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Con Spring Newsletter 2011

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Bianca’s Letter Welcome to another edition of JCAAA’s quarterly newsletter. Sadly we have said farewell to Anna Collins, our Community Kitchen Project Officer. Anna has returned overseas to continue her travels and we enjoyed a lovely dinner at the Spicy Fish restaurant with the whole kitchen crew - a great way to end the term. On a lighter note, I am pleased to announce some new additions to JCAAA. Lani Kingston joins us as the new Kitchen Officer. She comes with lots of energy and new ideas. Rebecca Stella has also joined the team as the Recrea-tion Officer and will continue the great work she has been doing with us al-ready. We have some exciting new programs kicking off this quarter! Groove Central, Yoga Moves, the MSAC Fitness program and a new social recreation program called Hype. September also brings another great Respite and Recreation Expo to the region. There will be a wealth of information available and lots of activities to keep you entertained. Check out the back page of the newsletter. Hope to see you all there! Happy Spring! Bianca Rayner

Amanda Ireland (Mon to Wed) Arts Officer Ph: 9209 6159 mireland@portphillip.vic.gov.au Rebecca Stella (Thur and Fri) Recreation Officer Ph: 9209 6159 rstella@portphillip.vic.gov.au

JCAAA Staff contacts

Lani Kingston (Fri only) Community Kitchen Project Officer lkingsto@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Bianca Rayner (Mon to Fri) Team Leader Ph: 9209 6753 brayner@portphillip.vic.gov.au Rosie Thomas (Mon to Fri) Sports Development Officer Ph: 9209 6552 rthomas@portphillip.vic.gov.au

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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! There are vacancies in both the morning and afternoon classes. When: Sundays 10.30am to 12pm or 1pm to 2.30pm Where: Circus Oz Headquarters, Bay Street, Port Melbourne Age: 8 to 18 years with mild to moderate disabilities Cost: $135 for 9 week term Contact: Amanda on 9209 6159

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Art SnapShot Photography

SnapShot Photography classes continue to inspire. Come along and discover all of the photographic masterpieces you can create.

When: Saturdays 10.30am to 12.30pm Term 4: 15 Oct to 17 Dec Where: Carnegie Library Age: 18 to 55 years Cost: $100 for 10 week term Contact: Stella on 9209 6159

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Social & Recreation

Yoga Moves

JCAAA, in partnership with Yoga Station and the City of Bayside, presents YOGA MOVES; for women aged 18 years and over. Move your body in a new introductory yoga program! When: Wednesdays 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Yoga Station Studio 3, 52 Bay Road, Sandringham Age: 18 years and over Cost: $60 for 6 sessions in Term 3 Contact: Amanda on 9209 6159 Hype

Get out, meet new people and have some fun! Hype is a new social recreation program for 14 to 18 year olds with a mild to moderate disability. Participants meet at the Peterson Youth Centre once a month and enjoy a range of activities. In 2011 these will include trips to mini golf, fishing on the bay and Luna Park. When: One Saturday each month 12pm to 4pm Where: Peterson Youth Centre Cnr Highett Rd and Peterson St, Highett Age: 14 to 18 years Cost: Dependant on activities Contact Amanda on 9209 6159 Want to play music or join a band? Do you love playing music? Hugh plays the keyboard and drums and would really like to set up a band. The band would meet regularly, and it could be at his home. If you are interested please call Hugh’s mother, Briar Goessi, on 0430 132 678.

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Enhancing Vacation Care Program (EVCP)

JCAAA’s Enhancing Vacation Care Program works in partnership with local school holiday program providers to enable their programs to include children and young people with mild disabilities. If your child would like to participate in a school holiday program in a fun and supported environment. When: School Holidays Where: Various schools in Bayside, Glen Eira, Port Phillip, Stonnington Age: 6 to18 years Cost: School holiday program costs Contact: Bianca on 9209 6753 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: September 26 - 29 Where: Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park Age: 13 to 18 years Cost: $15 per day (BYO lunch) Contact: Rosie on 9209 6552 Holiday Arts for Adults

Experience a variety of visual and performing arts. In July 2011 activities included painting, stenciling, jewellery making, belly dancing and funk dancing. Workshops are facilitated by professional artists and all materials are provided. When: Monday 3 October to Friday 7 October 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: Amanda on 9209 6159

Holiday Programs

Holiday Programs

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Social and Recreation Saturday Night Fever

Put your dancing shoes on and dance the night away with friends, family and our great DJ. This is a big event. 90 people attended the party in July!

When: 24 September, 26 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

Underage Rage

JCAAA has changed Underage Rage to a new format. Check out the new social recreation program “Hype”, which will replace the underage dance parties from August 2011. Fresh

Social recreation group providing opportunities to socialise, undertake some great activities around Melbourne and have some fun. When: Monthly on Sundays Where: Meet at Sandybeach Centre Age: 25 to 55 years Cost: $5 per session plus entrance fee prices to various activities Contact: Stella on 9209 6159 Note: There is currently a waiting list for the Fresh Program

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Community Kitchen

JCAAA’s Community Kitchen 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 all of your favourite recipes! When: Saturday afternoons 4.30pm to 7.30pm Where: Betty Day Community Centre 67 Argyle Street, St Kilda Age: 18 years and over Cost: $5 per week Contact: lkingsto@portphillip.vic.gov.au or Bianca on 9209 6753 Note: There is currently a waiting list for the Community Kitchen

Get Into Bayside

Social recreation group providing opportunities to socialise, undertake some great activities around Melbourne and have some fun. When: Monthly on Saturdays Where: Meet at Brighton Recreation Centre Age: 15 to 25 years Cost: $5 per session plus entrance fee prices to various activities Contact: Stella on 9209 6159 Note: There is currently a waiting list for the Get Into Bayside Program

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Basketball

Seeking people of all abilities to develop their basketball skills and become a member of a winning team! McKinnon Basketball Association also recently hosted an All Abilities Tournament. When: Saturdays 9.30am throughout school terms Where: Bentleigh Secondary College Age: 12 years and over Cost: $45 for seven week program Contact: McKinnon Basketball Association 9579 1200 Croquet

Croquet is a low impact sport, played by hitting plastic balls through hoops imbedded in the lawn. When: Tuesday morning monthly Where: Elwood Croquet Club Age: Older adults Cost: $5 per week Contact: Rosie on 9209 6552 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: Tuesdays monthly 10am to 1pm 9 Aug, 13 Sep, 11 Oct, 8 Nov and 13 Dec Where: Port Melbourne Cost: Gold coin donation (includes rod, reel, bait and fishing instructor) Contact: Remy Baya at FishCare 0418 311 684

Sport and Fitness

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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. The young people 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 10.45 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 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. Be quick to register as there are limited positions available! When: Thursday afternoons 4pm to 5pm Where: Betty Day Community Centre Age: 16 years and over Cost: $10 per week Contact: Rosie on 9209 6552 Hampton Dolphins Soccer Club

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 18 years Cost: Ask the club for details Contact: Ian Spence 9571 5492 or Terry Baker 9589 4800

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Lawn Bowls

When: Sundays 10am to 12pm 2 & 18 Sept, 16 Oct, 13 & 27 Nov Where: Black Rock Lawn Bowls Club

8 Fern Street, Black Rock Age: All ages Cost: $5 Includes training and morning tea Contact: Rosie on 9209 6552 Mobi-Chair

Mobi-Chair is an innovative new amphibious wheelchair that was designed to provide its passenger with a seamless transition from the road, to the beach, to the water. It has floatation wheels and armrests that offer the user stability and buoyancy in relatively calm waters, and rubber pneumatic tyres to provide easy mobility across sand and other rough surfaces The Mobi-Chair will be ready for public use this Spring/Summer as the weather gets warmer, on a first come first serve basis. The Mobi-Chair program is a partnership between Marine Care – Ricketts Point, Disabled Divers Association, the Rotary Club of Hampton, the Beaumaris Yacht Club, Bayside City Council, the Department of Planning and Community Development and JCAAA. Where: Ricketts Point, Beaumaris When: Wednesday mornings and weekends starting in December 2011 Cost: FREE Contact: Mike Letch, Disabled Divers Association on 0407 353 969

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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, table tennis and more. 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) 15 to 45 years (2pm to 4pm) Cost: $8.50 Contact: Jeff Torney at MSAC 9926 1547 MSAC All Abilities Group Fitness Program

MSAC’s newest program combines fun exercise circuits to improve strength, fitness and balance. When: Thursdays 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park Age: 16 years and over Cost: $8.50 per class (Concession memberships also available) Contact: MSAC health and wellness team on (03) 9926 1609 or healthandwellness@msac.com.au Sailability

Learn the skills of sailing or just enjoy the freedom and fun of sailing in a supportive social atmosphere. Sailability allows people of all ages and abilities to enjoy of sailing in a straightforward, fun way. When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, year round Where: The Boatshed, Albert Park Lake, 3 Aquatic Drive Age: All ages Cost: $12 per session Contact: Josh Sadler at Sailability 0425 826 390

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Snorkelling

Snorkelling is back for Spring 2011. Ricketts Point is a marine sanctuary and underwater wonderland of sea life. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity. Who: People of all abilities who are interested in learning to snorkel Age: 12 years and older ** Where: Ricketts Point, Beaumaris Cost: $25 per person per week (includes snorkelling equipment & snorkelling instructors) When: Weekly on Wednesdays starting December 2011 at 10am Contact: Mike Letch, Disabled Divers Association on 0407 353 969 to register for a time slot ** Parents or a carer will be required to stay (and encouraged to get involved) in the program. Swim 4 All

Swim 4 All is a program designed to provide children and adults with special needs and disabilities with the opportunity to learn to swim with qualified and specifically disability rained 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 mornings 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 or email: natalie@swim4all.com.au For more information visit www.swim4all.com.au

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‘On ya Bike’ hand cycling

When: Sundays 10am to 12pm 21 Aug, 25, Sep, 23 Oct, 20 Nov, 11 Dec Where: Grand Prix Pit Buildings, Aughtie Dr, Albert Park Cost: $80 per year Contact: Freya Mellor Prior (DSR) 9473 0133 or freya@dsr.org.au Wheelchair Tennis

When: Tuesdays 7.00pm to 9.00pm 19, 26 July, 2, 9, 23, 30 August, 6, 13, 20 September Where: Albert Reserve, Cnr St Kilda Rd & Hanna St, Albert Park Cost: $80 per term Contact: Tim Nield (DSR) 9473 0133 or tim@dsr.org.au

Training

Creating Communication Accessible Communities

This session aims to understand the barriers faced by people who have trouble expressing themselves, understand the different forms of communi-ties, know how to interact with someone using a form of communication other than speech. Who: Sport and recreation providers, sports coaches, Council staff, people with disabilities, carers, family members, disability support staff and the general community When: Tuesday 18th October Time: 6pm to 8pm (food will be provided) Where: St Kilda Town Hall Cost: FREE Contact: Rosie at JCAAA 9209 6552 to reserve a place

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