Emotion Based Social Skills Training

Facilitator Training for Children with High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome will be held on 9^th and 10^th October 2014. See this webpage for more information.

"Emotion-based Social Skills Training" (EBSST) is an innovative mental health promotion program developed at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead for children with High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, aged 8 to 12 years, their parents and teachers.

EBSST has been researched since 2004 and evaluated in over 300 Department of Education and Communities NSW public schools. Findings indicate improvements in children’s social and emotional skills up to 6 months after intervention, compared with children not receiving EBSST.

Issues in Sexuality and Disability Course

Family Planning NSW will be delivering their flagship course ‘Issues in Sexuality and Disability’ in Ashfield on September 17 & 18. This two-day course is designed for all workers in the disability sector (including support workers, managers and allied health professionals) who would like to increase their capacity to support people with disability in the area of sexuality, relationships and sexual health.

Participants will gain essential knowledge and skills to effectively support people with disability in the area of sexuality and relationships, and learn how to use resources to facilitate positive and healthy discussions about sexuality.

Course: Issues in Sexuality and Disability

Date: 17 &18 September 2014

Location: Family Planning NSW- 328-336 Liverpool Road Ashfield 2131

Cost: $400

Register on this website:

Please see flyer attached for more information.

Runners raise over $26,000 for kids with Autism

Staff and friends of the Children's Hospital at Westmead ran the City 2 Surf on the 11th August to raise money for Westmead Austim.

Many of the staff agreed to dress as superheroes if they reached certain targets of funding.

All together staff raised over $26,000, which will be dedicated to creating an app for kids with autism.

A huge thankyou to everyone who sponsored and took part in the event.

Focus on Ability- Short Film Competition Vote now

For the 6th consecutive year NOVA Employment is running the Focus on Ability Short Film competition. The competition is aimed at raising awareness of the abilities of people with a disability.

The theme for the competition asks film makers to “Focus on the Ability” of people with a disability.

Films will be available for viewing and voting from 9am August 5th through to August 17th.

To view the films click here.

Films will be both judged by a professional judging panel and put through an online voting process, with separate prizes for each category.

www.focusonability.com.au

Developmental Disabilities, Challenging Behaviour and Mental Health Conference

SAVE THE DATE - FRIDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2014

Developmental Disabilities, Challenging Behaviour and Mental Health: Research to Practice and Policy.

The latest developments in disability and mental health research and practice will be presented by leading international and Australian researchers.

Presenters include;
Prof James Harris, Johns Hopkins University USA
Prof Kerim Munir, Harvard University USA
Prof Michael Brammer, Institute of Psychiatry London UK
Prof Pat Howlin, Institute of Psychiatry London UK, University of Sydney
Prof Eric Emerson, University of Sydney, Lancaster University UK
Prof Rhoshel Lenroot, University of New South Wales
A/Prof David Dossetor, University of Sydney
A/Prof Julian Trollor, University of New South Wales
Convenor: Prof Stewart Einfeld, University of Sydney

This conference is intended for researchers and clinical practitioners, and will also benefit those working with people with developmental disabilities in the community.

The conference follows the very successful one held in2011. Please save the date : Friday 7 November 2014. Registration and further information will be available in August.

The conference is an activity of the Centre for Disability Research and Policy at University of Sydney.