Carers and disability

People with Disability Australia and Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA)’s Webinar is for people with disability, their families, friends and carers. It will give an overview of ADHA digital health tools: My Health Record, My Health App, and Electronic Prescriptions.
Wednesday, 30 October, 12.30pm-1.30pm, online
More information and registration. Contact: training@pwd.org.au or 1800 422 015

At Positive Partnerships’ Workshop for Parents & Carers of Children with Autism topics will include the diversity of autism, understanding sensory processing, and working in partnerships between home, school and community.
Tuesday, 12 November, 9.15am-3pm
Rydges Cronulla, 20-26 Kingsway, Cronulla
More information and registration

Sutherland Shire Council and partners’ ShireABILITY Art Award provides an opportunity for artists who live with disability to share their creative talent and exhibit their work at Hazelhurst Arts Centre. Open to artists of all ages with disability living, working, learning, or participating in community programs in the Sutherland Shire.
Entries close Friday, 1 November
More information and entry form. Contact: 9710 0422 or shireability@ssc.nsw.gov.au

Carers Australia Young Carers Network’s Young Carer Bursary of $3,768 assists young carers 12-25 who are studying and caring for someone. It can be used for things like buying a laptop for schoolwork, getting school uniforms or books, paying for transport to get to school, school activities and school fees.
Applications close Friday, 22 November
Applications. Contact: youngcarerbursary@carersaustralia.com.au or 8527 0179
Carer Gateway – emotional and practical support for carers of all ages. Contact: 1800 422 737

• Circles of Supports & Microboards – What are they?: Monday, 21 October, 11.30am-1pm
• Housing Options for People with Disability: Friday, 8 November, 11am-12pm, or Monday, 2 December, 1pm-2pm
• Understanding Individualised Living Options (ILO) & Supported Independent Living (SIL): Monday, 18 November, 11am-12.15pm
• Building and Buying your own SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation): Monday, 9 December, 11am-12.15pm

Contact: Clare Fitzgerald, Clare.Fitzgerald@housinghub.org.au

Cricket NSW’s All Abilities Program offers a safe way to have fun and stay active for kids of all abilities, 5-18 years. Parents and carers are invited to participate in the activities.
Mondays for 8 weeks, from 21 October, 5pm-6pm
Recreation Dr, Barden Ridge
Registration

At Services Australia Financial Information Service’s Webinar for Carers & People with Disability participants will learn about Australian Government payments and services, concessions, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and Special Disability Trusts. Tools and resources will be shared, and there will be a Q&A session.
Thursday, 17 October, 2pm-2.45pm, online (recording will be made available)
Registration

Housing Hub’s Webinar: Circles of Support & Microboards is for people with disability, their families and their supporters. Circles of Support and Microboards are two different ways to bring people together to support a person with disability. The webinar will focus on using these supports to sustain and maintain a current or future housing tenancy.
Monday, 21 October, 11.30am-1pm, via Zoom

Carers NSW’s Carers + Employment Hub is a centralised access point for information and resources to support family and friend carers to balance their caring responsibilities with employment. Information for carers in employment, carers seeking employment, and employers supporting carers.

This post expires on Monday 30 December 2024

Georges River Libraries’ Memory Lane Social Club offers an opportunity for people with dementia and their carers to meet others, and participate in guided activities in a supportive community setting. The library is fully accessible. No bookings required.
Fourth Wednesday of each month until November. Next sessions: 23 October and 27 November, 10am–12pm
Clive James Library, Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave St, Kogarah
More information. Contact: 9330 9527