JCAAA Winter Newsletter 2012

Newsletter Winter 2012

JCAAA Contacts JCAAA Staff contacts Amanda Ireland (Mon to Wed) Acting 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

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

Emily Mercer (Mon to Fri) Enhancing Vacation Care Project Officer Ph:9209 6159 emercer@portphillip.vic.gov.au Lani Kingston (Fri only) Community Kitchen Project Officer lkingsto@portphillip.vic.gov.au For general enquiries email: aaa@portphillip.vic.gov.au or call 9209 6753 www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/jcaaa.htm

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Winter welcome from JCAAA Introducing Emily Mercer

Emily is JCAAA’s new Enhancing Vacation Care Project Officer. This is a new role that will be focusing upon managing and developing the existing Enhancing Vacation Care Program.

Emily has previously worked within the disability sector, primarily working with stroke survivors and people with brain injuries, as well as working within the community services sector. Emily is committed to social justice, equity and community development.

And also….David Connolly

David is JCAAA’s new Sports Development Officer; replacing Rosie Thomas until January 2013. Most recently David has been Coach of the Street Soccer team at North Melbourne.

Street Soccer is a community program of the Big Issue which uses sport to promote social inclusion and personal change for marginalised and disadvantaged people.

David is passionate about using sport as a tool for social development and is looking forward to creating more opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in sport.

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Enhancing Vacation Care

Enhancing Vacation Care Program (EVCP)

JCAAA’s EVCP works in partnership with local school holiday program providers to support children and teenagers with mild to moderate disabilities to attend local mainstream school holiday programs. To be eligible for the program, participants must live within the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Port Phillip or Stonnington.

Current holiday programs available through EVCP include: Bayside X‐Treme Teen, Stonnington Teenage Rampage, Port Phillip Vacation Care, Bayside Vacation Care, Wesley College, Hamerkaz Shelanu/Lamdeni, Yeshivah College, and Chabad House.

When: School Holidays Age: 6 to 18 years Cost: School holiday program costs Contact: Emily on 9209 6159 OR emercer@portphillip.vic.gov.au

For more information or to enquire about enrolling your child/teenager with EVCP, please contact Emily.

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Holiday Programs Holiday Arts for Adults

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

When: Monday 1 to Friday 5 October 2012 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: 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: Monday 24 to Friday 28 September 2012 Where: Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park Age: 13 to 18 years Cost: $15 per day. BYO lunch/drinks Contact: David 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: Saturdays 10.30am to 12.30pm Term 3: 28 July to 15 September 2012 Where: St Kilda Library Community Centre Age: 18 to 55 years Cost: $80 for 8 weeks Contact: Stella on 9209 6159

Performing Arts at Circus Oz

The ever popular Circus Oz classes continue!

From clowning, drama, hula hoops, character, rope walking and dance there is always something new to try and fun for all!

When: Sundays 10.30am to 12.30pm (one class only) Term 3: 22 July to 16 September Where: Circus Oz Headquarters, Bay Street, Port Melbourne Age: 8 to 18 years with mild to moderate disabilities Cost: $135 for 9 weeks Contact: Anne on 9209 6159 6

Social and Recreation Yoga Moves

YOGA MOVES HAS A NEW TIME AND DAY! The program will now run on a Saturday morning 11am to 12 noon. An introductory yoga program for adults.

When: Saturdays 11am to 12pm Term 3: 21 July to 15 September Where: Yoga Station Studio 3, 52 Bay Road, Sandringham Age: 18 years and over Cost: $90 for 9 week sessions Contact: Anne 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. In 2012 participants have been to the St Kilda Festival, Sand Sculptures in Frankston and Queen Vic Market, to name a few. 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 on 9209 6159 7

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: Every Monday from 4.00pm to 5.30pm during school terms Where: South Melbourne Community Centre, Cnr Park Street and Ferrars Place, Sth Melb Age: 13 to 18 years Cost: $80 for 8 week term Contact: Anne 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: Monthly on Sundays Where: Grattan Community Centre, Prahran Age: 25 to 55 years Cost: $10 per session plus entrance fees If applicable Contact: Stella on 9209 6159 8

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: 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: Monthly on Saturdays Where: Meet at Brighton Recreation Centre, Brighton Age: 15 to 25 years Cost: $10 per session plus entrance fees if applicable Contact: 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 attending!

When: Saturday 18 Aug, 13 October and 24 November Where: Melbourne Bowling Club 138 Union Street, Windsor Age: 18 years and over Cost: $10 (Includes entry, pizza, snacks & glow stick. Carers free) Contact: 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: Saturday afternoons 4.30pm to 7.30pm Term 3 Saturday 14 Aug—Saturday September 22 Where: Betty Day Community Centre 67 Argyle Street, St Kilda Age: 18 years and over Cost: $10 per week Contact: lkingsto@portphillip.vic.gov.au or call 9209 6753 Note: There is currently a waiting list 10

Sport and Fitness Beaumaris Sharks All Abilities AFL

Recreational football is a non‐contact, modified version of AFL and is for both males and females who want to learn new skills, train, play modified footy, make friends and most of all have fun!

Beaumaris Sharks ran a program in 2011 and are planning on involving participants in non playing roles within the club in 2012. If you are interested in being involved please contact David on 9209 6552.

Where: Banksia Reserve, Oak St, Beaumaris Age: 14 years and over

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 of all ages

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: Sundays 10.00am to 10.45am or 10.45am to 11.30am Where: Gecko Kids Fitness 338 South Road, Hampton East Age: 4 to 18 years Cost: $200 per term Contact: Paul at Gecko 9532 0077

Hampton Dolphins Soccer Club

This program is as popular as ever and will include the annual fun day with the Richmond Eagles All Abilities team. Learn soccer skills in a fun, friendly, safe and non‐competitive environment.

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

Sport and Fitness MSAC Sporty All Stars and Sporty Tackers

These weekly programs combine a range of fun indoor sports all in the one location. Activities include basketball, volleyball, squash and table tennis. Places are available in both programs so please contact Jeff if you are interested in participating in this program.

When: Saturdays during school terms Where: Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park Age: Tackers ‐ 8 to 15 years (12.30pm to 1.45pm) All Stars ‐ 15 to 55 years (2pm to 4pm) Cost: $8.50 Contact: Jeff Torney at MSAC 9926 1547 Sailability

Learn how to sail or just enjoy the freedom and fun of sailing in a supportive atmosphere. Sailability allows people of all ages and abilities to enjoy sailing.

When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays, year round (Bookings essential) Where: The Boatshed Albert Park Lake, 3 Aquatic Drive Age: All ages Cost: $12 per session Contact: Gavin Wall at The Boatshed 0425 854 799 14

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 etc.) Groups welcome.

When:

Where: Cost:

Contact:

First Tuesday of the month 10am to 1pm (August will be first Wednesday of the month) 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 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 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 these pool sessions or to express interest in the weekly outdoor sessions that occur during Summer.

Contact: Mike Letch 0407 353 969

Inclusive Sports Club Volunteering

Are you looking for a fun and sporty way to spend a few hours each Saturday?

The Moorabbin Kangaroos Football Club (based in Hampton) are seeking the assistance of an energetic and reliable volunteer to assist with a number of duties including Water Person and Scoreboard.

The volunteer will be matched with a club member who will help them to learn their role. This is a great way to be involved in your local sporting community.

Call David on 9209 6552 for more information.

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JCAAA Participant Profile Rosy Lunam

How old are you? 17 years old

What JCAAA programs do you participate in and which do you like the most?

I have been to the Hype program and Stitched Up drama program. I love going to Hype because we go on all sorts of outings, like Queen Victorian Markets, Sand Sculptures and we have done PIZZA making too, which I loved!

What is your favourite activity?

I love painting and doing creative arts and craft work. I love singing and dancing too.

Who is your hero and why?

My hero’s are the two support worker from the Hype program, Rose and Gemma. We have a great laugh together and they are really fun to be around.

What is your favourite weekend activity?

I love going out to shop and eat and love going to the movies with friends. I also love going to Southland shopping centre on the weekends, its heaps of fun!

What do you want to do when you finish school?

I would love to be an art teacher and help out other people who want to learn arts and crafts. I love creating things and would like to teach and show people how its done.

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“Reflections” Exhibition September 2012

JCAAA has been successful in securing the exhibition space in the Bayside Council Offices in Sandringham, known as Artrium.

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

Titled “Reflections”, the exhibition will present chosen pieces produced by participants of JCAAA’s Holiday Arts program in 2012.

The opening night will be on Tuesday 4 September 6pm-8pm, at the Bayside Council Offices in Royal Parade, Sandringham.

We warmly invite you to attend the opening night or drop in to the Bayside Council Offices during September to see the exhibition. For more information call Anne at JCAAA on 9209 6159.

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