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On 21-23 August as a group we packed the car and headed for an all-inclusive 3 day / 2 night road trip staying in Ledge Point. On the way we visited the Pinnacles followed by lunch at the Lobster Shack in Cervantes finally checking into our beautiful home in Ledge Point. Then it was time for some Art Therapy and games as we prepare dinner.  During the trip we experience laughter yoga, explored Lancelin and had dinner out at the local golf course in Ledge Point. Then wrapping the night up with a game of pool and darts. Overall a hit and a lot of fun. We are looking forward to arranging the next STA/Respite getaway. If you are interested to join us on one of the trips, please email info@district360.com.au

FACEBOOK GROUP -   Awesome Perth Free Events Check out the latest offerings through this great Facebook group (click to join). If its FREE or close to, then this your group. The array is so spectacular, events you may never had heard of before, are HERE. Yokine Carboot & Handmade Sale will take place on Sunday 15th September. Visit Stirling Square Market in Guildford on Sunday 15th September as well. Don't miss out on the FREE Vacswim program for WA kids during the December/January holidays, which also includes FREE pool entry for students. If you love hot rods and cars, check out the Lions Club of Mandurah event on the Western Foreshore. For fashion enthusiasts on a budget, the Fashion Pop Up in the City at Perth Town Hall on the 5th of October is the place to be. Explore a variety of upcycled and pre-loved items on display and for sale. There is something for everyone here in Perth, start an adventure...

What’s on in Melbourne Head to the website above for all the spectacular events happening in the next month, some are definitely FREE! Join THE Zero Waste Festival if you care about the environment and seek inspiration for living a more sustainable lifestyle. Participate in a clothing swap or visit the Repair Café to get your items mended. Visit the Vic Market and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. The Traditional Chinese Cultural Festival will take place on September 21-22, featuring costumes and dragon dancing. Attendees can also participate in calligraphy classes and a lantern crafting workshop. You cant go past a good ole Oktoberfest coming up from the 21 Sept -26th Oct. Entry is FREE and you can be amazed by the traditional live music, dive into some rib sticking comfort food, while you get your beer stein filled to the brim. As Kath and Kim love to say " it's all here in Melbourne!"

If you are in Victorian, you already know: There is rich variety of landscapes—from the rugged coastline of the Great Ocean Road to the lush vineyards of the Yarra Valley and the alpine regions of the High Country. Victoria has a mix of natural beauty, history, and culture. With Spring (Poorneet season) knocking on the door, its time to plan your next escape! Parks Victoria is a fab website to visit and find out what is accessible and how they are working towards reducing barriers for people living with disabilities to gain access to parks and recreation area's. Here is just some of the parks in their directory that list extensive information for accessibility: Albert Park Arthurs Seat State Park Brimbank Park Coolart Wetlands and Homestead Dandenong Ranges National Park Lysterfield Park Karkarook Park Maroondah Reservoir Park Mornington Peninsula Mount Buffalo Organ Pipes National Park Plenty Gorge Park Point Cook Silvan Reservoir Park Sugarloaf Reservoir Park Warrandyte State Park Wilsons Promontory Yan Yean Reservoir Yarra Bend Park Click below to get on their website and find your own adventure outdoors! Get into Nature - Parks Victoria Accessibility Info

What a fabulous trip and we can't wait to share our Rotto Escapte again in February 2021. For more information on the February trip, please email tiffany@district360.com.au

Winter has finally arrived in Perth! But it can't stop us from rugging up and heading out to see what's happening. Lets take a look at some interesting events you can attend with family, friends or supports. Lightscape @ Kings Park The cold may be upon us but Kings Park and the Botanic Garden have a trail for you to follow packed with lighting installations. There is something magical about wandering and experiencing sound and lights combining to bring us this very unique experience. If you haven't captured it yet, please head to Ticketek to secure your place. The event runs from the 7th of June to July 28th. Reminder that this a ticketed event and the word is out that it is worth the price of admission of $58, just remember your companion card enables your chosen person free entry. Ticketek Lightscape Event   Strange 2024 Have you heard about the Strange Festival? If not you haven't got long to get in and see it. It opened in Perth on the 14th June and runs until 23rd. So you have this weekend! Get those coats, gloves and scarves on and head into the City. The event showcases over 30 visual artists. There is sculpture, projections, video, soundscapes. You may have already seen "Synapse" on the TV - the giant human eye at Elizabeth Quay. You will find the displays at Carillion City, the Liberty Theatre and Forrest Chase. A map and more information is available on the website below. Strange Festival 2024

Here is a list of upcoming expo's in your state, to help you explore your options: All Abilities Expo Darwin | May 16, 2024 Australian Disability Network – IMPACT Conference Melbourne | May 9, 2024  ATSA Independent Living Expo Brisbane | May 29-30, 2024Canberra | November 8-9, 2024Melbourne | May 24-25, 2024Perth | May 31 – June 1, 2024Sydney | May 22-23, 2024 Care Expo Melbourne | August 30-31, 2024Brisbane | September 6-7, 2024Sydney | November 15-16, 2024 Developing Australian Communities’ 2024 Disability Connection Expo 2024Sydney | May 24-25, 2024Perth | August 16-17, 2024Melbourne | October 18-19, 2024 Disability, Ageing and Lifestyle Expo Adelaide | October 11-12, 2024 Impact Institute Disability Expo | My Future, My Choice Hunter Valley | May 10–11, 2024 Gold Cost | June 7–8, 2024 Sydney | August 2-3, 2024 Canberra | September 6–7, 2024 Brisbane | October 11–12, 2024 Melbourne | November 22–23, 2024 Perth Disability Expo   16-17th August 2024 Regional Disability Expo Cairns | May 14, 2024 Townsville | May 17, 2024 Mackay | May 22, 2024 Capricorn Coast | May 24, 2024 Byron Bay | July 4, 2024 Fraser Coast | August 16, 2024 Darwin | September 17, 2024 Mandurah | September 20, 2024 Toowoomba | October 4, 2024 Sunshine Coast | October 17, 2024 The Source Kids Disability Expo Adelaide | March 2-3, 2024 Sydney | March 15-16, 2024 Melbourne | July 5-6, 2024 Brisbane | August 3-4, 2024 Perth | October 26-27, 2024 You can check any one of these out by clicking the blue text or other events in your area at the Eventbrite website. Click the link below. Eventbrite

We have found an excellent page for Inclusive Disabilities - Events and activities. Facebook pages are a great way to find out information from people who are living with a disability or organisations that cater to inclusivity. Head to Facebook and find - IDEAL: Inclusive Disabilities – Events & Activities Listings, your go-to Perth-based peer support group! They are all about making life easier for people with disabilities, their support networks, and loved ones by sharing activities, events, and useful listings. They scout out the coolest happenings from all over, focusing on places that champion inclusion, diversity, and equality. They're reach is far and wide across Perth. Finding fun and accessible activities can be extra tricky. Their mission? To make it simple for anyone with a disability to hop on their page and discover exciting things to do. So, whether you're in the mood to get out of the house or planning your next adventure head to the their Facebook page. Just remember they are a closed group, so you will need to sign up, answering some questions - if you need help, ask a friend, family or supports. If you are in MELBOURNE - you can check out these pages, by using the search function on your Facebook page. Disability Melbourne East NDIS Melbourne Region Melbourne, Disability Dating and more Disability activities information groups day/night

The school holidays are back! Even though it's a bit chilly and the rain might try to dampen the day, don't worry—Perth is bursting with fun activities for the kids. Plus, most come with great accessibility options. Matagarup Mini Golf Where:  North end of Camden Drive in Burswood. Open Times Winter:  9am till 7pm on weekdays and closing at 8pm on weekends and public holidays. How much: $25.00 Adults $18.00 Children (must have a valid pension card) There is no mention of companion cards on the website – give them ring or email to get more information. Accessibility:  The course is designed to allow for wheelchair and pram access. Perth’s fine scenery If you want to head outdoors into the brisk winter days, filled with sunshine and give the kids places to burn some energy, there are plenty of FREE options. In and around Perth City Art Gallery, Elizabeth Quay, the cultural centre, parks along the Swan River. South of the River South Perth Foreshore , Sir James Mitchell and Hurlingham Road Playgrounds , bike riding and the Old Mill  (oldest structure in South Perth) Maybe watch the planes fly in and out at Jandakot Airport . There is a viewing area just off Eagle drive or head to Kadidjiny Park  in Melville with its unusual play areas, setting the scene for your kids’ imagination. North of the River Head to the corner of Grandis Boulevard and Botanic Avenue in Banksia Grove to the Pitstop Playground.  It’s a motor racing themed complete with finish posts, road signs and pitstops. Grab your bike or scooters! Brampton Park  in Butler has a man-made lake and paved paths. Lots of swings and climbing equipment. Bring a picnic! Mawson Park  is in the Hillary’s precinct and caters to both little kids and the bigger adventurers. Lots of climbing and swings, but with safety in mind. Pack a roll and some snags and have a sausage sizzle by the beautiful lake nearby.   Need more inspiration? Then type into your search engine “free school holiday fun in Perth” or head to the links below to see what’s on offer.  Weekend Notes - Northern Suburbs Eventbrite - School Holidays Perth

Having come from an events and entertainment background where we attended music festivals/raves as groups of friends in both Vietnam and Singapore.  Since joining the disability sector, I wanted to recreate that unique experience which is memorable but inclusive and it is all about fun. #  D360SQUAD first group outing was at the Fatboy Slim Australia Tour on 2nd February 2020 at Noodes Park, Hillarys.  Check out the pictures from the event: https://www.facebook.com/pg/district360supports/photos/?tab=album&album_id=149183623240503   If you are interested to join #D360Squad for the next music festival, please email info@district360.com.au

On the 22nd of August 2024 the NDIS (getting the NDIS back on track) Bill was passed by parliament. Nothing changes for the moment, until the Governor General accepts the new bill, which will be some time in September. After this the NDIS will start implementing the changes on:   ·       How you get onto the Scheme ·       What supports can be funded by the NDIS ·       Who can and how plans are managed ·       How the funding you receive is spent, which could mean you will have an allocated budget for 12 months and cannot spend more than that portion. (You may have already seen this on your new PACE plan). Some of the new rules will start immediately after the law comes into effect, others will be transitional and not become law for another 12 months. The NDIS is assuring participants that they will be consulted and given assistance while these changes are being implemented. If you would like to have a say and be part of how the changes take place, get involved here. Participant First When the changes start happening and you feel that the NDIS has got it wrong, then you may wish to challenge it. Having an advocate in your corner, is a step in the right direction.   Disability Advocates   If you want to read the news from the NDIS website and further details of the new legislation, please click below: NDIS Website - News - Changes to the NDIS legislation

This is not one to be missed PERTH! Kings Park and Botanic Gardens have a FREE event coming up from the 4th - 7th October 2024. The event runs from 7pm-10.30pm and goes for around 45mins. What is the "Tree's Speak"? It returns to Kings Park to mark the regrowth and renewal of the Kambarang Season. With the Noongar Seasons divided into six distinct times of the year. Kambarang is marked by the yellow of the the wattle and the true start of wildflower season here in WA. Its a time of the earth beginning to warm again, sunshine and the birth of birds, animals and flowers. Start your journey in the evening through a tunnel along Fraser Avenue into the park, there is light projections through the trees, animations, sound and spoken work and song. It is a spectacular wonder that shouldn't be missed. Go to Evernow.com.au for more details.