Access and Inclusion Advisory Group

Thursday 15 February 2024 - Online event

Time: 10:00am - 10:45am

The Carer Gateway webinar for service providers is designed to provide an introduction to Carer Gateway and how it may be relevant to the clients and families you are working with.

The webinar will provide an overview of:

• What is Carer Gateway?
• Eligibility criteria
• The Carer Gateway model of service delivery
• Supports and services available
• Additional Carers WA programs
• Access and referral pathways

To attend the webinar, please complete the RSVP form.

Please ensure each person attending the webinar is individually registered. Once your registration has been processed, you will receive an email confirming the details of the event.

Register in the link below and you will receive an email confirming details of the event

Carer Gateway Webinar For Service Providers | Carers WA

If you have a complaint about a health, mental health or disability service not covered by the NDIS, the Health and Disability Services Complaints Office (HaDSCO) can help you.

They provide a complaint resolution service in Western Australia and the Indian Ocean Territories.

Services are free, impartial, confidential and available to everyone.

For further information visit Health and Disability Services Complaints Office - Make a Complaint (hadsco.wa.gov.au)

This over 18’s event provides a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for people with a disability who want to make social connections within the community.

This is a free event but registration is mandatory. Tickets via https://bdcclub.com.au/.../project-disco-easy-beatz-feb-1/.

Support workers and carers are welcome (but please register your details via the ticket link). The Byford & Districts Country Club is fully wheelchair accessible.

This event is proudly brought to you by the BDCC, APM Communities, Maxima, 4lifeskills, Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale and the City of Armadale.

Online event - Date: Thursday 1st February 2024

Time: 9:30-11:15am (WA)

REGISTER HERE

Registrations close Wednesday 31st January at 5pm (AEDT)

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

Please share this invitation with others who may like to attend.

How we make decisions is so important to how we live our day-to-day lives, as well as big life changes – such as moving home.

Join us for this conversation to learn more about:

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How you can better support people making decisions about where they want to live.

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Developing a vision of what kind of housing will work best.

We would love you to contact us before and after these events. We want to hear what kinds of information that you need, and where you want to live. We can do this with individuals, and also with peer networks and peer support groups.

Get in touch by email David Havercroft at david.havercroft@riaustralia.org or all David on 0423 604 558

LEEUWIN'S ULTIMATE CHALLENGE 2024

We are THRILLED to announce Leeuwin's Ultimate Challenge for 2024!

Voyage Ultimate Challenge

Fremantle -Fremantle 2^nd - 6^th Feb 2024

The Ultimate Challenge is a highlight of Leeuwin's annual sailing schedule and we know, you've been waiting in anticipation for the voyage to be announced...

STS Leeuwin II is proud to be the only tall ship in Australia to offer an ocean adventure voyage specifically designed for young people with disabilities. Participants have the opportunity to experience the thrill of tall ship sailing in a safe and supportive environment. Participants meet new friends, learn new skills and increase their self-confidence on this exciting 6-day adventure.

Let’s set sail!

APPLICATION PRIORITY

It Is a priority that you submit your checked and signed application by your doctor, for the ships doctors to review medical conditions and suitability for your participation in Ultimate Challenge Voyage ASAP.

We apologise for the short lead time for preparation, our organisation has undergone a complete restructure in the past six months and are now positively sailing into 2024.

The link provides all the information for the voyage, trainee and support person application. Please feel free to call the office with any queries or for assistance in your applications or support for NDIS case manager.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard the STS Leeuwin II, for the sailing adventure of a lifetime!

Call for further details or assistance (08) 9430 4105

Developmental Disability WA (DDWA) are hosting a Living After Loss (grief support) get together

Friday 16 February 2024

9:30 - 11:30am

In person only

The death of your adult (or younger) child with disability who you have cared for long-term is an isolating experience.

It often feels like friends don’t understand what you’re going through or how to best support you through the huge gap that’s now opened in your life.

At this get together, you may share and learn helpful strategies to lighten your loss. No matter how long ago - or recent - it has been since your loved one has passed away, the grief may be ongoing in cycles. Join us to sit, listen, share your story (or not) and know that we'll support each other.

Living After Loss is a casual, welcoming get-together to support yourself and others in grief and bereavement after losing someone you cared for who had disability.

DDWA's inaugural “Living After Loss” get-together was held late 2023. The rollercoaster of ongoing grief and heartfelt memories was shared around tissues, as well as loving laughter and warm cuppas.

It went so well that they are holding regular gatherings like this. All are welcome.

Darrin Brandis (psychologist) is experienced with grief and bereavement and will lead the discussion. You can share as much or as little as you like.

This is a free in-person session with morning tea provided.

Register here

If you would like to know more, please contact Lydia Gallant:

(08) 9420 7203 or Lydia.Gallant@ddwa.org.au

There are several ways to get involved and contribute to consultation. You can:

• attend a workshop and talk directly to the department about what is important to you

• complete a survey online or call 1800 318 209 to have your say

• email - AgedCareLegislativeReform@health.gov.au.

Register for a workshop or access the online survey

Consultation will close on Friday 16 February 2024.

Your feedback will help to shape the Bill for the new Act before it is introduced in Parliament in 2024.

See the department website for more information:

• read the detailed exposure draft consultation paper or the plain English summary

• attend an online webinar and ask questions

• explore information and stories on how the new Act will impact older people, their families and carers including those with a First Nations or culturally and linguistically diverse background, and aged care providers and workers

• review the frequently asked questions.

🎉 EasyBeatz🎉

The Easy Beats Inclusive Social Event was a dancing success! Some of our attendees even let us know:

• "You're awesome!"
  "Loved DJ Incredable"
  "Bigger dance floor next time!"
  "Such a fun night; more please"

This event served as a welcoming pathway for individuals with disabilities seeking social connections within their local community. The dancefloor was filled with the 78 participants that attended. So, as positive feedback flooded in, the warmth and inclusivity experienced at EasyBeatz was reflected.

A special shoutout to The Country Club for their unwavering support—providing staffing assistance, complimentary refreshments, and actively adapting the venue based on valuable feedback. They also generously contributed to the door prize, a delightful bottle of wine that added to the evening's joy.

EasyBeatz Byford is roudy suported by;

• Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
• Maxima
• Byford Districts Country Club
• APM Communities
• 4LifeSkills
• City of Armadale

Cheers to more memorable moments ahead!.... 🌟

GET EXCITED FOR MORE BEATZ

FREE TO ATTEND

@ Byford Country Club featuring DJ Incredable

18+ only event

1st Feb 2024

6 - 9pm

BOOKINGS REQUIRED VIA

https://bdcclub.com.au/bdccevents/shop/project-disco-easy-beatz-feb-1/

Hiking & Adventure wins GOLD in the 2023 WA Tourism Awards for Excellence in Accessible Tourism.

The Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards recognise tourism operators across 27 categories for their commitment to excellence.

Off The Beaten Track WA (OTBT), a local hiking & adventure tour operator took home the inaugural Excellence in Accessible Tourism Award highlighting their commitment to inclusion and accessibility.

With over two years of dedicated work with Western Australians living with disabilities, OTBT has witnessed remarkable improvements in both the physical and mental well-being of its participants and guests. Their Hike-Ability program, designed to empower individuals through outdoor exploration, has become a catalyst for personal growth and transformation.

Hike-Ability is a tailored 1:1 program where hiking, movement and nature connection are used to work towards achieving rehabilitation goals.

As a recognised industry leader, OTBT has set new standards in accessibility and inclusion within the Western Australian tourism sector.

Off The Beaten Track WA will now represent WA in the Australian Tourism Awards in Darwin in March 2024.

Hike-Ability

The Hike-Ability program, with its focus on outdoor adventure and personal growth, showcases OTBT's dedication to providing accessible and life-enhancing experiences. Through their unwavering support and innovative approach, OTBT continues to uplift and empower individuals with disabilities, making a meaningful difference in their lives.

To learn more about OTBT's Hike-Ability program and their commitment to accessibility, visit their website at https://offthebeatentrackwa.com.au/hike-ability-ndis/

Off The Beaten Track WA were also awarded the Silver Medal in Adventure Tourism & Bronze in Tour & Transport Operator in the 2023 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards on Saturday evening.

Off the Beaten Track take out Gold, Silver and Bronze at the Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards

The Lives We Lead is a social media project to influence the community to better understand the contributions that people with disability are making economically, socially, culturally and politically.

The project captures and shares video and photo stories of people with disability living in their own homes. A reference group of people with disability use a co-design approach to curate their stories.

This brand new chapter of the The Lives We Lead, Homelife shows what kind of a good life is possible with the right support and a home of your own. We have a new logo and its symbolic thumbprint; our homes and lives are as individual and unique as our fingerprints.

See Gareth's story below and visit https://theliveswelead.com.au/series/tlwl/ to enjoy more meaningful and uplifting experiences of those living with a disability.

Dive in. Enjoy. Be provoked. Get thoughtful. Share these stories. Start a conversation.

The Lives We Lead is a project by WA's Individualised Services, funded by Department of Communities and Department of Social Services.

Let The Lives We Lead be your guide to a world of endless inspiration and hope.

Gareth: "Since I've moved into my own house, my life has gotten a whole lot bigger and more interesting"

Click here to watch Gareth's Video Story