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NDIS Brotherhood of St Laurence

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25.01.2022 Experience the work of seven talented and diverse Australian writers with disability across seven days with Writers Victoria. Join writers Fiona Murphy, Christine Davey-White, Binh Pham, Nicole Smith, Anat Bigos and CB Mako as they release a piece of writing each day as part of our Creative Control online program. These commissioned works will launch on our Creative Control blog on 3 December.... Find out more about Creative Control here: https://bit.ly/2Ua7i6V #CreativeControl #idpwd

24.01.2022 Help to shape this year’s National Youth Disability Summit! Children and Young People with Disability Australia is seeking young people with lived experience of disability to join a co-design group where you will learn about event management and help to bring ideas to life. This is a six-month paid opportunity and applications are open now. ... Tap to find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3x88J75

23.01.2022 Find information about the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out in Easy Read. Easy Read resources and fact sheets are available now on the Department of Health website: https://bit.ly/2SHh2YK

23.01.2022 My Everyday Life is a five-part short film series exploring the lives of Aboriginal community members with disability. You can watch a trailer of the films below and find out more about My Everday Life on our website: https://bit.ly/3xZ5RLm A project initiative of Balit Narrum, My Everyday Life was written and led by the Brotherhood of St. Laurence NDIS and produced by Knierim Productions.... My Everyday Life will be available to watch online from May 27. #MyEverydayLifeFilm

23.01.2022 Planet Puberty is a new digital resource available for parents and carers of children and young adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. The resource aims to provide parents and carers with the latest information, strategies and resources for supporting their child through puberty. Tap to find out more: https://bit.ly/3tY0g4q

23.01.2022 Learn more about NDIS housing options. In this information session for NDIS participants, their families and support people, BSL Local Area Coordinators will explain the different housing options supported by the NDIS. If you are an NDIS participant living independently for the first time, are not happy with your current home or need to start thinking about housing options for the future, this information session is for you. ... The next information session is on Wednesday 16 June at 11am. Tap to find out more and register: https://bit.ly/3fd2j0w

21.01.2022 Have a question for our Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) team? Head over to our Facebook event page now to start chatting!

19.01.2022 Have a question for our NDIS team? Join us tomorrow at 2pm for our weekly Chat with a LAC Q&A session. Just type your questions to a member of our NDIS team who will be online and ready to respond!

19.01.2022 Coles and Woolworths have rolled out ‘Quiet Hour’ at more locations nationwide. Quiet Hour provides a low-sensory shopping experience by making changes in store, such as dimming lights and reducing noise and distractions. Quiet Hour at both supermarkets is every Tuesday from 10.30am to 11.30am.... Find a Coles 'Quiet Hour' near you: https://bit.ly/3fEXZWR Find your local Woolworths 'Quiet Hour': https://bit.ly/3yrJ9LU

18.01.2022 Our Chat with a LAC Q&A is now in session! Type your NDIS questions to a member of our LAC team who will be online from 2pm - 3pm and ready to respond. Visit the Facebook event page here: https://bit.ly/3l7yaiW

17.01.2022 We're thrilled to announce the community release of My Everyday Life together with Balit Narrum. My Everyday Life is a five-part short film series that explores the lives of Aboriginal community members with disability, as they share their stories and go about their daily activities. We’d like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the many people who were involved in the filming and to our supporters who helped to shape this important project for BSL NDIS. ... A project initiative of Balit Narrum, My Everyday Life was written and led by BSL NDIS and produced by Knierim Productions. My Everyday Life is now available to watch in full on our website: https://bit.ly/2TbciuD If your organisation or community group would like to receive a direct copy of the films, tap to fill out this online form: https://bit.ly/3hR5nBg #MyEverydayLifeFilm

16.01.2022 Last Friday evening, BSL NDIS together with Balit Narrum celebrated the launch event for My Everyday Life, a short film series sharing the stories of Aboriginal community members with disability. It was a terrific evening celebrating the people and stories that made these films possible. A big thank you to Wurundjeri Elder Uncle Colin Hunter who performed a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, Ash Dargan who played the didgeridoo and Karen Milward who was our MC for th...e evening. Stay tuned for the official community release of My Everyday Life this Thursday 27 May. Tap to find out more about My Everyday Life: https://bit.ly/3wz8MZH James Henry Photography #MyEverydayLifeFilm

16.01.2022 Today marks the start of National Families Week, Australia’s annual celebration of families from 15-21 May. The theme 'Stronger Families, Stronger Communities', highlights the important role that families play by working together to support each other and provide care for those in the broader community and the enhancement of family wellbeing. Tap to find out more and discover resources and activities for the family: https://bit.ly/3bcJVlS

14.01.2022 For artist Chase Klingenspor, drawing and painting is a time of relaxation and happiness. His work is inspired by his favourite characters from television, books and movies. His painting, Characters, will be exhibited as part of our Creative Control virtual exhibition from 3-10 December. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3eMMxHL... #CreativeControl #idpwd

13.01.2022 We’re thrilled to be featuring a special showcase of works by Back to Back Theatre as part of our Creative Control online program. Over the last 30 years, Back to Back Theatre has made a body of work that questions the assumptions of what is possible in theatre, but also the assumptions we hold about ourselves and others. People, Bodies and Film is a small collection of works created in collaboration with artists with disabilities.... People, Bodies and Film will be available to view online from 3-10 December. Find out more: https://bit.ly/34Lzu5Z #CreativeControl #idpwd

13.01.2022 The countdown is on to the launch of our Creative Control online program on 3 December in celebration of International Day of People with Disability. Join us for a week of online events and experiences showcasing the work of people with disability across visual art, writing, theatre and film all free to access and available to enjoy from your home. For program details and to register for an event, click here: https://bit.ly/35Rnpgt... #CreativeControl #idpwd

13.01.2022 We stand with First Nations Peoples around Australia to celebrate National NAIDOC. We show our support, seek to improve our cultural knowledge of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; their history, culture and achievements. ... #NAIDOC2020

11.01.2022 The Commission for Children and Young People is checking in with people about their experiences during Melbourne’s current lockdown. Hearing from children and young people will help government to better support and advocate about the issues affecting them and share their perspectives with other decision-makers. Tap to find out more about the survey: https://bit.ly/3ptCbC2

09.01.2022 Our Facebook Q&A sessions are an opportunity for people with disability, family members, carers and professionals to chat with our team and have their NDIS questions answered. Whether you are new to the Scheme, have an NDIS plan, or want to know more about BSL NDIS Services, our Q&A sessions are open to everyone. Our next Q&A is coming up at 11.30am on Thursday 20 May here on the BSL NDIS Facebook page. ... Tap to find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/2Q2Bwdw Tap to register your interest in the upcoming session: https://bit.ly/3blSMlq

06.01.2022 What makes a good dietitian? Do you have a disability or care for someone who does? Dietitians Australia wants to know about your experience with dietitians. Your answers to this short survey will inform the development of an education program and can help to improve the care that dietitians give to people with disability.... Tap to find out more and access the survey click here: https://bit.ly/3vBVSKh

04.01.2022 Enjoy more of your favourite shows, now available with audio description. ABC TV + iview have added more shows that are available with audio descriptions. The service describes key visual elements of a TV show and is helpful to people who are blind or have low vision. Check out the Audio Description Schedule here: https://ab.co/358XlwS

03.01.2022 Calling parents and carers! Join us this Thursday for our Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) Q&A session here on our Facebook page. From 11.30am, you’ll have the opportunity to have your questions answered direct from a ECEI Coordinator from BSL. Tap the link to find out more and express your interest: https://fb.me/e/wjIajxWA

01.01.2022 As part of our Creative Control program for International Day of People with Disability, Writers Victoria will speak to a panel of four gifted Australian poets with disability: Ruby Hillsmith, Andy Jackson, Gemma Mahadeo and First Nations poet Makayla-May Brinkley about the different ways they use poetry to explore and make sense of their lives and the world around them. Join us on Tuesday 8 December at 6.30pm to hear insights and readings from these exciting poetic voices. ... To register, and learn more, click here: https://bit.ly/3nSEmNJ #CreativeControl #idpwd

01.01.2022 Greg Muir is a visual artist and proud Yorta Yorta man. Greg’s work takes us on deeply personal journeys, challenging our views on both Aboriginality and disability. His painting, Springtime, will be exhibited as part of our Creative Control virtual exhibition from 3-10 December, represented by Arts Access Victoria. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2K0kmK9... #CreativeControl #idpwd

01.01.2022 Join BSL NDIS at the Connecting Carers Virtual Expo taking place over two days on Monday 30 November and Tuesday 1 December 2020. The Expo will feature information for carers and their families, engaging speakers and fun activities. Attendees will have the opportunity to browse services, products and health and wellbeing exhibits from a range of local, regional and statewide service providers. ... The expo is free to attend and registrations are now open: https://bit.ly/3kHhJcU #ConnectingCarers #CarersVictoria #CCVExpo

01.01.2022 Connect with our Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) team at our evening online Q&A session on 24 November. Join us at 7pm and type your questions direct to a member of our ECEI team who will be online and ready to respond!