Tasmanian Amputee Society in Westbury, Tasmania | Non-profit organisation

Tasmanian Amputee Society

Locality: Westbury, Tasmania

Phone: +61 476 915 864

Address: 70 Franklin Street 7303 Westbury, TAS, Australia

Website: http://tasamputee.org.au

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25.01.2022 The Federal Government has announced changes to the university fee structure, with the new model commencing from 2021. The new fee structure will make some degrees much more affordable, but may put others - including those in humanities, law and social science fields - out of reach for some students. CDAA has distributed a media release voicing our disappointment over the announced changes, with the new fee structure encouraging a mindset that places more value on some degree...s than others. To read CDAA's media release, http://ow.ly/8LNn50AEW0r. To read the Minister for Education Dan Tehan's media release, http://ow.ly/mOtq50AEW0u. Media articles on the university fee changes: http://ow.ly/SkrG50AEW0l http://ow.ly/DReF50AEW0s http://ow.ly/uTuQ50AEW0p

25.01.2022 The Queensland Government has launched a clear plan to ease COID-19 restrictions during October, November and December. This information should be of interest to those waiting patiently to visit the Sunshine state. http://ow.ly/KGzu50BSUrl

25.01.2022 START's inaugural Legs 11 Challenge proved to be a wonderful way to engage with and extend our community. We were delighted to see the level of commitment and creativity demonstrated through the many Legs 11 Challenges. The images and messages received throughout November certainly reinforced the significant positive impact participating in sport has on all of us physically, mentally and socially. ‘To read more click here: http://ow.ly/mMfq50DktTc

24.01.2022 Wendy continues her simple tips for an easier life by showing this logical tip for managing your clothes basket. Easy tips for amputees The Clothes Basket! http://ow.ly/G1ah50Bj84h

22.01.2022 Kaitlyn’s story I think it’s important to be seen to help people. Even if you’re not really saying anything, just living and doing whatever it is that you wanna do, people see you, and they might see, ‘Oh, she’s laughing. Therefore, I might have something to laugh at.’ An inspiring story Kaitlyn’s fight against disease and limb loss! ... http://ow.ly/Rz3C50Bj84Y See more

22.01.2022 Ottobock Fitness Workout for amputees The link below will take you straight to the Ottobock YouTube fitness workout playlist, where you can save it and access it whenever you need it. READ MORE:... http://ow.ly/kaZd50Bj8aN See more

22.01.2022 Unemployment figures from the ABS are hard to interpret because of how they are defined. Once upon a time, full employment was an objective of Australia's Government, and it meant what it sounded like. From 1946 until 1975, successive federal governments Labor and Liberal kept the national unemployment rate below 2 per cent on average.... The "full employment" policy began with Labor prime minister John Curtin as part of his post-war reconstruction plans. He had been advised that 1 million men and women, who were part of the armed forces and war industries, would want a peace-time occupation after World War II, and he desperately wanted the economy to absorb them. He feared a return of high unemployment from the pre-war years. READ MORE: http://ow.ly/axsG50AEW5h

22.01.2022 Webinar - discussing the prevention of abuse, neglect and violence towards people with disability. On Tuesday 30 July, from 11am -1pm (AEST), NDS is hosting a webinar discussing the prevention of abuse, neglect and violence towards people with disability. The webinar will feature topics including:... A Human Rights Based Approach to Supporting People with Disability - Rosemary Kayess, recipient of the 2019 Human Rights medal in recognition of her work in international human rights law for people with disability. Building Safe and Respectful Cultures in Disability Services - Sally Robinson, Professor of Disability and Community Inclusion, Flinders University. "I'm too scared to come out of my room" - Preventing and responding to violence and abuse between co-residents in group homes - Colleen Pearce, Victorian Public Advocate Understanding the Importance of Practice Leadership, Supervision and Reflective Practice - Nathan Despott, Manager, Policy and Projects, Inclusion Melbourne An overview of the tools and resources available to providers through NDS's Zero Tolerance Initiative and the Safer Services Toolkit will be discussed. This webinar is open to all. Please register for the event here: http://ow.ly/ts0g50AEVnM

21.01.2022 You thought sock were socks? Check out this easy tip from Wendy Lane! http://ow.ly/28aL50Bj88r

20.01.2022 A great video clip about using the correct language for people with disability. While this video has been produced from an educational perspective it makes for interesting viewing and comment TO VIEW: http://ow.ly/vFCx50DktZD

20.01.2022 For all of us frustrated travellers, this is a good link. Hopefully, it will stay up and running for a bit or at least until we can all go back to doing it for real. You can drive in 50 cities around the world and spend as much time in any one of them driving. You can set the speed of the vehicle, street noise, music and visit the world while at home. Pick the city of your choice from the list in the upper right. We can still travel while staying home... http://ow.ly/6Yhs50BSUx9

19.01.2022 Congratulations to TAS Director Tim Marks for being selected as a Semi Finalist in Tasmania’s Community Achievement Awards 2020. Tim has reached the final 4 in the Awards! Wishing you further success in the Awards Tim

19.01.2022 This is the first of a series of articles from Bruce Francombe about his experiences with Australian Domestic Airport Security Screening operations. This series of articles is on the TAS website and can be downloaded by clicking on the following link. In these articles Bruce deals with: His personal experience and the effect that Australian Domestic Airport Security screening operators can have on travellers with a disability. Who is responsible for Australian Domestic Ai...rport Security Screening operations, procedures and most importantly what are the rules. What you can do before you travel and where to get the most up to date information. Approaching Airport Security Screening Operations and where and how to seek help and assistance if you start to feel uncomfortable at any time during or after the screening process. Click here to read Part 1 http://ow.ly/ZKgJ50BzLr5

19.01.2022 Why you should not sit on the end of the bed when you dress! Wendy Lane explains simple tips for avoiding dressing problems in the bedroom! http://ow.ly/7xZr50Bj88K

16.01.2022 For the past two years Disability Voices Tasmania has been building a new organization that is strengthening and promoting the individual and collective voices of Tasmanians with disability. Each year we develop Projects to support individual and community change. Our third Project for 2020 2021 is called Broadcasting Your Voice. This Project will work with people with disabilities to build and strengthen their voices through learning and developing skills in speaking on b...roadcast media. I’m writing to ask your help in designing our Programme by asking your members to fill in a survey. The survey asks about past experience with a range of media and future hopes regarding speaking on television, radio, podcasts, or YouTube. Once we have the results of the survey, we will begin the process of designing and fine tuning the project which we imagine will include workshops, opportunities for mentoring and trying different ways of broadcasting your voice. To access the survey: CLICK ON: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZDJHN5F Ann Reimer Operations Coordinator Disability Voices Tasmania Ph: 0437 147 466 Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisabilityVoicesTas

16.01.2022 Seven years ago, I became a quadruple amputee. Now I'm on a mission to rediscover the joy in life. An inspiring story from Mandy McCracken

16.01.2022 Have you got a long-handled shoehorn? Another easy tip from Wendy Lane http://ow.ly/Qs6850Bj89o

14.01.2022 Protect yourself from computer scams Over the years Computer scams have continued to evolve, while we have become increasingly reliant on technology. This gives scammers the opportunity to continue tricking individuals into sharing their personal information. Scammers use this information to steal identities for personal and financial gain. There are a number of actions you can take!... 1. Educate yourself about scams. http://ow.ly/uE6O50Bj8bQ 2. If you are unsure visit the Scamwatch website for more information about scams. https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/ 3. Should you believe you have been scammed report it immediately and do not hesitate to reach out for help.

14.01.2022 Australian Domestic Aviation Security Screening Problems for Amputees and travellers with metal implants Part 2 Part 2. Who is responsible for Australian Domestic Aviation Security and where can you find the rules In the second in the series Bruce Francombe outlines who is responsible for Australian Domestic Airport Security Screening operations, procedures and most importantly what are the rules. ... Click here to read Part 2 http://ow.ly/Gxaj50BzLAg

12.01.2022 The NDIA has just released their Guide to Plan Management. So, what does this long-awaited Guide contain? This article contains an initial analysis of what it means for participants and the sector. http://ow.ly/SNEw50BSUsn

12.01.2022 10 THINGS NOT TO ASK THOSE WITH Diabetes 2 If you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you’ve got enough to think about. Many of the people we talk to every day tell us they are asked questions regularly that test their patience. We hear the same annoying questions being asked of many people with type 2 so Diabetes Tasmania have compiled a greatest hits list for you and dispel some of the myths about diabetes at the same time. READ MORE: http://ow.ly/DwdS50Bj89D

11.01.2022 More tips on socks from Wendy Lane! http://ow.ly/7c7M50BSUjs

11.01.2022 Results of recent TAS survey! TAS recently asked current members and PEER SUPPORT participants to participate in a survey in response to a request from the NDIS The survey was viewed as a quantitative assessment of recent projects undertaken with the guidance ... and support of the ILC The survey used the questionnaire provided by the ILC The results of the survey can be downloaded from the TAS website http://ow.ly/SSZY50AEW8u

09.01.2022 Welcome to the July edition of Actively in Touch! This edition features the opening of the new and improved Ticket to Play voucher program, Amy Cure's retirement from international cycling and Pony Club Tasmania's Return to Riding Roadmap. We hear from sports running successful online programs including Netball Tasmania's training at home program, Kung Fu Wushu's instructor certification and Bowls Australia's webinars for members. We also feature Good Sports Australia's onlin...e forums for clubs and information on Round 2 of the Healthy Tasmania Fund for 2020. READ MORE: http://ow.ly/XWZK50AEVsX

08.01.2022 Easy tips for amputees Problem Solving 1 Wendy provides practical advice on problem solving for prosthetics READ MORE: http://ow.ly/dYPW50Bj8bf

08.01.2022 Orthotics and Prosthetics ran this advertisement in the Hobart Mercury as continued support for Amputee Awareness Week.

05.01.2022 Easy tips for amputees Problem Solving 2 Here is the link to further U-Tube tips from our director Wendy Lane READ MORE: http://ow.ly/eAEE50Bj8cg

04.01.2022 TAS Director Tim Marks, has a new wheelchair! Take a look at his Road Report below.

04.01.2022 Our Director Wendy Lane has been posting a number of brief tips for amputees on U Tube. Here is a link for those that would like to check them out. Easy tips for amputees The Washing Basket! http://ow.ly/jL8r50Bj83O

03.01.2022 Minister for the NDIS, Stuart Robert recently announced the commitment towards delivering the next phase of the Scheme to give participants more flexibility, control, and better service than ever before. The announcement includes the release of the new Participant Service Charter and the Participant Service Improvement Plan. These documents show how the NDIA and Partners are committed to improving how the NDIS serves participants. The Service Charter and Service Improvement... Plan will help deliver on the recommendations made in the 2019 independent review of the NDIS Act, also known as the Tune Review. The Government announced it supports or supports in-principle all 29 recommendations made in the Review to improve the participant experience. To see the Government response to the Tune Review visit the Department of Social Services website. Watch this video to hear NDIS CEO, Martin Hoffmann discuss the Service Charter and Service Improvement Plan as well as the next phase of the NDIS READ MORE: http://ow.ly/ZyUX50Bj8dm

02.01.2022 The Federal Government has today announced plans to introduce sanctions for charities that fail to join to the National Redress Scheme for victims of institutional child sexual abuse. The changes include a new Governance Standard and an amendment to the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission Act 2012 (the ACNC Act). Under the new Governance Standard, registered charities will be required to take all reasonable steps to become a participating non-government instit...ution in the National Redress Scheme if a claim has been, or is likely to be, made against them. The amendment to the ACNC Act will mean religious institutions will not be eligible to be classified as Basic Religious Charities (BRC), and exempt from the ACNC Governance Standards, if they have been named in an application but have not joined the Scheme. ACNC Commissioner the Hon Dr Gary Johns said the Commission was engaged in the development of the legislation. Affected charities risk losing charity registration and access to a range of Commonwealth charity tax concessions, which is a serious penalty, he said. I am pleased to note that out of more than 58,000 Australian charities only a very small number are likely to be affected. TO READ MORE: http://ow.ly/hsp650DktVA See more