eNews March 2022 in Easy Read
Fame, Friends and Rock n’ Roll
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In this episode we talk with indie rock band Rudely Interrupted.
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They talk about
- being a band where all members have a disability
- touring the world
- recording new songs
- getting their music on the radio.
Jacob's story
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In this video Linda and Jacob share their experiences about health care.
Linda is Jacob’s mum.
She talks about how hard it is for Jacob to get good and safe healthcare.
We need good health care and good support not more medicine
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We are proud we made this video.
It is about how we should not give people medication to control their behaviour.
Maria and Laura explain why this is so important.
Go to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission website to find out more.
Manage your money
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This guide has ideas about how to manage your money.
It will help you understand things like
- how much money you get
- how much money you spend
- how you can save money
More than Just a Job information sessions
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Are you a person with intellectual disability?
Do you want to think about work?
We have two information sessions about supports to get a job.
Wednesday 13 April – Thinking about work
Thursday 14 April – Supports to get a job
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Both sessions will be from 10.30am to 12pm.
They will be online on Zoom.
You will learn from people with intellectual disability.
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For more information and to register
- call 1800 424 065
- email info@cid.org.au
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is looking for participants for their study.
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Fievel is a student at UTS.
He is doing a study about people with Down syndrome going to university or TAFE.
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He is looking for people to be part of his study.
You can find Easy Read information about his study at http://www.tinyurl.com/going-further-ds.
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If you want to join his study contact Fievel at fievel.tong@student.uts.edu.au.
Women and the NDIS
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Researchers at UNSW Sydney are doing a study about the NDIS.
They want to talk to women with disability.
They want to find out what happens when you try to get help from the NDIS.
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You can take part if you are
- A woman with disability
- Over the age of 18
- You have asked for an NDIS plan or want to ask for one.
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Contact Molly Saunders to find out more and register.
- call 0421 285 591
- email saunders1@unsw.edu.au
- Read the easy read Participant Information Statement and Consent Form.
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.