One2One Grapevine – July 2019

We have some interesting online resources and events happening in Perth this month.

Early Days Autism Workshops

Early Days Workshops are run throughout the year for parents and informal (unpaid) carers of young children, aged 0 to 6 years, who have recently been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or referred for an assessment. Workshops are held in small groups to
allow parents the opportunity to meet other parents.

These workshops are FREE to attend and refreshments are provided.
Unfortunately childcare is not available.

Click here for more information.

Click here for Term 3 Dates.

Families can register online here.

Social Media Project 

‘The Lives We Lead’ is a social media project to influence the community to better understand the contributions that people with a disability make so they can participate economically, socially, culturally and politically like other members of the community.

The project captures up to 20 video and photo stories of people with a disability going about their lives achieving ordinary and extraordinary things.

The project is funded through a government grant and overseen by a partnership of WA’s Individualised Services, Youth Disability Advocacy Network, People with Disability WA and Women with Disability WA.

If you would like to offer your photo-story to be part of this project, they welcome you to go to the WAiS office (183 Carr Place, Leederville) on:
Wednesday 24 July 2019, between 10 – 2 pm; or
Saturday 10 August, between 12 – 4 pm. Alternatively, you can book a time to come along by contacting Susan Stanford on
0408 921 374 or by email here.

They’ll have a portrait photographer and a “story harvester” to gather your words. They want to hear about a time in your life when you felt a sense of achievement about something that you did or contributed.

No promises that the story will be published, but they do promise tasty food and company, a $30 gift voucher, and a great photo or two of you.

One2One Staff Highlights

Alecia is a Support Worker with One2One who recently received a Recognition of Excellence Award. 

She brings to her role immense passion and kindness, making notable positive progress with the people she supports, often exceeding their expectations. One2One acknowledges the solid connections Alecia has formed through her supportive, committed approach and the resulting outstanding outcomes. Alecia’s approach is cemented by a thorough understanding of the people she supports allowing her to form deep and well-respected relationships with them and their families.

If you are interested in working with us or would like to read more you can visit our staff highlights here.

WA Maritime Museum – Planet Shark Exhibition

Sat 6 Jul 2019 – Sun 10 Nov 2019

9:30am – 5:00pm

Leave the outside world behind as you immerse yourself in the incredible underwater world of sharks!

The latest exhibition will take you on a journey through millions of years of evolution, leaving you with a whole new level of respect for the ocean’s oldest and most effective predator.

Produced on a size and scale never seen in Australia before, Planet Shark includes:

• Awe-inspiring models of real sharks, including a cast from a real Great White
• Explanations and examinations of almost every aspect of sharks
• An extraordinary collection of shark teeth and jaws
• Extremely rare fossils – some up to 370 million years old
• Walk-through projection gallery filled with stunning HD shark footage

Whether sharks fill you with fear or fascination, Planet Shark: Predator or Prey will have you captivated from start to finish.

Don’t miss out on this unique experience for young and old alike! For more information or to buy tickets please click here.

Ticket Prices:

Preparing for your NDIS Planning Meeting 

Are you feeling a little unsure how to prepare for your NDIS planning meeting?

Join an NDIS informal pre-planning session to:

• Hear about some strategies to help achieve a better outcome
• Learn some of the language you need to use to explain your situation
• Find out about existing resources to help with developing a plan
• Commence a draft plan to take home and build on further

Dates:
Friday 5 July at 12.30—2.30pm
Wednesday 31 July at 6.30—8.30pm
Friday 23 August at 12.30—2.30pm
Venue: City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi Street
Cost: FREE – light refreshments provided
Information: mary.butterworth@ddwa.org.au or 9420 7230

To download the above details as a flyer click here.

Befriend Events

Check out this link to Befriend’s new events page to see which meet-up or community games suit you.

Travel Without Limits New Travel Brochure

The Autumn/Winter 2019 catalogue is out now.

DADAA 

See what DADAA is presenting, new programs and events on its website & latest newsletter.