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Summer 2011 Newsletter

George Clifford catches 5kg snapper at HYPE Mates Day on the Bay!

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Would you like to tell us your story? Are you a budding artist, writer or poet? If you would like to be featured in the next edition of the JCAAA newsletter and go in the running to win some cool prizes, send us in something about yourself. It could be a recent trip you went on, a story about your family, a photo or anything that is important in your world. To make things interesting we will feature one of the stories, images or poems in future editions of the JCAAA newsletter. If you are looking for something interesting to do over the summer then read on… • To celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) Glen Eira

City Council will host a free community barbecue on 2 December. Come along to meet locals and learn more about IDPwD. BBQ from 1pm to 2pm. For more information call Tracy at Glen Eira on 9524 3333.

• St Kilda Library is hosting a free classical music performance on 9 Decem-

ber by cellist, Adi. For bookings call the library on 9209 6734. • Sunday 11 December is Beach Cricket! Come to Sandridge Lifesaving

Club and meet the stars, win some prizes and participate in some great activities. Check out page 13 for more information. Happy holidays! Bianca and team

Rebecca Stella (Thur and Fri) Recreation Officer Ph: 9209 6159 rstella@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

JCAAA Staff contacts

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 Amanda Ireland (Mon to Wed) Arts Officer Ph: 9209 6159 mireland@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 and 1.00pm to 2.30pm 16 October to 18 December (2012 dates to be confirmed) Where: Circus Oz Headquarters, Bay Street, Port Melbourne Age: 8 to 18 years with mild to moderate disabilities Cost: $135 for 9 weeks Contact: Amanda on 9209 6159

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 22 Oct to 10 Dec in Term 4 Where: Carnegie Library Age: 18 to 55 years Cost: $80 for 8 weeks 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; a new introductory yoga program for men and women aged 18 years and over. When: Wednesdays 4.30pm to 5.30pm 12 October to 14 December (2012 dates to be confirmed) Where: Yoga Station Studio 3, 52 Bay Road, Sandringham Age: 18 years and over Cost: $80 for 8 sessions 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, activities include trips to mini golf, fishing on the bay and Luna Park. We are currently looking for some more young women to join the program. When: One Saturday each month 12pm to 4pm 12 November to 10 December (2012 dates to be confirmed) Where: Peterson Youth Centre Cnr Highett Rd and Peterson St, Highett Age: 14 to 18 years Cost: Dependent on activities Contact Amanda on 9209 6159

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Enhancing Vacation Care Program (EVCP)

JCAAA’s EVCP works in partnership with local school holiday program providers to enable their programs to include children and young people with mild disabilities. This program enables your child to participate in a supported, mainstream vacation care program. 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: Monday 16 to Thursday 19 January 2012 Where: Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park Age: 13 to 18 years Cost: $15 per day. BYO lunch/drinks Contact: Rosie on 9209 6552 Holiday Arts for Adults

Experience a variety of visual and performing arts. In October activities included painting, jewellery making, circus skills and photography. Workshops are facilitated by professional artists and materials are provided. When: Monday 16 to Friday 20 January 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: 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 our great DJ. This is a big event. 80 people attended the party in September!

When: Saturday 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

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 Blind and Low Vision Swimming Program

Blind Sports Victoria are offering a 6 week program which will increase your swimming technique in a friendly and welcoming environment. When: Thursdays 2pm to 3pm (starting 3 Nov for a 6 week duration) Where: Re-Creation & Trackside Health Club, 110 Railway Walk North, Hampton Cost: $3 per week Contact: Blind Sports Victoria 9822 8876 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 13 Dec, 10 Jan, 14 Feb Where: Port Melbourne Cost: Gold coin donation (includes rod, reel, bait and fishing instructor) Contact: Remy Baya at FishCare 0418 311 684

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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 10.45am 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 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: Wednesdays 4:30pm to 5:30pm Where: Betty Day Community Centre Age: 16 years and over Cost: $10 per week (Term payment required) Contact: Stella on 9209 6159 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 11 Dec (Christmas break-up), 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 4 & 18 March 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 and table tennis 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 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 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

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: 16 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 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 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

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Community Beach Cricket

JCAAA are excited to be working in partnership with Cricket Victoria and the City of Port Phillip in delivering an inclusive Community Beach Cricket event. This is a fun day for families to get together with lots of activities, prizes and giveaways. Best of all, its FREE! This community event promotes inclusion and participation and follows ‘International Day for People with Disability’ celebrated on 3 December. People with disabilities, their family and friends are particularly encour-aged to join in activities. Additional JCAAA staff will be at the event to ensure all participants get involved in activities however JCAAA staff are not responsible for participants on the day. Please see further beach cricket event details on the back page of this newsletter

Training

Creating Communication Accessible Communities

This session aims to understand the barriers faced by people who experience difficulties in expressing themselves, understanding different forms of communication, learning techniques for interacting 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: Early February TBC Time: 6pm to 8pm (Light supper will be provided) Where: Bayside City Council Cost: FREE Contact: Rosie at JCAAA 9209 6552 to reserve a place

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