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Keeping you up-to-date with accessible and inclusive programs, events and news in Darebin
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Closing soon - Have your say on Darebin's new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan!
Do you have some ideas on how we can improve access and inclusion in Darebin? We are developing a new Disability Action Plan and currently seeking feedback on how we can ensure Council's services, events and facilities are accessible, inclusive and meet the needs of people with a disability.
Tell us your ideas by completing this short survey.
Hurry, the survey will be closing in the first week of February. For more information visit Your Say Darebin, call the Access and Inclusion team on 8470 8327 or send us an email.
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Streets for People - Get involved!
Streets for People is an exciting project transforming local streets into more people-friendly places and we are currently seeking your feedback on these two local projects:
1. Preston (West) Activity Link project
2. The Croxton West Place-making project
If you live, work, study, walk or cycle in these areas we would love to hear from you!
Hurry, Feedback closes Sunday 16 February. See Your Say Darebin for more information.
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Molly Hadfield Social Justice Oration - Save the date
Mark Thursday 5 March in your diary and join us for the Molly Hadfield Social Justice Oration to celebrate International Women's Day in Darebin.
When: Thursday 5 March, 2020
Time: 6pm to 8.30pm
Where: Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre, Corner Bell Street and St Georges Road, Preston 3072
Cost: Free
Further details will be announced shortly.
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Free training program for young people
Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities (ADEC) is hosting a training workshop in Preston for young people who have lived experience of disability or who are interested in studying social, disability and community studies. Learn about self-advocacy, mental health and self-care, community engagement, My Aged Care and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Places are limited so please email expressions of interest to Alyssa McIntyre on alyssa@adec.org.au by 14 February, 2020.
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Making a submission to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
The North East Citizen Advocacy (NECA) can help you understand the Royal Disability Commission, the process and how to make a submission. See their flyer for more information or call 8470 3684.
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Having a Say Conference 2020
'A Good Life. Are We There Yet?' is the theme of Having a Say Conference 2020.
Organised by the Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability (VALID), this is the largest conference for people with disabilities in Australia.
When: Monday 24 February to Wednesday 26 February, 2020
Venue: Deakin University Waterfront Campus, Geelong, Victoria.
You can find more information on the Have Your Say Conference website. To attend the conference register online. Registrations close on Friday 7 February, 2020.
If you would like to attend but need support with your registration fees contact VALID on 9416 4003.
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Every Australian Counts
Every Australian Counts is a grassroots campaign that brings together people with disability, their families, carers, and people from the sector and successfully lobbied for the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It is now ramping up the pressure to ensure the scheme is delivering on its promise to people with disability and works for all who rely on it. You can find out more or join the campaign on the Every Australian Counts website.
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Hidden Disability Program at the International Terminal at Melbourne Airport
Airports can be very stressful for all of us, particularly, if traveling overseas. For community members with invisible disabilities, including autism, anxiety issues, mental health conditions, dementia, visual impairments, deafness and hearing loss this experience can be even more stressful. Melbourne Airport has recently implemented the Hidden Disability Program to support community members. For more information, to apply for a Lanyard and to access the Sensory Maps and Social Stories visit the Melbourne Airport's website.
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Bushfire support for people with disability
IDEAS, an Australian charity, has launched an eBility, a Temporary Bushfire Crisis Relief Exchange site. The website supports donations of accessible disability equipment and helps community members find much-needed equipment in good working condition.
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