Disability Access Update

Welcome to the 23rd edition of the fortnightly Access Update, distibuted by Darebin Council MetroAccess Initiative.
If you have an article to submit for the next edition please email the details to the MetroAccess Officer.


In This Issue
Arts, Culture and Social
Sport and Recreation
Conferences, Forums and Professional Training
Employment, Education and Training
General Updates
Consultations, Submissions and Expressions of Interest
Resources and Funding
Featured Links
Useful Links
Darebin Disability Contacts

Arts, Culture and Social

A view inside the Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre theatre

- Way Out West Performing Arts Program
- Cinmea Comes Alive for Deaf, Blind fans
- The Other Film Festival
- Arts Project: Upcoming Exhibitions
- Deaf Access Program at Melbourne Writers Festival
- Auslan and Captioned Films and Events Guide at Melbourne International Film Festival

More...


Sport and Recreation

Swimmers at Reservoir Leisure Centre

- Unmounted Horse Riding Program
- Respite for Older Carers of People with an Acquired Brain Injury (North/West Region)
- JCAAA, Blind Sports Victoria and Swimming Victoria are Making a Splash!
- Access All Areas Group for Young People with Celebral Palsy
- Access Darebin Winter 2010 Newsletter

More...


Conferences, Forums and Professional Training

Attendees at the 2006 MetroAccess Accessibility Forum

- Independent Rehabilitation Suppliers Association Daily Living Expo
- SARU Training: I have a Disability and I Vote!
- Autism Victoria 2010 Autism Conference

More...


Employment, Education and Training

An employee with a disability and their colleague

- Get Ready for Employment Now
- "Me, Myself and I" Program

More...


General Updates

A document in Braille

- Effectiveness of Individual Approaches for Disability Support Report
- We have the Vision, Say Blind ALP Hopefuls
- Better Integrated Services for Children with a Disability
- Changes to Continence Aids Assistance Scheme
- Election 2010 Campaign Announcement
- Telephone Voting for the 2010 Federal Election
- Brumby Continues to Neglect Disability Support and Accommodation

More...


Consultations, Submissions and Expressions of Interest

A librarian reading to a young girl

- Respite and Carer Support: Discussion Paper
- Inclusion for People with Disability through Sustainable Supported Employment

More...


Resources and Funding

A man using a computer in a library and talking to a librarian

- New Lease on Life for Old White Goods - Free Collection Service for Darebin Residents
- Video Relay Service via Your iPhone
- New Booklet to Help Women with an Intellectual Disability Learn More About Their Health
- Father Creates iPhone Application that gives a 'Voice' to his Severely Disabled Daughter
- Victorian Carer Card Program - Applications Now Open

More...


Featured Links


Useful Links


Darebin Disability Contacts

Ph: 8470 8888
TTY: 8470 8696
Multilingual Line: 8470 8470

Christine Mulholland - MetroAccess Officer
Ph: 8470 8368 Email: christine.mulholland@darebin.vic.gov.au

Natalie McGlone - Disability Planner
Ph: 8470 8528 Email: natalie.mcglone@darebin.vic.gov.au

Access for All Abilities Coordinator
Ph: 8470 8305 Email: leisure@darebin.vic.gov.au