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Date: Wednesday 01 December 2010
This holiday runs from the 1st until the 7th of December 2010, the cost is $2398. This holiday is for 1/ people who are active and mobile, requiring only minimal assistance and supervision whilst holidaying. It is important for the consumer to be able to toilet, shower and look after personal care independently. 2/ people seeking a medium paced holiday with a minimum-low amount of assistance. It is necessary for the consumer to be mobile, able to toilet, shower and look after personal care independently or with minimal assistance. Highlights: Movie World, Sea World, R M Williams Spectacular Dinner and Show, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Tropical Fruit World, Ten Pin Bowling, Heated Swimming Pool, Tennis Court and Pool table, Live Entertainment, Dancing and Dine Outs. For more information contact CareAway on 02 4872 2224 or email careaway@careaway.com.au
Website: CareAway 'Gold Coast Holiday' (7 days)
Date: Friday 03 December 2010
The theme of the 2010 commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is "Keeping the promise: Mainstreaming disability in the Millennium Development Goals towards 2015 and beyond". The day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the inclusion of persons with disabilities in every aspect of life.
Website: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Date: Friday 03 December 2010
The theme of the event is 'Wild, Wild West'. The event will be held on Friday the 3rd of Decemeber 2010 from 6.00pm until 10.00pm at Hammond Hall, Wagga Wagga Show Grounds, Bourke St, Wagga Wagga. For more information contact DAN on 02 6921 9225 or email dan_inc@bigpond.com.
Website: Celebration of Ability 2010 Dance Party
Date: Friday 03 December 2010
Celebration of International Day of People with a Disability. Fun family night, entry by gold coin donation (children under 15 should be accompanied by an adult). Free BBQ and drinks, door prizes, disco music. This event will be held from 6.00pm until 10.00pm at Hammond Hall, Wagga Wagga, Show Grouns, Bourke St, Wagga Wagga. For more information contact the Disability Advocacy Network Inc on 02 6921 9225.
Website: Wild Wild West Dance Party of 2010 - Wagga Wagga
Date: Friday 03 December 2010
Shoalhaven Disability Forum would like to invite people with a disability, family, friends and distinguished guests to come and join us for a DINNER DANCE to celebrate International Day for People with a Disability. Theme: “The more colours we wear the brighter the world will be”. The event will be held at Bomaderry RSL Club from 6pm. The cost is $16 per head, $8 under 12 year old. Official Ceremonies commence at 6.15 pm, Dinner 6.30pm, Prizes: Lucky Door; Most coulourfully dressed; Most Colourfully Decorated Table. Tickets available until 26th November from: Nowra Neighbourhood Centre 134 Kinghorne St Nowra ph44215077 All Other inquires to ph 44293411.
Website: Dinner Dance to celebrate International Day for People with Disability (Bomaderry)
Date: Friday 03 December 2010
Disability Forum would like to invite people with a disability, family, friends and distinguished guests to come and join us for a DINNER DANCE to celebrate International Day for People with a Disability. Theme “The more colours we wear the brighter the world will be”. Where - Bomaderry RSL Club 6pm, Costs - $16 per head, $8 under 12 year old, Official Ceremonies commence at 6.15 pm Dinner 6.30pm, Prizes on the night include: • Lucky Door, • Most colourfully dressed, • Most Colourfully Decorated Table. Tickets available till 26th November from: Nowra Neighbourhood Centre 134 Kinghorne, St Nowra ph 4421 5077 All Other inquires to ph 4429 3411
Website: Dinner Dance - Shoalhaven
Date: Thursday 09 December 2010
Falls Prevention: Thursday the 9th of December from 12.30pm-2.00pm, run by Falls Prevention Educator. The event will be held in the Large Meeting Room, Multi-Purpose Centre, 17 James St, Charlestown. Phone (02) 4943 9786 to book your seat.
Website: Stroke and Disability Information presents Small Seminars for 2010
Contact: http://sadi@idl.net.au
Date: Thursday 09 December 2010
Provided by Falls Prevention Educator, the course will run from 12.30 until 2.00pm in the Large Meeting Room, Multi-Purpose Centre, 17 James St, Charlestown. To RSVP phone 02 4943 9786. Source: Stroke and Disability Information.
Website: Falls Prevention - Free Small Seminar
Date: Friday 10 December 2010
This holiday runs from the 10th until the 13th of December 2010, the cost is $1,738. This holiday is for people seeking a slower paced holiday. It is expected they are mobile, able to toilet themselves and may need some personal care. Highlights: Dolphin Watch Cruise, Nowra's Animal Park, Nowra Naval and Aviation Museum, Ten Pin Bodling, visit Greenfields Beach for a BBQ and Boardwalk, Games, live entertainment, dancing and dine out. For more information contact CareAway on 02 4872 2224 or email careaway@careaway.com.au
Website: CareAway 'Jervis Bay' Holiday (4 days)
Date: Saturday 11 December 2010
Careflight invites service providers to reserve this date for the free performance for disadvantaged children and their carers. They will provide further information later, and enquire about the number of tickets required. The tickets are paid for by contributions from local businesses. There are shows at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm at the Sports Centre at Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush. For more information phone Ilona Techmanski of Magic Mania on 02 9699 3895 or email ilona@magicmania.com.au. Source: WARRINGAH DISABILITY NEWSLETTER No 225 – 16 March 2010
Website: Magic Mania at Homebush in December
Contact: http://ilona@magicmania.com.au
Date: Tuesday 14 December 2010
Brought to you by Physical Disability Council of NSW. Emergencies affect the whole community. People with a physical disability may be vulnerable in disaster situations. Identify your needs in a disaster/emergency situation. Find out how you can be proactive and plan to ensure that your needs are met. Learn how to formulate an individual emergency action plan with your family, friends and neighbors. PDCN is holding a free workshop at the Medina Hotel 2 Lee Street Haymarket (next to Central Station), December 14th from 1pm to 5 pm. RSVP PHONE Ben Williams on 1800 688 831 or (02) 9552 1606, EMAIL benw@pdcnsw.org.au or Admin@pdcnsw.org.au.
Website: Workshop Emergency Readiness and Response for People with a Physical Disability
Date: Tuesday 21 December 2010
This holiday runs from the 21st until the 26th of December 2010 and the cost is $2189. This holiday is for 1/ people who are active and mobile, requiring only minimal assistance and supervision whilst holidaying. It is important for the consumer to be able to toilet, shower and look after personal care independently. 2/ people seeking a medium paced holiday with a minimum-low amount of assistance. It is necessary for the consumer to be mobile, able to toilet, shower and look after personal care independently or with minimal assistance. Highlights: celebrate Christmas at Myuna Bay, presents under the Christmas Tree, a visit from Santa then out for Christmas Lunch, do a tram tour of Newcastle's city sights, visit Blackbutt wildlife reserve for a BBQ, enjoy the activities Myuna Bay has to offer, Archery, Canoeing, sailing on the river, tennis courts, mini golf, beach volley ball, swimming, bingo and entertainment. For more information contact CareAway on 02 4872 2224 or email careaway@careaway.com.au
Website: CareAway 'Christmas Fun Myuna Bay' Holiday (6 days)
Date: Thursday 30 December 2010
This event will run from the 30th of December 2010 until the 3rd of January 2011, the cost is $2035. This holiday is for 1/ people who are active and mobile, requiring only minimal assistance and supervision whilst holidaying. It is important for the consumer to be able to toilet, shower and look after personal care independently. 2/ people seeking a medium paced holiday with a minimum-low amount of assistance. It is necessary for the consumer to be mobile, able to toilet, shower and look after personal care independently or with minimal assistance. Highlights: Dolphin Watch Cruise, 4WD tour on the sand dunes, Oakvale Farm and Fauna World - bottle feed baby animals, New Year's celebrations, dancing, dine outs and live entertainment. For more information contact CareAway on 02 4872 2224 or email careaway@careaway.com.au
Website: CareAway 'New Year - Port Stephens' (5 days)
Saturday 05 December 2009
Relationships and Private Stuff (Liz Dore) presents this 3hr workshop which gives parents strategies for teenagers who have difficulties relating to others. It will include practical ideas to support them to have healthy relationships and behaviours. 10am – 1pm Saturday at Australian Technical College, Bridge St, Coniston. Workshop cost $60 for one or $100 for couple. For more information and registration form email lizdore@bigpond.com
Website: Teenage Private Stuff - for parents
Thursday 03 December 2009
Over 35 companies and organisations on display promoting their goods and services, that support people with diusability, older people, their families and carers. Make sure you are there to find out who is available to assist you when you need it. FREE ENTRY - Merimbula RSL CLub, 52-54 Main St Merimbula. Thursday 3rd December 11am - 5pm, Friday 4th December 9am - 4pm. Contact IDEAS on 1800 029 904.
Website: IDEAS Expo 2009 - Access for All
Monday 01 December 2008
Teachers, academics, students and enabling staff can explore optimum strategies for facilitating positive participation of students with disabilities at each stage of the student cycle, from admissions, the first year experience, moving through courses and transition out to research and employment. Attendees can share ideas and information on how these practices can be implemented in their own institutions. Highlights include keynote speaker Prof Ann Ryan, services for students with Asperger Syndrome, parents perspective, future of alternative format, connecting the disconnected. Cost: Applications are open for 1. FaHCSIA funded subsidies for people with disabilities, and 2. for nominations for the Pathways Awards. When: 1–5 December 2008 Where: Sofitel, Melbourne. Cost: Full / day registration: Delegate $710 / $400, student $495 / $200.
Website: Pathways 9 - Disability in Post Compulsory Education
Monday 03 December 2007
Valmar Support Services are Celebrating Ability at the Tumut Boys Club Hall from 10am—2pm. The day will feature displays, information stands, games, dancing, food & fun. For more information please contact Valmar Support Services on 02 6947 4150.
Contact: info@valmar.com.au
Sunday 02 December 2007
Join women from the NSW Network of Women with Disability to celebrate our lives and affirm our ability. Family, friends and kids welcome. Bring a plate to share! Contact Hennen on 02 9891 6400 or 1800 069 972 or email women@mdaa.org.au
Website: NSW Network of Women with Disability high tea
Saturday 01 December 2007
The annual fair will be held from 10am - 3pm at 8 Village High Rd, Vaucluse and will comprise of a cafe, gits, crafts, books, live music, garage sale, open day and exhibition.
Contact: enquiries@miroma.org