Jcaaa term 3 newsletter 2013

Newsletter Term 3 2013

JCAAA Contacts JCAAA Staff contacts Rosie Thomas (Mon to Fri) Team Leader Ph: 9209 6753 rthomas@portphillip.vic.gov.au Bianca Rayner (Mon to Fri) Arts and Recreation Officer Ph: 9209 6159 brayner@portphillip.vic.gov.au (commences 15 July) Amanda Ireland (Mon to Wed) Arts and Recreation Officer Ph: 9209 6753 mireland@portphillip.vic.gov.au Emily Mercer (Wed to Fri) Enhancing Vacation Care Project Officer Ph:9209 6159 emercer@portphillip.vic.gov.au David Connolly (Mon to Thurs) Sports Development Officer Ph: 9209 6552 dconnoll@portphillip.vic.gov.au (until 30 June) Rebecca Stella (Mon to Fri) Arts and Recreation Officer Ph: 9209 6159 rstella@portphillip.vic.gov.au (until 19 July) Lani Kingston (Friday afternoon only) Community Kitchen Project Officer lkingsto@portphillip.vic.gov.au (until 20 Sept)

Front cover photograph taken by Mark Polonsky in the Snapshot Photography program 2

Enhancing Vacation Care Enhancing Vacation Care works in partnership with local mainstream Vacation Care Programs (VCPs) to support the inclusion and participation of primary and secondary school aged children with disabilities in these programs.

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

To be eligible for this service, each child or youth must:  Live and/or participate in activities within the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Port Phillip or Stonnington.  Live at home with support from family or an unpaid carer  Attend school or equivalent within the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Port Phillip or Stonnington.

Enhancing Vacation Care has two levels of support:  A shared support worker for children with mild to moderate disabilities with a ratio of one additional worker per two to three registered participants.  One on one support for children with more sever disabilities and higher support requirements.

The level of support your child may require will be determined through our registration and needs assessment process. If you are interested in this service for your child for the Term 3 school holidays, please contact us as soon as possible, as there are limited spaces available.

Contact:

Emily Mercer on 9209 6159 3

Holiday Programs Holiday Arts for Adults Experience a variety of visual and performing arts. In July activities include painting, filming and editing, drama and music recording. Workshops are facilitated by artists and materials are provided.

When: Where: Age: Cost: Contact:

Term 3: 30 September to 4 October Phoenix Park Neighbourhood House, 22 Rob Roy Road, Malvern East (Melway 69 D2) 18 to 55 years $15 per day - Includes all art materials.

BYO lunch/drinks Rebecca Stella on 9209 6706

MSAC Teenage Recreation Program Stay fit and have fun during the holidays. Participate in a variety of sport and recreation activities such as swimming, basketball, badminton, athletics, yoga and aerobics.

When: Where: Age: Cost: Contact: 4

Term 3: 23 September to 27 September Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park 13 to 18 years $15 per day. BYO lunch/drinks Rebecca Stella on 9209 6706

Art Programs Snapshot Photography - Note: Snapshot will NOT be continuing past Term 3, 2013.

Snapshot Photography classes continue to inspire.

Come along to our last term 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:

Saturdays 10.30am to 12.30pm FINAL TERM: 20 July to 21 September St Kilda Library Community Centre 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda 18 to 55 years $100 for 10 week program

Performing Arts at Circus Oz Clowning, juggling, drama, hula hoops, rope walking and dance, there is always something fun to try! The program will be running all school terms in 2013.

When: Where: Age: Cost: Contact:

Sundays 10.30am to 12.30pm Term 3: 21 July to 22 September Circus Oz Headquarters, 40 Bay Street, Port Melbourne 12 to 21 years with mild to moderate disabilities $150 for 10 week program Rebecca Stella on 9209 6706 5

Social and Recreation Yoga Moves - Note: Yoga will NOT be continuing past Term 3, 2013.

Breathe deeply, relax, improve posture, and become more supple. Yoga Moves is run by a professional yoga teacher with a support worker to encourage and assist. Parents and friends can attend too as ‘Buddies’ for the same cost.

When: Where: Age: Cost: Contact:

Every Wednesday 4.30pm to 5.30pm FINAL TERM: 17 July to 18 September Yoga Station Studio 3, 52 Bay Road, Sandringham 18 years and over $100 for 10 week program Rebecca Stella 9209 6706

Hype Get out, meet new people and have some fun! For 14 to 18 year olds with a mild to moderate disability. Likely outings for 2013 include the planetarium, picnicking, the zoo, the good ship Polly Woodside, lunch at Crown……..and more!

When: Where: Age: Cost: Contact 6

One Saturday each month 12pm to 4pm Peterson Youth Centre Cnr Highett Rd and Peterson St, Highett 14 to 21 years $10 per session plus entrance fees where applicable Rebecca Stella on 9209 6706

Social and Recreation Stitched Up - Note: Stitched Up will NOT be continuing past Term 3, 2013.

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 4.00pm to 5.30pm FINAL TERM: 15 July to 16 September South Melbourne Community Centre Cnr Park Street and Ferrars Place, Sth Melb 13 to 21 years $100 for 10 week program Rebecca Stella 9209 6706

Fresh Social recreation group for 25 to 55 year olds providing opportunities to socialise and undertake great activities around Melbourne.

When: Where: Age: Cost: Contact:

Monthly on Sundays 11am to 5pm Grattan Gardens Community Centre 40 Grattan Street, Prahran 35 to 55 years $10 per session plus entrance fees where applicable Rebecca Stella on 9209 6706 7

Social and Recreation Groove Central - Note: Groove will NOT be continuing past Term 3, 2013.

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: Date: Where: Age: Cost:

Wednesdays 4.30pm to 5.30pm FINAL TERM: 17 July to 18 September Betty Day Community Centre 67 Argyle Street, St Kilda 16 years and over $100 for 10 week program

Get Into Bayside Social recreation group for 18 to 35 year olds providing opportunities to socialise and undertake great activities around Melbourne.

When: Where: Age: Cost: Contact: 8

Monthly on Saturdays Meet at Brighton Recreation Centre, 93 Outer Crescent, Brighton 18 to 35 years $10 per session plus entrance fees where applicable Rebecca Stella on 9209 6706

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 attending!

When: Where: Age: Cost: Contact:

Saturday: 22 June, 24 August, 5 September Melbourne Bowling Club 138 Union Street, Windsor 18 years and over $10 includes entry, pizza and glow stick.

Carers free Rebecca Stella on 9209 6706

Community Kitchen - Note: Community Kitchen will NOT be continuing past Term 3, 2013.

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:

Saturdays 4.30pm to 7.30pm FINAL TERM: 3 August to 21 September Betty Day Community Centre 67 Argyle Street, St Kilda 18 years and over $10 per week Lani Kingston on 9209 6753 9

Access for All Abilities (AAA)

Changes to Access for All Abilities (AAA) program at Joint Councils Access for All Abilities (JCAAA) (JCAAA) In a letter received by the City of Port Phillip and Bayside City Council on Wednesday 24 April 2013, the Victorian Government advised that as of 1 July 2013, current JCAAA sports development funding would be redirected to State Sporting Associations and Regional Sports Assemblies. As a result, the JCAAA Sports Development Officer’s (David Connolly) position will cease on 30 June 2013.

The cut to the AAA funding does not affect JCAAA’s recurrently (ongoing) funded respite programs from the Department of Human Services.

The City of Port Phillip and Bayside City Council have proudly supported the program for in excess of 15 years and both organisations have successfully formed important partnerships with sporting and recreation clubs and organisations to become more inclusive of, and accessible to people with disabilities.

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Access for All Abilities (AAA)

These partnerships have been a great success and have significantly increased the recreation opportunities of people with a disability in both the Cities of Port Phillip and Bayside.

The accessible and inclusive sport and recreation programs within the local council areas of Bayside and Port Phillip that JCAAA has promoted and supported, will continue to run as per usual however there will no longer be a point of contact for community sport and recreation within JCAAA. Please refer to the Autumn newsletter for contact details at the local club or organisation that run these programs and contact them directly.

JCAAA encourages you to continue to support these great programs run by committed volunteers with your participation.

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JCAAA Staff at the MOIRA Disability Respite and Recreation Expo (23 April 2013).

From left to right; Rosie Thomas, Amanda Ireland, Emily Mercer, David Connolly, Rebecca Stella