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24.01.2022 Hi folks - an update for you here - we are still awaiting feedback from the ACT Government and spoke this week to Minister Gentlemens office. We will keep you posted on progress. Any further feedback ideas about how to make Canberra an even more inclusive city, feel free to send through to [email protected]
24.01.2022 #Canberra Wheelchair Rugby League Come & Try and Talent Search Are you or someone you know in a wheelchair? Do they want to learn a new sport, connect more within the community? Are you in a wheelchair? Part of the new PWDACT Sporting Network - the Canberra Region Rugby League - is inviting anyone interested in playing NRL Wheelchair Rugby League to Come and Try Days! You can be a regular wheelchair user, you can be able bodied who wants to play, male or female, younger or ol...der. It doesnt matter as this game can be played by everyone. As long as you are in a wheelchair, you can play. Wheelchairs will be available for use and this will also be a training session for referees. As many players as possible are wanted. The aim is to start a competition this year if they have enough players. Later, a possible selection for the ACT, and maybe get to play in an Interstate series - maybe Australia! This is a new venture and we encourage all people to come and try wheelchair rugby league. Register your interest by sending an email to [email protected] Details WHAT: CRRL Wheelchair Rugby League Come & Try and Talent Search WHERE: Queanbeyan Indoor Courts, Yass Road Queanbeyan DATES: Sunday February 23 and Sunday March 1 TIME: 2.30 TO 5PM EQUIPMENT: CRRL has wheelchairs for people to use but if you already have a sporting wheelchair, you are welcome to use it
23.01.2022 Thanks for the Public support at the NDIS today in our protest ..
23.01.2022 One of our terrific member organisations, the ACT Deafness Resource Centre is hosting the the 2020 Hearing & Health Expo Next week on Thursday March 5. The Hearing & Health Expo is a wonderful opportunity for people to speak to various hearing loss experts all under the one roof at the Hellenic Club in Phillip. Nowhere else will you have direct access to professionals from hearing equipment manufacturers such as Cochlear Australia and New Zealand, Phonak GN Resound Me-Del Bro...oks and more. There will also be a number of local audiologists present such as Canberra Audiology, Dr Bill Vass and Helen King Hearing Solutions to name a few. Along with these highly reputable hearing organisations there will be a number of community and health related groups available too, such as ACT Fire & Rescue Better Hearing Australia, COTA, Epilepsy ACT, Diabetes NSW & ACT, Dementia Australia The event will be officially opened by the ACT Minister for Disability Ms Suzanne Orr at 10am and doors open to the public at 9.30am The guest speaker this year is from Konnekt Videophone, a fantastic new product available soon. Free tea, coffee and biscuits all day, as well sandwiches served for lunch. There will be Auslan Interpreters, Captioning and a hearing loop available to ensure equal access for all. Head along to the Hellenic Club of Canberra in Woden on 5 March and visit the Hearing & Health Expo to learn how to best manage your #hearing loss.
23.01.2022 Craig Wallace leads the protest today at the NDIS over proposed Govt changes to the NDIS ..
22.01.2022 Today from around 3pm the ACT Legislative Assembly will be debating disability parking You can tune in live here http://aod.parliament.act.gov.au/aod We would like to see #disability parking time limits made consistent throughout the #ACT to help minimise confusion.... If you have any feedback or would like to get in touch, email [email protected]
22.01.2022 Today we have joined sector colleagues Australia-wide to call upon the government to now act on pandemic measures for people with disability. People with disability, and their organisations, across Australia are calling for urgent action, again, to keep us safe during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Over 70 national, state and territory disability organisations have come together to urge the National Cabinet to take the urgent action we need to keep people with disability free...Continue reading
22.01.2022 PWDACT Board member and activist Mignonne Cullen protesting today at the NDIS
21.01.2022 This afternoons press conference about the Coronavirus by the Chief Medical Officer and the Prime Minister provided the following insights: -At this point they said the risk was low. -They recommended non-essential large gatherings be avoided. -At the same time, they were saying to go about your daily business as per usual.... People with a disability are a vulnerable group; a larger proportion are older, and with underlying health conditions. Almost half of all people with disability are aged 65 and above.* And only 24% of adults with disability experience very good or excellent health, compared with 65% of without disability.** We attach the latest information we received today from Healthdirect Australia and the Consumers Health Forum of Australia on how people can avoid the coronavirus, and the help hotline. Please share this widely with your friends and family in #canberra. Infographic text: How to avoid infection or spreading the virus. Wash your hands regularly with soap & water for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Cover your mouth or nose while sneezing. Use only disposable tissues and dispose after use. Avoid close contact with anyone showing respiratory symptoms. Monitor travel advice. Stay home when you are sick. For more information, phone Coronavirus Health Information line: 1800 020 080 *Source : Australian Network on Disability ** Australian Institute of Health & Welfare People with Disability in Australia. ACT Government ABC Canberra ACT Health #canberra
21.01.2022 https://facebook.com/events/s/ndis-crawl-say-no-to-external-/2750358911906555/?ti=icl
20.01.2022 Hi folks Weve had some feedback from members about how great it would be to have wheelchair access to #Canberras various beautiful river swimming spots. People with a #disability should be able to join in with all aspects of society and this includes enjoying our beautiful outdoor areas. Pictured below is Pine Island river. Other great spots in Canberra include: Uriarra Crossing, Point Hut, the Cotter, and Lake Burley Griffin beach to name a few.... We would love to hear more from you about this idea. Can you please send our office a message to [email protected] with the subject Accessible river access in the subject line. Please tell us: -What would accessible river beach access mean to you? -What would make it easier for you to get down to the river or water? -What would you like to see here? -Do you have any preferences for locations? -Who would you go here with? If you know someone who would be interested but may need some help telling us their feedback, please reach out. Thanks everyone! You can read more about PWDACTs positional statement on #Infrastructure and the Built Environment here: https://pwdact.org.au//positional-statement-infrastructur/ ABC Canberra Amputees ACT Radio 1RPH Sharing Places Inc. ACT Government Hartley Lifecare Community Services Directorate
19.01.2022 According to The Canberra Times, the first case of Coronavirus has today (Thursday 12th March) been confirmed in #Canberra in Weston Creek in a 30 year old man. The Australian Medical Association has called on the ACT Government to establish two dedicated testing clinics in the north and south of Canberra. PWDACT urges caution and for people to be mindful of hygiene, public gatherings, and monitoring news outlets. ACT Health will provide updates via ABC Canberra and on social... media. https://www.canberratimes.com.au//first-coronavirus-case-/
18.01.2022 Vale Sue Salthouse - Canberra loses a much loved and dynamic voice.. The Board and members of People With Disabilities ACT express their great sadness today at the tragic passing of one of Canberra's key disability advocates and voices, Ms Sue Salthouse. Sue had been an member and activist with PWDACT and over many years she had become a strong effective presence as an advocate for People with disabilities and most especially Women through her work with WWDACT.... Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Sue today as they come to terms with the sudden passing of Sue in such a tragic accident and we mourn this tragic loss to our community. https://www.abc.net.au//canberra-sue-salthouse-di/12475816
17.01.2022 Dont miss WIN News Canberra or 9 News Canberra tonight to hear our Executive Director speak about the closure of the Commonwealth Bank in #Weston Creek. Local #infrastructure and face to face services (such as local banks) are an important part of the fabric of society. Sometimes, online services are just not good enough. A real person, with face to face help is what is best for many people.... Businesses that connect with the community, and provide real customer service is of vital importance to people with #disabilities in #canberra.
15.01.2022 Some good news for NDIS participants The NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme has worked with supermarket retailers to make sure NDIS participants wanting support to grocery shop, have priority access to home delivery services. This means, as an NDIS participant, from Monday 6 April, you can purchase grocery items online to be delivered to your home.... The NDIA will send all participants a unique home delivery access code by SMS or email. To access priority home delivery services: Complete your shopping online for home delivery with participating supermarket retailers. When prompted enter your unique priority home delivery code. Submit your order. https://www.ndis.gov.au/cor/priority-home-delivery-services
14.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that we have now moved. Our new public presence and office support is provided by the Weston Creek Community Centre, at Cooleman Court Shopping Centre. This is a central location at Parkinson St Weston, staffed by friendly professional office staff 8:30am-5pm Monday to Friday. PWDACT is pleased to have our organisation based here, with a long affiliation as one of our member organisations Sharing Places Inc. started here! (Ministerial opening pictu...red here in black and white!) We look forward to forging more community ties as we continue to build a stronger voice for people with disabilities, and connect our organisation further with the #Canberra community. Around 65,000 people in Canberra have some form of disability. Our website remains the same, as does our email and phone number. This move and activity was made possible under the ILC Grants 2019/20 as part of our Organisational Development program.
14.01.2022 #Employment of People with #Disability - We are currently building our positional statement on disability and employment in Canberra. Do you have thoughts youd like to share? Message us today at [email protected] Did you know:... -People aged between 15 and 64 years with disability have both lower labour force participation (53.4%) and higher unemployment rates (10.3%) than people without disability (84.1% and 4.6% respectively). -Did you know almost one in five (18.9%) people with disability aged 15-24 years experienced discrimination. In almost half of those instances, the source of discrimination is an employer. Statistics courtesy of the Australian Network on Disability
14.01.2022 This is a timely message from her Majesty the Queen about Covid19, the fourth only formal broadcast in her time. As our Patron is the Governor-General of Australia we share this with our members: https://www.facebook.com/14107204/posts/10222448858436181/
14.01.2022 Given a State of Emergency in the ACT has now been declared, we urge Canberrans to please be mindful of neighbours, family and friends including the some 65,000 Canberrans with a disability. Some may be more vulnerable, isolated, and not on social media or have access to information. Like ABC Canberra to get latest posts on the bushfire situation: bit.ly/318lTT3 Listen to 666AM, the ABC Listen app, on digital TV channel 25, or via ab.co/canberra. As the emergency broadcas...ter, we will go into rolling coverage should the fire go to an 'emergency' alert level. Read more about the state of emergency: ab.co/36KcUZg The ESA has more detailed information about the bushfire and advice about what to do. See more
13.01.2022 Do you have disability support workers coming to your home? We know many of you are concerned about visitors to your home in the current Covid-19 climate. While some people still have workers visiting, some are not allowing workers in. Disability support workers may or may not have adequate access to Personal protective equipment, and visit peoples homes, after visiting multiple other people. ... We are seeking urgent reassurance from the Federal Government on this matter. We are also asking that the NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme now, more than ever before, be flexible to people using their NDIS funds. We are recommending any compliance activities be paused and/or withdrawn. We would be pleased to see them announce allowed payment to family members in areas of significant risk or thin markets. The NDIA could immediately enact their operational guideline clause about risk of harm to participants. We are working with our sector colleagues to seek urgent reassurance and advice from the Federal Government as soon as possible. ABC Canberra #canberra Disability Inclusion and Equality in Canberra
13.01.2022 We hope our members and the #Canberra community are faring well in this unprecedented situation. Just checking in with you. Have you managed to have needs met, and how are you going? We trust you will bring to our attention any matters of concern to you - please continue to be in touch with our office via email [email protected] ... We are working remotely and have been for some time. PWDACT this week is meeting colleagues in the social services sector via video conferencing. We are well poised to continue in our work to build a stronger #Canberra for societys vulnerable, including the some 65,000 people with disabilities. So please stay in touch with us, and keep well! (Images attached : Kindness is a language the blind can see and the deaf can hear, No act of kindness how small is ever wasted, picture of a dove with olive branch, picture of a young girl feeding birds).
13.01.2022 It was good to catch up with Catherine from the SPIRE Project team today. People with Disabilities ACT is pleased to be on the reference group, feeding through the Health Care Consumers' Association Inc This project is the largest development at the Canberra Hospital. A new Emergency Department is just one aspect to this major infrastructure project, the largest at The Canberra Hospital. Its still very early days, with still old buildings to be demolished before a new facili...ty can be built with a current expected timeframe of 2024. We will keep in touch on this topic ACT Government Disability Inclusion and Equality in Canberra Canberra Health Services Suzanne Orr Elizabeth Lee MLA - Liberal Member for Kurrajong ABC Canberra
12.01.2022 Protesting at the NDIS today ..
10.01.2022 Hi everyone. Dont forget next Tuesday 14 April at 10AM youre invited to our first ever online Morning Tea! It will be a friendly and relaxed opportunity to connect with others. We will share with you some latest updates and upcoming activities. Grab a cuppa and you can join in with your smartphone, PC or laptop via Zoom. More than ever before we need each other and to build community, so we look forward to connecting with you!... Please share this with your friends, family and connections. RSVP to [email protected] and to receive a link. Also please be in touch if you need help with Zoom. Arthritis ACT Amputees ACT ACT Down Syndrome Association Sharing Places Inc. Parkinson's Canberra ACT MS Australia Polio Australia Radio 1RPH ABC Canberra Pegasus Riding for the Disabled of the ACT Tennis ACT Archery ACT Basketball ACT Canberra Region Rugby League WIN News Canberra Disability Inclusion and Equality in Canberra Canberra Weekly 9 News Canberra Neighbourhood Watch ACT Canberra Notice Board The Canberra Times The RiotACT
09.01.2022 We invite members, friends and guests along to our free morning tea hosted this Monday 30 March 10am-11.30am at the Weston Creek Community Centre at Parkinson Street, Weston. You can meet new people, build community, plus find out more as we provide information about the ongoing Royal Commission into abuse, violence and neglect of people with disabilities. Look forward to meeting you there!... Please pass this invitation along. RSVP to [email protected] with your contact details and any special requests.
09.01.2022 People with Disabilities ACT Livestream eBulletin April 2020
08.01.2022 Channel 10 ABC News 7NEWS Australia 9 News Senator Jordon Steele-John Ben Gauntlett - Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner Paul Fletcher Michelle Rowland MP Deafness Forum of Australia DeafACT ACT Deafness Resource Centre
07.01.2022 People with Disabilities ACT recently met with Suzanne Orr ACT Minister for Disabilities at the ACT Legislative Assembly We were pleased to discuss our recent and future work, and look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the ACT Government and Community Services Directorate We will be meeting with other ACT candidates including Elizabeth Lee MLA - Liberal Member for Kurrajong and ACT Greens and to learn more about their plans to create a more inclusive community and so...ciety for the some 65,000 people in Canberra with a disability. If you would like to talk to us please get in touch with our office today - email [email protected] ABC Canberra Radio 1RPH
06.01.2022 We are now working on our statement on #employment for people with disabilities. How to ensure good #jobs for persons with disabilities? Over 100 countries have quotas for #employment of persons with #disabilities. That's a good start - Learn about other solutions: http://bit.ly/UN-report-disability-sdgs If you want to keep in touch with us send an email to [email protected]
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06.01.2022 We've heard that Health Minister Greg Hunt will announce his response to the Thalidomide Inquiry in April and we need your help to make sure that the package he... offers survivors includes everything they need. Will you call Minister Hunt and let him know you think it's important that survivors get: appropriate compensation a lifetime pension an official apology healthcare costs covered a national memorial
06.01.2022 First live Facebook stream from our Executive Director. This is just a hello and lets move forward together in being able to share and connect in this new environment. #canberra #disabilities #engagement #canberra Apologies theres no captions but the message here is basically: lets connect. Download the Zoom app, and stay tuned for our upcoming virtual morning tea on 14 April. Please email [email protected] for more information or assistance
04.01.2022 We are so pleased to announce our new People with Disabilities ACT Sporting network. The purpose of the Canberra PW...DACT Sporting Network is to foster inclusion and connections within the community for people with disabilities. If you or someone you know has a disability, they can now more than ever, be involved in sports. If you are looking for options where you can become more connected, learn new skills and hobbies, and build more relationships in the community, and not to mention the health and mental health benefits of sports; please check out our growing list of partners. Each sporting code has various levels of inclusive options. The options will vary greatly depending upon the type of sport, and the type of disability. We have the commitment of our partners towards inclusion, and we look forward to fostering new inclusive opportunities and seeing cross-collaboration across Canberras sporting codes. If you would like to find out more about a sport you can get in touch with one of the partners on our website. https://pwdact.org.au/can/canberra-pwdact-sporting-network/ This network has been made possible under the 2019-20 Information Linkages & Community Grants. Basketball ACT Cycling ACT Tennis ACT Tennis Canberra Capital Football - Official Canberra Region Rugby League ACT Rugby Union Swimming ACT Table Tennis ACT Archery ACT YMCA Canberra Sailing Club AFL Canberra Blind Cricket ACT ACT Blind Cricket Blind Golf NSW Volleyball ACT ABC Canberra Canberra CityNews Radio 1RPH 2CC 9 News Canberra ACT Government Elizabeth Lee MLA - Liberal Member for Kurrajong Suzanne Orr Australian Institute of Sport Australian Paralympic Team
04.01.2022 During March, we are mindful that it is the awareness month for three areas of disability: -Brain Injury Awareness -Multiple Sclerosis Awareness -Cerebral Palsy Awareness ... If you or someone you know in #Canberra has one of these disabilities, please connect with us. You can help us know how we can create better inclusion and accessibility in Canberra society. Please share your thoughts with us today at [email protected] If youre not yet a member, join today. Its free for people with a disability at www.pwdact.org.au
03.01.2022 Read our latest April eBulletin here: https://pwdact.org.au/2020/04/april-2020-pwdact-ebulletin/
03.01.2022 We were heartened to receive a phone call from our Patron His Excellency David Hurley, Governor-General of Australia He enquired as to the wellbeing of our people, and passed along his thoughts and well wishes during this difficult and unprecedented time in Australias history. Two issues which our Executive Director raised directly with him were:... - the lack of the Covid-19 payments to people on disability pensions, and -the lack of personal protective equipment for carers. He was thankful these matters were raised, and will be seeking further advice into these matters. Again he conveyed his thoughts to all of our people during this time. Radio 1RPH ACT Down Syndrome Association Pegasus Riding for the Disabled of the ACT Parkinson's Canberra ACT Arthritis ACT Rebus Amputees ACT Mental Health Community Coalition ACT DeafACT ACT Deafness Resource Centre Polio Australia Cerebral Palsy Alliance - ACT and Southern Tablelands Sharing Places Inc. Ben Gauntlett - Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner Senator Jordon Steele-John Suzanne Orr Elizabeth Lee MLA - Liberal Member for Kurrajong ABC Canberra
03.01.2022 Set this one in your diaries. One of our terrific members Pegasus Riding for the Disabled of the ACT is having their open day on Saturday 4 April from 10am- 3pm on Drake Brockman Drive, Holt. A great day out for the whole family! #disabilities #canberra
02.01.2022 We were pleased to hold our first Board meeting last night at our new premises at the Weston Creek Community Centre (next to Cooleman court). Our Board and our Executive Director have been working hard to bring new reforms to our organisation. Including our new premises and updating our Constitution in the near future; stay tuned for an invitation to a Special General Meeting for this. If youre not get a member of PWDACT, it is FREE for people with a disability. Visit www.p...wdact.org.au #canberra #disability
