National Arts and Disability Strategy Tell your story about arts and disability by completing a survey. Your stories and ideas will inform a renewed National Arts and Disability Strategy. Who is this survey for? People with disability Arts and disability organisations Carers, families, and anyone with ideas on how to improve access to and participation […]
Author: Jose Koppelman-Guthrie
Resource – ‘Understanding Abuse’ Learning Bites
Understanding Abuse Learning Bites – a resource developed by National Disability Services The ‘Understanding Abuse’ Learning Bites are 3-5 minute videos addressing eight life areas. They can be used to promote discussion and personal reflection by support workers. Each Learning Bite has a printable worksheet to be completed and signed off by the supervisor
NDIS Sector Development Podcast
A Podcast for Disability Service Providers transitioning to the NDIS. NDIS participants expect high levels of service that is person-centred, safe and reliable. Service delivery needs to keep pace with participants evolving goals. To deliver on this expectation, organisations in the disability sector need to be strong, sustainable, robust and agile. They will need to […]
The Lowdown On Restrictive Practices
The NDIA requires that the delivery of specialist behaviour support services and use of restrictive practices must only be undertaken by registered NDIS providers and specialist behaviour support funding must be managed by the NDIA. As we know, the NDIA, will only purchase supports from registered providers. So, what about other supports? Is it possible […]
Free Webinar – Engaging parents of children approaching adolescence
Webinar – Engaging parents of children approaching adolescence. Register now and attend this free webinar by Emerging Minds to gain insights into practice that will assist you in proactively engaging parents on how to tackle problems arising from their child’s adolescent years – a period of substantial change for families. Learn more and register now. Date: Wednesday 7 November 2018 […]
Accessing Australia’s Administration Appeals Tribunal
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) reviews decisions made by the Commonwealth Government and other organisations about child support payments, family assistance and social security, tax, visas, Veterans’ payments, and many more. They can review decisions made under Commonwealth and Norfolk Island laws. They aim to make the review process accessible, fair, just, economical, informal and quick. […]
Sit Down, Shut Up and Watch Festival
‘Sit Down, Shutup and Watch Film & New Media Festival’ is Australia’s film festival for films made by people with a learning disability. Everyone on the Steering Committee identifies as having a learning disability and a passion for films and filmmaking. When: 9.00 am Friday 19 October to 12.30 am (after midnight) on Saturday 20 October […]
ASID SA/NT Divisional Annual Election Meeting, 22nd Oct 2018
ASID SA will be holding its 2018 Divisional Annual Election Meeting on: Monday, 22 October 2018 From 6.00 PM At HomePlace, 19 Belmore Terrace, Wooodville Enjoy a light meal, glass of wine & a great discussion Hear from the guest speaker Sam Paior from the Growing Space, “How do we promote evidence based practice to NDIS participants?” The purpose […]
Community Bridging Services AGM – 30th October
Guest Speakers: Zac Colton, School 2 Work participant & Gabby Jones, Manager Innovation & Projects. Guest Speakers: Brenton Evans, NDIS / Choices participant & Garry Newman, Recreation Assistant. DATE & TIME Tuesday 30 October 2018 at 6.30pm LOCATION TAFE SA, Staff Lounge (Upper Level, Southern Building), Blacks Road, Gilles Plains Please RSVP by Friday 26/10/18. Ph: […]
Our Voice AGM – 12th November
Our Voice is a small but committed group of people living with intellectual disability. The group incorporated in 2007 and since then have had input into many people’s lives. Ian Cummins is their Chair and will often be seen at political events raising the banner for a better life for people living with intellectual disability. The […]