E Bulletin July 15 2010

AAACT NEWS AND EVENTS

AAACT Library

AAACT’s library catalogue is currently being uploaded to Library Thing website (when it is fully operational members will be able to view our library catalogue online).  We have been fortunate to have a library studies student from CIT assist us with this process however we would appreciate if any members are available to help us complete this process (please contact our office if you can help out). We are also keen to find out if there are any members able to volunteer their time to help out in the office adhoc with simple administrative duties-a few hours of your time would be greatly appreciated.  For more information, please call our office on 6176 0514 or email admin@autismaspergeract.com.au

Carol Gray Workshop

We still have tickets available for the Carol Gray workshop being held on Tuesday 17 August 2010.  Please contact our office if you would like to register for this workshop (Carol Gray’s workshops are very inspirational and practical). Click link for further details:  http://autismaspergeract.com.au/sites/default/files/Carol%20Gray%20flyer.pdf

Fundraising

Firstly, a big thank you to everyone why supported our Rain Man fundraiser last night, a great time was had by all, and we raised much needed funds for the Association.

Gala Dinner, 11^th September.  Please assist us make our event a success by helping to source auction items, sponsorship and sell tickets!Download flyer here:  http://autismaspergeract.com.au/sites/default/files/DL%20Flyer.pdf  Please ask us for an A3 poster to put up in your workplace!

Support Group for  Parents of  School Aged Children with Autism

The next support group for parents of school age children with autism is on Friday 30 July 2010 10-12pm.  Autism Asperger ACT office is at the Chifley Health and Wellbeing Centre (formerly Melrose primary) Corner of Eggleston and Maclaurin Crescents Chifley.  Entrance to our office is through the door near the large YMCA sign.  The topic for this month will be discussing ‘communicating with schools’. Morning tea will be provided. RSVP Annette on 6176 0515 or email annettea@autismaspergeract.com.au

New Evening Support Group

 The support group for parents of school age children with autism will be hosting its first EVENING group on Thursday 22 July 2010 7-9pm.  The meeting will be held at SHOUT offices Building 1 (Main Meeting Room), Collett Place, Pearce.  Jenny Adams will be facilitating the meeting. Tea, coffee and a light snack will be provided. Please circulate this invite through your relevant networks. For more information and to RSVP please contact Annette on 6176 0515 or email annettea@autismaspergeract.com.au

Grandparents Group

The next Grandparents Group will be on Friday 6 August  2010 (10.00 am - 12.00pm).Come and have a cuppa and a chat and meet with other grandparents involved with family members/friends who have either an Autistic Disorder or Asperger Syndrome diagnosis. (NewLocation: Chifley Health & Wellbeing Centre).  Click link for further details:http://autismaspergeract.com.au/sites/default/files/Grandparents%20timetable%20Jun%202010.pdf

SUPPORT GROUPS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY  

 Defence Special Needs Support Group

The Defence Special Needs Support Group provides support, information, assistance and advocacy for all defence families who have a dependant child with special needs. They also offer subsidies for some special needs information workshops. For more information phone 1800 037 674 or email Canberra.south@dsnsg.org.au; Alternatively you can visit their website: www.dsnsg.org.au

STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION

Consumers Health Forum of Australia

CHF is conducting a consumer consultation workshop in your state to give YOU, the health consumer a say on important issues like: The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) is the organisation that

represents health consumer groups and individual health consumers who want to improve everyday health services. It is your experiences, good and bad, and your knowledge that needs to be

listened to and acted upon. Canberra Wednesday 11 August 2010.  Click link for further details: http://autismaspergeract.com.au/sites/default/files/consumer%20health%20forum.pdf

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SECTOR

Communities@Work's Connections@Coolemanprogram is a Home and Community Care funded living skills and leisure program for adults (25 - 40) with a

disability. Click link for further details: http://autismaspergeract.com.au/sites/default/files/connections@cooleman.pdf