This is a site where young people, with and without, disabilities, can find information and join in forums, on a range of issues including, disability, study, work, sexuality, mental illness and socializing.
Julia Farr Mentoring Program
Are you aged 18-30 years and living with disability?
Julia Farr Youth Mentoring is currently recruiting mentors and is keen to connect with you!
The program is looking for people who are passionate about young people living inclusive lives, exercising control over their lives and having the same opportunities as everyone else to develop to their full potential.
As a mentor, a person will have the opportunity to be involved in training, developing new skills including leadership skills and have the opportunity to empower another young person living with disability.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, then download the flyer here:
http://www.purpleorange.org.au/files/9013/6090/2582/PDF_File_Mentor_Flyer.pdf
Are you aged 11-18 years and living with disability?
Julia Farr Youth Mentoring is looking for young people who would like to spend time with a mentor who also lives with disability. Living with disability can be difficult,
particularly when coupled with the challenges of school life and growing up. Mentors have had those experiences, and can provide you with guidance, support and friendship during this time in your life!
If you would like to be a mentee (have someone mentor you), then download the flyer here:
http://www.purpleorange.org.au/files/2413/6090/2576/PDF_File_Mentee_Flyer.pdf
Mentors are young people living with disability who are passionate about people living inclusive lives, exercising control over their lives, and having the opportunity to develop to their full potential. It is important that mentors display a positive attitude to life, are respectful of individual differences and are reliable.
A mentor and mentee will catch up a couple of hours each fortnight to do things they are both interested in, such as watching movies and playing video games, playing sport, getting a bite to eat or going to a park. Mentors can also play an important role assisting with the transition from primary school to high school, or from high school to what happens next.
A mentee/mentor relationship can last between 4 and 12 months, or longer depending on the relationship. Mentors also get together regularly to learn new skills and to share their mentoring experience.
If you would like more information please contact Sandy Williams on (08) 8373 8333 at JFA Purple Orange or email Sandy at sandyw@purpleorange.org.au. Further information can also be found at http://www.purpleorange.org.au/projects/juliafarryouthmentoring/
We look forward to hearing from you!
Odd Sock Day 2012
Raising Awareness & Funding for Youth Mental Health in SA
We all have our odd days and Odd Sock day is an opportunity for SA school students to wear their odd socks whilst raising awareness and reducing the stigma of youth mental health.
In addition a gold coin donation to Grow – A proven program for mental wellbeing will raise funds for the Get Growin’ Youth Mental health program to reach more ‘at risk’ students in South Australian schools.
“We know that 1 in 4 young people will experience a mental health issue this year, making it the single biggest issue facing young Australians,” Mark Butler MP 2012.
Mr Butler recently announced much needed government funding for school, web and centre based mental health supports. The Get Growin’ program works to complement these programs by providing targeted programs to youth identified by teachers and student counselors as ‘at risk’ and requiring extra support in a small peer group focused environment.
It is based on Grow’s adult recovery-focused program that has helped thousands over the past 50 years to regain and maintain their mental health.
The Get Growin’ program has supported young people in over 15 schools with amazing outcomes.
During October’s Mental Health Week 2012 Grow SA in partnership with the Mental Health Coalition of SA will engage schools to participate in this special day; Students wearing odd socks for a gold coin donation and schools using provided resources to open the discussion around youth mental health and engage young people in forums and workshops to reduce the stigma of a once taboo topic.
Odd Sock day – Friday 12th October 2012 during Mental Health Week.
Download the registration form.
For more information about the Get Growin’ program or Odd Sock Day contact Grow SA by:
P: 08 8298 9299
E: sa@grow.net.au.
W: www.oddsockday.wordpress.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OddSockDayOct122012
Addressing Concerns of Parents and Siblings of a Young Person with Mental Illness
Centacare together with Siblings Australia is pleased to present this workshop facilitated by:
Kate Strohm, Director, Siblings Australia
The workshop with assist families to:
- Understand the concerns of siblings
- Identify behaviours that might indicate stress
- Explore factors affecting the adjustment of siblings
- Identify the role of parents in supporting siblings
- Identify resources and sources of support for siblings
Thursday 14 June, 7pm – 9pm
Wandana Community Centre
14 Blacks Rd, Gilles Plains
RSVP by 12 June
For bookings contact Centacare on 8159 1400.
Younger People With Very High and Complex Care Needs Conference
A conference for organisations looking to provide alternative options to residential aged care. This conference is endorsed by APEC No 090810001 as authorised by Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) according to approved criteria. Attendance attracts 12 RCNA CNE points as part of RCNA’s Life Long Learning Program (3LP).
When: 25 and 26 June 2012
Where: Novotel Melbourne on Collins
Cost: Earlybird rate until 25 May 2012 is $1100.00
For bookings go to the conference website.
DIRC Disability Forums: Young People in Nursing Homes Podcast
The podcast for the March 2012 DIRC Disability Forum “Young People in Nursing Homes” is now available.
The forum was chaired by Phillip Beddall, with guest speakers Bronwyn Morkham, National Director, Young People in Nursing Homes National Alliance and Naomi Clarke, photographer and small business owner.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:28:09 — 100.9MB)
