents.
Parent to Parent West
West
No
Monday 09/07/2012
Parent to Parent West offers support to parents/carers who have children with a disability 0-18 years. Current newsletter now available - July - September 2012: Also has a listing of local support groups.
MRC North West - Diversity and DIsability (DnD) Newsletter
North and West
No
Monday 09/07/2012
Migrant Resource Centre - North West provides self advocacy, support groups and information to people with a disability from CALD backgrounds to speak for themselves and achieve full potential as citizens of the community. We also provide Disability Awareness training for organisations and individuals.
Olga Tennison Autism Research Newsletter - Another Piece
No
Monday 09/07/2012
LA Trobe University: June 2012: .
Vortex - The Newsletter of Disability Sport and Recreation
No
Friday 06/07/2012
Disability Sport & Recreation provides and promotes sport and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities throughout Victoria. People with disabilities can engage in many different types of sport and recreation pursuits. April Update
Rec-Line
No
Friday 06/07/2012
Each month an eight page magazine is published by Rec-Line listing all future activities and holidays with times and costs. Latest edition available - June 2012
DDAN – Darebin Disability Access Update
North
No
Thursday 05/07/2012
Updating you on the latest events, activities and information relating to the disability sector within Darebin and neighbouring municipalities. Updated regularly - 27th June 2012
AAA Melton
West
No
Thursday 21/06/2012
Melton Newsletter Access for All Abilities -AAA- is a statewide program that encourages and promotes accessible recreation options for people with disabilities. Latest Edition June 2012
AAA - Newsletter for Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea
North
No
Thursday 21/06/2012
Access for All Abilities -AAA- is a statewide program that encourages and promotes accessible recreation options for people with disabilities. A variety of information for all. Quarterly newsletter for Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea. Newsletter June 2012
The Northern Parent Support Program
North
No
Monday 14/05/2012
This program can offer support to parents/carers who have children with intellectual, sensory, physical and developmental disabilities, 0-18 years of age in Melbourne's North. Current newsletter now available: May 2012
AAA - Access for All Abilites - Hume and Moreland
North
No
Monday 07/05/2012
Access for All Abilities -AAA- is a statewide program that encourages and promotes accessible recreation options for people with disabilities. Autumn 2012
disAbility Connections - formerly Western Region Disability Network
No
Thursday 26/04/2012
disAbility Connections: Newsletter March 2012
Violence and Disability Newsletter
No
Friday 30/03/2012
Violence and Disability Newsletter - covering a range of issue for women with disabilities. March 2012
Out there in Darebin and Yarra - AAA
North
No
Monday 05/03/2012
The newsletter of the Darebin and Yarra Access for All Abilities Programs (AAA). Summer 2011- 2012
AAA Maribyrnong - Newsletter
No
Monday 05/03/2012
Access for All Abilities -AAA- is a statewide program that encourages and promotes accessible recreation options for people with disabilities. A variety of information for all. Maribyrnong Newsletter. Autumn 2012 Edition
MDA e-newsletter
No
Thursday 01/03/2012
Latest edition of the Muscular Dystrophy Association e newsletter- March 2012. Information on supports and services.
AAA Hobsons Bay
West
No
Wednesday 25/01/2012
Access for All Abilities -AAA- is a statewide program that encourages and promotes accessible recreation options for people with disabilities. A variety of information for all. Hobsons Bay Newsletter - Summer 2012
Access Darebin
North
No
Friday 16/09/2011
A guide to the best 'accessible' activities in Darebin. Part of the The Access for All Abilities (AAA) program Winter 2011
New Programs and Activities
Accessible Writing Workshop
North and West
No
Friday 19/04/2013
A great opportunity to learn storytelling skills and participate in Melbourne's literary scene.
Australia’s First Disabled Commercial Passenger Hot Air Balloon
No
Monday 18/06/2012
Hot air ballooning is now accessable to the disabled.
Learn To Ride A Bike For Free
No
Monday 04/06/2012
Learn basic bike skills from qualified cycling Teachers - adults of any skill level can apply from absolute beginners to those already with some bike skills.
Leadership development for people with disability
No
Monday 19/03/2012
Applications are now open for the first intake of participants for the Leaders for Tomorrow Program. 5 intakes in total up until 2014
New Service Announcement
Building innovative accommodation for people with disability in Werribee
West
No
Friday 31/05/2013
Building innovative accommodation for people with disability in Werribee
www.buildingbetterlives.org.au - for young people in nursing homes
No
Friday 04/05/2012
Many young Australians have been left forgotten in nursing homes.
RECHARGE Scheme
No
Monday 05/03/2012
This scheme is about encouraging businesses in the community to provide a power point so people who use an electric scooter or wheelchair can recharge their battery if required.
News and Media Releases
Taxi reforms to benefit people with disability
No
Friday 31/05/2013
People with disability can look forward to a substantially improved taxi service following the release of the Victorian Coalition Government’s response to the Taxi Industry Inquiry.
Respite Opportunities
IMPACT Holiday Camp; Respite Program - Vacancies through out the year
No
Tuesday 03/07/2012
IMPACT is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of support programs such as respite, individual support and psychosocial rehabilitation for adults with disabilites. July 2012 - June 2013
Brimbank Adolescent Group
West
No
Monday 07/05/2012
Carers Victoria - Respite Connections organises this group in consultation with People Outdoors. For those with high support needs aged 12 – 18, including autism.Vacancies
Great Break Camps - MacKillop Family Services
West
No
Thursday 26/04/2012
Camps throughout the year. For children with disabilities 7-12 and 13-18yrs who live in Melbourne's West.
Training and workshops
Is this what you need to know? BPSD, Depression and dementia, Activities for late stage dementia and Palliative Care
No
Thursday 13/06/2013
Is this what you need to know? BPSD, Depression and dementia, Activities for late stage dementia and Palliative Care
HACC Training Calendar: July - December 2012
West
No
Thursday 05/07/2012
Providing learning opportunities for all HACC - Home and Community Care staff and volunteers/funded agencies in the western sector of the North and Western Metropolitan Region.
Updates
Computers For All
No
Friday 17/02/2012
Computers For All is a simple and affordable way to own a fully refurbished Computer, or Brand New HP Compaq so you can access the internet.
Websites
DisabilityCare Australia website launched
No
Friday 07/06/2013
DisabilityCare Australia has launched its new website. Check it out for information on services in your area.
DisabilityCare Australia website launched
No
Friday 07/06/2013
DisabilityCare Australia has launched its new website. Check it out for information on services in your area.
Earlydays website
No
Friday 17/02/2012
Early Days provides workshops for mothers and fathers, and other family carers, of children aged six years and under who are on the Autism Spectrum.
Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV)
No
Friday 17/02/2012
Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) can help people with a disability, their advocates and carers with many consumer problems and have a number of resources on their website including easy English and audio fact sheets.
Travelling Chair
No
Friday 17/02/2012
With the help of a grant from VicHealth, Grit Media has created a simple but effective website that can give people the information they need such as: is there ramp access? How wide is the front door? Is there an accessible toilet? What are the acoustics like?
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