WISH Newsletter

		Dear Subscriber, Welcome to the second e-news for 2007! Thank you for all the positive feedback I have received about the format of this e-news. To those of you who have completed the online survey thank you for your comments. Your input will determine how WISH will best serve you in our 2008 anniversary year. For those of you who haven't yet filled in the survey please do so as it only takes 2 minutes. Having trouble reading this in your email program? You can always read this newsletter on the web. Just visit here.
		LATEST NEWS Online Survey Please take 2 minutes to fill in our online survey In 2008 WISH will be celebrating 25 years of service to the West Australian community. For us this is not just about WISH but the whole of the self help movement here in WA. We need your help in deciding how to make these celebrations both meaningful and memorable for our members and the wider community. We are also thinking about a name change to better reflect our purpose and vision. Share your ideas by filling in a short online survey. Do you want radio coverage for your Group? Tony Serve, journalist, presenter on 6PR and facilitator of media workshops has kindly offered time on his upcoming time slot on the radio. He is going to be on from midnight to dawn each weekend in March and would like to use this opportunity for groups to be heard. He understands self help and will assist the interview in any way possible. Tony has offered the opportunity to prerecord the interview which he can then edit and present in the best light. If you wish you are welcome to remain anonymous. He suggests that this time slot is best for issues that concern over 50’s as these are the majority of the listeners at that time. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Melva on 9228 4488 or email cdo@wish.org.au to have your information forwarded to Tony.
		GRANTS Community grants available in Armadale City of Armadale is offering a community grant of up to $500.00. This grant is for community groups within the City of Armadale These funds could be for a range of projects e.g. community events, activities, equipment, workshops or brochures. There are various conditions that must met when applying for the grant for further information click here
		NEW GROUPS FAB Food, Acceptance, Bodies This is a group for women who identify themselves as having an issue with their “body image”. It aims to build self esteem, develop self acceptance through sharing of experiences and social interaction. The group is meeting every 3rd Saturday at St. Peter’s Uniting Church Hall, 115 Kalgoorlie St Mount Hawthorn. If this group interests you, please contact Isabelle on 0417 190 873 between 6pm and 9pm. Childlimbs is being re-energized This support group is for families with children who have limb deficiencies regardless of cause or extent. Regular social meetings, newsletter and telephone support service available. For more information contact Deena on 9381 0176 Mon or Wed 8.30am to 4.30pm
		COMING EVENTS International Women's Day 8 March 2007, 10am – 12pm WOMEN’S Healthworks and Edith Cowan University invites you to a morning presentation featuring Verity James ECU, Building 1, Council Foyer RSVP by 2 March 2007 to 9300 1566. Book early, seats are limited for this FREE event! Click here for more info JAZZ Afternoon Sundowner for 2007 Lymphoedema Awareness Day Sunday 11 MARCH, from 2.30pm to 7pm At The Navy Club, 64 High Street (Cnr Pakenham) Fremantle, Tickets $15.00 from the Lymphoedema Association of Western Australia For more information contact Kay on 9381 81976 or click here WISH Networking Morning Tea BUNBURY MILLIGAN HOUSE 14th March 2007 9:30am – 11:30am WISH is coming to the South West Region to extend the contacts made last year. This year WISH plans to hold morning tea as an opportunity for self help groups and interested parties to network. The morning tea will provide opportunities to meet with others who understand the range of issues that affect self help groups. Come and share your successes, discuss some of the issues you are faced with and make some valuable contacts. Come with ideas on where you would like to take these meetings, for example guest speakers, workshops or contacts with local organisations. Melva (Community Development Officer) will be in the Bunbury region on the 13th March and is happy to meet with any interested group or service provider to discuss how WISH can assist your support group. Please contact Melva on cdo@wish.org.au to organise a time that suits. For more information click here WISH Funding Workshop 28 March 2007 WISH is presenting a workshop on Have a Project find some Funding! This is an introduction to finding funding opportunities, selecting appropriate funding, and writing funding applications. Come and join us, bring a fundraising idea that you have tried and share successes and failures with the group. For more information click here
		RESOURCES Disability Access and Inclusion Plan The City of South Perth Council endorsed a draft ‘Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2006 - 2010’ at the December 2006 Ordinary Council Meeting. The plan is being developed to ensure that the South Perth community is accessible for and inclusive of people with disabilities, their families and their carers. It documents the way in which the City will work to create a community that is accessible to everyone. The City is seeking community comment on the plan until Friday 23 February 2007 and feedback received during this ‘out for comment’ period will be considered. A report to consider the adoption of the final DAIP for the City to be presented to Council. Click here to view the plan and contact the City Community Development Coordinator on 9474 0787 or email tomp@southperth.wa.gov.au to make a comment or access further information.
		CONTACT Phone: 9228 4488 Freecall: 1800 195 575 (country callers only) Fax: 9228 4490 Email: info@wish.org.au Website: www.wish.org.au Address: 335-337 Pier Street PERTH 6000 Postal: PO Box 8140 Perth Business Centre WA 6849

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