AAACT E-Bulletin 22-11-11

AAACT NEWS AND EVENTS - 22nd November 2011

AAACT Wednesday 7th December Monthly Meeting Topic an invitations to all members to come and meet the new AAACT Committee and hear about their plans for 2012.  A great opportunity to voice your opinions and be heard. 

Where: Link    Doors open:           7:30pm          Start time:    7:45pm  Tea/coffee available for members to meet and chat after the proceedings.  Gold Coin Donations appreciated.

Please see attached 2011 Carols by Candlelight Flyer.   Where you will see that Autism Asperger ACT is the proud recipient of donations raised from this ACT Community event.   We urge members to print out the flyer and promote the event to family, friends and colleagues.  Thank you in advance for your help.

Shop like a Kardshian Tour - Saturday 10th December.    Check the website for more! Link to Flyer

Plus:

Don't forget the Christmas Cards!!     www.autismaspergeract.com.au    available from the office:  or email fundraising@autismaspergeract.com.au

Research Project: Investigating into the experiences of adults with Asperger’s disorder and high functioning autism.  Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) are conducting a research project about the life experiences and support needs of people aged 18 years and over with high functioning autism and Asperger’s disorder. 

For further Information: Link           With your help, we can make a difference.  You can either fill out a questionnaire online, or in paper form, see below.

Questionnaire for adults with ASD Link               Questionnaire for parent/carers Link

Please note, the questionnaire will open as a PDF form that you can fill in and submit online.  You will need Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader to access and complete this form.  If you do not currently have either of these programs on your computer, click the link above and follow the prompts to download Adobe Reader free of charge. 

To request a paper copy of the questionnaire contact: Susanna Baldwin, Aspect Research Officer, on 02 8868 8510 or sbaldwin@autismspectrum.org.au    A reply-paid envelope will be included.

Support Groups for the next three weeks  For Full Details: Click here

Asperger Discussion Group (Open) : Thursday, 8th December 7:30 to 9pm

Womens Group: Monday 5th December 7:30pm to 9pm

Family & Adults Games Sessions (Open): Sunday, 18th December Noon & 1:30 start times

Thank you to our Invited Guest Helen Buckley   for taking the time to join the Partners Group.  It was a great opportunity meet Helen and to have her supportive comments for our families.

LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS

Enhancing Social Inclusion for Young People with Disabilities in the ACT Forum - see flyer attached.     Date: Thursday 24th November       Time: 3:30 to 5:30pm

Festival of Ability, Queanbeyan 1st of December - see flyer  attached

'Walk a Loop' around Lake Burley Griffin on 2nd or 3rd December - register link

CatholicCare's Flexible Family Respite Program (FFRP) currently has vacancies to offer Short term Emergency support to families supporting: a person with a mental illness, a person with a disability, a person who is aged, a person with a chronic care need as a result of illness, injury, or drug and alcohol use, or a carer of someone who meets the above criteria.      
The aim of the program is to provide support in so that the individuals or families resilience is enhanced. FFRP focuses on skill development and the fostering of effective family relationships.
Contact:   Zarina Khan on 6163 7686 or via email on zarina.khan@catholiccare.cg.org.au

November 27 - December 3 is Spread the Word Week - a national week of action to make sure we reach our campaign goal of 100,000 supporters by the end of the year.  We have to make sure all Australians - our family, friends, neighbours, work colleagues and fellow community members - have the chance to hear how the NDIS will change the lives of people with a disability and their families.
Register today to take part in Spread the Word Week, and we'll send you the materials you will need.  www.everyaustraliancounts.com.au

PERCEPTION... celebrating International Day of People with Disability, Perception is the annual visual arts showcase exhibition showing works by Canberra artists living with disability and disadvantage.  This huge showcase breaks down barriers and challenges perceptions about disability.   Dates:  Thurs 17 November to Sunday 4 December 2011
Where:  Belconnen Arts Centre   Contact: Caro 0450 960 899    Don't miss the fantastic events happening during this time   See Flyer attached.

Thank you for reading. 

Please note the preparation and compilation of this E-Bulletin is made possible through the support of Disability ACT

We try to keep the AAACT office open for the core hours of 9:30am to 2:30pm Monday to Friday; due to our staff levels this is not always possible. We recommend that members telephone first to avoid disappointment (ph 6176 0514).

Have you had any changes to your postal, mobile/home phone, work/home email address?  

Please email us with any alterations admin@autismaspergeract.com.au or update your membership details on the web.

Not a member of AAACT but would like to become one? It’s free to join.  Please visit www.autismaspergeract.com.au

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Autism Asperger ACT does not necessarily endorse the courses,workshops or the views and opinions expressed in this publication, nor does the association provide them as advice or take any responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the data within the articles. These articles are produced for information only. Autism Asperger ACT provides information on services for the information of members in order for the members to make their own informed choices. Autism Asperger ACT does not endorse any individual person or method of treatment.