Branch Out Disability Programs 2016

Branch Out Disability Services offers a range of support options for people with a disability looking to increase their independence, develop life and social skills, develop their work skills and to make new friends. Here is a list of support options available through Branch Out in 2016-


  *   Food For Thought-
Are you interested in working in hospitality but not sure where to start? Then Food For Thought is for you. This service is offered in partnership with Koomarri and is for people aged 18-35 who would like to develop their work skills and gain experience in a kitchen environment. The program is offered on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9.30am to 5pm and is held at Carers ACT office located at 2/80 Beaurepaire Crescent, Holt. Participants will work towards a Certificate in 'Work Skills for Life' as well as gaining skills necessary for working in a commercial kitchen environment. An information night will be held on Wednesday 25/11 from 5-7pm at Carers ACT office for interested participants and their families. To RSVP please call 1800 27 26 24 or email branchout@carersact.org.au<mailto:branchout@carersact.org.au>.


  *   I Love Cooking-
Looking to make friends and learn how to cook in a fun and safe environment? The I Love Cooking program teaches kitchen safety and develops skills in cooking, menu planning, researching and working from recipes, developing social skills and friendships. I Love Cooking is offered Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm and 1pm to 5pm and is held at the Carers ACT office at 2/80 Beaurepaire Crescent, Holt.


  *   Garden program-
Looking for an active and educational activity this summer? Do you enjoy growing your own vegetables and flowers? Then join us for Branch Out's new garden program. This service is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 1pm and is held at Carers ACT's brand new community garden at the Headley Beare centre at 51 Fremantle Drive, Stirling. This is an exciting new service that gives participants the opportunity to grow vegetables, herbs and flowers while being supported by experienced staff.


  *   After School Club-
Branch Out offers after school activities at the Woden School for high school students with a disability and is offered Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm during school term. Staff support students to develop life skills while engaging in a fun and active program.


  *   Friendship Club-
Do you have a group of friends you would like to travel with? Are you looking to meet new people? Branch Out's Friendship Club has regular trips and local activities on offer and is ideal for people with a disability looking to make new friends and engage in age appropriate activities including short holidays, concerts and social dinners. Please contact Branch Out for information on upcoming activities and trips.


  *   FlexAbility-
Would you like to be active but want a more social activity than a gym this is for you! FlexAbility is a great opportunity for Participants to engage with a health and fitness program no matter their current fitness level. This program will be delivered in a fun and social way and will include trips to the gym, swimming, yoga etc.


  *   Carer Counselling-
Carers ACT has been providing Carer specific counselling for more than 20 years and is the expert on Carer needs in the ACT. Our counsellors are highly qualified and experienced in providing service to Carers with an aim to sustaining their caring role and self care. Carers are able to access Carer Counselling through their care recipient's NDIS package.


  *   Isaacs House-
Is one of your goals to increase your independence or to work towards living on your own or in supported accommodation? Isaacs is a 5 bedroom house in southern Canberra that offers participants the opportunity to develop their independence, social skills and confidence to enable them to engage in supported or open accommodation. Options include day stays from 9am to 5pm as well as overnight stays ranging from 1 night to several weeks. Staff will support participants in engaging in fun age appropriate activities, learning how to cook, wash clothes, catch buses, shop and to interact with other people with a disability.


  *   I-Day Celebrations-
To Celebrate the International Day of People with a Disability Branch Out is holding a party on December 3rd at Isaacs House from 10am to 2pm. Join us for activities, painting competitions and a BBQ lunch. RSVP to branchout@carersact.org.au<mailto:branchout@carersact.org.au>.

If you have a suggestion on an activity you would like to see Branch Out offer, to gain more information on current offerings or to secure a place in any of the Branch Out services, please contact the team on 1800 27 26 24 or email us at branchout@carersact.org.au<mailto:branchout@carersact.org.au>. Places are limited so be quick to avoid disappointment.

Consultation Forum

 

 

The NDIS wants your feedback.  Have your say on priority areas for NDIS funding of information, linkages and capacity building.   We want to hear from people with disability, people with mental health issues and their families   To read in Easy English Ctrl click here   ADACAS and Imagine More are co-hosting a consultation session to hear your thoughts.  Come along and take part in the discussion.  All feedback will be provided to the NDIA.   We would like your input about Information, Linkages and Capacity Building.  ILC (or Tier 2) relates to people living with disability, their families and supporters being connected to the community.  The NDIA wants to know how to best meet people's needs and would like to hear from people with disability and their families.   We will discuss what we think the NDIA's Priorities for ILC should be, how ILC will work with the NDIS and look at some examples of activities and programs that could be funded through ILC.   We want to hear what you have to say!   When:  Thursday 29 October 1.30 – 4pm Where:  Room 6 Level 1 Griffin Centre  RSVP:  Tuesday 28 October, for catering purposes and to let us know of any special accessibility needs.    The room has a hearing loop and microphones will be used. If you have any other accessibility needs please advise us so we can arrange to meet them.   Call 62425060 Email adacas@adacas.org.au SMS 0423624932

 

The NDIS wants to hear from you

 

 

 

REGISTER NOW: Webinar on Microboards

All the latest news from JFA Purple Orange. View this email in your browser REGISTER NOW: Webinar on Microboards I want to read this in Easy English Register today for our interactive webinar Introduction to Microboards as an Option for Self-Managed Supports presented by Linda Perry, CEO of Vela Canada, British Columbia and Susan Stanford from Youniverse. Date: Thursday 17 September 2015 Time: 1:30pm AEST (the webinar will run for 60-75 minutes) During this innovative and interactive webinar you will learn: What a Microboard is Why they work How to set up a Microboard Which principles and values underpin Microboards Legal aspects of Microboard development and incorporation. How they can used as an option for self-managed supports You can read more about Microboards on the Vela Microboards website.  This event is held in collaboration with Youniverse.   DON'T MISS OUT - REGISTER NOW Workshop You can come to our webinar It is about using Microboards for self-managed supports.  A Microboard is a small group of people who help a person living with disability. You will learn about what a Microboard is and how they work.  It will be on Thursday  17  September 2015. It will start at 1:30pm AEST and will take 60-75 minutes You need to register to attend. Click here to register.  If you need help call us on (08) 8373  8333 Or email us at admin@purpleorange.org.au DON'T MISS OUT - REGISTER NOW JFA Purple Orange Phone: (08) 8373 8333 Fax: (08) 8373 8373 Email: admin@purpleorange.org.au Facebook Website Email Share Tweet Forward Disclaimer: JFA Purple Orange is trialling a new system for sending our email alerts via Mail Chimp. We invite you to provide any feedback you have about your experience of this new system, particularly in regards to access. We apologise in advance for any errors which may occur while trialling this new system and invite you to contact us if you experience any issues.   Copyright © *2015* *Julia Farr Association*, All rights reserved.

Your plan your way" NDIS workshop by FBIC

"Your plan your way" NDIS workshop - How to maximize your plan and how to use your NDIS funds most effectively

Presented by Friends of Brain Injured Children and Pieta Manning, Independent NDIS planner.

Come and learn from Pieta Manning, independent consultant:
*how to maximize your existing NDIS package *how to prepare your plan *how to use your NDIS package most efficiently *advantages and
benefits of self management *how to employ people

1. Session Date: 3 September
Where: Belconnen Community Service, 26 Chandler St, Belconnen
When: 5.30 pm - 8.00 pm

2. Session Date: 10 September
Where: SHOUT Office-Pearce Community Centre, Building 1, Collett Pl, Pearce
Time: 5.30 pm - 8.00 pm

3: Session Date: 7 September
Where: SHOUT office-Pearce Community Centre, Building 1, Collett Pl, Pearce
Time: 12 noon - 2.30 pm

Fee: $ 10/person
PLEASE CONTACT MANDY AT FBIC BY MONDAY 31 AUGUST
E: fbiact@shout.org.au
Ph: 6290 1984

Branch Out Disability Services Friendship Club

The Branch Disability Services Friendship Club has some exciting opportunities coming up for young people with disabilities.
We will be holding monthly social groups which will consist of Tuesday Night trips to the movies, Friday Night Dinner club, Saturday Club/Live Music Night and a Ladies Day of pampering and shopping.



  *   Tuesday Night Movies will be held on the first Tuesday of each month
  *   Friday Night Dinner club will be held on the third Friday of each month
  *   Saturday Club/Live Music will be held on the fourth Saturday of each month
  *   Ladies Day will be held on the second Saturday of each month
  *   Weekend Getaways to Merimbula our next trip will be held the 18-20 September

If you or someone you know would like to come along to any of these activities please contact Branch Out Disability Services on 1800 272624 or branchout@carersact.org.au<mailto:branchout@carersact.org.au>

Circles of support

Circles of Support

9:30am – 2:30pm Friday 21
August 2015

Rheinberger Conference Centre,
Yarralumla

(cnr Weston and Loch Streets)


This Event is Free but registrations limited
to 40 attendees



What is
this workshop about?

A circle of support involves a group of people coming together to help
promote, support and put into action the vision and goals of a person with a disability.
Starting a circle of support involves the intentional building of relationships
around a person who might be vulnerable because of disability. They are based
on an understanding of the importance of relationships in our life and our need
to belong in the community.



What will
you learn during the workshop?

·
The core values, principles and
practices of circles of support?

·
Understanding the importance of developing
a vision for the focus person

·
Using the vision to clarify the
purpose and goals of the circle

·
Who to ask to join the circle and
how to ask

·
How to run a gathering and
maintain the circle

·
The things that can go wrong and
how you can manage them.



Post-workshop
Follow-up

Following the workshop, Imagine More and Community Connections will
be running a series of community conversations based on specific aspects of a Circles
of Support that will expand on the foundational knowledge gained at the
workshop. Mentoring will also be available for families who want to establish
their own circles of support. Linking people with a paid facilitator to get
started and maintain their circle will be supported if needed.



Who should
come?

Families who are wanting to build on what they have already
learnt about circles of support as well as those who are new to the concept.
People who are interested in taking on the role of facilitating a circle of
support are also welcome.



To
Register: Follow
this link to register http://www.trybooking.com/IPPJ

For more information: contact Jan Kruger at jan@imaginemore.org.au

Behaviour or communication??

Challenging behaviour is a controversial topic in Canberra at the moment. Imagine More is hosting Ann Greer to help us explore:

How you can
respond to behaviour in ways that are respectful and non-punishing.

How you can
work collaboratively to understand the motives, effects and consequences of
behaviour.

How you can
develop a range of strategies to minimise the effects of certain behaviours.
Ann has over 20 years of formal experience in working with people labeled
as having "challenging behaviours" and is a well known and highly
sought after presenter in Australia and New Zealand. She has a deep commitment
to assisting everyone to be part of their community as active members, both
receiving and contributing. Ann is the mother of 3 adults, two of whom live
with a disability.Register by at http://www.trybooking.com/IPEB

Or
email info@imaginemore.org.au for more information
9.30am-2.30pm Thursday 17th September 2015 Rheinberger Conference Centre, Yarralumla (Cnr Weston and Loch Streets)


Cost: $55 family members/ $85 professionals