External Seminars & Events

The Royal Children's Hospital

Parent/Carer Information Sessions

Queries: Contact RCH ph: 03 9345 5898 or email or website

See the RCH Department of Developmental Medicine brochure here

Adventure For All camp

People Outdoors

An integrated camp for children and teenagers with and without a disability.

Date: Monday 5th to Friday 9th July, 2010

Venue: Licola Wilderness Village

Cost: Approx $300 (Incls.all meals, activities, accommodation & 1:1 volunteer carer)

Eligibility: Open to 6 to 18 year olds

Activities: Activities may include....archery, canoeing, flying fox, giant games, giant swing, low ropes, raft building, arts and crafts, mini golf, trampolines and lots more....

Queries: Gosia Barcikowska - People Outdoors - Camp Coordinator Ph: 9430 2950

Key Word Signing (formerly Makaton)

Workshop Descriptions

• MAKATON - Key Word Sign and Gesture
• Learn Key Word Sign and Gesture based on Makaton Principles.
• Regular workshops are run throughout Victoria.
• Workshops are available in the Melbourne metropolitan area and Geelong (see Makaton Victoria - Basic Workshops) or workshops can be delivered on-site to suit your individualised needs.

Visit the Makaton Victoria website for more information about courses in your area.

Contact: Makaton Victoria 03 9843 2003

Email: makaton.crc@scopevic.org.au

Having a Say Conference 2011

Features will include

- Presentations & performances by people with disabilities
- Workshops & Information sessions
- VALID Self Advocacy Stream
- Dinner & Disco
- Conference Expo
- Having a Go Talent Show
- Come & Try Activities

Date: 9th - 11th February 2011

Venue: Deakin Uni, Waterfront Campus, Geelong

Enquiries: 03 9416 4003

E-Mail: havingasay@valid.org.au

website: www.valid.org.au

Camp Diversity

A camp for young people between the ages of 15 and 20. Camp Diversity is for young people with differing levels of intellectual and physical ability to meet, interact and have fun.

Applications should be in by Monday 12th July and participants will be notified if their application has been successful during the week starting Monday 19th July 2010.

Date: Friday 20th August - Sunday 22nd August, 2010

Venue: Lord Somers Camp

Cost: $80.00

Enquiries: Gemma McDonald -Program & Activities Support Officer - Ph: 9510 7066 gemmam@lordsomerscamp.org.au