About Inclusion in Taree, New South Wales | Disability service

About Inclusion

Locality: Taree, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6552 7374

Address: 80 Wynter st 2430 Taree, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.aboutinclusion.com.au

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23.01.2022 The Australian Government Department of Health has COVID-19 Support resources available on their website. This page includes facts, tips, information and resources relating to mental health and COVID-19. Click below to access the information. https://headtohealth.gov.au/

22.01.2022 Today is RU OK Day A conversation could change a life. You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life: 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in... https://vimeo.com/283591379

22.01.2022 Taree SES needed volunteers to assist with prepping for floods, which means filling up gravel and sandbags. John and Isaac were eager to assist our local Unit. They managed to fill 951 bags with other volunteers, which will be distributed to the community when needed. John and Isaac had a wonderful time worked hard met some wonderful people. John is also keen to sign up and be part of the SES in the future. They are very proud to be able to be part of our wonderful community and to assist those who are in need.

22.01.2022 Click the link below to listen to artist Tyrown Waigana tell the story behind the artwork ‘Shape of Land’ which he created for the 2020 National NAIDOC Week poster.

20.01.2022 This Australia Day can still be celebrated, just in a rather different way. Find out the best way to spend Australia Day at home here: https://www.australiaday.com.au//ultimate-ways-to-celebra/

19.01.2022 NAIDOC Virtual Indigenous Film Festival kicks ff today! Films include: In My Own Words - 11th November 7pm AEST The Song Keepers - 12th November 7pm AEST The Flood - 13th November 7pm AEST... Wik Vs Queensland - 14th November 7pm AEST Westwind: Djalu's Legacy - 15th November 7pm AEST See more

19.01.2022 Dr Jordan Nguyen is an Aussie biomedical engineer whose mind and eye controlled inventions are revolutionising the lives of people with disabilities. But it's his virtual reality program that allows people to connect with loved ones after they die that's truly mind blowing.

18.01.2022 The United Nations declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) was adopted by the General Assembly on this day in September 2007. Today the declaration is the most comprehensive international instrument on the rights of Indigenous Peoples. It establishes a universal framework of minimum standards for the survival, dignity, and well-being of the Indigenous peoples of the world and it elaborates on existing human rights standards and fundamental freedoms as they apply to the specific situation of Indigenous peoples. Read More here: https://www.un.org//declaration-on-the-rights-of-indigenou

15.01.2022 Today is International Day of Sign Languages. According to the World Federation of the Deaf, there are approximately 72 million deaf people worldwide. More than 80% of them live in developing countries. Collectively, they use more than 300 different sign languages. Today aims to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realisation of the human rights of people who are deaf. #IDSL2020 #SLEveryone #GlobalLeadersChallenge

14.01.2022 The National Disability Coordination Officer in conjunction with multiple universities are running a Pathways to Employability event launching at the end of August. The event is aimed at assisting university students who have a disability with finding employment once they have finished their studies. The event provides students with information, knowledge and career development strategies to undertake successful transitions from university to appropriate and meaningful employment. For more information and to register click here: http://bit.ly/p2e2020

13.01.2022 Just in-time for Christmas, Kmart has brought-out a new doll with Down syndrome. The Baby Charlie dolls are in the inclusivity range of products, alongside a doll who uses a wheelchair, a visually impaired doll and one that is hearing impaired. This release fosters inclusivity, well-rounded representation of people and explores diversity. A customer whose five-year-old son has Down Syndrome said she was excited about the release. "I believe these dolls are a great way to ...teach children about diversity and inclusion" Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/340Tyk7

12.01.2022 Today is Indigenous Literacy Day and this year will be celebrated online! The event will kick off at 12.30pm with a YouTube Live celebration, followed at 2pm by Primary and Early Learners event designed for children 3-11 years of age. The Indigenous-Literacy Foundation 12.30pm: https://www.youtube.com/user/IndigenousLiteracy... Primary and Early Learners: 2pm https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com//booking-form-indigenous- #indigenousliteracyfoundation #readingopensdoors #indigenousliteracy

12.01.2022 NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year due to COVID, NAIDOC Week will be celebrated from 8-15 November. This year’s theme of Always Was, Always Will Be recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2020

10.01.2022 Choose Art is your Australian accessible arts directory The website is designed for and by people with a disability to explore accessible arts programs, oppo...rtunities and events near you. Tap for more: https://bit.ly/3b4yZpt Learn more about including art as one of your goals https://bit.ly/2QguvS5

10.01.2022 With the increase in mask wearing due to the current pandemic, communication for lip readers has become more difficult. There are transcribing apps available that convert voice to text on your phone. Check out the below article for details on some of the apps available: https://www.cicada.org.au//818-9-useful-apps-for-people-wh

09.01.2022 We've teamed up with Dylan Alcott and Get Skilled Access to talk about the importance of physical distancing and the part we all play in keeping each other safe.... Watch to find out what it means and the steps you can take to stay safe and feel supported mentally and physically. Tap to learn more https://bit.ly/2YsRVcE

09.01.2022 A new disability podcast has launched! While Ainslee Hooper Consulting has been hard at work helping businesses create inclusive accessibility practices she's a...lso found time to launch a podcast! On 'Ainslee Hooper Chats with...' she interviews people with disability and breaks down important topics. The first podcast episode is with Autistic & non-binary Advocate Yenn Purkis Neurodiversity page Tap to listen: https://bit.ly/2DVHfM6

09.01.2022 This week on Sept 10th is RU OK Day. See below for some tips on letting go of what you can’t control and using your time on what you can control! #motivationalmonday

08.01.2022 Have your say and connect with others. Registrations are open for the inaugural National Youth Disability Summit. The summit is an opportunity for young people ...with a disability to come together to discuss their experiences and ask questions about what is important to them. The summit will take place online making it accessible to all youth no matter where they are. Over 5 days, the youth-led national summit will discuss key themes, including: education, employment, mental health, the NDIS and housing and inclusion. Tap to register: https://bit.ly/3iUgl6h

08.01.2022 A new range of inclusive Dolls have launched at Kmart. The dolls reflect different disabilities for more inclusive play. Click here to learn more: https://7news.com.au//kmart-praised-over-new-range-of-doll

08.01.2022 We are passionate about supporting people with disabilities to find the ideal place to live in shared, supported independent living. We currently have a vacancy at Nelson Bay. This home is single story and located on a quiet street for relaxed, seaside living. The home is close to the beautiful Nelson Bay Marina with excellent amenities including public transport, medical facilities, shops and restaurants! For more information on this and other vacancies in Sydney, the Hunter Valley and the Mid North Coast regions visit https://bit.ly/2ZXwO1G

07.01.2022 Join us for this Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

05.01.2022 Neville Thomas Bonner, a Jagera man, fought for his people 'within the system', and became the first Indigenous Senator in the Australian Parliament (1971). Today is the anniversary of Neville’s maiden speech as the first Indigenous Senator. Read More: https://www.nma.gov.au//indigenous-/people/neville-bonner

03.01.2022 New accessible resources to help you stay safe from COVID-19 are now available on the NSW Health Website. They include Easy Read text and fact sheets along with Plain English and Auslan videos with captioning and transcripts. You can access these resources here: www.health.nsw.gov.au/disability/covid-19

03.01.2022 Today is Red Nose Day! You can help support bereaved families by buying a Red Nose at any Big W, donating or spreading the word. This year, digital red noses are available and Aussies are encouraged to screenshot themselves and post to Instagram and Facebook! You can access the digital red noses here (on your phone only): Grow your Digital Red Nose: https://www.instagram.com/ar/3035323536516386/ https://www.facebook.com/fbcameraeff/tryit/291150092085164/ Bouncing Digital Re...d Nose: https://www.instagram.com/ar/195555005223224/ https://www.facebook.com/fbcameraeff/tryit/692073091646014/ You can donate here: https://donate.rednose.org.au/donate/rednoseday #rednoseday See more

02.01.2022 Indigenous Literacy Day is coming up in September! This event is a celebration of Indigenous language and literacy. This year the event is going online! For further details see the link below.

01.01.2022 We're always searching for amazing people to join our team! Take a look at our current job vacancies here: https://careers.abilityoptions.org.au/job-board/

01.01.2022 The International Week of the Deaf (IWD) is an initiative of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and was first launched in 1958 in Rome, Italy. It is celebrated annually by the global Deaf Community during the last full week of September to commemorate the same month the first World Congress of the WFD was held. The theme of the 2020 International Week of the Deaf will be Reaffirming Deaf People’s Human Rights This year, the aim is for all stakeholders to unite in endor...sement of the need to secure and promote the human rights of deaf people! http://wfdeaf.org//internation/internationalweekofthedeaf/ #SLEveryone #IDSignLanguages #IWDeaf

01.01.2022 It’s that time of year again to get Santa photos! Due to COVID restrictions Santa photos will be a bit different this year but the one thing that hasn’t changed is Sensitive Santa. See the below link to locations that will be hosting Sensitive Santa this year.... Make sure you book in quick! Limited spots available. https://services.abilityoptions.org.au/sensitive-santa-2020/ See more