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December 12, 2011
102,339 supporters and counting - figures on 13 January 2012
Help to make sure the Federal Government implements the recommendations of the Productivity Commission and commits to introduce the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). 3 ways to get the NDIS:
1. Join the campaign
2. Spread the word
3. Talk to your MP
For more information, visit http://everyaustraliancounts.com.au.
Every Australian Counts is the campaign for the introduction NDIS. The scheme will revolutionise the way people with a disability, their families and carers are supported in Australia
The Independent Living Centre NSW is proud to support the Every Australian Counts campaign.
November 7, 2011
Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney (RRCS) organised the inaugural Return2Sport Expo held on 3 November 2011. Opened by The Hon. Graham Annesley, NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation, the Expo was supported by around 50 community sports and recreation organisations for people with a disability and other services, such as the Independent Living Centre NSW, that assist connecting people with recreation and sporting activities.
Demonstration games were played throughout the day enabling everyone to learn and have some fun.
The Independent Living Centre NSW was excited to provide information on all the practicalities of participating in sport – communication, transport, access, equipment and self-care. for more info ...
October 7, 2011
AAC - Augmentative and Alternative Communication
October is the month to Celebrate and Raise awareness of people using AAC. The International Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) established International AAC Awareness Month in 2007.
The American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) reports, 'several studies suggest 8 to 12 people per 1,000 experience severe speech impairments that require AAC.'
In NSW, the estimated number of people with complex communication needs and require AAC vary from 14,000 to 280,000 - figures extrapolated from Australian research and data (AIHW 2011; KPMG Health and Human Services 2010; Johnson & Bloomberg 1990).
The Independent Living Centre NSW is celebrating on 31 October with our AAC at the ILC Morning Tea. Come & Join us on the Day! for more info ...
12 February 2012
A one day seminar and dinner on governance for chief executives and board members in the not-for-profit sectors. The program will consist of various high profile speakers in a Chief Executive position of corporate and non-government organisations. Importantly it will provide directors and CEOs with additional learning and networking with like-minded individuals.
Location: Hilton Sydney
Contacts: Julie Walton
Phone: 02 9256 3115
Email: Julie Walton
for brochre, registration and more info ...
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