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Posted by corey on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 20:24:47 EDT (23 reads) (Score: 0)
Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence
The 2010 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence (ICADI) from September 7, til September 10 will focus on approaches to support people as they age to maintain independence in daily living at home, at work and in the community.
Go now to: ICADI: International Conference on Ageing, Disability and Independence
Posted by corey on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 20:18:38 EDT (14 reads) (Score: 0)
Disability Film Festival
The Other Film Festival is Australia’s only disability film festival screening new cinema by, with and about people with disabilities. The Other Film Festival will burst onto the screen in August 2010 with an outstanding program of Australian and international films.
The festival offers something for everyone with a full program of authentic and compelling films that explores the diverse experiences of disability, mental illness and Deafness.
All films are Captioned and Audio Described and all events are Sign Interpreted in Auslan.
Posted by corey on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 20:07:03 EDT (15 reads) (Score: 0)
headspace - Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation
headspace provides mental and health wellbeing support, information and services to young people and their families across Australia.
Established and funded by the Commonwealth Government of Australia in 2006, headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. The people that work at headspace are providing solutions for young people aged 12 to 25 years.
headspace primary focus is the mental health and wellbeing of all Australians. They know that getting help early is the key to resolving these problems quickly.
With 30 one-stop-shops, headspace has a range of youth friendly health professionals who can help you with:
General health
Mental health and counselling
Education, employment and other services
Alcohol and other drug services.
headspace is making a difference where it is needed most – our young people.
Go now to: headspace - Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation
Posted by corey on Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 18:50:43 EDT (25 reads) (Score: 0)
disAbility e-news
disAbility e-news is a regular sector update to keep you informed about Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) disability issues.
In this edition of issue 158:
News
• The Australian Disability Enterprises Excellence Awards 2010 are now open!
• The new look Australian Disability Enterprises website is now live!
• Time's running out - nominate now for the National Disability Awards!
Program Updates
• DMI Reassessments for 2010 - 11
• Revised Financial Acquittal Reporting Requirements and due dates
Australian Disability Enterprise in Action
• Horizon Foundation is a 'great place to work'
Posted by corey on Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 23:39:51 EDT (119 reads) (Read More... | 19838 bytes more | Score: 0)
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The 2010 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence (ICADI) from September 7, til September 10 will focus on approaches to support people as they age to maintain independence in daily living at home, at work and in the community. 
