Stonnington Sounds Transcript June/July 2016

Stonnington Sounds Transcript – June/July 2016

Welcome to Stonnington Sounds, a quarterly podcast providing you, our Stonnington residents with community news, things to do and places to visit.

Your announcers are David Camp and Anne Brown.

The City of Stonnington present the 2016 Carers Forum

Do you provide care or support for an older person, or a younger person or an adult with disability? If so, the City of Stonnington invites you to the 2016 Carers Forum.

The morning session, from 10am to 12.30pm, is for carers of older people and will feature a presentation by Helen Carr of Carers Victoria, who will give you information on the importance of sleep for Carers, what can detract from a good sleep, and options to improve the quality of your sleep.

The afternoon session, from 1pm to 3.30pm is for carers of people with a disability and will be led by Charles Thermos, Director of Transformative Psychology. This session will cover the issue of identity and how to practice self-care and self-compassion whilst in a caring role.

The forum is free to attend; bookings are essential.To reserve a place or for more information, contact Council’s Aged Services on 8290 3224or email .

Stonnington Libraries have been awarded the Communication Access Symbol

Stonnington Libraries are extremely proud to announce that we have been awarded the Communication Access Symbol. This symbol recognises that our staff have positive and welcoming attitudes towards all customers, and that people with communication difficulties will be given time to get their message across. It also means that important written information is available in different formats; communication boards are available on requestand that we provide communication friendly phone service, with all staff confident using the National Relay Service.

Keep an eye out for the Communication Access Symbol which will be proudly displayed at all branches.Communication access aims to create a world where people who have communication difficulties are able to communicate successfully with everyone, everywhere.

Powerful Parenting Self Advocacy Group

The Powerful Parenting Self Advocacy Group is a self advocacy group for parents who have an intellectual disability. The group meetings are on the first Friday of each second month at Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane Melbourne in the Reinforce Meeting Room on level 2.

The Powerful Parenting Self Advocacy Group would love to hear from people who are interested in joining. Please contact Susan Arthur by calling Reinforce Self Advocacy Group on 9650 7855.

BusyFeet Stonnington – expanding horizons with dance

BusyFeet is a community project of the Rotary Clubs of Malvern, Toorak and Prahran, designed to create an inclusive place for children with intellectual and physical disability through dance and music. Conducted in a fun and safe environment, it’s a place where everyone feels special and is respected for their individual ability.

The program is open to children aged 6-16 with one on one support from qualified dance teachers, all with working with children checks. Classes are held every Wednesday at 4pm in Prahran and offer parents and carers a chance to take a break, have a chat over coffee, read a book or go for a walk.

To apply to join the program or as a volunteer, visit or contact Peter Schneider on 0417 322 617

Young Carers are Seen, Heard and Celebrated at Young Carers Event

A young carer is a person under 25 years of age who cares for or helps out a friend or family member with a disability, illness, mental health issue, addiction, or who is frail or aged. On 8 April, young carers wereinvited to the launch of the Seen, Heard, Celebrated film about Young Carers, organised by the Inner Eastern Local Learning and Employment Network (IELLEN). To find out more or watch the video, head to the IELLEN Facebook page at facebook.com/innereasternllen or call them on 9510 5444.

The Circus on Wheels is coming to town

Cirques Sue Roues (French for Circus on Wheels) is an all abilities circus that will inspire and challenge all participants. Learn how to spin plates, juggle, twirl poi and devil sticks. Get those hips and arms moving with hoops and dance with the colours of ribbons. If you’re feeling brave, try your hand at acrobatics. We are only limited by our imagination.

Bayside Councilis running Come and Try days on Saturday 18 June and Tuesday 21 June from 10:30 to 12:30pm at the Highett Youth Club, located at 3 Livingston Street Highett. For more information or to book your spot at the Come and Try day, contact IsiLumbroso on 0401 721 533.

The City of Stonnington and Deaf Children Australia are partnering to present Auslan Shadow- Interpreted performances for this RoolaBoola Children’s Arts Festival. The festival takes place from 28 June – 8 July 2016.

Shadow-interpreting incorporates the interpreters into the onstage action with stage direction and costumes, rather than have them stand on the side of stage; resulting in a much more comprehensive theatre-going experience for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families.

RoolaBoola 2016 will include two Shadow Interpreted performances of the award winning productionReasons to Stay Inside by Katy Warner and an Auslan interpreted NICA Circus workshop.

This exciting new addition to RoolaBoola Children’s Arts festival is supported by the City of Stonnington, and demonstrates Council’s commitment to better access to the arts, supported by its Access and Inclusion Plan. Stay tuned for more information at the RoolaBoola website: or call the City of Stonnington on 8290 1333.

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