Sunshine Coast Access Advisory Network in Maroochydore, Queensland | Non-profit organisation

Sunshine Coast Access Advisory Network

Locality: Maroochydore, Queensland

Phone: +61 429 484 744

Address: PO Box 976 4558 Maroochydore, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.scaan.org.au/contact-us

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25.01.2022 Local Government Elections Saturday 28 March 2020 Accessibility and voter assistance info

25.01.2022 June 1 and more COVID-19 rules are easing. Not sure what is open? Or what you can do? With the rules different in each state it can be hard to keep up! Lucky ...for you - our Info Officers are across it. Give them a call if you want to find out what is what where you live. They have the latest info from each state and territory, are great at tracking down details and can help you get sorted. Free Call: 1800 643 787 Image caption: Woman holding a mug, wearing jeans and a bright blue top, is seated in a wheelchair in front of a brick wall. Words say June 1 COVID-19 Rules.

24.01.2022 17 March 2020 Dear Members,... Due to and/or as a consequence of the spread of the COVID19 Coronavirus I have decided to cancel our general meeting on Friday 20/03/2020. I have been guided by public opinion and regular reports from authorities. I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you all. I hope that in the not too distant future we can resume our meetings. In the meantime if you have any issues that need attendance with regard to accessibility please let me know. Kindest Regards, Trevor Rice. President/Secretary of SCAAN Inc. 0429 484 744

24.01.2022 We encourage anyone who has experienced any form of abuse, neglect or exploitation to submit their story, and you can be interviewed and/or have your submission acknowledged. Forums will also be held. ... If you want to share your story, click on the website and make a submission or arrange a private session. This information is all confidential and there are questions to assist you in completing your submission. Virginia Howie - Secretary SCAAN [email protected]

24.01.2022 Latest advice for participants and providers - 25 March 2020

22.01.2022 Next Monday evening 23 Nov - Chair & Presidents Network Group An invitation for current & aspiring Chairpersons and Presidents of small not for profits & commu...nity-based organisations to connect, share and learn from one another. This facilitated session will feature discussion about the roles and responsibilities of leading an organisation. If you have a question you’d like to raise in this session, please email us. See pic for more info including RSVP details. See more

22.01.2022 Today, with over 70 national, state and territory disability organisations, people with disability across Australia are once again calling for urgent action to ...keep us safe during the current COVID-19 pandemic. We have come together to urge the National Cabinet to take the urgent action we need to keep people with disability free of the COVID-19 virus. We are releasing our letter to the National Cabinet, with the ten vital points for action. We are hearing more and more each day from people with disability who are being directly impacted by the virus, and the measures taken to deal with it. Read our media release and letter here: https://pwd.org.au/media-release-now-is-the-time-to-act-on/ Plain english and easy english versions of the letter are also linked in the media release.

21.01.2022 WEBINAR: Thought you might find this interesting: the Council of the Ageing is holding webinars as part of Get Online Week. Here’s your chance to learn a little more ... #getonline

19.01.2022 OSCAR Inc 'Rob Pyne made a big impact which contributed to the LG Reform agenda. Good to see him back. He is not afraid to speak out.'

18.01.2022 Despite the circumstances, people are doing good things for good people. Anne called in to tell Sammy J about this act of kindness. We'd love to hear your stories too

18.01.2022 - - ? There are known links between physical activity, mental health and well-being. These unprecedented times have led to many disruptions to daily life following restrictions imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19, which may have impacted physical activity patterns and resulting mental health and well-being.... USC Researchers (Dr Dan Wadsworth, Dr Mia Schaumberg and Assoc. Prof. Chris Askew) have teamed up with colleagues in the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand to investigate the effects of restrictions imposed by different Governments in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic on these factors. USC is leading the Australian arm of this survey to understand the effect of our Government’s restrictions on individual’s physical activity, mental health and wellbeing, and compare our findings to other regions throughout the world. You can access the survey here: https://bit.ly/35mhmOQ The Australian survey is being released with the endorsement of Exercise and Sports Science Australia. The survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete, and your responses will help us to understand how physical activity, health and well-being have been impacted during different stages of COVID-19 Government restrictions. We also hope that it will better prepare us to support people in achieving and maintaining optimal health and well-being should be encounter such events in the future.

17.01.2022 We know many of you will be organised already, but here’s some things to consider in case the Corona Virus causes further changes to people's support plans. 1.... Ensure you have sufficient back up attendants/support workers. 2. Ensure that you have the ability to get assistance if an attendant does not show up for work. Who else could help or could you call on? 3. Have at least a week of non-perishable food in your home at any given time. 4. Stock up on other important supplies, cleaning products, gloves etc. 5. Identify a way to make sure you can get your medications in a timely manner. 6. Plan for your pets. 7. Have your attendants wash their hands and use hand sanitizer when they arrive at your home and each time prior to touching or feeding you. 8. Regularly clean, sanitize and disinfect the surfaces that are touched in your home to prevent the spread of infection. 9. Use disinfecting wipes on items that are frequently touched. 10. Have your attendant take extra steps to avoid possibly infecting you. 11. If your attendant becomes sick, urge them to seek medical care and utilize your backup attendants. 12. Take immediate steps to avoid infecting your attendants if you, one of your attendants, or a member of your household begins to feel sick. 13. If someone in your household becomes sick, take steps to avoid infecting other people. 14. If you become sick, seek medical care immediately. Call 1800 020 080 if you suspect you may have contracted COVID-19. Call 1800 022 222 for more general advice relating to your symptoms. The tips from this post are via Centre for Disability Rights who put together this super helpful post. Thank you. http://cdrnys.org//action-steps-for-attendant-service-use/ It is a responsibility of disability service providers that they are - Ensuring continuity of support so that participants access timely and appropriate support without interruption, including that disaster preparedness and planning measures are in place to enable continuation of critical supports before, during or after a disaster. This is from the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission - https://bit.ly/38L3y0l Check in with your provider about what their plans are. Image Caption: Words say - Being Prepared Corona Virus Man in a wheelchair next to the words. The picture is a graphic.

17.01.2022 We've been staying connected and hosting our monthly meetings online via Zoom! There's lots going on, take a peek at the July Minutes http://www.scaan.org.au//JULY-2020-SCAAN-GENERAL-MEETING-M All welcome to our next meeting on Friday 21st August. [email protected]

17.01.2022 ***PLEASE SHARE*** OSCAR Inc Eligible voters must register to cast a vote via telephone.... Including those who identify as having an impairment, disability or a low level of literacy, those advised by a medical practitioner to remain in isolation during the election period due to exposure to COVID-19 with access to telephone voting. Phone 1300 912 782 and select option 1. 8am to 6pm - Monday, 23 March to Friday, 27 March 2020 8am to 12pm (midday) - election day (Saturday, 28 March 2020) 8am to 6pm - Monday, 23 March to Friday, 27 March 2020 8am to 6pm - election day (Saturday, 28 March 2020)

16.01.2022 Important Information COVID-19 support for Queenslanders with disability Tuesday, April 07, 2020

14.01.2022 "Kindness and Compassion" Awards! How good would it be to see this initiative on the Sunshine Coast The "kind" businesses and more we can proudly support Where everyone is welcome

14.01.2022 Sharing from 2020socialjustice ICU MEDICAL ETHICS IN THE TIME OF PANDEMIC...Former Disability Discrimination Commissioner Graeme Innes says decisions must be made on clinical grounds - not personal characteristics. "We're risking people's own assumptions and negative assumptions about people with disabilities coming into play."... .............................................. This seems self-evident to me...Isn't it? See more

13.01.2022 This Queensland Day, 6 June, we say thanks to our fellow Queenslanders who have helped us through one of the most challenging timesour health workers, teachers... and emergency service providers, our Care Army, shop assistants and transport operators, our neighbours, family and friends. Update your profile picture with our Qld Day, 6 June, #thanksQld frame to say thanks today. www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/?selected_overlay_id=298019168259090 #thanksQld #qldday

12.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY! Submissions are open for the Inquiry into the Disability Services and Other Legislation (Worker Screening) Amendment Bill. Among other amendmen...ts, the Bill is seeking to streamline and strengthen laws for disability worker screening in Queensland. Let the committee know your thoughts by making a submission by 5pm Monday, July 6. Guide to making a submission: https://loom.ly/bs3__vw Find out more about the inquiry: https://loom.ly/0jNbL9w

12.01.2022 Sharing ... Voices of Disability "Say the word disabled" Your thoughts?

12.01.2022 Honouring a dedicated community advocate and leader, Alan O'Callaghan WHEN approached to share his experiences as a volunteer in acknowledgment of National Volunteer Week (May 18-24), Alan O’Callaghan was hesitant. I’ve always had a dilemma about promoting the link between people with disabilities and volunteering as if it’s their only work option, Alan said matter-of-factly.... Alan serves as the committee secretary for 121 Care and president for the Mooloolah Valley Community Association to which he volunteers not only his time, but also his skills, knowledge and experience as a community worker. Source: Sunshine Coast Daily (Paywall access)

11.01.2022 For the next five months, eligible participants will be able to flexibly use existing NDIS plan funding to purchase low-cost Assistive Technology, including smart devices, to enable continued access to disability supports through telehealth and telepractice while physical distancing regulations are in place for coronavirus pandemic. This new development is important for ensuring NDIS participants remain connected to their services and disability supports.

10.01.2022 Queensland Parliament Bills Updated from Monday, 16 March 2020 What's new Policy objectives and the reasons for them ...Continue reading

09.01.2022 The State Government is calling on shopping centres to reach an agreement with councils for massive fines to be issued to those illegally using disabled parking. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS

09.01.2022 FREE, exciting, fun and educational wellbeing journey over ten weeks. https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/liftproject

09.01.2022 The committee invites written submissions from all interested parties on any aspect of the Queensland Government’s health response to COVID-19, as informed by the inquiry terms of reference. The deadline for making a submission is close of business on Friday 3 July 2020.... Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Committee

09.01.2022 Sharing ... 4 WD Adventure Buddies

08.01.2022 Changes to disability parking laws were passed in Queensland Parliament overnight, allowing carers of people who are legally blind or visually impaired to quali...fy for a permit for their vehicle. Bundaberg's David Batt MP has been fighting for the changes for two years which included launching a petition to push for the law. "In my opinion, legally blind Queenslanders should have always been able to access disability parking spaces and now they finally can... this is another example that people power, persistence and perseverance does pay off" - David Batt MP. www.7NEWS.com.au #qldpol #7NEWS

07.01.2022 'Many in the disability community, including myself, are now revelling in the new ways of working that are enabling us to participate more meaningfully in our workplaces and in society.'

06.01.2022 Health and disability experts are calling on State and Federal governments to urgently develop a targeted plan for people with disability and their families to ...deal with the threat of Coronavirus. While a targeted plan has been put in place for the aged care sector, there is no such plan for the disability sector. There are important questions like: What's the plan to make sure people can still get support workers if their current worker or workers get sick? What's the plan if people's families get sick and cannot provide the care they usually do? What's the plan if services shut down? What's the plan to make sure disability services have an adequate supply of important things such as personal protective gear, hand sanitiser, cleaning equipment? What's the plan for families who may have to take time off work to care for someone if workers are sick or services shut down? What's the plan for people who have the most complex needs? And we would add - what's the plan to make sure all information about this important issue is available and accessible? The coverage we saw of the Prime Minister's press conference this afternoon did not have captions or an Auslan interpreter. The Centre of Research Excellence in Disability and Health have made a number of recommendations about what they think should be done straight away. You can read more here - https://credh.org.au//covid-19-and-people-with-disabiliti/ (Image description: A picture of a tweet from the Centre of Research Excellence in Disability and Health. The tweet reads "we urgently need a targeted response to the #COVID19australia for people with disability, their families and the disability service sector. We have some actionable recommendations here: credh.org.au The Tweet has the centre's logo in the corner and the Twitter handle @DisabilityHlth. There is a green square attached to the tweet with the words "COVID19 and people with disability" written in white lettering)

06.01.2022 Thank you Judy Heumann

05.01.2022 Advocate for People with Disabilities Shares his Wisdom 'John often writes from the perspective of people with disabilities who are already facing an epidemic of loneliness, and now as people are physically isolating, the need to reach out and stay socially connected is more important than ever. John shares four ideas for these times.... First, rather than drowning in a mindset of loneliness he encourages us to embrace solitude. Secondly, he inspires us to strengthen ties with others even when we are isolated. Third, he believes we can learn together during these times to simplify our lives to embrace a simpler life. Fourth, he reminds us to reach out to our neighbours, especially those who are vulnerable. We may be apart, but we are in this together.' Tamarack Institute

04.01.2022 Queensland has been able to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) because you have been following advice on self-quarantine. Thank you. Your efforts... are saving Queensland lives. So, let’s keep it up. We all have a huge part to play in reducing the number of people who get the virus and protecting those who are most at risk. As the impact of the virus in Queensland changes, our advice will change, so it is important to get up-to-date advice from credible sources. For our updates, please visit www.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus As we prepare for the possibility of more cases across the state, let’s do what Queenslanders do best stick together and help each other out.

02.01.2022 Home Assist Secure is a service for Queenslanders aged 60 years and over, or people of any age with a disability, who can’t perform or pay for critical home maintenance without assistance. -... Home Assist Secure will provide extended services to eligible older Queenslanders and people with a disability who need extra support to remain in their homes, self-isolate and continue to access essential services. As well as home maintenance, repairs and modification work that Home Assist Secure already delivers, service providers can offer further assistance including: ~ Deliveries of essential items ~ Regular welfare checks ~ Referrals to community support services ~ Subsidised assistance More info, https://www.qld.gov.au//maintenance-ass/home-assist-secure

02.01.2022 Carers Queensland Update

01.01.2022 Dear Supporters of Tempo Troupe After much thought and discussion, the troupe have decided to postpone the April dance. We have a duty of care to the participants, families, staff and the many volunteers from the North Shore Community Centre.... We are not willing to put ourselves or others at risks during this current period of unknown territory. We will wait for information from authorities and North Shore Community Centre regarding Tempo troupes sessions for the coming weeks. Please note the dance and Showcase planned for the 4th April has been postponed. Future date to be advised. Warmest Regards Kellie and Mark My Tempo Troupe

01.01.2022 ' ! . : . The submission date for story entries to the B.OLD 2020: be B.OLDer short film initiative has been extended to Friday 1 May 2020.... A range of promotional materials can be fund on the website (www.qld.gov.au/boldfilms). There will be further updates and development in the months ahead to ensure filming and screenings occur in a safe and healthy context. " ." Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors