• Understanding and Supporting my Child’s Behaviours

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    Understanding and Supporting my Child’s Behaviours

    Presented by the Autism Association of Western Australia. A no cost, two-hour information session specifically designed to support families and carers of young children under the age of 6.

    Online Session!

    For more information and to register please contact seminars@autism.org.au!

    • Tuesday, 14 November 2023
    • 6pm - 8pm
    • via Zoom

    (For WA parents/caregivers who have attended the 'Early Signs of Autism' workshop)

  • SJ 2023 Disability Expo

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    Meet your disability service providers that are based in or travel to SJ!

    Come on over to the Community Resource Center from 8 am to 1 pm on Saturday the 14th of October

    With a range of local disability services providers available to meet you can find out more about the services that are based locally or willing to travel to the Shire to provide the care and assistance you need right here in the Shire.

    The Expo is on over two days, so pop down next Friday afternoon with parking available on site you will have full access to the providers.

    Or come down Saturday morning, enjoy the stalls the regular farmers market has to offer and meet with the same providers.

    Navigate Support Coordination and the CRC Staff and Volunteers can’t wait to see you!

  • Turning 16 and Transition to Adulthood

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    This workshop will cover questions that are frequently asked by families about the transition from childhood to adulthood, particularly at ages 16 and 18 with developmental disability.

    We will discuss:

    • Carer payments/allowance 16+years, evidence of disability
    • Health Care Card entitlements, application and eligibility
    • Disability Support Pension application for 16 year olds
    • Talking to Centrelink, Medicare and NDIS as your child’s nominee
    • Medicare privacy after a child turns 14
    • Transitioning out of school and the NDIS

    Guest Presenters:

    • Centrelink (Services Australia), Community Engagement Officer
    • DDWA Support Coordination Manager, Anne Livingston

    If you have other specific questions that you want addressed, you can email them through in advance to ddwa@ddwa.org.au

    Who is invited?
    Carers, supporters and parents of children with developmental disability aged 14 - 18 years and over.

    When:
    Wednesday 1st November, 2023

    Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm

    Where: City West Lotteries House (Conference Room)

    2 Delhi Street, West Perth, WA 6005

    Morning tea provided.


    Any other enquiries please phone Leticia Grant or Teresa Pracilio on 9420 7203.

    Click below to register for this workshop:

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  • Safe and Found

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    Safe & Found WA is an initiative introduced by Western Australia Police Force (WA Police Force) and Australia Medic Alert Foundation.

    Safe & Found supports people living with dementia, autism or a cognitive impairment who might be at risk of becoming lost or reported as missing, by ensuring Police have immediate access to critical information to assist when undertaking search operations.

    A detailed profile outlining your personal history and characteristics is completed ahead of time, and kept securely along with a recent photo, on the Safe & Found database for Police to access immediately if you go missing.

    A Safe & Found ID bracelet is included with your membership to protect you when you're out in public. Your bracelet is engraved with the details needed to return you to safety should you appear lost or disoriented.

  • Planning an Accessible Event

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    If you are part of a group that organises events, workshops, gatherings, team get-togethers, meetings or other group activities then this is the workshop for you!

    Learn about all the elements of an Accessible Event from the marketing and promotions to the information you send out to participants. This workshop covers far more than just physical access to your event space!

    Have you considered lighting and audio requirements?
    Are your posters easy to read?
    Do attendees know how to get to your event and what to expect when they get there?

    Join Inclusion Soulutions and the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale for this engaging and informative workshop to cover these and other topics.

    Event Details

    Date: Tuesday 10 October 2023
    Time: 5.30pm - 8pm
    Location: Byford and Districts Country Club, 88 Linton Street North, Byford
    Registrations: please register your attendance for catering purposes.
    Click here to register

    For more information about the workshop or assistance in registering contact
    Community Development Officer: Jorim Johnson on 9526 1111
    or email communityactivation@sjshire.com.au

  • Employment Champions Network

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    Employment Champions Network

    Serpentine Jarrahdale and Armadale

    Calling people with disability, families and carers, employers, providers, and local government!

    Helping businesses and job seekers use Customised Employment supports.

    A unique, evidence-based approach for people with disability to gain suitable, meaningful, and sustainable employment.

    Join the introduction meeting:

    • Tuesday, 3 October 2023 - 10 am to 12 noon
    • Serpentine Jarrahdale Public Library - 858 South Western Highway, Byford

    To get on the contact list:

    Shane.Guthrie@apm.net.au

    tel: 0460 310 650

  • Nominations Open Now!

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    The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale are calling for nominations to the Access and Inclusion Advisory Group.

    If you live or work in the Shire and are passionate about access and inclusion then nominate now!

    The group is made up of six (6) community members with lived or learned experience in disability, access and inclusion, community members can nominate either as individuals or as an organisation (a successful organisation membership can send one (1) representative per meeting).
    The group also has two (2) Councillors as members and is supported by Shire staff.

    Membership terms are for two (2) years and run in line with Local Government elections.
    Nominations close 5pm, Friday 13 October.

    The purpose of the Access and Inclusion Advisory Group is to provide information and guidance to Shire staff on matters relating to accessibility and inclusion. The group has provided feedback on a range of developments in the Shire including the upcoming Byford Train Station and future Byford Health Hub. They have also supported the Shire in engaging with businesses to improve ACROD Bays and supported the Shire running Auslan Classes for local residents.

    To read the terms of reference for the group and submit your nomination please see the Shire website here:
    Access and Inclusion Advisory Group - Expressions of Interest » Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale (sjshire.wa.gov.au)

    If you require assistance submitting a nomination please contact
    Lisa Ingram, Coordinator Community Development
    Email: lingram@sjshire.wa.gov.au
    Phone: (08) 9526 1356
    Or visit us at the Shire office: 6 Paterson Street Mundijong

    You might also be interested in the Shire's other advisory groups, details can be found here:
    Expressions of Interest » Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale (sjshire.wa.gov.au)

  • Para Athlete visits Byford Little Athletics

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    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

  • Easybeatz Mandurah

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    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

  • Calling SJ Service Providers!

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    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 13th October 2pm (setup) 3pm entry to public until 6pm and again on the Saturday 14th 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