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October Update from AAA Play 

We know as Victorians we are all delighted to see our State slowly - however steadily - returning to pre-COVID life. Those of us located outside of metro Melbourne are now able to enjoy the great outdoors in a greater capacity and we have shared some wonderful ways to do so this month!

For all of us in metro Melbourne, there are a lot of exciting and innovative activities we can get involved in during restrictions; let's explore how we can all stay active from home.

Do you know of an activity you would love to see added to our programs? Let us know by emailing us at request@aaavic.org

In the Spotlight

Looking back: Special Olympics Australia Autism Webinar Series

This webinar used real case studies to highlight different approaches and strategies towards developing inclusive clubs and sports programs, particularly for people with autism. A number of athletes shared their perspective of belonging to an inclusive club and how they have been supported in their pathway to play, develop and lead.

Click here for more info. 

There are more webinars available in this series. If you would like to check out more you can visit the SOLA Learn Platform.
Special Olympics Webinar Series

Looking forward: All abilities walks and TrailRider trails

Get back into nature on the all abilities walks and TrailRider trails in the Grampians National Park. Choose from a range of all abilities walks or try some more challenging walks with an all-terrain TrailRider wheelchair.

Click here for more info.

Find an Activity

Online Yoga Sessions
The Yoga Healing Club offers qualified therapists in the area of Yoga, Relaxation, Meditation and Cell Stimulation therapy. They specialise in working with people with all types of disabilities including Intellectual, Cognitive, Neurological, Sensory and Physical impairments. 

Details can be found here. 

Disability Sport at Home Series
Disability & Sport Recreation are very excited to launch their new Disability Sport at Home series – online exercise sessions that you can take part in from your own lounge room. Each session will be run in partnership with a different organisation, giving you the opportunity to try different sport and recreational activities. It will be a fun and casual way to try something new!

Details can be found here. 

Shuttle Time at Home
We are pleased to launch Shuttle Time At Home with Badminton Victoria - bringing the Shuttle Time experience of beginner badminton into your family home and backyard. We know how much children and families in Victoria miss being out playing sport and badminton during this time. By launching Shuttle Time At Home, we hope to deliver the joy, ease and success experienced in our Shuttle Time programs.

Details can be found here. 

Netball Victoria Autism Flashcards

Have you seen our Autism Flashcards? With these flashcards you can:
• Complete indoor or outdoor
• Create an activity course around the house
• Do it with other people in your house
• Just do the movements with no netball
• Add your own extra flashcards!

Details can be found here. 
News

National Disability Strategy - stage 2 consultations now open

The National Disability Strategy sets out how the Australian, state, territory and local governments are working together to make things better for people with disability. The new strategy, due for release in 2021, will help drive real, practical improvements in the lives of all Australians with disability. 

Click here for more information.

AWETISM 2020 Virtual Expo

Seeking Autistic Young People To Showcase Their Passions, Interests or Talents! 

A cornerstone of all of their work at I CAN is the importance of celebrating Autistic passions and interests. These are the things that bring us joy, comfort and allow the world to see what Autistics CAN do.

Click here for more information.

Paralympic Team Announcement

Paralympics Australia has announced the first ten members of the 2020 Australian Paralympic Team that will take part in the Tokyo Paralympics next year. Who has made the team?

Click here for more information.

Tackling the Stigma

South West Sport is joined by Dr Jodie Fleming (The Psychology of It), Linda Holland (Lifeline) and John Parkinson (Co-Founder Let's Talk Foundation) to discuss the relationship between sport and mental health in this online webinar. 

Click here for more information.
Events

Hockey Victoria Youth Girls Brunch

Hockey Victoria invites all female members aged 12 to 17 years old to attend their very first youth girls virtual brunch event with Victorian homegrown Hockeyroos, Laura Barden and Sophie Taylor.

Click here for more information

Proud 2 Play Online Hub

Proud 2 Play, VicHealth, South West Sport and Vicsport launched the Proud 2 Play Resource Hub. 

Click here for more information

2020 #21YourWay Challenge

During October take part in the 2020 #21YourWay challenge, and celebrate with and fundraise for your local state or territory Down Syndrome Association during Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Click here for more information

Para Dance and All Ability Workshop

Dancesport WA have arranged a Para DanceSport event in Perth in October. They have decided to make it accessible to all of Australia by making it an online event. 

Click here for more information
AAA Ambassador News
Tony Langdon
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and for our ambassador, Tony Langdon, it started with challenges before we were even hit with COVID-19. Tony pulled a calf muscle shortly after Christmas and sadly wasn’t able to compete in the Australian Masters Decathlon.

His injury meant he couldn’t run at all, however, recovery was quick, and Tony was able to start jogging short distances only a few weeks later. How did he do it?

Click here to find out!
University of Melbourne
Research Study
Researchers from the University of Melbourne invite parents/guardians of children and young people with disability (under age 25) to take part in a research study.
 
Participating in this research involves filling out a 15-minute online survey. At the end of the survey, there will also be an option to choose whether they would like to express interest in a 30-minute follow up interview via phone or video chat.
 
Click here for more information and a link to the survey
For any further information on the programs featured please go to www.aaavic.org.au or call us on 1800 222 842. 
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