JCAAA Spring Newsletter 2012

Newsletter Spring 2012

JCAAA Contacts JCAAA Staff contacts Amanda Ireland (Mon to Wed) Team Leader Ph: 9209 6753 mireland@portphillip.vic.gov.au

David Connolly (Mon to Fri) Sports Development Officer Ph: 9209 6552 dconnoll@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Emily Mercer (Mon to Fri) Enhancing Vacation Care Project Officer Ph:9209 6159 emercer@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Anne Callaghan (Mon to Wed) Arts Officer Ph: 9209 6159 acallagh@portphillip.vic.gov.au Rebecca Stella (Tues‐Fri) Recreation Officer Ph: 9209 6159 rstella@portphillip.vic.gov.au Lani Kingston (Fri only) Community Kitchen Project Officer lkingsto@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Front cover photograph of Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas with Lincoln Holt and Andrew Fisher at the Soccer Gala Day. Story featured on page 17.

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Spring update from JCAAA JCAAA website

The JCAAA website has had a revamp! To find out more about the programs and services that we offer, look us up at: www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/jcaaa.htm

Save this link to your favourites and visit the site regularly to get up to date information on programs and events.

Free Training

JCAAA is holding free training for sports clubs and other recreation providers at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) in September. The training will be facilitated

by Inner South Communication Service and the Australian Sports Commission. To register for the training contact David Connolly on 9209 6552.

Accessible Communication in Sport and Leisure Tuesday 11 September 10am to 12.30pm or Wednesday 12 September 6.30pm to 8.30pm or Wednesday 19 September 2pm to 4.30pm

Playing for Life—Sport for All Workshop Friday 28 September 9.30am to 12pm

Stay tuned for some exciting events coming up later in the year that will showcase inclusive and accessible sport and recreation programs within Port Phillip and Bayside.

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Enhancing Vacation Care Enhancing Vacation Care works in partnership with local mainstream Vacation Care Programs (VCPs) to support the inclusion and participation of children or youth with mild to moderate disabilities in these programs.

Enhancing Vacation Care supplies funding and support to each VCP so they can provide additional support staff.

VCPs operate throughout each school holiday period.

To be eligible for this service, each child or youth must: • live, work, study or recreate in the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Port Phillip or Stonnington live at home or live independently with support from family or an unpaid carer

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have a mild to moderate disability and level of need

If you are interested in this service for your son or daughter for the September/October 2012 school holidays, please contact us as soon as possible, as there are limited spaces available.

Contact Enhancing Vacation Care: Emily Mercer, Enhancing Vacation Care Project Officer on 9209 6159

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Holiday Programs Holiday Arts for Adults

Experience a variety of visual and performing arts. In July activities included acrylic painting, sculpture, filming and editing, drama and music recording. Workshops are facilitated by artists and materials are provided.

Workshops for October are still to be confirmed.

When: Monday 1 to Friday 5 October, 9am to 4pm Where: Highett Neighbourhood Community House 2 Livingstone St Highett (Melways 77: D8) Age: 18 to 55 years Cost: $15 per day. Includes all art materials.

BYO lunch/drinks Contact: Rebecca Stella on 9209 6159

MSAC Teenage Recreation Program

Stay fit and have fun during the holidays. Participate in a variety of sports such as swimming, basketball, badminton and table tennis.

When: Where:

Age: Cost: Contact:

Monday 24 to Friday 28 September, 9am to 4pm Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park 13 to 18 years $15 per day. BYO lunch/drinks David Connolly on 9209 6552 5

Art Programs SnapShot Photography

SnapShot Photography classes continue to inspire.

Come along and discover all of the photographic masterpieces you can create. Go on outings, learn to use your camera, edit your photos and have heaps of fun!

When:

Where: Age: Cost: Contact:

Saturdays 10.30am to 12.30pm Term 3: 28 July to 15 September 2012 St Kilda Library Community Centre 18 to 55 years $80 for 8 weeks Rebecca Stella on 9209 6159

Performing Arts at Circus Oz

Clowning, juggling, drama, hula hoops, rope walking and dance, there is always something fun to try! There will also be a performance at the end of the year for friends and family.

When: Sundays 10.30am to 12.30pm (one class only) Term 4: 14 October to 16 December Where: Circus Oz Headquarters, 40 Bay Street, Port Melbourne Age: 8 to 18 years with mild to moderate disabilities Cost: $150 for 10 weeks Contact: Anne Callaghan on 9209 6159 6

Social and Recreation Yoga Moves

Breathe deeply, relax, improve posture, and become more supple. Yoga Moves is run by a professional Yoga Teacher.

New participants are very welcome.

When:

Where:

Age: Cost: Contact:

Saturdays 11am to 12pm Term 4: 13 October to 15 December Yoga Station Studio 3, 52 Bay Road, Sandringham 18 years and over $100 for 10 week sessions Anne Callaghan on 9209 6159

Hype

Get out, meet new people and have some fun! Hype is a social recreation program for 14 to 18 year olds with a mild to moderate disability. So far in 2012 participants have been to the footy at Etihad, swimming at GESAC, the movies and more. There are vacancies in this program.

When: Where:

Age: Cost: Contact

One Saturday each month 12pm to 4pm Peterson Youth Centre Cnr Highett Rd and Peterson St, Highett 14 to 18 years Dependent on activities Anne Callaghan on 9209 6159

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Social and Recreation Stitched Up

Stitched Up is a fun and engaging drama program that helps participants boost confidence and create new friendships.

This program is facilitated by a professional drama teacher who teaches a range of drama techniques.

When:

Where:

Age: Cost: Contact:

Every Monday from 4.00pm to 5.30pm during school terms South Melbourne Community Centre, Cnr Park Street and Ferrars Place, Sth Melb 13 to 18 years $80 for 8 week term Anne Callaghan on 9209 6159

Fresh

Social recreation group for 25 to 55 year olds providing opportunities to socialise and undertake great activities around Melbourne. There are currently places available.

When: Where: Age: Cost: Contact:

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Monthly on Sundays Grattan Community Centre, Prahran 25 to 55 years $10 per session plus entrance fees if applicable Rebecca Stella on 9209 6159

Social and Recreation Groove Central

Dance your way to fitness with Groove Central. This supported and energetic dance fitness program will boost your confidence, increase your coordination and fitness levels whilst being with friends. There are currently vacancies in this program.

When: Wednesdays 4.30pm to 5.30pm Date: Term 3: 18 July to 12 September Where: Betty Day Community Centre , St Kilda Age: 16 years and over Cost: $90 for 9 weeks Contact: Rebecca Stella on 9209 6159

Get Into Bayside

Social recreation group for 15 to 25 year olds providing opportunities to socialise and undertake great activities around Melbourne.

When: Where: Age: Cost:

Contact:

Monthly on Saturdays Meet at Brighton Recreation Centre, Brighton 15 to 25 years $10 per session plus entrance fees if applicable Rebecca Stella on 9209 6159 9

Social and Recreation Saturday Night Fever

Put your dancing shoes on and groove the night away with our great DJ. This is a big event, with over 80 people!

When: Where:

Age: Cost:

Contact:

Saturday 13 October and 24 November Melbourne Bowling Club 138 Union Street, Windsor 18 years and over $10 includes entry, pizza & glow stick Carers free Rebecca Stella on 9209 6159

Community Kitchen

This is a social, educational program for adults aged 18 years and over with a disability. Learn how to plan a menu, budget for shopping and cook your favourite recipes!

When:

Where:

Age: Cost: Contact:

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Saturday afternoons 4.30pm to 7.30pm Term 4: Sat 20 October to Sat 8 December Betty Day Community Centre 67 Argyle Street, St Kilda 18 years and over $10 per week Lani Kingston on 9209 6753 or lkingsto@portphillip.vic.gov.au There is currently a waiting list

Sport and Fitness Sailability

Sailability is a Yachting Victoria program that uses purpose‐built boats that don’t capsize, to allow people of all ages and abilities to discover the joy of sailing. It is held on the safe and sheltered waters on Albert Park Lake. Individuals can now book into set time slots.

When: Where: Age: Cost:

Contact:

Wednesday 2pm to 3pm and Friday 2pm to 3pm The Boatshed, Albert Park Lake, 3 Aquatic Drive All ages Contact The Boatshed for details (payment required up front and for a full term) Tom Cotter at The Boatshed 9686 2571

Basketball ‐ McKinnon Super Star Cougars

This program has smashed all expectations, growing to two courts and entering multiple teams in the all ability tournaments.

New players are always welcome to join! Develop your basketball skills and become a member of a winning team!

When: Saturdays 9.30am throughout school terms Where: Bentleigh Secondary College Age: 12 years and over (under 12’s coming soon) Cost: $45 for seven week program or $7 casual entry Contact: McKinnon Basketball Association 9579 1200

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Sport and Fitness Swimming for the Vision Impaired

If you are vision impaired and interested in learning to swim, improve your swimming style, or simply to enjoy the freedom of splashing around in lovely warm water we would like to hear from you.

The environment at this small pool provides a feeling of safety; the water is shallow and warm, and we provide one‐on‐one support in the water.

Our fully qualified swimming teachers offer support to all ages and are specialists with children and teenagers.

Support is provided from the building entrance to the change rooms, to the pool and back again, as well as in the pool. The sessions will last approximately 45 minutes.

When: In the past we have run sessions at 2.00pm on Thursdays but we will consider any other timing that may suit you.

Where: Re‐creation, Hampton Cost: $3 per class Contact: John Groom on 9557 1716, 0400 993 059 or jrgroom@westnet.com.au

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Sport and Fitness Gecko Kids Fitness SNAP program

Gecko’s Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP) offers a unique and inclusive environment. Participants feel a sense of belonging and are given opportunities to participate fully and equally in the fitness/gym program.

When:

Where:

Age: Cost: Contact:

Sundays 10.00am to 10.45am or 10.45am to 11.30am Gecko Kids Fitness 338 South Road, Hampton East 4 to 18 years $200 per term Andrea Cummins at Gecko 0404015096

Hampton Dolphins Soccer Club

This program is as popular as ever and runs until early November. Learn soccer skills in a fun, friendly, safe and non‐competitive environment.

When: Where: Age: Cost: Contact:

Saturdays 1.15pm Simpson Reserve, Fewster Road, Hampton 5 to 22 years Ask the club for details Ian Spence 9571 5492 or Terry Baker 9589 4800 13

Sport and Fitness

MSAC Sporty Tackers

This weekly program combines a range of fun indoor sports all in the one location. This program has been modified and will offer different sports each week.

For full details on the program contact Jeff Torney at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC).

When: Saturdays during school terms Where: Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park Age: 8 to 15 years (12.30pm to 1.45pm) Cost: $8.50 per week Contact: Jeff Torney at MSAC 9926 1547

MSAC Sporty All Stars

This weekly program combines a range of fun indoor sports all in the one location. Activities include basketball, volleyball, squash, table tennis and swimming.

When: Where:

Age: Cost: Contact:

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Saturdays during school terms Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park 15 to 55 years (2pm to 4pm) $8.50 per week Jeff Torney at MSAC 9926 1547

Sport and Fitness Fishing for All Abilities

This program gives people of all abilities the opportunity to try fishing in a supportive environment. Participants will need to be dressed for the conditions (warm clothes, sturdy shoes).

Groups welcome.

When: Where: Cost:

Contact:

Second Tuesday of the month 10am to 1pm Station Pier, Port Melbourne Gold coin donation (includes rod, reel, bait and fishing instructor) Remy Baya at FishCare 0418 311 684

Swim 4 All

Swim 4 All is a program designed to provide children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to learn to swim with qualified, disability trained instructors. Classes are half an hour in duration and are tailored to each participant’s needs.

The classes are run from a quiet facility minimising distractions and excess noise. Please contact Natalie to book a free try‐out session.

When: Thursdays from 3.30pm and Saturdays from 9am Where: Berendale School, 2 Berend St, Hampton East Cost: $40 for private classes, $25 for semi‐private classes (2 students of similar ability) Contact: Natalie Clarke 0411 131 641 15

Sport and Fitness All Abilities Lawn Bowls

This program at Black Rock Bowling Club has been running successfully for over 10 years due to the fantastic commitment of club members and volunteers. The club is looking for participants for the 2012‐13 Summer program which runs from September 2012 to April 2013.

When:

Where:

Age: Cost: Contact:

Sunday 2 September 10am to 12pm (Following dates: September 16, October 14, November 11 and 25, December 9, January 27, February 10, March 3 and 17, April 7 and 21) Black Rock Lawn Bowls Club, 8 Fern Street, Black Rock All ages and abilities $5 per week includes training and morning tea Bill Richardson at the club on (03) 9533 5338 or email at billrichardson@live.com.au

Snorkelling

Mike Letch at the Disabled Divers Association is running indoor pool snorkelling sessions so that divers are ready for the weekly summer snorkelling sessions at Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary, Beaumaris. Contact Mike if you are interested in pool sessions or to express interest in the weekly outdoor sessions that will kick off in Summer 2012.

Contact:

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Mike Letch 0407 353 969

JCAAA Program Profile Hampton Dolphins Soccer Gala Day

Each year the Hampton Dolphins and Richmond Eagles Junior Soccer clubs get together for a Gala Day. The purpose of the day is for the participants of both programs to play soccer and meet participants from another all abilities program.

The event is alternated between the two clubs each year, and this year’s event was held on Saturday 4 August at Bastow Oval, Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Richmond.

Around 40 participants attended the day.

Peter White (Coach) from Richmond Eagles ran the show with various activities that encouraged the participants to learn new skills, mix in with others, and have lots of fun. Then participants played an all inclusive game of soccer.

The event concluded with a BBQ supplied by Richmond Eagles Junior Soccer Club and a photo opportunity with Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas who kindly took time out from a busy pre‐season training schedule.

Special thanks to Richmond Eagles Junior Club for running a fantastic day and setting the bar high for Hampton in 2013.

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JCAAA Event “Reflections” Exhibition September 2012

JCAAA warmly invites you to visit the “Reflections” exhibition at Artrium in the Bayside Council Offices during the month of September.

The exhibition presents chosen pieces produced by participants of JCAAA’s Holiday Arts program in 2012.

With a broad theme of identity, and using portraits and beyond, the artists define and represent identity whether it be one's individuality or as part of a group or community.

Artrium showcases art by local artists and provides an opportunity to mount a professional exhibition with assis‐ tance and advice from the council.

Where: Artrium Exhibition Space Foyer, Bayside Council Offices Royal Avenue, Sandringham

When: Opening Night Tuesday 4 September 6 to 8pm Refreshments will be served.

For more information call Anne at JCAAA on 9209 6159.

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