Access and Inclusion Advisory Group

Did you know our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) is also available in “easy read” format?

As part of our journey to make SJ inclusive for everyone, this easy read format makes the plan more accessible by showing text, icons and images in a simple and clear way.

There’s also an online option to simply listen to the plan as it’s read out to you!

Our DAIP is the key document guiding us as we strive to become a more accessible Shire.

2024 Carers WA Service Provider Survey Now Open

Across Western Australia, 1 in 9 people provide care for friends or family members who have disability, mental health challenges, chronic conditions, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug dependency, or who are frail aged.

In 2024, we invite service providers across WA to complete the Carers WA Service Provider survey. Your feedback will help us improve services to support carers in WA.

By completing the survey, you have the option of entering a draw to win 1 of 5 $100 Hoyts LUX vouchers (if regional, an equivalent option will be offered).

Complete the survey here.

Survey closes Sunday, 12th May 2024

Hi, Welcome to the Big Weekend of Inclusion.

Sensory, Blind & Mobility Inclusion Try Sport Day

Come and Try Winter Multi Sports

1pm – 3pm This Saturday 20^th April

At Armadale Arena, 4 Townley St, Armadale.

Hosted by; BlindSportWA – Kelmscott Bulldogs All Abilities – City of Armadale

Further Information

Kelmscott Bulldogs Integrated All Abilities Football

Round 1 – 4:30pm Saturday Home Game

4:30pm This Saturday 20^th April

At John Dunn Memorial Park.

Further information

Sensory & Mobility Inclusion Try Sport Day

Saturday 20th April - 1pm at ARMADALE ARENA

Winter Multi-Sports and Afternoon Tea!

🌟 Get ready for an exciting winter of inclusive sports in Armadale, south-east of Perth! Discover AFL, Soccer, and Goalball at Blind Sports WA's "Come and Try" event.

💪Prepare for the upcoming seasons with thrilling demos and skill-building opportunities. All fitness levels and vision impairments welcome! We're dedicated to making sports accessible to everyone!

Looking for a new adventure? Find your sport with us!

It's not just about playing—it's about finding your passion and connecting with an amazing community. 🌟

After the sports session, join us for a delicious afternoon tea and an info session on inclusive sports.

Don't miss out!

Connect with like-minded individuals and unleash the power of inclusive sports.

Join our FREE event; equipment provided,
Just wear comfy clothes and bring a water bottle. 💫

Time | 1pm - 3pm, followed by Afternoon Tea Social.

Location | Armadale Arena, 4 Townley Street, Armadale

Who | ALL ages and Abilities welcome

Don't miss out, register

This is a three-hour full of fun youth festival for our young people. Youth Fest 2024 - Unleash the Vibes!

This social story is for people attending the Youth Fest at Briggs Park Pavilion and Oval on Friday the 12^th of April 2024 from 12pm till 3pm for ages 12 to 17.

Youth Fest is a three-hour long event run for the young people of the Serpentine Jarrahdale shire. You do not have to come for the full three hours; it is ok to come late or leave early.

It is run by the Shire’s youth team and there will be other service providers here sharing information. There will be games, inflatable fun, and live music throughout the event with some free pizza for lunch!

Where:
The Youth Fest event will be at the Briggs Park Pavilion and Oval. The address is 38 Mead Street Byford.

You can access the parking from Mead Street or Gordin Way.

This is a photograph of the entrance from Mead Street.

This is a photograph of the entrance from Gordin Way.

Parking:There are two ACROD parking bays across from the entrance.

There is more parking at the Serpentine Jarrahdale Recreation Center carpark, the entrance is from Mead Street.

Entrance:

All visitors can enter through main entrance. The surface is flat. The doors will be kept open, it is appropriate for walking sticks, and guide dogs. However not appropriate for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

This is a photo of the of the entrance to the venue.

Welcoming table:
There will be a welcoming table inside the entrance. A volunteer from the Shire will check you in at the desk inside the entrance.

This is a photo of what the Shire volunteers will be wearing on the day. They can assist you throughout the day.

You may be given a wrist band or sticker to show you have purchased a ticket to the event. This means you can get a free item from the food vans.

Food and drink:
There is limited free options for those who have registered, otherwise you may purchase from the food vans.

The following images are the food vans that will be there on the day of Youth Fest.

Music:

There will be a DJ playing music inside the venue as well as live music played outside the venue. Some people may choose to dance to the music. You don’t have to dance.

No strobe lights will be used at the Youth Fest event. This is a photograph of where the DJ, and dance group will be!

Toilets:

Toilets are located on the right-hand side of the entrance of the venue. Please note that the toilet facilities are not accessible for wheelchairs or mobility scooters. There is also a slope going into the toilets – if needed find a volunteer to show you to toilet facilities with a flat surface.

Quiet space and headphones:
There is a quieter space if you need a break. There are bean bags for you to relax with friends. This is a picture of a Volunteer enjoying the Chill Out Space Beanbags.

There are also noise-cancelling headphones for you to borrow. You can find them in the bucket near the check in desk at the entrance.

This is a picture of the noise-cancelling headphones.

Photography:
There will be people taking photos at the Youth Fest event.

If you don’t want to have your photo taken, please let someone know at the check in desk in the Youth Fest venue and you will be given a YELLOW wristband.

We will ask for your permission to use the photos taken for Youth Fest advertising or marketing. If you give your permission but then change your mind later, you can let us know and we can withdraw it.

We can’t wait to see you there!

All abilities welcome!

Date: Friday 19 April 2024

Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm

Location: Briggs Park Upper Oval

Who: All abilities!

Come and try out this exceptional program - Starkick-Mundijong Centrals Come and Try night on Friday, April 19th, 2024, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm? For additional details, please reach out to us via email at starkick@mcjfc.com.au. Plus, we'll be hosting a sausage sizzle!
For further information

ADAMS HOUSE

Brookdale

Adams House is a family based service for Adults with Special Needs, where we aim to improve Adult Daily Living skills in a suburban family home environment.

Adams House is open for Adults with Special Needs who are Plan Managed or Self Managed NDIS Clients.

ADAMS HOUSE IS NOW ABLE TO OFFER SHORT TERM OR MEDIUM TERM SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS.

PLEASE CONTACT TRACEY ON 0498 277 371 TO DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS FURTHER.

Adams House is a family based service for Adults with Special Needs, where we aim to improve Adult Daily Living skills in a suburban family home environment.

Our programs are designed for Special Needs Adults hoping to commence living independently or for those who already do and are looking for continued Adult Daily Living skill development.

Our goal is to ensure our clients can build their Adult Daily Living skills, to promote independence and help to ensure they can have a good life. We achieve this through thoughtful daily activities that can be tailored to the individual.

We are keen to be flexible and adapt our approach to help meet goals and deliver what is suggested in individualised plans.

We want to be collegial and work in with the wider team and are happy to help implement therapeutic strategies and work closely with clinicians. We also have a dedicated private room available to assist in this regard.

We understand from lived experience, the NDIS always wants evidence highlighting abilities and needs, we are happy to add to this where appropriate.

We believe in being person centered, and the right to choice and control, we will take time to ensure our service is right for you, and we can help you work towards the goals that are important to you.

Adams House is a suburban home located in Brookdale. A typical day at Adam's House will involve a lot of fun while developing Adult Daily Living skills.

Participants will learn to cook basic meals, bring laundry to do, grow vegetables, feed chickens and collect eggs all within a social environment with other participants.

All general household chores are covered with many scheduled breaks for fun and rest time.

Our programs are designed to assist participants in achieving their NDIS goals and outcomes including:

• Development of Daily Living and Life Skills;

• Community Participation Activities;

• Individual Social Skills Development; and

• Community Engagement Assistance.

Adams House also includes rooms dedicated to Arts and Craft Activities, Pottery Wheel, Exercise Equipment, Television, Quiet Spaces with a private room available for individual therapist and other specialist appointments.

Adams House and our participants are managed by Jason and Tracey, who are proud parents of five adult children, including one with Special Needs. Tracey is an Enrolled Nurse and we both have National Police and Working with Children Clearances. We have completed the NDIS Worker Screening Check.

For further information visit the Adams House website

or contact Jason or Tracey directly at flynncarrington@bigpond.com or on 0498 277 371.

A free online event for people with a disability, their families & supporters.

Join us for this conversation about Sharing Homes.

Thursday 4 April 2024 ***Registrations close Wednesday 3rd April at 5:00pm (AEDT**)

9:30 - 11:15am AWT

Hosted by Rights and Inclusion Australia

We will cover home-share arrangements, tenancy law and other aspects of sharing homes.

This session will also provide an opportunitiy to hear about findings from the ‘Reimagining Shared Housing and Living’ project of the Summer Foundation and Housing Hub.

Presenters

The following confirmed, with more details to follow

• Wendy Francis and Ashlee Pitcher - Homeshare Australia and New Zealand Alliance
• Leo Patterson Ross - Tenants' Union of NSW
• Alecia Rathbone - Housing Hub

RSVP HERE

Join youth advocates Saskia, Anneke, Georgia, Isabella, and Ez as they unveil the realities of growing up with unique challenges stemming from health barriers and social exclusion.

The vibrant team from YDAN navigates poignant discussions on self-advocacy, sharing not just stories but also lessons learned from their own personal journeys. In each episode, they uncover ways to triumph over adversities, fostering a community that champions understanding and empowerment. Tune in to be inspired, to reflect, and to find camaraderie in the face of life’s hurdles.

Listen here

Online Event - Thursday 21 March 2024

Time: 9:30 - 10:45 (WA)

Register here

Overview

Join us for this conversation about Individualised Living Options (ILOs).

We will cover the following:

What ILOs are and are not

• for NDIS participants
• for others who may not have a NDIS plan.

Eligibility and what funding supports are provided for NDIS participants.

Overview of the ILO toolkit - practical tips and tools to support NDIS ILO design and package application.

Presenters

Ed Duncan & Shane Stewart - Home & Living team (National Disability Insurance Agency)

Magdalena Garcia Flynn - Empowered Connections, Western Australia (allied to Valued Lives).

Facilitator

Michael Bleasdale - Rights & Inclusion Australia.