Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Nov 26, 2009, 8:10 pm
The Independent Living Centre (ILC) NSW has just launched a fabulous new website, featuring an assistive technology tool called AT Magic. Designed for health professionals and serv...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Nov 26, 2009, 7:09 pm
NSW Wheelchair Rugby League* is launching a new competition as a part of Parramatta City Council’s annual International Day of People with Disabilities celebrations.  Activities on the day wi...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Nov 26, 2009, 6:38 pm
Wheelchair basketball Learn to Play sessions are held every Saturday at Bankstown so come along and learn the basic skills of the fastest game on wheels from coach Peter Boswell.  Next year, a d...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Nov 26, 2009, 5:28 pm
Celebrate International Day of People with a Disability this year at a series of events at the Powerhouse Museum over December. A Spoonful of Music is a special 'music4health' perfo...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Nov 26, 2009, 2:05 pm
Parents on the run can now find out more about cerebral palsy with ParentWise – a series of MP3 audiocasts that are available to download from the CP Foundation’s website, and soon on...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Nov 26, 2009, 1:49 pm
Tuesday 15 December 2009 Join Dr Mary-Clare Waugh and her associates at The Children's Hospital Westmead for this informative session on cerebral palsy for parents. Topics include: - What ...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Nov 26, 2009, 1:40 pm
We've spoken before about the campaign for a National Disability Insurance Scheme which would provide lifelong care and support for people who have, or acquire, a significant disability. We are d...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Nov 25, 2009, 6:00 am
On 6 December Bardic Drama School will present the first Eastern Sydney Festival of Films by Children and Young People.  Everyone is welcome to the special perspectives of these young film...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Nov 24, 2009, 6:00 am
The NSW government is offering new Medical Energy Rebates for people who have an inability to self-regulate body temperature when exposed to extremes (hot or cold) of environmental temperatures. This ...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Nov 5, 2009, 9:49 pm
Finishing university this year or next?. An employment and careers day for university students with a disability will be held at the University of Sydney on Monday 23 November from 11am to 2pm. '...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Nov 5, 2009, 7:23 pm
Summer Camp is a 5 day experience for young adults with cerebral palsy living in NSW and the ACT. This adventure escape will include climbing the highest peak in Australia, trout fishing, canoeing, bo...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Nov 5, 2009, 5:36 pm
A successful year at school requires planning and a positive approach towards including children with a disability by everyone involved in your child's education. A new guide, produced by the As...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Nov 3, 2009, 6:00 am
The Association for Children with a Disability (ACD) has recently reprinted the popular sibling factsheets, SiBsheets, thanks to a grant from the Myer Foundation. The experience of growing up with a b...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Nov 2, 2009, 6:00 am
Access All Areas Film Festival promotes full inclusion for people with disabilities to film and festivals and is a flagship event of the 2009 Don’t DIS my ABILITY campaign . From 16 Novemb...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Oct 15, 2009, 9:53 pm
A new DVD, 'Starting School: Stories from parents of children with a disability', is designed to help families who have a child with a disability starting school. Produced by&nb...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Oct 15, 2009, 9:20 pm
The first realisation that your child is going to face the challenges and obstacles encountered by those who live with a developmental delay or disability can be a lonely, frightening and confusing ti...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Oct 15, 2009, 8:46 pm
To celebrate International Day of People with a Disability, the IDEAS | EXPO 2009 Access for All will be held at Merimbula RSL Club, 3-4 December 2009. The largest Disability Expo on the South Coast ...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Oct 15, 2009, 8:22 pm
As we all know, looking after yourself and your family is not just a matter of exercise and healthy eating. Mental health is just as important and having a disability, or having a child with a disabil...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Oct 2, 2009, 12:41 am
Manly Sailability wil be holding a 'Try Sailing' Day on Sunday 1 November, from 11 am to 3 pm. Join this fun and friendly club for the first sail of Summer. It's for anyone with...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Oct 1, 2009, 12:11 am
Thursday 12 November 2009 at Prairiewood - 10 am to 12 noon Join Dr Mary-Clare Waugh and her associates from The Children's Hospital Westmead for this informative session on cerebral palsy f...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 30, 2009, 11:42 pm
Moving out of home is often more difficult for people with a developmental disability than for their peers.  Many young men and women remain in their parent's home when they are of an age whe...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 18, 2009, 12:03 am
Teen Time is an after school and vacations support program for high school students, 12-18 years, with an intellectual disability and high to moderate support neeeds. The program runs after school, ...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 17, 2009, 11:05 pm
New editions of two popular guides published by the Association of Children with a Disability will be available early in 2010. Through the Maze is a directory of services for children and young peopl...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 7, 2009, 8:00 am
A Michael Jackson themed dance party for young people with special needs is happening at St Ives, on Sydney's northside, on Friday 9 October. The venue is Fitz Youth Centre, off Memorial Av...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 7, 2009, 8:00 am
The Australian Government is urging parents and carers of children with severe disability to apply to Centrelink to test their eligibility for income support. Major reforms to the eligibility criteria...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 3, 2009, 8:00 am
Warringah Disability Information Service produces a handy little booklet called 'Leisure for youth and adults with disabilities on the Northern Beaches'. The 2009 edition has 48 pages&nbs...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 3, 2009, 8:00 am
Some remarkable stories are being posted on the You Be the Difference website, including a remarkable video by Danny Hingston. Danny was born in Hong Kong in 1933 to a Scottish father and a Filipino m...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 3, 2009, 8:00 am
The NSW Council on Intellectual Disability have a new range of health factsheets for people with intellectual disability, their families and carers. They're grouped by life stages, keeping health,...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 3, 2009, 8:00 am
The 2nd Siblings Australia conference, '‘Creating Connections', will be held in Adelaide - 19-20 November 2009. The conference will showcase current programs, provide an opportunit...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 3, 2009, 8:00 am
Livewire Siblings  is a new free, safe and supportive online community for young people (aged over 10 and under 21) who have a brother or sister living with a disability, serious illness or ...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 14, 2009, 8:00 am
A reader in Morpeth has a 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace (High Top) LWB van for sale. It's an 11 seater with manual transmission and features a Braun Hydraulic Wheelchair Hoist. All seats have seat...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 13, 2009, 8:00 am

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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 13, 2009, 8:00 am
Feel like a trip to Melbourne in October? There will be many young paralympians who would appreciate your support at the 2009 Australian Paralympic Youth Games. They will be held from 5 - 10 October...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 13, 2009, 8:00 am
Cerebral palsy has a number of forms. Spasticity is the most common - affecting about 70-80% of people with the condition. Two of the less common forms are dyskinetic and ataxic cerebral palsy. Two f...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 12, 2009, 8:00 am
A highlight of Cerebral Palsy Week was the broadcast of a wonderful story about young Alex  Graham who dreamed of joining a soccer club. Alex uses a Hart Walker, but with the support of the Hor...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 10, 2009, 8:00 am
A new Carer Supplement has been introduced from June 2009 to assist people with caring responsibilities across Australia. The Carer Supplement is a $600 lump sum paid to people who, on 12 May 200...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 6, 2009, 8:00 am
Next Monday, 10 August 2009, Jenny Griffiths, a social worker with 20 years experience working with families and children with a disability, will be running a free resilience seminar for families at M...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 6, 2009, 8:00 am
A video competition promoting a healthy lifestyle has been won by Arranounbai School at Allambie Heights. The challenge, set by the Northern Beaches Health Promotion team, was to film a 30 seco...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 6, 2009, 8:00 am
Sports Ability is a program running at Lindfield on Sydney's northside which offers a structured, safe and fun sporting environment for people with a disability and their families. It's ...
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Robyn C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 6, 2009, 8:00 am
A new series of free seminars on behaviour and resilience is now on offer for parents of older children, 7-14 years. Psychologist, Heidi Jarvis,will present the first two in the series at The Spasti...
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