Hi readers,
It doesn’t get much more exciting than this in terms of up-and-coming events that you won’t want to miss.

This Saturday is the Australian premier of a short film by CDAH featuring six people with disability, interviewing each other about their lives and the NDIS. Keep reading to find out more and don’t forget to RSVP. Then, after the launch, we warmly welcome you to stay for our Annual General Meeting. This is a really important way for you to show your support of CDAH and the peer support movement in the Hunter. I look forward to meeting you there.

At CDAH, one of the things we know matters most to people with disability and families is finding and keeping the right support worker and being in control of all aspects of that relationship. Back by popular demand, this month’s Planning Café is all about support workers: finding them, engaging them and keeping them! And, support workers, people with disability and family members will all have the chance for some speed dating. Practice your interview questions and learn how to judge who’s right and wrong for you. You never know, you might find your perfect match!

So keep reading and put this Saturday and one of the Planning Café dates in your diary.
Cath.
 
In this issue:

What’s on at CDAH
Meet some of the stars of Our Choice Our Voice
Four Week Forecast
Keep Connected
Your Feedback Matters


 

CDAH AGM and "Our Choice, Our Voice-Talking About the NDIS" Film Launch.

Come along to support us, your local user led disability support organisation run for & by people with disability.You’re welcome to stay for our AGM after the film launch.
Please note: Only members can vote at our AGM.

Saturday 12 November - The Place Community Centre, Frederick Street, Charlestown.
Film Launch 12.30pm
AGM 1.30pm.
View the text only flyer
View the PDF flyer
Please RSVP to info@cdah.org.au or 0490053454

Our Choice, Our Voice: Talking About the NDIS.
Made by people with intellectual disability for people with intellectual disability.
In this fantastic video, people with disability introduce and interview each other about their lives, the NDIS, peer support and CDAH.
In this film Leigh, Erin, Meredith, Jessica, Belinda and Jacob welcome you into their lives to see that typical, ordinary lives are achievable for all of us.  
Hear participants talk firsthand about the NDIS and how it works, and be motivated by their commitment to sharing their experiences to help others.  
With special thanks to 3x3 Media and the University of NSW’s Intellectual Disability Behaviour Supports program for inviting us to make this video. It was premiered in the UK in September.
Don’t miss the first Australian screening at CDAH’s AGM this Saturday!


November Planning Cafes - Jeepers Creepers, where'd you get them Support Workers?

Calling people with disability and family members who want to find their own Supports!
Calling all Support Workers!

Whether you want to be the employer or the employee,
we have the Planning Cafe for you!

You will hear from your peers who have hired their own supports.
You can listen to other support workers talk about what works for them. 

Maitland
When:         Wednesday 16 November
Time:          10am - 12pm
Where:        Club City Maitland, 14 Arthur Street, Rutherford

Charlestown
When:        Thursday 24 November
Time:         10am - 12pm
Where:       The Place Community Centre
Corner of Frederick and Pearson Streets, Charlestown

Please register!
And please let us know if you need Auslan interpreters or any other support to participate.
Call/SMS 0490 053 454
or email info@cdah.org.au
or click here to register online.