Wynnum / Manly Occupational Therapy

  What is new in Term 3?  My new Puppet Pals -- each with a different character -- will join me in telling stories, jokes, making up songs, and yarning with school students.  Puppets can talk about important things... This is especially important for NAIDOC Week because all the puppets are Australian native animals. NAIDOC Week is held from 7-14 July, 2024. It is a national annual celebration of the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. My Puppet Pals are part of Caring for Country and belonging to our Creative Community. We try new things--listening, looking, learning, making and exploring ideas. If we have questions, we ask Elders and people knowledgeable about native wildlife.  The Tasmanian Devil, Spotted Quoll, Bilby, and Cassowary are endangered animals.       Even the Koala's habitat is under threat when bushland and forests are destroyed. Habitat--Observing and Making I used to live and work at Pu...

 I have just heard from my colleague about the  THE BLACKMORES AUSTRALIAN PRO ADAPTIVE SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP | Adaptive Surfing Professionals World Championship Tour  which was held at Byron Bay, March 17-22, 2024. She says, ' Adaptations included:  assisted / probe unassisted / kneeling / standing / intellectually disabled / blind / waveski ... it was an awesome opportunity for people to be classified by Dr Mo who was there providing classifications to  help for the anticipation that it will be accepted as a sport for the next Paralympics now it's in the Olympics.' Adaptive Surfing " Operation Surf Santa Cruz 2015 " by  Presidio of Monterey: DLIFLC & USAG This has started me on a search to learn more about the  Association of Adaptive Surfing (AASP) Professionals  which is the international governing body for professional adaptive surfing.  The Stoke for Life Foundation initiated the structure and leadership team of the AASP.  The S...

The Creating Music Story  modules are found on the  Music – Tracking the Milky Way  website (https://trackingthemilkyway.com/music). The Music Tutorials were commissioned by Gunnawirra Services and developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at 43 preschools in New South Wales in 2012.  'Creating Music Story' sessions are offered by Sandra Kirkwood for Preschool to Advanced learners using piano / keyboards and percussion. Individual or group sessions can be developed for particular locations. Invitation is made for involvement of family members, respected cultural leaders and Elders through the early childhood teachers and cultural services. Collaboration is important for learning which is based on the Reggio Emilia method. The Reggio Emilia method is explained on website,  Research – Gunawirra  as: the development of children, through character building, development of communication skills, self-restraint, self-discipline and ethical beha...

  Home and living | NDIS This quote from the Disability Royal Commission is helpful for preparing and justifying Home and Living reports: "All people with disability have the human right to live independently in the community regardless of how high their support needs are. This means providing access to services and support so people with disability can exercise choice and control..." Disability Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability Final Report , October 2023. " Home Sweet Home - Strawbale House Build in Redmond Western Australia " by  Red Moon Sanctuary  is licensed under  CC BY 2.0 . The NDIS can assist participants to live independently.     Participants and their families can discuss their home and living goals as part of their planning conversation. A participant's plan will include the supports the NDIS will fund as well as the supports the participant will need to access through the housing system....

Significant dates for cultural events for 2024 - HealthBulletin Cultural events mark historically important dates. This recognition is important for supporting young people, their families, and communities. Here is a word from  Q-Crew in a video which reveals the vibrancy and enthusiasm of Quandamooka youth.   'Quandamooka Crew' film clip - YouTube : Filmed by Nikki Michail & Ant Broese, www.sustainabledreaming.org. The importance of each event is explained on Australian Indigenous Health Bulletin: Anniversary of the National Apology Day to Stolen Generations, Tuesday 13 February 2024 National Close the Gap Day, Saturday 21 March 2024 Harmony Week, Wednesday 20 to Tuesday 26 March 2024 National Sorry Day, Sunday 26 May 2024 National Reconciliation Week, Monday 27 May to Sunday 3 June 2024 Coming of the Light, Monday 1 July 2024 National NAIDOC Week, Sunday 7 to Saturday 13 July 2024 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, Sunday 4 August 2024 Intern...

Drumming Circle is an inclusive, interactive group with opportunities to make music with others. We encourage all people's participation on the percussion instruments provided and/or bring your own instruments. The group may facilitate development of social-emotional skills and encourage friendships. Photograph 1: A variety of percussion are used including Samba djembe drums, Drumfire Bongos Group participants create and make music through exploring rhythm, movement, and sounds. This encourages communication and social interaction. Individual sessions may be offered as well. Drumming facilitates motor initiation, control and coordination. Motor control is required for signing, directional pointing and using augmentative communication devices. The music-making may be helpful for expressing emotions. This is part of engaging in a meaningful, valued activity that is suitable for many age groups. Drumming can attract positive social attention and interaction. As far as possible, the d...

Information Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) sits alongside the NDIS Individual funding packages that we are familiar with. From mid-2020, the ILC Program transitioned from the NDIA to the Department of Social Services (DSS). For more information about the ILC Program, please visit the DSS ILC Webpage .   Community Capacity Building is an innovative area of emerging practice that I have been using and researching since 2003. It aligns with the Information Linkages and Capacity Building DSS funding program. Some examples of my Community Capacity Building projects are at:  Music Health Australia | SlideShare The DSS Information Linkages and Capacity Building comprises four programs: Individual Capacity Building National Information Program Economic and Community Participation Mainstream Capacity Building Information about future grant opportunities will be published on the Grant Connect website at www.grants.gov.au   I am interested to provide support/coaching to ...