Ethnic Communities' Council of NSW

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NEWS ABOUT AGEING, DISABILITY AND CARERS
Week ending 24 April 2009

COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

1. Older person or looking after someone who is older? NEW
Cultural linkage to Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Fiji, India, Nepal, Pakistan,
Sri Lanka?
Live in and around Parramatta local government area?
Want to contribute to community-based services that meet your needs?

Come to a community consultation to meet other people and share ideas

When Fri, 22 May 2009, 1-5 PM
Where Level 4, 1 Horwood Place, Parramatta
[close to public transport]
More information?
Contact Caroline at 0402 596 813 or sydromeo@tpg.com.au

2. Can Healthy Food be Tasty? NEW
Chinese, Filipino, Spanish, Sri Lankan [Tamil and Sinhalese], Pacific Island or Italian?

Multicultural Health Communication Services (MHCS) - NSW Health has been contracted by the Australian Better Health Initiative (ABHI) to support its national campaign to increase awareness of physical activity and healthy eating guidelines amongst CALD communities. The target groups are Chinese, Filipino, Spanish, Sri Lankan, Pacific Island and Italian communities - groups with some of the highest rates of diabetes, according to recent research.

As part of the multicultural nutrition campaign, MHCS will host a contest collecting the most delicious and healthy traditional recipes from the targeted communities in NSW. This project aims to educate these groups about cooking traditional tasty meals, using healthier ingredients and healthier methods of food preparation.

For more information,
Contact Jess Helaratne or Germana Morassi
E: jesusa.helaratne@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au
T: 9816 0347

FUNDED SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE, PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY & THEIR CARERS FROM CULTURALLY & LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS

1. Community Care Services for Arabic Community NEW

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 22 April 2009 to form a partnership between Tripoli and Mena Association and KinCare's CACP, EACH & respite aged care packages. The partnership will enable Kincare to respond to the religious, cultural and care needs of the Arabic Muslim elderly and work towards reducing barriers that the Arabic elderly face when accessing services.

For more information contact: Tripoli & Mena 9758 1366
Kincare 1300 733 510

2. Indian Carers Luncheon & Information Session - 21 May 2009 NEW

South West Sydney Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre invite people of Indian background to a FREE luncheon and information session about respite and other caring options.

Who should attend People caring for another person with a disability, dementia, mental illness, chronic illness or frail older person
Living in LGA Bankstown, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Liverpool, Wingecarribee, Wollondilly
Date 21 May 2009
Time 10am - 2pm
Venue Liverpool Catholic Club, cnr Joadja & Hoxton Park Rd, Liverpool West
RSVP Fri, 12 May 2009

For more information contact: Prem, Manize, Lee 1800 052 222

3. TeleCross NEW

FREE service where a trained Red Cross volunteer makes a short, friendly telephone call to a Telecross client to ensure that they are safe and well. If the call is not answered, a second call is made. If there is still no response, Red Cross initiates an emergency procedure and arranges assistance if necessary.

Who benefits Elderly and people with disabilities to maintain their independence, thereby improving quality of life and reducing the necessity to move into residential care
Information in Arabic, Cantonese, Croatian, German, Greek, Italian, Maltese, Polish, Russian, Spanish,

For more information contact: Telecross Coordinator 9229 4222

4. Carer Assist Services for people of Indian background NEW

Carer Assist has Carer Advocates who provide individual support services and education and training for carers and families of someone with a mental illness within the boundaries of three Area Health Services:

Sydney South West AHS - Offices currently located in Belmore, Campbelltown and Moss Vale

Hunter/New England AHS - Offices currently located in Newcastle, Tamworth, Armidale, Taree and Warialda.

Greater Southern AHS - Offices currently located in Queanbeyan, Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Goulburn, Moruya and Albury.

Who benefits Carers of people with a mental illness gain Information, Education, Advocacy and Support

Website: http://www.sfnsw.org.au/Carer/Carer-Assist-Home/default.aspx

Tel: Belmore 9750 9744 Campbelltown 4620 5255

5. Disability Terms - Fact Sheets NEW

Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association (MDAA) and Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC) released a set of fact sheets explaining disability terms in Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Dar, Dinka, Farsi, Indonesian, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese.

- Useful when translating information into the specific language

Website http://www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/dadhc/People+with+a+disability/Disability+Terms+-+Fact+Sheets.htm
OR CONTROL + CLICK to follow the link

Disability Terms - Arabic Fact sheet
Disability Terms - Chinese Fact sheet
Disability Terms - Croatian Fact sheet
Disability Terms - Dari Fact sheet
Disability Terms - Dinka Fact sheet
Disability Terms - Farsi Fact sheet
Disability Terms - Indonesian Fact sheet
Disability Terms - Korean Fact sheet
Disability Terms - Macedonian Fact sheet
Disability Terms - Serbian Fact sheet
Disability Terms - Spanish Fact sheet
Disability Terms - Turkish Fact sheet
Disability Terms - Vietnamese Fact sheet

6. CALD Carers Retreat - 19-20-21 May 2009 T: 9747 8616

Caring for a person with mental illness?
Take a break from caring and attend the CALD Carers Retreat at the Sebel Kirkton Park Hotel in the Hunter Valley (NSW). Activities and Workshops for you. Alternative support arranged for the person you look after so you can relax. Transport from designated locations to Hunter Valley.

Contact: Prue or Catherine
Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc.

7. Eastern Sydney Day Program (Botany) T: 8337 3600
Day Program for people with disabilities offering opportunities for community participation and meaningful leisure and recreational activities.

Contact: Windgap Foundation
W: www.windgap.com.au

8. Greek Welfare Centre T: 9516 2188

Aged Day Care services for Chinese, Greek and Russian frail aged persons who live in Botany Bay, Randwick, Sydney, Waverley or Woollahra Local Government Area.

IMPORTANT RESOURCES FOR OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY

1. Alzheimer's Australia T: 9805 0100
http://www.alzheimers.org.au

Dementia information in a range of languages in different formats.

2. Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association - MDAA T: 9891 6400
http://www.mdaa.org.au/publications/openingdoors.html

Opening Doors: A collaborative resource that talks about disability within a cultural context from a consumer perspective.

3. Autism Expo 2009 W: www.autismawareness.com.au

When: Saturday, 9 May 2009

Where: Sir John Niland Scientia
University of New South Wales

Cost: Entry is free with an optional gold coin donation

4. Macular Degeneration (MD) Information for Chinese Community
Educators will present information on the types of MD, ways to reduce the risk of developing the disease, treatment options and low vision aids and services.

Organiser: Australian Chinese Community Association of NSW Inc and
Macular Degeneration Foundation
For: Cantonese-speaking community (interpreters available)
When: Wed, 15 April 10.30am - 12.30pm
Granville Town Hall, 10 Carlton St, Granville T: 9281 1377

Wed, 6 May 10.30am - 12.30pm
Dougherty Community Centre, 7 Victor St, Chatswood T: 9412 3488
Cost: Free

5. Parent Line T: 1300 1300 52
24/7 confidential telephone counselling, information and referral service for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 18 years, who live in New South Wales with access to Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, French, German and Spanish counsellors.

W: www.parentline.org.au
E: info@parentline.org.au

6. Disability Terms - Fact Sheets NEW

- Useful when translating information into the specific language

Website http://www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/dadhc/People+with+a+disability/Disability+Terms+-+Fact+Sheets.htm
OR CONTROL + CLICK to follow the link

MULTICULTURAL RESOURCES FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS

1. Alzheimer's Australia
http://www.alzheimers.org.au

A resource kit outlining dementia perceptions in Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese communities.

2. Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association - MDAA T: 9891 6400
http://www.mdaa.org.au/publications/ethnicity/specificommunities.html
Link to good resource that aims to respond to those vexing questions about communicating with people with disabilities from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
3. Multicultural Mental Health Australia (MMHA) T: 9840 3333 W: www.mmha.org.au
Stepping Out of the Shadows: Reducing Stigma in Multicultural Communities
... a stigma reduction training kit and audio series launched on 19 Feb. 2009

4. Disability Terms - Fact Sheets NEW

- Useful when translating information into the specific language

Website http://www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/dadhc/People+with+a+disability/Disability+Terms+-+Fact+Sheets.htm
OR CONTROL + CLICK to follow the link

TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY WORKERS, AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY

1. Cert IV Mental Health (non clinical) T: 4621 8400 NEW

This could be your last chance to complete this qualification in 2009 before the new qualification begins in 2010. The funding for this course has been extended to March of 2010 and new enrolments are being accepted.
The course runs once a month on the last Thursday of the month from 9.30 to 3.30pm in Campbelltown.

Fees: $456.00 at enrolment
$375.00 payable in May
Starts: 30 April 2009
Website: www.mdservices.com.au & links to the Training Centre for the enrolment form
Questions? Call Jaye on 4621 8400

2. All you want to know about Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) NEW

Training: All day and ½ day sessions that cover
- What is an acquired brain Injury?
- How can a brain injury affect a person's cognitive and physical abilities?
- What strategies can I use to support people with an acquired brain injury?
- How can I assist people with an acquired brain injury with challenging behaviour?
Suitable for: Community workers and case managers
Aged care workers
Employment agency staff
Health care professionals
Rehabilitation advisors
Attendant care staff
Disability workers
Fee: Free and for-fee sessions
Contact: Brain Injury Association of NSW
T: 9868 5261 W: www.biansw.org.au

3. Disability Seminars @ UNSW's Disability Studies & Research Centre NEW
12.30 - 1.30pm

27 Apr Disability Law & Policy - past, present & future (Prof Peter Blanck)
22 May Sexuality and disability studies (Russell Shuttleworth)
9 Jun Right to social participation of children with disabilities in China
(Karen Fisher & Xiaoyuan Shang)

Contact 9385 9908 E: dsrc@unsw.edu.au

CONFERENCE FOR COMMUNITY WORKERS & AGENCIES

1. Multicultural Access Program (MAP) Network's Day Conference NEW

CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS FROM IDEA TO REALITY

An opportunity to hear directions, strategies and expectations of DADHC; gain hints and tips from HACC and related agencies; meet members of the MAP Network.

Date Thu, 16 July 2009
Time 9am - 4pm
Who should attend Community workers and service management
[priority to HACC agencies]
Cost FREE
Registration Helen McLachlan [on behalf of the MAP Network]
8877 5317 or hmclachlan@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au

For more details contact :
Caroline Romeo
Ethnic Communities' Council of NSW
Home & Community Care (HACC) Multicultural Access Program (MAP) Officer
T: 9319 0288
E: hacc@eccnsw.org.au
W: www.eccnsw.org.au

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