The Co-Operative Life in Sydney, Australia | Disability service

The Co-Operative Life

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9698 7194

Address: Suite 111/330 Wattle Street 2007 Sydney, NSW, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Gig Buddies is a program that connects people with learning disabilities and autism to the Sydney music scene. Participarts are paired with a volunteer to attend exciting gigs and other events. The program aims to meet the objectives identified in the Citys Inclusion (Disability) Action Plan 2017-2021 and the live music and performance action plan, as specified on their site. #gigbuddies #livemusic #sydneylivemusic #disabilitycare #disabilityservices #disability https://www.gigbuddiessydney.org/

23.01.2022 Day Program and Overnight respite for young people with dementia and other memory disorders. Open in Pymble.

21.01.2022 TCL has been featured in the September edition of AICD's Company Director. Learn about the thought process behind our cooperative, and the advantage of the cooperative business model. https://companydirectors.partica.online//cd-s/flipbook/28/

21.01.2022 The Australian Government has announced new measures to ensure essential support is in place for NDIS participants, workers and providers through the coronaviru...s (COVID-19) outbreak. Find out more: https://bit.ly/33BEwA7 Download the fact sheet: https://bit.ly/2UlA5Fc [Image description: Image is a graphic with text on the left that reads: NDIS News with an illustration on the right of a newspaper with text on the top that reads: NEWS] #Coronavirus

19.01.2022 The Hidden Disabilities program, modelled after the successful British program, is being implemented in airports across Australia in order to assist flyers with autism, anxiety, mental health conditions, dementia, visual impairments, and hearing loss. https://www.abc.net.au//travel-autism-aspergers-b/11064712

19.01.2022 King George Recreation Centre is honouring International Day of People with Disability by providing free court access to persons with disabilities. Access is available from 7am-11am and 2:30-5:45, so don't miss out!

17.01.2022 TCL was elected for a Government case study on cooperatives and mutuals - as Australia's first cooperative social services provider! https://blcw.dss.gov.au//case-study-aged-care-the-co-oper/

17.01.2022 The NSW Art Gallery's inclusive In Touch program offers visual, auditory, tactile, and sensory experiences to accommodate those with visual impairment. The Gallery is wheelchair accessible and the experience is free for participants and their carers. #disability #disabilityservices #disabilitycare https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/visit-us/access/

16.01.2022 Cliff Noble Community Centre in Alexandria is hosting free Zumba gold classes aimed at older adults. This is a great way to stay fit, have fun, and make some friends! https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au//zumba-gold-for-ol

16.01.2022 The Mermaid is influenced by artist Hanna Cormick's rare genetic disorders; addressing urgent topics of disability and climate collapse. #artwork #art #disability #discrimination #environment https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/the-mermaid

15.01.2022 Train yourself to overcome and tackle the stigma and misconceptions surrounding disability. A little bit of learning can help create a fair and equal world for everyone. For information about disability awareness courses and free e-Learning modules, visit: https://disabilityawareness.com.au//introduction-to-disab/

14.01.2022 Head down to the Sydney Harbour for a remarkable Australia Day. Aboriginal elders, dancers and singers will welcome the day with a traditional smoking ceremony and dance, and the anthem will be sung in both English and the Aboriginal language Dharawal. This Australia Day we honour the traditional custodians of this land and celebrate diversity! For more information, visit www.sydney.com/travel-informa/public-holidays/australia-day

13.01.2022 Get into the holiday spirit with some joyous Christmas Carols at the Queen Victoria Building in Town hall. Carollers can join in everyday, from 9am to 6pm - including Christmas Eve! You can also visit Santa on level 2 of QVB to get those Xmas pictures sorted!

13.01.2022 Don't miss out on this exciting exclusivity focused weekend at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

13.01.2022 Here's all the reasons why co-operatives rule! ;)

11.01.2022 Guys, it's National Carers Week! Celebrate them at Carers Day Out https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/ev/carers-day-out-3

07.01.2022 Opera in the Domain is a free and inclusive live music experience for people of all ages and paths in life. The event starts at 8pm on the 18th of January! https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/opera-in-the-domain

05.01.2022 Chair Yoga classes continue in Glebe! This exercise is open to people of all ages and levels of ability. #fitness #sport #communityclasses #fitnessclass #community https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au//chair-yoga-in-gle

05.01.2022 Understanding your NDIS plan is the first step to getting an optimal support service. Which is why the NDIA has announced that participants will be able to order accessible copies of their plan, with formats including large font, audio, e-Text, and braille. For information about requesting an accessible format of your NDIS plan, visit: www.ndis.gov.au//4036-requesting-your-ndis-plan-accessible

05.01.2022 Here's why saying "hello" and "how are you" can create a better world for everyone. Get rid of that distance between the people and world around you - the commuters, baristas, checkout attendants, and even casual passerbyers - with a short converstion. Connecting with strangers increases happiness and positivity towards socialising, and improves general well-being and health. #mentalhealth #positivity #socialcohesion #betterliving https://faculty.chicagobooth.edu//EpleySchroederJEPG2014.p

05.01.2022 Guess who has been featured in Fran Connelley's new book 'Workplace Culture & the NDIS'? That's right! Our very own Robyn Kaczmarek!

05.01.2022 The KGV Group host free group walks on the first and second Friday of each month. The group meets at the King George V Recreation Centre at the Rocks for a fun run around Sydney City. #agedcare #agedcareservices #seniorservices #senioractivities https://walking.heartfoundation.org.au//gro/kgv-walk-group

04.01.2022 This February, help in the fight against congenital heart disease by fundraising or donating to HeartKids; the only charity focusing on funding the research and care for those with CHD. #charity #children #heartdisease #heartdiseaseresearch #childrenscharity

04.01.2022 The Ultimo Community Centre is running free yoga chair classes for seniors every Friday. The guided meditation class is ideal for people with limited mobility. There are also Free chair yoga classes run on Monday at St Helen's Community Centre at Glebe and Abraham Mott Hall at Millers Point. #agedcare #seniorservices #seniorgroup #senioractivities https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au//chair-yoga-at-ult

04.01.2022 The AIHW web report on people with disabilities in Australia reveals the overwhelming level of discrimination and difficulty faced by people with disabilities. For a summary, visit: www.aihw.gov.au//people-with-disability-in-austral/summary #discrimination #AIHW #disability #disabilityservices #equalopportunity

04.01.2022 The Hope Butterflies colony is an interactive community art installation piece featured at Surry Hills Library to commemorate the Pearl White Butterfly Colony once found within the Royal Botanic Garden. To add your own butterfly to the installation, contact Nick at nickbaldas.com.au or 02 9557 9508. #artwork #community #preservation #environment #communityactivity #activity

03.01.2022 To celebrate International Day of People with Disability, the city of Sydney is setting up a number of disability inclusive activites to help benefit those who need it. Here are some of the classes on offer. https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au//international-day

02.01.2022 Sydney Olympic Park is hosting some spectacular festivities for Christmas in the Square. There are a myriad of activities this holiday season, starting from 21st of November to Christmas Eve, to celebrate Christmas, International Day of People with Disability, as well as the local talent and diversity. https://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au//Christmas-in-the-Squ

02.01.2022 4th of February is World Cancer Day, and this year Sydney will celebrate cancer survivors everywhere with a breakfast, a discussion, and sending the brave survivors to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge! Registration is essential for this event. https://www.worldcancerday.org//celebrating-cancer-survivo

01.01.2022 Stay home and stay safe this Easter. Have an enjoyable Easter.

01.01.2022 The Cooperative Life will be featured in the September edition of the Australian Institute of Company Directors! Keep an eye out for the cooperative message: https://companydirectors.partica.online//cd-au/flipbook/1/