The Disability Information and Resource Centre

Registrations to join Autism SA’s Purple Team 820 in the 2011 Sunday Mail City to Bay Fun Run are now open.

When: Sunday 18 September 2011

Start Time: 8:00am

Where: 12km run/walk from King William Road, Adelaide to Colley Reserve, Glenelg (6km and 3km run/walk optional)

Please click here for more information

To join Autism SA’s Purple Team 820 in the 2011 Sunday Mail City to Bay Fun Run, click here to download an Autism SA Purple Team 820 registration form, or contact David Palmer, Fundraising and Communications Officer on (08) 8462 0652 or dpalmer@autismsa.org.au.

26th May 2011

Raise money to support cancer research, education, prevention and support services.

More Info: www.biggestmorningtea.com.au.

‘Heightening our Common Sense’ will be a night to explore the seven senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, hearing, vestibular and proprioception). Guests will learn that we do have seven senses – individuals living with ASD, have an under or over sensitivity to the seven senses and experience these differently to neuro-typical individuals.

Date: Saturday 4 June 2011 7:00pm – 12:00am

Venue: Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Corner Port Road & Adam Street, Hindmarsh

Cost: $135 per person ($1,350 per table of 10)

Includes: Three course meal, beverages from Yalumba Wines and Coopers Brewery, and performances from Adelaide’s popular band Wasabi and jazz artist Aaron James

Further details on Autism SA’s Charity Ball are available here.

To make a booking or to register your interest, please contact Jessica Bostock, Fundraising and Communications Coordinator on (08) 8462 0653 or by email at jbostock@autismsa.org.au.

The Great Strides Walkathon is an event held by Cystic Fibrosis SA to raise funds to provide services for children and young adults with Cystic Fibrosis.

The walkathon will take place on Sunday 27 March 2011 at 2 locations:

• Henley Square: Henley to Grange jetty and return
• Strathalbyn Park: Scenic loop from Strathalbyn Park and return

Registration is at 9.30am. The walkathon commences at 10.30am.

You can choose to participate in the run for a fee, or you can choose to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis:

• If you wish to simply participate you can register online here
• If you wish to raise funds you can download the registration and donor form, or you can raise funds online with Everyday Hero

For further information contact Kate or Robyn at Cystic Fibrosis SA on 08 8221 5595 or cfsa@cfsa.org.au or visit www.cfsa.org.au.

Muscular Dystrophy South Australia will be holding a Twilight Walk at Henley Beach South on Sunday February 27th 2011. The walk will start at Ozone Reserve by the corner of Seaview Rd and Ozone St.

Join MDSA at 4pm to raise funds for children and adults who live everyday with a neuromuscular disorder. There will be a casual walk along the beach or path and then return to the Ozone Reserve to watch the sun set. A glass of fine wine, live jazz music and Mediterranean cuisine will complete this relaxing evening.

View the Twilight Walk flyer.

MDSA Members $15 (includes walk, food and entertainment)

MDSA Non Members $20 (includes walk, food and entertainment)

Children under 10 FREE (includes a sausage sizzle)

Please RSVP Vanessa Lionello on 8234 5266 or vlionello@mdasa.org.au.

A walking event for the whole family!

Round up your family and friends and join Active Ageing Australia for s Sunday morning amble through Adelaide’s beautiful city surroundings.

Where

Starts in the park next to the Torrens Parade Ground and meanders along a picturesque Torrens River Linear Route and Botanic Gardens.

When

Sunday 24 October 2010, 9am for a 9.30am start.

Entry Fee

$5 for individuals, $12 for a family of 4.

3 Routes are available: 4km, 2.5km or 1km. No time limit.

Registrations close Friday 15th October by post, fax or online. Enter in person 18th – 22nd at 73 Wakefield St Adelaide. Late registrations acceptable on the day with a $5 late fee.

For more information call 8232 3944. To enter visit www.sa.lifebeinit.org.

Raise money to support Heart Kids SA by riding or walking from Bonython Park to West Beach on Sunday 17th October.

Cost

$25 per adult, $15 for children under 18.

Event t-shirts are available to purchase for $35.

Time and Location

Sunday 17th October 2010. Registrations start from 8.30am, ride/walk starts approx 10am.

Ride/walk will follow the Torrens River Linear Park track down to West Beach and return (approx 20km). Ride as little or as much as you like.

More Information

For registrations and t-shirt order forms email katelynsride@hotmail.com or phone Rob Crowhurst on 0400 028 087.

Tax deductible donations can be made by going to www.everydayhero.com.au/katelynsride.

Parents Assisting Kids with Autism (PAKA) are presenting their second Lilac Dinner Dance! It’s back for 2010 after a huge success in 2008, to raise funds for social development programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders through Autism SA.

Saturday August 28th 2010 at Fogolar Furlan, 69 Briar Rd Felixtow from 7pm until late.

Tickets $75 for a three course dinner including beer, wine and soft drinks (Input taxed fundraising event. GST not applicable.)

Wear lilac and party till late to live band the James Brothers and live DJ MTME.

Live auction and silent auction.

Raffle with great prizes, spot prizes and door prizes.

For tickets or more info, contact Amanda on 0434 334 090 or Nadia on 0400 703 099 or email paka@autismsa.org.au

Sponsorship opportunities available.

Stephen Yarwood invites you to attend a fundraising event on September 8th 2010.

View the invitation.

An artwork auction will be held at the event, part proceeds of which will be donated to DIRC.

You can also view a poster for the event.

Cole Thomas, proprietor of Cole Thomas Culinary Solutions, will be providing catering for the event and also giving a presentation.

Cole’s Culinetic team provides culinary experiences to three of Adelaide’s finest boutique establishments: the Royal Institution of Australia’s Adelaide Science Exchange, the exclusive Hentley Farm Cellar Door in the Barossa Valley, and the spectacular Skydeck at Pinnacle on Pirie.

For more information on Cole Thomas, click here.

Robert Johnson Vineyards will be the wine sponsor for the event.

Robert Johnson Vineyards was established with the purchase in 1996 of a 30 acre / 12.15 hectare vineyard and olive grove in the Eden Valley region.

For more information about Robert Johnson Vineyards click here.

The auction will be held at Higher Ground, Adelaide’s very own independent, not-for-profit, multi-arts centre, located in the heart of Adelaide’s ‘Cultural & Entertainment Quarter’ at 9 Light Square (CBD – West End).

Come along to see a much loved classic and support Edmund Rice Camps to continue to provide services for young people and their families.

When: Friday June 25th at 6.30pm.

Where: Capri Theatre, 141 Goodwood Rd, Goodwood.

Cost: $13ea for ERC members, $15 for non-members, or $11 for children under 14.

There will be lucky tickets numbers and a raffle  on the door which will be drawn at the completion of the movie.

To purchase tickets contact Eddie Rice Camps on (08) 8234 2937 or eddie@eddiericecamps.org.au.