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24.01.2022 Check out the latest newsletter from Every Australian Counts. An interesting read. If you don’t agree with compulsory assessment to receive the NDIS, click the link and let your local MP know. https://everyaustraliancounts.cmail19.com//5279DE1B453B18C

24.01.2022 CQUniversity is conducting a survey on the topic of accessible beaches. They want to hear from people over the age of 65, people living with disability, and people living with temporary or permanent mobility restrictions. The aim of their research is to break down barriers to beach access, enabling people living with disability or mobility restriction to enjoy our beaches. If you would like to participate in this survey, click on the link below. https://cqu.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2iaS8w567Vx9Dcq

24.01.2022 Don't forget to catch IDA and NT Peer Supporters at Casuarina Square tomorrow (Saturday). There'll be information on the upcoming All Abilities Expo, as well as giveaways. We'll be located at site #7, outside Witchery/Dusk. Refer to the previous post for a map. See you there!

24.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic, and the lockdowns and isolation that have come with it, has been challenging for everyone. But there have been unique challenges for people with disability. This story, recently shown on ABC news, takes a look at some of those challenges, with a particular emphasis on some of the issues faced by people on the autism spectrum. As the story mentions, the Disability Royal Commission is currently looking at the impact of the COVID-19 on people with disability. For the ABC story, click the following link: https://www.abc.net.au//disability-affairs-repor/12564802 and to follow what is happening at the Royal Commission, click the following link: https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/

23.01.2022 As concerns continue to grow about the proposed introduction of compulsory independent NDIS assessments, this article, published by the Guardian over the weekend, talks about the experiences of some participants in trials of the new assessments. To read the article, click this link. https://www.theguardian.com//flawed-unethical-and-dangerou Every Australian Counts is running a campaign called "Hands off our NDIS", aimed at persuading the new Minister for the NDIS, Senator Linda Reynolds, to abandon the changes. If you'd like to participate in the campaign, as well as read more about the changes, click this link. https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/hands-off/

23.01.2022 There are still places available for this event on tomorrow (Friday), 2:00pm - 5:00pm. This promises to be a fun and informative event. NT Peer Supporters committee member Matthew Carey will be one of several speakers on the day. It's also a great chance to learn about the support Relationships Australia can offer people with disability, their families and supporters interacting with the Disability Royal Commission.

22.01.2022 For those following the Disability Royal Commission, the next week of public hearings starts tomorrow (Monday) from 9:30AM Northern Territory time. See below for issues to be covered and streaming details.

21.01.2022 Another spectacular social event down at the Tracey Village Sports and Social Club. Very good food by the way for a great price!

20.01.2022 This is a great story! A man who is completely blind broadcasts Major League Baseball in the USA, using various audio cues to help him understand what is unfolding. One of the most important of these is crowd reaction. But in the year of COVID-19, with sport in the USA still being played in empty stadiums, he has had to make ajustments and adapt to the lack of crowd noise. Click the link below to read the story. https://www.nytimes.com//enrique-oliu-rays-broadcaster.htm

19.01.2022 Catch IdA and NT Peer Supporters at Casaurina Square on Saturday 22 August. They will be located at site #7, outside Witchery/Dusk. [See the below map for reference] We will have all the information you need about the upcoming All Abilities Expo and giveaways.

19.01.2022 Some important news on the proposed introduction of compulsory NDIS assessments, with the introduction of legislation to bring this about. See below for post by Every Australian Counts.

18.01.2022 A great opportunity for someone that fits the brief.

17.01.2022 There's less than a week left to get your nominations in for the 2020 Northern Territory Disability Services and Inclusion awards. Nominations must be submitted by Thursday, 10 September. For nomination forms and more information about the awards, go to: https://www.nds.org.au/northern-territory-disability-servic

17.01.2022 This week, the Disability Royal Commission is holding public hearings on pathways and barriers to open employment for people with disability. This is its first hearing focusing on economic participation of people with disability. Later hearings will look at segregated employment settings. For more information on these hearings, click this link. https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au//public-hearing- To follow the hearings live, click this link. https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/

17.01.2022 The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival is in its 12th year. Started in 2009, the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival asks film makers to 'Focus on the Ability' of people with a disability and tell a story on film for the world to view. Click the link below to find out more and check out this years' entries. https://www.focusonability.com.au/

13.01.2022 Great news on NDIS assessments and maybe an opportunity for people of lived experience to work in the sector. I've never been a fan of tick and flick assessments and now is our chance to speak out about this very important issue, If you or your family are under NDIS or considering too , you need to read this.

13.01.2022 Anzac Day 2021. Lest We Forget... We remember those who left, never to return. We remember those who returned by were never the same. ... So many soldiers left to fight for our country young, healthy and able-bodied. Many did not return. Many more returned their bodies and minds broken. We thank them for their sacrifice. We will remember them. Lest We Forget. #lestweforget2021 #anzacday2021

12.01.2022 Come celebrate International Men’s Day on Thursday, November 19 in Palmerston. The day starts with a free community breakfast 9:00 - 10:30 at Palmerston Recreation Centre. Happening at the same time is a special story time, dedicated to all the men in our lives at the City of Palmerston Library. ... At 3:00 - 5:00 there’s a Basketball comp for 10 - 17 year olds at Palmerston. ** Making a Difference for Men and Boys **

12.01.2022 The Northern Territory Mental Health Coalition’s next My Recovery Program starts May 6th at the Nightcliff Community Centre. My Recovery is a peer led program for people who would like another avenue of support for issues they experience that relate to mental health, trauma or alcohol and other drug use. See the attached post for more information or go to:... My Recovery - Peer Led Education Program https://www.ntmhc.org.au/my-recovery-peer-led-education-pro https://fb.watch/5cUSN91ahG/

11.01.2022 On Friday night, Matthew and Brett from the NT Peer Supporters committee attended IDA's logo launch at the Darwin Trailor Boat Club. It was a well attended and successful event.

11.01.2022 On tomorrow; Steps Towards Capability, hosted by HPA (Helping People Achieve). The event includes a fundraising walk, expo, and a range of recreational activities for people of all abilities. Members of IDA and NT Peer Supporters will be present at the expo. Get along to the Darwin Trailer Boat Club from 8AM, with the event winding up around 1PM. For more details and to register for this event, please click the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/steps-towards-capability-ti

10.01.2022 Event: Try Before You Ride, an Accessible Transport Event Date: Tuesday, 29th September 2020 Time: 10am - 12 noon Cost: FREE RSVP: [email protected] by COB Fri 18th September.... Try before you ride is an event designed to provide people of all abilities the opportunity to familiarise themselves with our public transport system. This includes people with a disability, parents with children and seniors. Transport operators are coming together to give the community access to a range of stationery vehicles as part of familiarisation and basic travel training. Participants have a chance to boost their confidence by practising how to board and alight low-floor buses and accessible taxis. Message NT Peer Supporters page if you would like us to email you some further information.

10.01.2022 Hello and welcome to all of our new page followers. NT Peer Supporters is growing, and we always love to see new people getting involved. We encourage you to come along to our next social event, this coming Saturday, September 26 at Tracy Village Sports and Social Club. Hope to see you there!

10.01.2022 Darwin Basketball Association is putting on an Exhibition Match this Saturday at 7pm. https://facebook.com/events/s/team-tom-v-team-cj-wheelchair-/2730972223892033/?ti=icl

09.01.2022 This is a great development taking place in Sydney. Let's hope it is successful and can eventually be roled out to other places. https://probonoaustralia.com.au//free-navigation-help-is-/

08.01.2022 The All Abilities expo is nearly here. Join us this Friday, August 28 from 12:00 pm 6:00 pm, at Netball NT CDU Stadium, 235 Abala Road, Marrara. This is a free event bringing together the disability sector. A great opportunity to connect with service providers, learn about the NDIS and the Disability Royal Commission, and try some activities designed for people of all abilities. COVID safe measures will be in place, so if you are coming along, save yourself some time on the day by registering your details at the below link. Look forward to seeing you there. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/all-abilities-expo-tickets-

08.01.2022 Our monthly social event is on tomorrow. Come and join us at Tracy Village Social and Sports Club from 11:30-1:30. Our social events are great opportunities for people of all abilities to meet new people and make new friends, so newcomers are always very welcome. Please note that participants will need to pay for their own food and drinks. Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

07.01.2022 You might remember that a couple of months ago we posted about news that Kmart had released a new range of inclusive dolls. These included one set that uses a wheelchair, one with vision impairment and one on crutches. Now, meet Baby Charlie with Down Syndrome. Click this link for more. https://www.kidsnews.com.au//472c65b367705c33d516803eca70e

06.01.2022 How awesome and creative is this? Right here in Darwin, a choir that signs, rather than sings; and now, as people are funded through their NDIS plans to participate, they are able to bring on board more teachers. https://www.abc.net.au//nt-sing-song-signers-cho/12596580

06.01.2022 On Friday, I (Matthew) along with other committee members, including Macca and Brett, attended the IdA and APM All Abilities Expo. Here’s a photo of me doing an impromptu interview with Andrew on Mix 104.9. I was grateful for the opportunity, though brief, to talk about NT Peer Supporters and what we do. The All Abilities Expo was a great event with many vendors. Well done IdA and APM on a successful event.

05.01.2022 Macca having a yarn with Matthew from NT Peer Supporters at today's social event.

04.01.2022 **September Social Event** When: Saturday, 26 September, 11:30am - 1:30pm Where: Tracy Village Social & Sports Club 28 Tambling Terrace LYONS... Cost: Participants will need to pay for their own food and drinks. We would love to see you there. New faces are always welcomed.

03.01.2022 Are you a person with disability, have a family member with disability, a carer or support worker? Are you impacted by the Disability Royal Commission? Relationships Australia offers free counseling and support services to people with disability, family members, carers and support workers who are impacted by the Disability Royal Commission. To find out more about the supports they can offer, click the link below. https://nt.relationships.org.au//disability-royal-commiss/

03.01.2022 If you have an intellectual disability and want to know more about work, these workshops, run by Inclusion Australia-National Council on Intellectual Disability and VALID are worth checking out. Interested? Click the links below for more information.

02.01.2022 The Walk for Autism 2021 is on this Sunday morning. Location: Sun Set Park, Nightcliff Jetty, Casuarina Drive Time: Before 7:30am regristration for an 8am start ... Get more details by clicking on the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/autism-nt-walk-for-autism-2

02.01.2022 Here is another example of determination . No matter what type of Disability you have if you want it hard enough anything can be achieved