Study into violence in families with a disability

A preliminary study has found disturbing levels of violence are endured by the brothers and sisters of people with a disability.

It found the siblings were sometimes violently attacked by their disabled brother or sister.

The topic is rarely discussed openly by families for fear that they'll be separated.

The study's author, Kate Strohm is speaking to Nance Haxton.

http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2012/s3662209.htm

Young Carer's Program - ACT

At Carers ACT we know that being a young carer can be difficult.  It is important to know that no carer, regardless of age, has to go it alone. We have people who can help.

http://www.carersact.org.au/how-can-we-help/programs/young-carers/

Siblings Australia Inc

rothers and sisters are very important. They keep us company, have fun with us and sometimes teach us things.

If you have come to this web page it means you must have a brother or sister with disability or an illness. There are all kinds of disability and illness. Some are more serious than others. Most times kids with disability can do lots of things that we can all do but others need much more help.

http://siblingsaustralia.org.au/main.php?pid=69

Litmus - young carer program

Litmus is a program that supports Young Carers aged between 11 and 18 years caring for a parent with mental ilness, the parent with mental illness and other family members.

http://www.cyclopsact.org/

updates from the AAACT E-bulletin 22 February 2012

Please note I have edited the original email as many of the items in it are already here on the blog J

AAACT NEWS AND EVENTS - 22 February 2012

Members Monthly Meeting Wednesday 7th March at the Bendigo Room, Chifley Health and Wellbeing Hub (Directions Link)
Topic:  I-pads and apps with an autism focus.   Gay von Ess will be contributingher thoughts and experience with these tools.  Please would members might bring a list of their favourite apps in order to share the information with others.   An ideal opprtunity to learn from each other!
Doors open from 7:30 pm  Everyone welcome, light refreshments available.  Gold Coin donation appreciated.  Link
 The ACT Autism/ASD Political Action Group (PAG) is meeting to discuss its agenda and plans for the coming year. There is a lot on so we need to be "strategic".          Issues to be addressed include:

• the ACT election coming later in the year
• the National Disability Insurance Scheme and what it means for people with ASD in the ACT
• fallout from the Gonski report on education for PwASD ... as well as NAPLAN
• the 2012-13 ACT Budget
• ... and much more.

If you have an opinion on these (or other) political matters please come along, or just let us know.

Event Date: Tuesday 06/03/2012      Time:  7:30pm - 9:30pm   Where: (Directions Link)         Contact: Bob Buckley email:   bob@buckley.id.au

Sibs Club 2012: A club specifically for siblings or family members (son, daughter, niece, nephew or grandchild) of those on the Autism Spectrum (Autism, Asperger's, PDD- NOS).  The Sibs Club is run by Autism Asperger ACT Inc, and families are required to be members of AAACT.
Contact: Vicky on 6176 0514 to book a place and process payment.
AAACT Support Groups
Jeanette Purkis Women's Group: Monday 5th March: 7:30 pm to 9 pm - Link
Asperger Specific Discussion Group: Thursday 8th March:  7:30 pm to 9 pm - Link
Fathers/Grandfathers of children with ASD Group - Monday 12th March: Fathers and Grandfathers of children with ASD Group 7:30 to 9 pm
Link to Register: Here
Games Sessions - Sunday 18th March: Noon to 1:30pm - family session 1:30 to 3pm  - Adult session  Link

Five Benefits of Growing Up With an Autistic Sibling

Though personally I think these things probably apply to siblings of children with any disability.

http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2011/12/15/sibling-benefit/

Every sibling relationship is unique, but having an autistic child in a family can impact the entire family dynamic. While much attention is paid to the challenges and difficulties faced by parents and siblings of autistic children, growing up with an autistic sibling also offers many advantages and hidden treasures that can help shape an individual’s life and character. Here are five benefits of growing up with an autistic sibling

addressing the needs of siblings of children with disability

http://www.ranzcp.org/policy-advocacy/addressing-the-needs-of-siblings-of-children-with-disability-or-chronic-illness.html?mid=558