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A DONATION of three iPads to nonverbal students at Mornington Special Development School is allowing them to communicate with their families, teachers, carers and friends – some for the first time. The students are learning how to use the devices through an app.
You’re invited Community Conversation National aged and disability services reforms Mornington Peninsula Shire invites community members, aged and disability services clients and their carers to engage with Council in a discussion about the National reform of aged care and disability services and the best role the Shire may play in supporting older residents in the future. The reform proposes a new service model that will provide clients with choice of service provider. In this changing environment Council needs to consider the best way to respond to the potential changes that the reform may bring. Your input is an important part of our future planning process. Council remains committed to ensuring continuity of care for clients now and as any national changes are introduced.
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3 April 2019
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“Students benefit from instant feedback and communication programs on their new iPads and they have fun while doing it,” Principal David Newport said. “The school struggles financially to provide up-to-date technology. This is a great start. These kids will have
Event funding applications are open 1 – 30 April. Applications are invited from community groups and organisations planning on delivering an event within the Mornington Peninsula Shire between 1 July 2019 and 30 June 2022. Event funding provides support for events that deliver safe, diverse, equitable, accessible, environmentally sustainable and economic opportunities and outcomes for the Mornington Peninsula.
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a better opportunity to improve their communication skills.” The iPads are part of an $80,000 donation of 180 devices for non-verbal specialist school children by Bank First and Gandel Philanthropy through the not-for-profit State Schools Relief.