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SACOSS E Bulletin 19/12/08

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Consign disability discrimination to the bin - Migration Act 1958

An article highlighting why the Migration Act of 1958 should not be exempt from the Disability Discrimination Act (as highlighted in Clause 52 of the DDA).

This article is in response to a family with a member living with disability being recently denied permanent residency in Australia.

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ACCESS CAB LOG

The Physical Disability Council SA in conjunction with Para Quad SA and Julia Farr Association would like to collect specific information about Access cabs. An Access Cab Log has been devised to record your experiences for us and is attached. We invite you to complete this log until the end of August 2008.

Information gathered from the Access Cab Log will be used for the purpose of improving Access Cab services in South Australia.

You can complete this form electronically by accessing the ParaQuad associations website and scrolling down to the bottom of the page - http://www.paraquadsa.com/index.php?page=resources

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National Disabiity Services - National News Update 10/11/08

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NDS News Update

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Clearer Guidelines for The Continence Aids Assistance Scheme

The Australian Government has simplified the application form for the Continence Aids Assistance Scheme – a program that helps people with the cost of pads and other personal continence products.

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National Disabiity Services - News Update

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SACID Membership Form

Membership form 2008-09 for the South Australian Council on Intellectual Disability Inc.

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SACID Board Nomination

Nominations are invited to the Board of the South Australian Council on Intellectual Disability Inc (SACID).

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SHine SA Questionare

SHine SA would like feedback about their services via a short questionare.

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DISABILITY ADVOCACY POSITION

Disability Advocacy Service is recruiting a new Disability Advocate. This is an exciting position in Alice Springs providing individual and systemic advocacy with and for people with disability in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.

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VISION AUSTRALIA: Call for Expression of Interest

Vision Australia’s Information Library Service is seeking expressions of interest from clients to fill the position of representative of clients with print disabilities other than vision impairment on the i-access Advisory Committee.

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Have Your Say About The National Disability Strategy

People with disabilities from rural and remote areas are invited to have their say on what the Federal Government should be doing to meet their needs. Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) are undertaking consultations in rural and remote Australia. If you are unable to make a face to face consultation then please complete the on-line survey.

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No Strings Attached is throwing a party to celebrate International Day for Disabled Persons.

And you're invited to connect! ...
Wednesday 26 November 2008 11 am - 2 pm

This fabulous annual gathering won the City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters
2007 Community Event of the Year Award!
Please plan a mid-week break and come along. Bring a group!

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ARTS ACCESS CREATIVE SPACES - INFORMATION SESSION

Date: Thur 6th November
Time: 4-6pm
Venue: 106 Currie Street Adelaide

Who doesn’t need some addition space to develop Creative Projects in the central business area of Adelaide?

Arts Access SA has secured the premises of 106 Currie St Adelaide (venue for the 07 & 08 High Beam Global Exhibitions) through the philanthropic generosity of Austereo for our exclusive use until 31 Oct 2009. They are looking to work in partnership with organisations (and individuals) to deliver theirvision of "cultural participation for all South Australians". Arts Access are seeking Expressions of Interest for how we may partner with organisations (and individuals) and invite you to submit your proposal.

They look forward to seeing you at the information session and tour of the facilities on the Thursday 6th November.

Please find attached information sheet handout (with pics and floor plan) plus Introduction Letter and Expression of Interest Form

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HAVE YOUR SAY ABOUT THE NATIONAL DISABILITY STRATEGY

The Australian Government is developing a National Disability Strategy. The Strategy aims to address the barriers that are faced by Australians with disability and promote social inclusion.

A discussion paper has been developed to facilitate public discussion. People are invited to provide written comment or attend public consultations to provide feedback on the development of the National Disability Strategy.

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Carers to benefit from $12 million local grants

The Australian Government has announced a $12 million national grants program to improve respite services for carers.

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Kevin Rudd launches Carer's Week

Carers Australia president Pam Webster called on the Government to put money into carers' superannuation funds, saying many faced retirement with little or no money.

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Siblings Australia - Voluntary Position

The focus of Siblings Australia is on the needs of siblings of people living with disability or chronic illness. As part of its website it manages forums for siblings of different ages. These forums provide a wonderful opportunity for siblings to share with other siblings and to learn they are not alone.
Siblings Australia is seeking an adult sibling who could be involved in a voluntary capacity to manage the two forums for younger sibs– sibchat4kids and teensibchat. Siblings Australia is looking for someone with an outgoing personality and, ideally, some internet/forum skills.
If this interests you, please contact Kate Strohm on 0408720558.