Access and Inclusion Advisory Group

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.

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

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

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)

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.