WISH Newsletter

		Dear Subscriber, Welcome to the 6th edition of E-News for 2007! Having trouble reading this in your email program? You can always read this newsletter on the web. Just visit here.
		LATEST NEWS WISH Media Workshop - Part 2 Wednesday 29 August 2007 For those of you who have completed Part 1 of the WISH Media Workshop, Tony Serve will be presenting Part 2 on Wednesday 29 August 2007. To register contact Christine on 9228 4488 or email info@wish.org.au Caversham Training and Enterprise Centre - Free Community Projects This initiative offers free help with community construction and maintenance projects to organisations in need. For more information, contact Darrell Phillips at 0412 431 560 or email caversham@directionswa.com.au Family Connect Website Free advertising is available to not-for-profit groups on the Family Connect website. Events, Classifieds and Articles can be submitted for inclusion. Dependent on submissions, there may be a charge for some entries on this site. Visit www.familyconnect.com.au or call Leslie Russell on 0404 220 826. Mental Health Consumers and Carers Mentoring and Training Program The Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) has been provided with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health & Ageing (DOHA) to provide an opportunity for mental health consumers and carers to participate in a mentoring and training program. MHCA is seeking suitably able and enthusiastic people who identify as either mental health consumers or carers to apply for the following 10-month programs: the Consumer & Carer Mentoring For The Future program; and the National Register of Consumer & Carer Representatives program. For more information contact Linda Rosie or Melanie Cantwell at the Mental Health Council of Australia on (02) 6285 3100 or visit the website at www.mhca.org.au. Deadline for applications is 11 July, 2007 by 9:00 am. Tax Concession Charity Endorsement The Australian Taxation Office is currently in the process of contacting all tax concession charities which includes self help and support groups to remind them to tell the ATO if they are no longer entitled to endorsement. If you are a group and are not registered as a charity or you believe your service has changed and you no longer qualify then please contact the ATO direct. Refer to their website for further information. Web: www.ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/content/00100954.htm WA Human Rights Law The Western Australian Government thinks the State should have its own human rights law. What do you think? Consult Period: June to August. Have your say. Email humanrights.wa@humanrightssolutions.com.au or phone Damian Norris on 0417 541 696 or visit the website at www.humanrightssolutions.com.au Call for Expressions of Interest, A National Voice for Families, Members of the Inaugural National Council Expressions of interest are invited from parents, families and carers interested in serving on the Inaugural National Council of a national voice for families to be established on Wednesday 8th August 2007. Please forward expressions of interest by Friday 20 July to: Vern Hughes Convenor 0425 722 890 vern@civilsociety.org.au PO Box 159 Yarraville Vic 3013 www.civilsociety.org.au Working Carers Study A Family Leadership and Initiatives Grant Project This study is funded by Carers WA and the Disability Services Commission and will explore the role of working carers of children/people with disability, chronic or mental illness. We are seeking participants who care for children/people with a disability, mental or chronic illness and who simultaneously participate in the paid workforce. The study will mainly involve small group discussions. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact Anne Butorac on 9272 6995 or email a.butorac@aaaj.com.au or Lois Gatley on 9388 6776 or email gatmcg@iinet.net.au
		GRANTS Intensive Community Fundraising Workshop 14 August 2007, 9am - 12:30pm Mercure Hotel Perth Fee: $95 Would you like to learn strategies and tools to gain more money for your community? This workshop will enable you to implement your own practical fundraising strategies. If you would like to take part in this event or would like further information please contact (03) 9320 6805 or go to www.ourcommunity.com.au/fundraisingworkshop Adult Learners' Week Funding (September 1-8, 2007) Under this program, community groups can apply for grants between $100 and $500 for events such as literacy workshops, music appreciation and indigenous art activities. Grants between $1000 and $2500 are available for community events involving two or more organisations working in collaboration. To apply go to http://www.vetinfonet.det.wa.edu.au/home/ and click on the Adult Learners' Week information and application link at the bottom of the page. Active Ageing at the Local Level Initiative Funding for 2007-2008 Funding is available for activities which encourage the participation of ageing and older ageing people in community life and engage them in consultation and in the planning and implementation of policies and programs at the local level. Applications for this third round of funding are now invited and must be received by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development by 5pm, Friday, August 10, 2007. A brochure along with applications for the funding program can be accessed via the website at www.dlgrd.wa.gov.au. Direct any queries to Virginia Scott on 9217 1442 or email virginia.scott@dlgrd.wa.gov.au Intensive Family Support Grant This grant provides respite opportunities to families who care for a family member with a disability who has complex and/or high support needs in the family home and who are in need of crucial support. Closing date is 3 August, 2007. For further information call the Disability Services Commission of WA on 9426 9200, email cap@dsc.wa.gov.au or visit the website at www.dsc.wa.gov.au Don Chipp Foundation Small Grants The Don Chip Foundation fosters and sponsors research on issues related to the promotion of social and economic justice within the Australian Community. Expressions of interest are sought for small grants of up to $5000 to investigate a range of contemporary issues. Applications can only be received from organisations that are incorporated and have an ABN. Visit the website for further information at http://www.donchippfoundation.org.au/dcf-grants2.htm or email grants@donchippfoundation.org.au.
		NEW GROUPS We have had interest shown in starting new groups for the following issues. If you are interested in one or more of these, please contact Melva at WISH on 9228 4488 or email cdo@wish.org.au Dyslexia This group is for people with Dyslexia, which is a brain-based type of learning disability that specifically impairs a person's ability to read. Carers of People with Mental Health Issues This group is for people who care for others with mental health issues. Fly In/Fly Out Group This group is for families who have a parent or partner who works Fly In/Fly Out. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder for Youth and Parents This group would be for young people who have the disorder and also for their parents. People with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) have persistent, upsetting thoughts (obsessions) and use rituals (compulsions) to control the anxiety these thoughts produce. Macular Holes A macular hole is a small hole in the macula which is in the centre of the retina. People with a macular hole will probably have changes in the central part of their vision. People may first notice that they have trouble reading small print or that there is distortion when they look at a printed page. Interstitial Cystitis Interstitial Cystitis is a debilitating inflammatory disease of the bladder wall. Day and/or night frequency of urination may be the only symptom in early or very mild cases.
		COMING EVENTS Speak Easy Association of WA 16-18 July This school holiday program (recreational) is designed for older children and teenagers (Year 7 – year 12) who stutter and/or have other speech, language and communication disorders. For more information contact Charn on 9225 4111 or email seawa@speakeasy.org.au or visit www.speakeasy.org.au National Glaucoma Week 15 - 21 July National Glaucoma Week seeks to raise awareness of the 'silent' eye disease - glaucoma, and to encourage all Australians, once they reach the age of 40, to undertake a comprehensive eye check every two years. The awareness week highlights the dangers of undetected and untreated glaucoma. For more information call 1800 500 880, email glaucoma@glaucoma.org.au or visit the website at www.glaucoma.org.au National Stepfamily Awareness Day 29 July It is an opportunity to acknowledge, promote and celebrate the great work that stepfamilies do. For further information call (03) 9481 1500, email info@stepfamily.org.au or visit the website at www.stepfamily.org.au National Homeless Persons ' Week 6-12 August This week is aimed at raising awareness of the plight of homeless Australians. For further information call (02) 9219 2000 or visit the website at www.mission.com.au/cm/index.aspx August Peace Festival 11 & 12 August Mundaring Hall, Mundaring One of the most important functions of the August Peace Festival event is to provide a platform for not-for-profit organisations involved with marginalised peoples an opportunity to network with the public. This year, the Association welcomes not-for-profit organisations working with people with disabilities, their families and their carers to the August Peace Festival 2007. For further information call 08 9299 8787, email: peacefestival@peacefestival.asn.au or visit the website at www.peacefestival.asn.au International Youth Day 12 August Visit www.un.org/events/calendar/ The Cancer Council Daffodil Day 24 August Daffodil Day is the largest national fundraising event for cancer research, education and patient support in the Southern Hemisphere. The Daffodil is the international symbol of hope for all touched by cancer. Visit the website at www.daffodilday.com.au for instructions on how to volunteer and order merchandise. For further information contact 1300 65 65 85 or email naushin.rahman@cancer.org.au National Stroke Week 17-23 September National Stroke Week is a national awareness raising week to inform Australians about stroke - the nation's second single greatest killer and a leading cause of disability - and to highlight that stroke is treatable and preventable. For further information contact (03) 9670 1000, email admin@strokefoundation.com.au or visit the website at www.strokefoundation.com.au
		RESOURCES Holding a Meeting or Training Session? A fully equipped, airconditioned/heated meeting room is available for hire at WISH. Contact Christine at WISH for further information on 9228 4488 or email info@wish.org.au Having an Open Day or promoting your group or organisation? Portable, easy-to-erect Display Boards are also available for hire. Contact Christine at WISH for further information on 9228 4488 or email info@wish.org.au Free Resources for WISH Members WISH has a range of publications to give away. These must be collected from the WISH Office during office hours. Publications include: CSTC WA Grants Register - 2001 (may give ideas on possible grants) Personal Action Planning Book How to use the Internet Booklet A Guide To Risk Management Booklet Establishing Your Club Constitution and Becoming Incorporated Booklet Directory of Meeting Venues Book (1998) Various stacking trays also available. Contact Christine at 9228 4488 or email info@wish.org.au. Cancer Council CALD Information Booklets The Cancer Council has information booklets to help CALD communities deal with the emotional impact of cancer, and culturally appropriate prevention guides on healthy eating and physical activity to help lower their cancer risk. Call 13 11 20 to ask for a free copy or to speak with someone confidentially in Greek, Italian, Arabic, Cantonese or Mandarin. New Resource: Families and Friends of People Affected By Mental Illness SANE Australia has published a new pamphlet containing key information and tips for family and friends of people affected by mental Illness - to help themselves as well as the person with the diagnosis. To request a free copy, call 1 800 18 SANE. Packs of 100 are also availalbe from the bookstore at www.sane.org
		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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