Study into Respiratory Problems

Do you care for someone with respiratory problems and using medication?

•15% of Australians with intellectual disability have asthma. 

• Do carers get the support they need to assist people with asthma?

• Researchers at Sydney University wish to interview family caregivers, direct healthcare workers and nurses who have cared for a person with intellectual disabilities who has asthma or uses inhalers.

Please see the flyer attached for further information or call Sharon Davis on 02 91141159 or 0411817299 for more information. 

Interview with Dr David Dossetor, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

In this Youtube clip David Dossetor (Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney) talks about psychiatric diagnoses and medication in an interdisciplinary context. Important in his view is to approach challenging behaviour from within a developmental framework. Interview by The Centre for Consultation and Expertise (CCE), Netherlands. 

School-Link Wins Mental Health Matters Award

On 10th October 2012, The Minister for Mental Health The Honourable Kevin Humphries presented CHW School-Link with the Mental Health Matters Award for Cross Collaboration. The Awards were hosted by the NSW Mental Health Association and we congratulate all the winners of the day. All the winning submissions can be read here.

NSW Disability Industry Innovation Awards

Congratulations to the 2012 winners of the NSW Disability Industry Innovation Awards.

The NSW Disability Industry Innovation Awards program showcases and rewards those individuals and organisations that are out there doing things differently, thinking outside the box to progress the delivery of services and achieve results for people with a disability, their families and carers.

You can read all about the winners on the above link.

The Right Foot Project

DirtyFeet is excited to present The Right Foot Project- contemporary dance workshops for people with and without disability. Flyer available here.

In September 2012, DirtyFeet is presenting “The Right Foot Project”- workshops for people with and without disability. The workshops are supported by the Ian Potter Foundation, the City of Sydney and Accessible Arts.

Led by experienced dance maker Sarah-Vyne Vassallo, the workshops will develop a small creative dance work over two days. Dancers will explore new devised movement within a collaborative environment.

When: Saturday 22 and 29 September

Time: 10am - 1.30pm - Both days. Sharing 29 September 1pm

Where: Redfern Town Hall. 73 Pitt St, Redfern. Close to central train station (accessible) and Redfern train station.

Access: Open to all levels of ability 12-26 years. Suitable for low to moderate support needs. Accessible lift and toilet. Street parking

Cost: Free, limited places. Registration essential: sarah@dirtyfeet.com.au m: 0438 325 943