eNews March 2023 in Easy Read
A new government in NSW
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On Saturday 25 March NSW voters elected a new Labor government.
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Before the election we asked NSW politicians what they would do for people with intellectual disability.
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You can read what they said at the link.
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We will keep talking to the new government about how they can make NSW more inclusive.
Making my own decisions
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There is a new supported decision making resource on the My Rights Matter Hub.
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It says these things are important for supported decision making.
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- Everyone has the right to make decisions
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- Everyone has the right to take risks
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- Everyone has the right to support
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- Everyone should respect what a person decides
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People with disability should be at the centre of their own decisions.
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For more information on Supported Decision Making visit My Rights Matter hub.
Wellbeing is important
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When our wellbeing is good we feel well in our mind and body.
This helps us have a good life.
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We made an info guide to help you understand
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- what wellbeing means
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- how to check your own wellbeing
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- how to decide to make your wellbeing better
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- things you can do to help your wellbeing
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The Wellbeing is Important guide is on the My Rights Matter hub.
Supported decision making peer mentor group
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Do you want to know more about making decisions?
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Do you want to talk about decisions with peers with disability?
Peers are people who have some of the same experiences as you.
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Join the supported decision making peer mentor group.
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We meet online.
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We meet once a month. Our next group is on 5 April from 10am to 11am.
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Sign up for the supported decision making peer mentor group at the link.
Learn 2 Lead
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Learn 2 Lead is a great group to make friends and grow with each other.
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Learn 2 Lead meets once a month to
- share ideas
- learn about leadership
- learn about working together
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You do not need to be in Sydney to join.
You can come to meetings online and in person.
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You need to be a CID member to join.
You can become a member at the link.
It is free to be a member if you are a person with intellectual disability.
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If you want to know more contact CID
- email info@cid.org.au
- call 1800 424 065
Kindred - The Good Life
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Kindred is looking for people with disability to share their stories on social media.
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You can see some of the stories they have already shared at the link.
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If you would like to share your story email Leila.
Contraception study
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UNSW is working on a project about contraception.
Contraception stops you from getting pregnant when you have sex.
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They are looking for a group of people to help with their study.
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You can help if
- You are a woman with intellectual disability
- You have used contraception before.
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You will get a gift card for each meeting
- $75 for a 1 hour meeting
- $100 for a 1 and a half hour meeting
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You will meet with UNSW 3 times.
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You can meet together with other people in the group.
Or you can meet with UNSW by yourself.
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If you would like to be part of the study contact Yunhe. Email yunhe.huang@unsw.edu.au or call 9348 0076.
Natural disaster interview
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Carers NSW wants to talk to people with disability about getting ready for natural disasters.
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Fill out the survey at the link if you want to do an interview.
Wheelchairs and air travel
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Spinal Cord Injuries Australia wants to hear from people who use a wheelchair.
They want to know about their experiences traveling by air.
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Fill out the air travel survey at the link.
Got a question?
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Our friendly team can answer your questions.
They can help you find the information you need.
Call us on 1800 424 065.