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Thursday, 25 March 2010 19:41
From Special Olympics Australia:
Australia’s biggest and greatest fun run, Run with the LAW, is now open to everyone.
Join us and you can run, have fun, meet new friends, raise funds and make a difference to the lives of children and adults living with an intellectual disability.
Plus you'll be making history by joining your local police forces (Law Enforcement Torch Run) and Special Olympics athletes for the first ever Run with the LAW.
From 19 March to 19 April 2010, police officers will take the 'Flame of Hope' through 40 cities across six states and territories in 29 days to support Special Olympics Australia, the charity that transforms the lives of people with an intellectual disability through regular sports participation and social inclusion.
Special Olympics needs your support to continue running 11,000 weekly sports sessions for people with an intellectual disability across 250 sports clubs in Australia.
The 2010 Run with the LAW fun run aims to promote equality, acceptance and friendship of people with an intellectual disability, and you’re invited to be part of this history-making event. Everyone is welcome!
Thursday, 17 December 2009 09:13
The ABC’s New Inventors program are planning a special feature show early next year focussing on disability and access. They currently have two ‘products’ to showcase and are looking for a third – does anyone have an invention they wish to promote? Please read more here if you would like more information.
Friday, 04 December 2009 21:19
VICTORIA'S ONLINE COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILTY
The Brumby Labor Government yesterday announced Victoria's first online community for and by people with a disability - www.divine.vic.gov.au/The launch coincided with International Day of People with Disability, 3 December - a day where the achievements and contributions of people with a disability are recognised worldwide.
The aim of DiVine is to inform, engage and entertain people with disabilities, and create a vibrant, inclusive community that encourages participation.
Tuesday, 10 November 2009 13:50
Key Concept Illustrations to communicate disability standards
The DHS has made available Illustrations to assist people with a disability who access services, their family members and carers to gain a greater knowledge of the Standards for Disability Services in Victoria and what they mean in practice.
These illustrations are collated in a booklet and are available in .pdf and .rtf format from the following URL:
Tuesday, 03 November 2009 14:44
Making Written Information Accessible workshop
This workshop is particularly addressing the needs of people with disabilities in the community, but anyone who writes information sheets, service brochures, flyers, support plans for their clients, for the public or their organisation should attend.
When: Thursday 26 November 2009, 10am to 4pm.
Where: Dempster Park Hall, Phoenix Street, Sunshine North.
Cost: $55 (includes handout, resources, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea).
RSVP essential by Thursday 19 November.
For contact details and to download a registration form, go to:
http://www.disabilitynews.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=296125
Tuesday, 20 October 2009 14:46
2010 Pierre Gorman Award - applications open
Library Board of Victoria is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2010 Pierre Gorman Award.
The purpose of the Pierre Gorman Award is to support a public library based initiative that improves access to and/or delivery of library and information services for people with a disability.
The award is open to all Victorian public libraries and is valued at $15,000. Applications may either be from individual library services or multiple library services submitting a joint proposal. Applications will also be accepted from individuals employed in the Victorian public library industry wishing to propose professional development related to catering for people with disabilities. In the interests of fostering partnership opportunities, applications including or proposing partnership/s with appropriate disability agencies or service providers are also encouraged.
The scope of the award includes (but is not limited) to:
* Development of a new service, program or resource initiative.
* Activities fostering skills acquisition and community development outcomes.
* Promotion and/or development of services in public libraries for people with disabilities.
* Professional development of staff to cater for the special needs of people with a disability.
A copy of the Award Guidelines and Application Form are enclosed. Soft copies can be easily downloaded from the Infonet website at: http://www.libraries.vic.gov.au/cgi-bin/infonet/org.cgi?detail=1&id=31
Applications close COB Friday Friday 27 November 2009.
For further information, please contact Cathy Milward-Bason, Coordinator Public Libraries, ph (03) 8664 7411 or email
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Tuesday, 29 September 2009 10:27
Browse Aloud
Goldfields Library in partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo now provides Browse Aloud on both services websites.
You can use this facility by clicking on the "Listen to our site" link found at the top right of the home page. Check it out!
Goldfields Library Corporation
Monday, 28 September 2009 21:28
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Through the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Sponsorship Program, the City of Melbourne is proud to be supporting eight community organisations to deliver community programs for Melbourne's International Day Celebrations.
The City of Melbourne encourages all community members to get involved in the following programs or events.
Arts Access Victoria is inviting artists with or without a disability to participate in an exciting new opportunity called 'WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?'.
Ten artists will be chosen to form five partnerships. Each of the five partnerships will develop a project idea then pitch it to a panel of professional artists. The partnership with the winning pitch will receive a small amount of seed funding to develop their project.
To submit an Expression of Interest, please contact Jo Cohen at Arts Access Victoria on phone 03 9699 8299 / TTY 03 9699 7636 (Wednesdays or Thursdays). Alternatively, you can email Jo on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Expressions of interest due by 5pm, 7 September 2009.
3CR Community Radio is now calling for proposals from people with disabilities who want to share their own stories, record their music and arts or record other material for broadcast on 3 December 2009. We want to hear from people who experience or have experienced some form of disability.
To learn more about how to get involved and how to submit your proposal, contact 3CR Community Radio on phone 03 9419 8377 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Proposals due by 30 September 2009.
Deaf Children Australia is pleased to be organising the DeafAbilities Event.
This free public event for all community members will be held on 5 December 2009, between 11am to 3pm, located on the historic grounds of Deaf Children Australia on 597 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. This event will showcase artistic talents of deaf and hard of hearing people through live performances, workshops and exhibitions.
For more information or to get involved contact Gene Reardon on phone 03 9539 5311, TTY, 03 9510 7143 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre is now developing a theatre performance, involving individuals with disabilities and participants from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This theatre production will aim to raise awareness of the issues around disability and access to services for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
To find out more or to get involved contact Sarah Deasey on phone 03 9347 7072 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Melbourne Legacy has recently developed the Special Interest Group Program to provide new activities with a special interest focus for adults with a disability who are enrolled with Legacy.
In acknowledgement of the success of this year;s activities, you are invited to join Melbourne Legacy for Legacy's Long Lunch – an opportunity to support accessible venues in Melbourne. All Special Interest Groups will come together on 4 December to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
For booking information and other ways to get involved (as a participant or volunteer), contact Tory Renard on 03 9663 3564 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Youth Disability Advocacy Services will facilitate the LiveAccess Event. Live music performances by people with and without disabilities, including the launch of the LiveAccess website, which provides access information to Melbourne's late night entertainment venues, will take place during the event.
For more information or to get involved contact Rebecca Feldman on 03 9267 3712 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Blind Citizens Australia is pleased to be delivering a community awareness training workshop to three of the City of Melbourne primary schools. Through an interactive session, young children will learn how to break down the myths surrounding blindness, be skilled up on how to provide sighted guide to a person who is blind and learn about the needs of people with all abilities within our community.
To find out more about this program contact Jessica Zammit on phone 03 9654 1400 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Inner Melbourne Vocational, Education and Training Cluster will work collaboratively with the Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) to host an employer's forum, informing on the best practice that contributes to the successful integration of people with disabilities into the workforce. City of Melbourne businesses are encouraged to attend. This event will be held on 1 December at the William Angliss Conference Centre, 555 LaTrobe Street, Melbourne, between 7.30am and 9.30am.
To find out dates, times and location and how to get involved, contact Penny Vakakis on phone 03 9686 2354 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
All programs are supported by the City of Melbourne MetroAccess Initiative, a partnership between the City of Melbourne and the Department of Human Services.
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