NESB and Disability News – August 2010
A newsletter for people interested in issues relevant to people from NESB with disability and their families and carers. Produced by the Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW (MDAA).
If you have any questions, comments or any other contributions please contact us by email (mdaa@mdaa.org.au) or phone (02) 9891 6400.

Please find attached a newsletter for last month from Minister Primrose.

Patrick Keneally | Media adviser | Office of Peter Primrose MLC | Minister for Disability Services | Minister for Ageing | Minister for Youth | Minister for Volunteering
 02 9228 5451 |  0431 743 212 |  02 9228 3817 |  Level 33, Governor Macquarie Tower, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney NSW 2000

Forum Flash- 28 July 2010
News from Western Sydney Community Forum
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Meet the Candidates to talk about Pay Equity
Candidates Forum Wednesday 11th August 3:00 – 4:00pm at The Hills Holroyd Parramatta MRC Level 4, 1 Horwood Place, Parramatta

‘Dream or Reality?’- Affordable Housing in Western Sydney
Have You registered? Yes there is a lot of Forums and Conferences on Housing to attend, however this is Western Sydney specific on August 17th - don’t miss it!!

Training Courses on Offer
Promoting to and Networking with Ethnic Communities
Date: 5.08.2010 Time: 9:30 – 4:30 at WSCF, Parramatta

Working Safely in Private Dwellings & External Locations – for Managers/Coordinators
Date: 6 August 2010 Time: 9:30-4:30. Venue: Santa Maria Centre, 253 Great Western Highway, Lawson. Cost: $35 members $75 for non members.

Position Vacant within WSCF
Regional Resource Worker HACC (Food) Part time 7 day (49hrs) per fortnight
WSCF is looking for a suitably qualified/experienced person for the above position.

Interview about impact of ‘Keeping them Safe’ Strategy.
Interview with Mike Sheargold

Joke Spot
Do for others with no desire of returned favour. We all should plant some trees we'll never sit under. National Tree Day – 1 August 2010

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Issue 6, 2010
Circulation Date: 20 July 2010

Contents:
1. Access Aware seeks models for banner photo shoot
2. IDEAS need your help!
3. Spark Festival
4. Great news at the movies for people with hearing or vision impairment
5. Enhancing the Links - Hunter-Central Coast
6. Managing Disability at Work: The things you need to know
7. Vision Australia Texpo and Open Day
8. Government launches disability employment discussion paper
9. Self-Abuse Finally Ends
10. Resourcing Families Workshop
11. 2010-11 Positive Ageing Grants – Call for applications
12. UNSW focus group opportunity - employment, welfare reform and people with disability
13. Mobilising Parents Families and Carers as a Movement for Change
14. Call for AART.BOXX committee members closes 18 August 2010
15. Free Wheelchair Basketball Hoops “Come & Try” sessions
16. Camp Willing and Able
17. Grant Applications for the 2010 Don't DISmyABILITY Campaign
18. Nominations open for Mental Health Matters Awards
19. Suicide Prevention Seminar
20. VISY community grants 2010
21. Social Steps Group
22. Let’s Talk About Caring Conference
23. BIA NSW Brokerage Packages Expanded to rural and regional areas of NSW
24. BIA NSW Training - Wagga Wagga Workshop
25. Coming Events