Access and Inclusion Advisory Group

Ella Pardy is a T38 Classified Para Athlete and joins Byford Little Athletics at their Community Open Day as part of the Kinetic Track Squad.

A seasoned campaigner of national teams, she has represented Australia at the following international events.
Commonwealth Games: 2014, 2018, 2022
Paralympics: Rio 2016 & Tokyo 2020
World Para Championships: 2015, 2017, 2019 & 2023

An inspiration and advocate for Autism Awareness and Cerebral Palsy, she has led the way in the para athletics scene, and is looking strong.

Byford Little Athletics are thrilled that Ella will be joining them on Saturday at the open day and invite you to come along and try athletics and meet Ella and speak to her about her joy of competing. Ella will be joined by other athletes including Youth Olympic Games Medalist Sophie White and Oceania Games Gold Medalist Brianna Beahan.

Community Open Day

Date: Saturday 2 September 2023
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Kalimna Oval, Kardan Boulevard, Byford
Registration: No registrations required
What: Try out some running, jumping and throwing activities and see if Little Athletics is the sport for you. Coffee, Donuts and Suasage Sizzle available to buy on the day.
Find out more: see the Byford Little Athletics facebook page here.
Visit their website here www.byfordlittleathletics.com.au
Or email byfordlac@gmail.com

Check out these great adult events hosted in Mandurah!

Join Easybeatz for a fun Disco dance event. A pathway for inclusion for people with disability who like to make social connections in their community.

FREE to attend, bookings required.

These events are for people aged 18+ only.

Details
Location: Brighton Hotel 10/12 Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210
Dates: Friday August 25 & Friday October 27th
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Bookings: Click here to book for August this event has an OpShop theme - come dressed in your favourite OpShop Outfit
Bookings: Click here to book for October

More info: Support workers are welcome with tickets, wheelchair accessible toilet, accessible entrance to the side of the venue, ACROD parking available nearby. For more information or the Social Story email easybeatzmandurah@gmail.com

Interested in bringing events like this to SJ and Armadale?

Easybeatz is a community group of like minded people living with disability who are passionate about great events and great experiences. If you are interested in joining a group of similarly like minded people in the SJ and Armadale area to help bring events like this to life please contact Shane for more details Shane.Guthrie@apm.net.au

Come and showcase your services in this first ever SJ Disability Expo.

Navigate Support Coordination together with SJ Community Resource Centre are inviting you to share in this wonderful event on Friday the 13^th October 2pm (setup) 3pm entry to public until 6pm and again on the Saturday 14^th October 8am to 1pm.

This will be a place for providers to introduce ourselves and network with one another as well as meet local residents and raise awareness on what services you can provide for this region.

Please register your attendance by the 6 October 2023 by emailing
Kay at Navigate Support Coordination kay@navigatesc.com.au
or Rebecca at help@sjcommunityresourcecentre.org.au

The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA), in association with Rights & Inclusion Australia (R&IA) is holding an online consultation forum targeted at people with lived experience of disability who are interested in improved housing options.

A short presentation will be followed by discussion about the direction that CHIA is taking to address the current crisis in the availability of quality housing in Australia for people with disability.

The information gathered at the forum will help to prioritise the actions that the network takes over the next 18 months. It will also assist the network to ensure that people with lived experience of disability remain actively involved in all of its activities.

Community Housing Disability Network - Consultation Forum

Date & Time: Tuesday 15th August, 2023

9:30 - 11:00am (WA)

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

Can you please help in sharing this with any individuals or families with lived experience of disability, who you think may be interested in taking part.

Presenters

• Wendy Hayhurst - Chief Executive Officer, CHIA
• Joseph Connellan - Consultant, MC Two Pty Ltd

Host

Register here: https:/events.humanitix.com/community-housing-disability-network-consultation-forum

If you have any queries, please contact projectofficer@riaustralia.org. Or you can call and leave me a message on 0499 900 006.

Amini Home & Community Care have recently opened in Byford offering support coordination and services including;

CEO and Byford local Nancy Kipkech says "The foundation of our care for you is our belief in you and your belief in us. The shared respect, kindness and the time we take to understand each person creates a trust that is priceless. This tangible expression of belief is what enables and empowers individuals to fulfil their goals and live their dreams."

Amini's allied health team come to you and can offer;

• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Speech Therapy

To find out more or book an appointment see their website www.aminihomeandcommunitycare.co.au
Or call 0414 062 935

The team is also expanding so if you are a qualified support care provider looking to work locally and passionate about providing quality care please contact the Amini team today.

Navigating NDIS and the search for service providers can be a big task and it never stops for participants, carers, family members and Guardians.

Developing Australian Communities is proud to bring together this Expo, find hundreds of search provider options under one roof, with space to spend time, connect with multiple options, get support and your questions answered at the free ‘Ask a NDIS Expert - Support Hub’ from a range of professionals.

Book in and use the meeting rooms also, check out the entertainment zone sponsored by Easy Healthcare running all day, grab some food and if you need to do something and take a break, try the jumping castle, hair braiders, face painters, balloon artists or get a picture with cos players.

All visitors get a free magazine to help them find some of the best service provider options on offer. It is more than booths and pamphlets, it’s two days at the biggest Disability and NDIS related event ever and it’s FREE!

Date: Friday 25th - Saturday 26th August 2023
Time: 10am - 4pm both days
Location: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road and Mitchell Freeway, Perth
Register here: https://au.eventscloud.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=100222364&categoryid=101598744

For more information please see the Developing Australian Communities website here https://www.developingauscommunities.com.au/perth-expo-2023/

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale have made some accessibility upgrades to their website.

In the top right hand corner users will now find the following options:

• High Contrast: to assist those with visibility needs
• Increase Font and Decrease font: to assist in visibility and layout across various devices
• Select Language: users can select from 38 different languages in addition to English, this will automatically translate the pages to the selected language.

Some downloadable forms and images containing text will not automatically translate, please contact the Shire if you require any of these forms in alternate languages.

Phone: 08 9526 1111

Under these options there is also the Make a Request function, using this residents and visitors can send through any concerns they may have from graffiti, to damage in playgrounds or public spaces, fallen trees or pot holes, as well as any feedback or compliments you might have for the Shire.

There are 2.65 million unpaid carers in Australia.

That’s 1 in 9 people!

Many unpaid carers don’t see themselves as carers. They’re just children, parents, partners, relatives or friends supporting someone close to them.

Do you care for a friend, relative, neighbour, or partner? You might be an unpaid carer.

Carers provide care in many different ways. A carer might look after someone 24 hours a day and help with daily activities, or they might look after someone who only needs help some of the time.

Carer Gateway is dedicated to supporting unpaid carers and helping them get the support that is right for them.

Reach out to Carer Gateway today to find out how they can help and support you.

Call 1800 422 737 between 8am and 5pm Monday – Friday or visit carergateway.gov.au