There’s nothing better than some real talk from a friend who has a knack for saying the right thing, at the right moment. That’s why Hey Lemonade have gathered together a team of compassionate, clever and creative writers to write a series of three minute pep talks that find the ideal balance of perspective and humour.

Designed and owned by Australians they understand that specific situations call for a specific voice. Sometimes you need a warm comforting verbal hug while other times you might feel like you need to be whipped back into a human shape. That’s why Hey Lemonade offer each pep talk in a range of Australian voices.

Voices include:

Maggie Beer, Tony Armstrong, Zoe Terakes, Jamila Rizvi, Benjamin Law, Zindzi Okenyo, Chief Brabon, Elise McCann and Lucy Durack.

Pep talk topics include:

The West Australian Disabled Water Ski Club Welcomes You

Come down to the Club on Sundays from 10am between November and April to try your hand at water skiing.
School holiday programs are also available for school groups and students with disabilities.

People With disabilities WA are hosing a Renting with Confidence seminar online and in person.

If you are renting, please come along to the Renting with Confidence Workshop. It’s free. If you come to an in-person workshop, morning tea and lunch are included.

Please come with a support worker if you would like their assistance.
Call, text or email to let us know how we can help you to participate in the Workshop.
We can provide information in different formats and if you’re new to zoom, we can give you some tips about using it. We’re looking forward to meeting you.

Understanding your rights
• Enjoying your home
• Repairs and maintenance
• Making changes to your home

Helpful tips
• For rent inspections
• If you’re behind in your rent payments

Speaking up and getting support
• Speaking up for ourselves
• Someone to support you to have your say
• Finding the right services

To find out more and to register
Visit www.rentingwithdisability.org.au
Call or text Aimee or Donna 0456 162 897
Email renting@shelterwa.org.au

LGBTQ Awareness is an introductory session for anyone who is interested in learning more about the LGBTQ community and workplace inclusion.

Lead by an experienced facilitator, this interactive session encourages questions, and discussions are held in a respectful and safe environment.

By the end of the session participants will:

• Understand some of the lived experiences and unique challenges for LGBTQ people and the impact to the workplace
• Understand the diversity of, and differences between sex characteristics, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation
• Understand the business case for LGBTQ inclusion and explain why it is important in a workplace context
• Learn some introductory actions individuals can take to create a more inclusive workplace culture

📅 Monday 14 November
⏰ 2 pm – 3.30 pm
📍 Serpentine Jarrahdale CRC, 2 Paterson St, Mundijong

Bookings required - click here to book

Session includes refreshments.

This is your chance to join the National Forum to discuss Australia's Disability Strategy 2021-2031.

Register to join the livestream this 2 November and 3 November, 2022.
Please note the listed times on the link are Melbourne times (EDST)
Perth Times:
Wednesday 2 November : 6:15am - 2pm
Thursday 3 November : 6am - 9.30am

Watch online to participate in panel discussions featuring industry experts and community representatives with disability. Key speakers include:
- Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott AO
- Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth MP
- Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM
- Wheeler Centre CEO, Caro Llewellyn
- Sandy Jeffs OAM

This a chance to have your say on Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-31. The Strategy shapes the country's disability policy in important areas like employment, housing, education, health and wellbeing.

Be part of the conversation with our interactive online platform. You can watch from anywhere and submit questions and comments in real-time.

Registrations are limited and close 1 November 2022. Click here to Register Now

Please feel free to circulate this invitation to your networks and communities.

Auslan interpreter and live closed captioning will be available for the live stream, if you have other accessibility requirements or questions please email disabilityreform@dss.gov.au

Are you looking for a fun and inclusive night out?

SimSam Disco and Karaoke is the place for you!

Food and Drink is available to purchase on the night.

Enquiries:
Simone: 0401 861 009
Sam 0447 994 148
Email: simsam221@outlook.com
Facebook: SimSam | Facebook

Carer Gateway Emergency Respite is designed to offer support to carers, on a case-by-case basis. It is specifically for those who are experiencing an urgent, unplanned, and imminent event that threatens the health and safety of the carer or care recipient. In these circumstances the carer’s ability to continue caring are restricted and no other services are available.

Eligible circumstances may include:
• Natural disasters requiring evacuation
• Immediate harm to the carer (eg. suicide, family/domestic violence, carer requiring immediate hospitalisation due to accident or illness).
• Mental health conditions necessitating immediate intervention from police or hospital/ mental health facility.
• Homelessness (eg. immediate displacement or eviction).
• Impending legal action of carer (eg. arrest, S.A.T).
• Carer and/or care recipient entering palliative care (outside of government funded palliative care).

Emergency respite is implemented within 3 business days of request, for eligible circumstances only.

Click here to find out more about the eligibility criteria and how to refer a carer

The Shire have engaged Michelle Wong from Bust-a-Burpee(External link) to present her Disability and Inclusion in Community Support Workshop as a part of the Clubs for All series.

This workshop is designed to develop the skills of coaches, officials, and committee members to better their practices when working with individuals with a disability and be as inclusive as possible

The program is designed to give you ideas on how to create an inclusive physical activity program for all.

It will compliment your sport whilst engaging a wider membership base.

Registrations are essential book here
Tuesday 18 October 2022
Arrive at 5.45pm for a 6pm start. Workshops will finish at 8pm
Briggs Park Pavilion, Mead Street, Byford

For more information contact Bailey Kentish Community Activation Officer – Sport and Recreation: 9526 1182 or email bkentish@sjshire.wa.gov.au

The State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is a major supporter of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale and the Clubs for All program. Sport and recreation builds stronger, healthier, happier and safer communities.

Australia’s popular disability networking event, Ready-Set-Connect, is coming to Fremantle on Friday 16 September. One Community is inviting you to join them at the event and network with your local NDIS community!

Ready-Set-Connect is a structured and fun event based on a speed dating format.

Registration is FREE for attendees!

National and local providers of disability services will be sharing information about their services and products. Support Coordinators, Parents/Carers, Students, People Living with Disability, Teachers, Case Managers, Local Area Coordinators – the event will help you keep in touch and up to date with services in the community.
In the space of two hours, you will build your connections and get to meet and know a variety of national and local service providers.

If you are a Support Coordinator registered as an event Attendee you could win a $100 gift card of your choice proudly sponsored by Australian Health Professionals (AHP).

EVENT
Fremantle Ready-Set-Connect
DATE
Friday 16 September 2022
TIME
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
VENUE
Italian Club Fremantle, 65 Marine Terrace, Fremantle WA

REGISTRATION LINK
https://www.onecommunity.net.au/Ready-Set-Connect/Event/384-fremantle
MORE DETAILS
visit our website www.onecommunity.net.au