The Disability Information and Resource Centre

Siblings Australia are launching a new DVD titled “Stronger Siblings: Support for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Disability”.

The launch will be presented by Ian Henschke, ABC presenter, 891 Mornings on November 3rd 2011 at the Mercury Cinema.

Bookings are essential. RSVP by October 12th 2011.

More information is available here.

Healthy Development Adelaide (HDA) will be holding their final thematic evening for the year on Thursday 20th October titled Brain, Behaviour & Development: the future looks bright!

Speakers will cover:

• Genetic causes of epilepsy in children: latest developments & future research
• Let’s talk about children’s communication, speech and language needs
• Autism research: progress and future directions
• Building the best brains: child brain development and action in schools

Time: 5pm – 7.30pm

Venue:

Union House (Level 4, Eclipse Room)
University of Adelaide (North Terrace campus)

RSVPs required by Friday 14 October

anne.jurisevic@adelaide.edu.au (email preferable)

(08) 8303 8222

Further Information.

Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) is bringing Associate Professor Mary Louise Hemmeter from Vanderbilt University to Australia to conduct training sessions about her approach to promoting social-emotional skills in all young children, including those with additional needs.

Monday 15 August 2011, 9am to 5pm

Education Centre, Milner Street, Hindmarsh.

Cost: $75 – includes membership to ECIA. Morning tea and light lunch provided.

Register by COB Monday 8 August 2011 by email to jenny.moore@cando4kids.com.au with the following details: name, organisation, address, phone number, email address, special dietary requirements. Places are limited.

For full details click here.

The Australian Lions Mobility Foundation has kindly invited families registered for services with Autism SA to attend Circus Quirkus.

Suitable for all ages, this spectacular family entertainment is in Adelaide for three shows only on Sunday 21 August 2011 at the Thebarton Theatre.

A limited number of free tickets to the 90 minute show are available by ringing the Autism SA Infoline on 1300 288 476 before Monday 8 August 2011.

Aboriginal Camp 5-10 year olds

Australian Animals Theme

24th – 26th June

@ Woodhouse

Nominations close Monday 6th June

Family Camp

Christmas in July Theme

Priority single parents

14th – 17th July (1st week of school holidays)

@ Woodhouse

Nominations close Monday 27th June

For more info call 8234 2973.

The Every Australian Counts campaign has a story on Jane and her 12 year old daughter who was born with cerebral palsy:

Jane and her 12 year old daughter Jessica are like many of us, busy running between appointments, juggling commitments and always short of time.

Sound familiar to you?

But for Jane and Jessica the NDIS could give them more time.

Jessica was born with cerebral palsy. She uses a wheelchair, cannot speak and needs round-the-clock care. And on top of everything else this family has to do, her mum Jane spends hours and hours filling out forms for support and respite care.

The NDIS could make a huge difference to a family like Jane and Jessica, with a tailored individual program for Jess to make sure she has what she needs and funding from one source.

Watch Jane tell her story.

Fill out a form to support the Every Australian Counts campaign.

There are two exciting events coming up in the July School Holidays hosted by Novita Children’s Services’ TeenZone program.

Jungle Jammin’ with Ziggy

16th July at 1.30pm

Download the event flyer.

TeenZone Disco

22nd July from 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Download the event flyer.

171 Days Road, Regency Park

Tickets $5 (adults free)

Contact Monique on 8243 8282

teenzone@novita.org.au

www.novita.org.au

Edmund Rice Camps

Presents

KUNG FU PANDA 2

Sunday June 26th @ 2pm

@ Event Cinemas, Marion

Adults $20, ERC Members $18, Children U/15 $16 (includes small drink and popcorn)

Tickets must be purchased by Friday June 10 at 12pm and are limited so get in early!

Doors open at 1:40pm with a lucky prize drawn prior to the session.

All proceeds will go towards services provided by Edmund Rice Camps to children and families in need.

For more information call Edmund Rice Camps on 8234 2937.

High Tea at the Crystal Room at the Stamford Plaza.

This event is run by Edmund Rice Camps. Proceeds will go towards their services for children and families in need.

Sunday 22 May, 2pm to 4.30pm

Includes:

• Champagne on Arrival
• Tea or coffee
• Mini quiches
• Scones with jam and cream
• Mini French pastries
• Assorted fruit flans
• Assorted ribbon sandwiches
• Stamford curry puffs
• Strawberry waffles

For more information call Edmund Rice Camps on 8234 2937.