26th July  2pm – 5pm

Presented by Malcolm Robinson & Catherine Sanders

As our population ages and people live longer, the often neglected needs of older people are increasingly recognized. This presentation will explore the life cycle implications of aging, both individually and in terms of the whole family life cycle as it impacts on all family members and the individual and group challenges this presents. Questions of attachment and the central place of family will be explored, recognizing the unique contribution older relatives make to the family. Particular attention will be made to the phenomenon of middle aged children caught between the needs of adolescent in their immediate family and their own aging parents.

The workshop will place these issues within a systemic frame recognizing the complex interplay of individual issues, family dynamics and wider system constraints which conspire to create difficulties. Questions of elder abuse and exploitation and demands and responsibilities of families will be discussed.

A review of current literature, case material and examples of the application of systemic thinking to this population will join theory to everyday workable practice.

For further information, and to register, go to the website.

http://www.bowerplace.com.au/workshops.php?id=141

The cast of the Vintage Theatre Co-op will perform at the Mitcham Cultural Village on Friday 14 June 2013.  “What do you see?” tells the story of an isolated older person whose life is changed by an inspirational community worker.

For full details, please see the attached flyer.  This event is FREE and includes a light lunch!

Be early to book for this wonderful production.  RSVP to Vicki Smith at bppadmin1@agedcommunity.asn.au or phone 8338 8008.

Vicki Smith

Assistant Project Officer

Better Practice Project

Phone:  08 8338 8008

Mobile:  0411 278549

email:  bppadmin1@agedcommunity.asn.au

The expo will include heart health checks and information on diabetes, cancer, dementia, carers, aged rights, continence and sexual health. The morning will wrap up with an open forum about Ageing Well in SA.

What: Men’s Health Week Expo & Forum – Keep your motor running!
Who: men and those who live and work with men
When: Thursday 13 June
Time: 10am – 1pm, light refreshments included
Where: 16 Hutt St Adelaide

For further information and to RSVP please phone COTA: 8232 0422

SACOSS holds a strong view that financial hardship and affordability are relevant to all Australians, and we have particular interest in the ramifications for the poorest in our South Australian community. This one-day conference will focus on further ways to prevent financial hardship, facilitate social and financial health and well-being, and support businesses in dealing with their customers and communities.

The SACOSS Hardship and Affordability Conference: Perspectives on Energy and Water will cover a range of topics and issues aimed at helping South Australians to better manage their energy and water costs, and will also help facilitate collaboration between the health and community services sector, industry and government. With the growing interest in hardship and affordability issues, it is more important than ever that all sectors of the community join together to create the best possible outcomes for all consumers.

For more information visit www.sacoss.org.au/events/Conference2013/index.html

Earlybird prices are available until 5 June.
Group discounts are available for registrations of 5 or more, and current SACOSS and SAFCA Members are eligible for a 15% discount!

To register visit http://sacoss2013.eventbrite.com.au/#

23 – 24 June 2013

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Early bird registrations are now open for the DisabilityCare Australia conference – My Choice, My Control, My Future.

Join speakers such as the Minister for Disability Reform, Jenny Macklin MP, Professor Emeritus Ron McCallum AO and Disability Commissioner Graeme Innes, as well as other high-profile speakers from across the country and the world.

The conference will bring together more than 1,000 Australians to discuss DisabilityCare Australia, the national disability insurance scheme.

The conference will provide a forum for people to share their unique experiences with disability, find out about the DisabilityCare, how it will work and how governments will help people and service providers transition to this new system of support.

The conference will also offer a premiere look at the Practical Design Fund projects, an initiative that delivers practical solutions and innovative ways to assist people with disability, their families and carers, as well as service providers, to get ready for DisabilityCare Australia.

The conference will include a dinner on the Sunday evening where delegates can network, share your experience and hear more about DisabilityCare Australia.

Registration

Early bird price (closes 7 June 2013)

• Conference $250
  • Conference Dinner $80

Full price

• Conference $300
  • Dinner $80

Pension card holders*

• Conference $30
  • Dinner $20

*Individuals registering for the conference who have a pensioner concession card are entitled toregister at the concession rate.

To register fill in the form available at www.ndis.gov.au and submit to conference@conlog.com.au

Visit Purple Orange’s website to register for this interesting seminar.

An Address with Melanie Schlaeger
How to organise Personal Support Arrangements in the Context of a Good Life

Melanie Schlaeger is a vibrant 25 year old woman living with Cerebral Palsy. Melanie lives the busy life of a typical young woman and credits “self-managed” support for enabling her to live the life she wants.

With the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Melanie’s experience will provide a positive example of a young woman making the most of the opportunity to have control and choice in her life.

Date:             Friday 7 June 2013

Time:              10:00am – 12:00pm (refreshments provided)

Cost:              Gold coin donation for people living with disability

$20 for service agency employees

To register to attend this event, complete the attached registration form and return to admin@purpleorange.org.au, download a registration form from our website at www.purpleorange.org.au or call us for more information or assistance on (08) 8373 8333.

JFA Purple Orange does not work for financial profit. All proceeds from this event will be used to cover costs and assist with future opportunities.

Susan Peterson I Information & Communications Officer

Julia Farr Group (Julia Farr Assoc, Julia Farr Housing Assoc, Julia Farr MS McLeod Benevolent Fund)

104 Greenhill Road  UNLEY

PO Box 701  UNLEY BUSINESS CENTRE  SA  5061

p | (08) 8373 8316  f | (08) 8373 8373

e | susanp@purpleorange.org.au  w | www.purpleorange.org.au

Visit our New Website!

We have completed the transition to our new brand identity, JFA Purple Orange, with the launch of a new website: www.purpleorange.org.au. The website features information about our work, including research, consultation, training, policy, publications, evaluations and projects, as well as the latest news and information from us and the disability sector.

The next Ombudsman Outreach session at the Women’s Information Service is coming up on:

Tuesday 28 May from 10am – 12pm

You can pop into the WIS shopfront (Ground Floor, Chesser House, 91-97 Grenfell Street, Adelaide) or phone and speak to the staff while they are onsite on 8303 0590 or 1800 188 158.

Appointments are not necessary.

8303 0590  I  1800 188 158

shannon.peake@dcsi.sa.gov.au

www.facebook.com/sawomen

They are currently asking for people to share the conversations that have helped them. Click here for more information.

http://www.ruokday.com/newsroom/r-u-ok-latest/has-a-conversation-changed-your-life/