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Carers update Special edition - International Day for People with Disability (IDPWD) and other events 2021 Edition 43
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FEST-Able
Help promote awareness, understanding and acceptance by celebrating International Day of People with Disability.
When: 12 noon - 4pm on Sunday 28 November, 2021
Where: Crown Street Stables, Flemington
FREE!
Live performances (Auslan) by Rudely Interrupted, Voices of Moonee Valley and Curbside Carnies. Silent disco, Art workshop, Carers' pamper corner, Patrick Francis art exhibition, Sausage sizzle, Bocce and more!
Register for this COVID Safe event at mvcc.vic.gov.au/FESTAble
For access requirements or more information please contact Kamala Aberhart, Tel. 9243 9147 and email. kaberhart@mvcc.vic.gov.au
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Gender and Disability: Creating equality and respect
Join Yarra Rangers online for this year’s International Day of People with Disability and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence event to discuss:
- What does equality and respect look like for women and gender diverse people with disability?
- How can individuals and organisations take action to create a more gender equal, respectful and inclusive community for women and gender diverse people with disability?
Keynote Speaker: Jax Jacki Brown (they/them)
Local panel members with lived experience will share their insights and answer your questions.
Who should attend? Anyone wanting to explore conversations about equality, respect and disability pride and increase awareness about the experiences of gender-based violence for women and gender diverse people with disabilities.
When: 10.30am-12.00pm, Thursday 25 November
Auslan interpreters and live captioning
Free Virtual Community Event, all welcome
Register at: yarraranges.vic.gov.au/CreatingEquality
For enquiries & booking assistance please call: 1300 368 333
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Cardinia Shire celebrates International Day of People with Disability with guest speaker Beau Vernon.
When: 10.00am – 11.30am, Friday, 3rd of December 2021
Cost: Free
Where: Online webinar
Registrations: bit.ly/3EhadQh
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Glen Eira Council are acknowledging and celebrating International Day for People with a Disability with a FREE Online Music Event- FESTABILITY!!!!
Festability is a fun, entertaining free online music event to celebrate International Day for People with a Disability.
When: Friday 3 December, 4pm to 6pm
Where: online – your online registration gives you 7 days to watch the event.
To register now: https://www.trybooking.com/BUMMT
For more information about the music acts and a link to register go to our website.
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Melton City Council is celebrating International Day of People with Disability
FUN AND INCLUSIVE Online (Zoom) Workshops suited to all abilities, open to people with disability living in the City of Melton
One lucky participant in each workshop will win a $50 Vista Card giveaway!
All FREE
When: Friday 3 December
Specialist Hoops: Basketball Workshop: Time: 9am – 9.45am
Join our action packed, inclusive basketball workshop where you’ll be guided through some skills and drills.
*Basketballs will be provided and delivered to your home.
All Abilities Dance workshop: 10am – 11am
Dust of your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie!
Art Access Victoria: Drawing Workshop: Time: 11am – 12pm
Enjoy a guided drawing workshop. It’s a great way to explore your creativity
*All materials will be provided and delivered to your home
Registrations : Open Friday 19 November – 9am, Telephone bookings: 0499 027 473
For more information please contact: Advocacy and Inclusion Officer, Nicolemig@melton.vic.gov.au Tel: 0499 027 473
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Port Phillip International Day of People with Disability
On International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) we celebrate inclusion within the community. This year, Port Phillip are excited to introduce Community Stories on Film. Launching on IDPwD 2021, we'll be showcasing original short films about inclusion and belonging in Port Phillip. To learn more visit IDPWD Port Phillip
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What events are coming up?
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Grief and Loss during the Pandemic - Art Therapy workshop for Carers
Have you lost a loved one during the COVID-19 Pandemic? Do you feel you need some time to process and share this experience?
Jenni Harris, Art Therapist will facilitate a 3 hour group workshop with Carers to explore challenges faced and ways to overcome these.
When: 10 am - 1 pm, Wednesday 1 December, 2021
Where: Online - RSVP for details
RSVP for Zoom details to carers@mvcc.vic.gov.au or tel. 9243 8781
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Happy Together - Voices of Moonee Valley Performance
Join the Voices of Moonee Valley for their debut performance led by award winning conductor Jonathan Welch AM in a fun filled concert celebrating joy, harmony and friendship during Social Inclusion Week.
When: Monday 22 November, 2.30-3.30 pm
Where: The Clocktower Centre, 750 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
Accessibility: Wheelchair seating, Hearing Loop and Auslan available.
Bookings are essential: https://happytogethervoicesofmooneevalley.eventbrite.com.au
For access requirements and queries, please contact Kelly: Tel. 9243 8781 or e. Access&Inclusion@mvcc.vic.gov.au
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Ongoing Carers Program Activities - end of year updates
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Moonee Valley Caring for Carers with Carers Victoria bring you
Active Pathways Monthly Walking Group
We are back to walking!! Keep active and up to date with information by joining our monthly walk by the Maribyrnong River. With social distancing measures still in place, there will be no brunch on this occasion - Boathouse vouchers will be offered.
Last walk of the year is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 7 December 2021. It will proceed in 2 parts
Part 1: @9.15 Walk (no brunch)
and
Part 2: @1.30 - 3.00 pm Online "Music and Self-care"
To register for one or both parts, please email us or phone 9243 8781
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Caring for Carers
Health & Well-being Exercise Classes
Practice self care and join our FREE exercise classes.
Chair Yoga & Meditation 9:30am Wednesdays via Zoom (Recording also distributed). Last live session is Wednesday 1 December - recordings will be available to access until the program returns Wednesday 2 February, 2022.
Relax-ercising Thursdays 6-7pm via Zoom. November classes will focus on Strength training. Last class of the year will be Thursday 25 November. Classes will resume Thursday 3 February, 2022.
To register please email us or phone 9243 8781
NB. Classes will remain online for the remainder of 2021
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Moonee Valley Caring for Carers Social Club
This group meet on the last Friday of the month and engage in a variety of activities and events.
The last event of the year will be on Friday 26 November for a picnic (Covid Safe).
Unfortunately the Maribyrnong River Keeper has been rescheduled for early 2022.
Time: 1.00 pm start
Location: TBA
To RSVP, provide dietary requirements and for more information on the Carers Social Club and upcoming events please enquire here.
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The Lab Update
The Lab programs will return to the Libraries from 24 November. Please refer to separate email for more details.
Last sessions for the year will be:
- Tuesday 14 December (Niddrie)
- Wednesday 15 December (Avondale Heights)
- Saturday 18 December (Sam Merrifield, Moonee Ponds).
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Council has drafted a new Advocacy Strategy: Tell us what you think!
Our new Advocacy Strategy outlines our community’s priorities for 2022-2025. Do you think we got them right? Let us know what you think by completing a short online survey before Wednesday, 17 November.
The Advocacy Strategy will help inform what Moonee Valley City Council advocates for on behalf of the community in the 2022 State and Federal elections, including:
• Asking the Federal Government for a youth mental health service in Moonee Valley
• Building a new library and business hub for Niddrie
• Connecting Keilor East and Airport West to the rail network with a Western Gateway Station
• Actions to support a zero carbon Moonee Valley
• Projects to brighten our waterways and enhance green open space.
View all the advocacy priorities and submit your feedback and ideas by 17 November at yoursay.mvcc.vic.gov.au/advocacy
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Get Active Kids
Have you applied for your Get Active Kids voucher yet? Victorian families with a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card can apply for up to $200 to support their child’s sport and active recreation activities. Find out more at www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers
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Disability Liaison Officer - Assistance to access Health Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Disability Liaison Officers support people with a disability, their families and carers to utilise hospital services and access the support, care and treatment they need.
The service has a strong focus on making sure people with a disability can access screening and treatment for COVID-19 and can also help with access to non-COVID-19 services directly or indirectly impacted by the health emergency.
The DLO can:
- help book a COVID-19 vaccination
- help organise group bookings for service providers or groups of people with disability
- provide advice to vaccine and testing sites on how to improve access for people with a disability
- help you get a vaccination if you’re not able to attend a vaccination centre.
Western Health Service
Disability Liaison Officer Service operates 7 days a week.
Tel: Amanda 0434 954 083 or Daniela 0435 208 209 and email: disabilityliaison@wh.org.au
The DLO Service at these sites operates Monday - Friday, excluding Public Holidays.
Royal Melbourne Hospital:
Tel. 0468 567 553 and email: disabilityliaison@mh.org.au
Royal Children's Hospital:
Tel. 0466 248 397 and email: disability.liaison@rch.org.au
Royal Women's Hospital:
Tel. 0466 248 397 and email: disability.liaison@thewomens.org.au
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre:
Tel: 0466 248 397 and email: disabilityliaison@petermac.org
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Carers Gateway
Are you a new carer? Or need to access information and resources? Carers Gateway is a valuable platform to get you started. Visit the website now. |
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Carers Victoria
Carers Victoria is the statewide voice for family Carers, representing and providing support to Carers in Victoria. Find out more about their services by visiting their website or Tel. 1800 514 845 |
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