HUME CITY COUNCIL and
Hume Disability Issues Group CELEBRATE

International Day of People with Disability
3 DECEMBER 2014

Brite Plants Open Day

Come and enjoy the wonderful Brite Plants Nursery.

Where: 1 - 7 Belfast Street, Dallas
When: Saturday 22 November
Time: 9am - 4pm

Cost: Free
Telephone: (03) 9309 5111

Positive Partnerships Workshops

Free two-day workshop and information sessions for parents and carers of school-age children on the autism spectrum, brought to you by Positive the Partnerships initiative.

Where: Highgate Recreation Reserve, 229 Grand Boulevard, Craigieburn

When: Two-day workshop: Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 November

Time: Day 1: 9am - 4.30pm (registration from 8.15 am), Day 2: 9am - 3.30pm

Cost: Free

RSVP: Positive Partnerships Information Line

Telephone: 1300 881 971 or

Email:

Tech Fun

Come and discover the wonders of emerging technology. Make music with Skoogs and Beamz, create 3 dimensional images using Augmented Reality apps, learn about 3D printing, see a Raspberry Pi (a small computer you can fit in your pocket) in action, draw 3D objects using a 3Doodler pen or use a Makey Makey to turn fruit and vegetables into musical instruments. Lots of fun and surprises!

Where: Hume Global Learning Centre, 1079 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows

When: Tuesday 2 December

Time: 10am - 2pm

Cost: Free

RSVP: Andre Dumitriu

Telephone: (03) 9356 6933

Email:

Active for All

Join in on a fun day filled with tennis, bocce, bowling, craft activities, a barbecue and more.
All-ages event – Children under 16 to be accompanied by an adult or carer.

Where: Broadmeadows Leisure Centre, Cnr Dimboola Road and Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows

When: Wednesday 3 December

Time: 10am - 2pm

Cost: Free

Telephone: (03) 9205 2513 or
Email:

Australian Government Department of Human Services demonstration of self-managed services - Online to save you time

Are you a provider of services to people with a disability or a nominee of someone with a disability? You are most welcome to attend an important information and demonstration session to learn about the range of government services and payments that can be accessed online. Our online accounts, Express Plus apps and phone self-service are easy and convenient ways to complete Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support business without having to wait on the phone or queue at a service centre.

Where: Australian Government Department of Human Services, Cnr Pearcedale Pde and Dimboola St, Broadmeadows

When: Wednesday 3 December

Time: 10am; 11.30am or 1pm (duration of session - 1 hour)

RSVP: Melissa Meaker (BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL)

Email:

Discomania

Alcohol free dance party event (18+).

Where: Broadmeadows Leisure Centre, Cnr Dimboola Road and Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows

When: Friday 12 December

Time: 7.30pm - 10pm

Cost: $10

RSVP: Leanne Cacoyiannis

Telephone: (03) 9205 2513 or

Email:

Distinctive Options All Abilities Tennis and Cross Fit Challenge

All-ages event.

Where: South Gisborne Tennis Club

When: Thursday 4 December

Time: 10am - 1pm

Cost: Free including lunch

RSVP: Gail Scott

Telephone: (03) 9740 7244

Email:

DIY Workshop

Woodwork and painting workshop.

Ages:Open

Where: Bunnings Broadmeadows (Located in the DIY section)

Address: 100 Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows

When: Thursday 4 December

Time: 10am - 1pm

Cost: Free

RSVP: N/A

Telephone: (03) 9351 3800

Email:

Sailability

Enjoy a morning of sailing and a lakeside barbecue lunch. (Places limited – bookings essential)

Where: Jack Roper Reserve, Camp Road, Broadmeadows

When: Thursday 4 December

Time: 10am - 2pm

Cost: Free

RSVP: Broadmeadows Disability Services Reception

Telephone: (03) 9309 7448

Cinemania

Outdoor family cinema event celebrating International Day of People with Disability – Screening Frozen (G)

Where: Craigieburn Leisure Centre, 127 - 147 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn

When: Friday 5 December

Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Cost: Free

RSVP: Leanne Cacoyiannis

Telephone: (03) 9205 2513 or

Email:

Beat - Broadmeadows Employment and Training

A free drop-in job search support service for Hume residents. Provides individualised support on resume writing, job search, interview preparation, career advice, search for courses and computer access.

Age: 15+

Where: The Age Library Broadmeadows

When: Every Wednesday until December 17

Time: 10am - 12pm

Cost: Free

RSVP: Drop-in service

Email:

Joblink Job Search Support Session

A free drop-in job search support service for Hume residents. Provides individualised support on resume writing, job search, interview preparation, career advice, search for courses and computer access.

Age: 15+

Where: Hume Global learning Centre, Craigieburn

When: Every Mondayuntil December 8

Time: 10am - 12pm

Cost: Free

RSVP: Drop-in service

Email:

Sunbury Job Shop

A free drop-in job search support service for HUME residents. Provides individualised support on resume writing, job search, interview preparation, career advice, search for courses and computer access.

Age: 15+

Where: Sunbury Library, 44 Macedon Street, Sunbury

When: every Wednesday until December 17

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Cost: Free

RSVP: Drop-in service

Email:

For More information

Contact: Council’s Metro Access Project Officer

Telephone: (03) 9205 2200

Email:

TTY National Relay Service: 133 677

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