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Association Updates | Around Queensland | Training, Conferences and Expos | In The News and New Research
Hello [FIRSTNAME] [LASTNAME], welcome to the Brain-Mail e-Newsletter for December 2008.
Brain Injury Association of Queensland Updates
General Updates:
- BIAQ Prospectus
The Brain Injury Association of Queensland has published a new resource outlining our resources and strategic projects.
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Indigenous Synapse Magazine
New allied health items will be added to the Medicare Benefits Schedule on 1 November 2008.
The new items will allow people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent who have had a health assessment to receive a Medicare benefit for follow-up allied health services. To access these items, patients must be referred to an eligible allied health provider by their GP.
http://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/library/Medicare%20Benefits%20Schedule.pdf
December 3rd International Day of People with Disability
This day has been created to promote achievements of those with a disability, create awareness of disability issues and the benefits of an inclusive society. The day provides an opportunity for disability services, people with disabilities, and the general community to come together to promote the message of inclusion. For a list of services that have been provided funding to hold events on the day, see the following link:
http://www.disability.qld.gov.au/community/building-supportive/2008-grants-recipients.html
International Day of People with Disability Website: http://www.idpwd.com.au/
Bundaberg: YMCA: Christmas Dance
Date: Friday 5th December, 2008
Where: YMCA Quinn street
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
RSVP by 28th November, prize for best mask and best dressed.
Contact: YMCA Bundaberg on (07) 4132 8223
http://www.disabilityconfidence.org.au/
Training, Conference and Expos
Gold Coast: Building the Future with Family Carers – National Conference on Caring 2009
Date: 9th and 10th March, 2009
Where: Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast
Description: A National Conference hosted by Carers Australia to develop and exchange ideas and practice that will enhance carers’ health, well-being, financial security and choices – now and into the future.
Cost: full registration $500 for carers/students who register before 1st February or $350 for day registration prior to 1st February. Conference organisers are offering a limited number of carers partial or full subsidies to attend the conference. To access the subsidy carers must fill out a Carer Subsidy Application form.
For more information and to register visit the National Conference website: http://www.astmanagement.com.au/Carers9/ or call (07) 5528 2501
Brisbane: International Day of People with Disability with the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Disability Network of QLD
When: Wednesday, 3rd December 2008, 10-4pm
Where: Jagera Arts Hall, 121 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane
Cost: Free
Events will include traditional dancing from local Aboriginal dance group, free BBQ lunch, information stalls and speeches from local services, yarning circle and inspirational community members. RSVP to Sally at Access Arts on (07) 3358 6200 or email sally@accessarts.org.au
Brisbane: Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association Christmas Party
When: 7th December 2008, 3pm
Where: 126 Breakfast Creek Road, Newstead
Contact: 07 3253 3333 or email nathand@sportingwheelies.org.au
Celebrate another year with the Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association. Barefoot bowls, drinks, activities, games and a BBQ dinner. A great event for both members and people looking at just getting started!
http://www.idpwd.com.au/calendar_events.asp?eID=1048&state=qld&archive=1&year=2008
Brisbane: Picnic in the Park
When: Wednesday 17th December, midday - 3pm.
Where: New Farm Park (near the rotunda)
The Hepatitis Council of Queensland, Brisbane Youth Service, Queensland
Shelter, and Queensland Injectors Health Network have organised a picnic in the park. Planned activities include free massages by the Three Minute Angels, drumming, karaoke and live entertainment. The picnic will provide people attending with a healthy lunch, including both vegetarian and meat options.
Contact: Mekita at HCCQ on 3236 0612, Lana/Julian at
QuIHN on 3620 8111, Jodie at BYS on 3252 3750, or Gary on 3393 2433
http://www.qshelter.asn.au/event/2008/december-picnic-in-the-park
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