Creating Links

DISABILITY

SERVICES

Term 3 2016

Welcome to Term 3, 2016

(02) 8713 7700

www.creatinglinks.org.au

https://www.facebook.com/creatinglinksau/

58 Kitchener Parade

Bankstown NSW 2200

Group Contact Details

Social and Community Activities: 0488 076 575

Link & Play Club @ Bankstown: 0488 076 745

Youth Links: 0422 633 019

Learn and Play Club (Fairfield): 0422 639 130

Great news for the South Western Sydney area and Bankstown, the NDIS is rolling out on the 1st July 2016. It is

expected to bring lots of positive changes to you and your family.

You will be contacted soon by one of the Local Access Coordinator (LAC) to discuss if you meet NDIS disability or

early intervention access criteria. If you are eligible to access the NDIS, a planner from NDIS will arrange to meet at a

time and place that is convenient for you where you will discuss things that are important to you, and what you would

like to include in your Individual NDIS Plan. Your Plan will determine which supports will best meet your needs and

help you achieve your life goals.

To help you think about and identify your needs, what you would like to be included in your plan, and assist your

planner with information to ensure you get the rights supports and services, you can access a copy of the NDIS

Planning Guide and Workbook at http://www.ndis.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/planning_guide.pdf.

The NDIS packages are expected to commence rolling out in our area between Aug and Dec 2016 so it is vital that

you prepare and think about what supports you would need to meet your life goals now. You need to think about your

daily routine, living arrangements, and current supports and services from other people and agencies.

Our Disability team understand change is overwhelming and scary that is why we want to provide you with the tools

need it for your future planning meeting though a series of NDIS workshops and resources.

Creating Links will keep you informed about workshop dates and venues throughout the term.

We would like to welcome our new Disability Respite worker Narayan, who joined our team in May.

Pick up your

Your chance to learn more about the NDIS, and begin your planning

Collect an NDIS information pack from our staff when accessing services.

Learn what you can do to prepare for the roll-out of the NDIS in South West Sydney area in July of 2016. Call (02) 8713 7700 or email disability@creatinglinks.org.au to register your interest in our upcoming NDIS workshops.

Start your NDIS planning today.

Feel free to discuss your pre-planning with us on (02) 8713 7700

PACK

Helping you prepare for the changes in the disability sector

NDIS INFO

FAQS Frequently Asked Questions

What Creating Links’ Disability Services?

Creating Links offers a variety of programs for children

and adults aged 65 who have a permanent disability.

The programs this term are:

Link & Play Club (Bankstown): 5 – 12 years old;

Youth Links (Bankstown): 13 – 17 years old;

Learn and Play Club (Fairfield): 5 – 12 years old;

Social & Community Activities: 16 – 65 years old.

If I enrol into a program, do I need to attend all

of the activities?

No, if you enrol into any of our programs, you have the

freedom to pick the activities that you would like to

attend.

How do I pay for the activities?

At the start of the term, Creating Links will provide you

with an invoice listing the activities you have been

booked into for the term. Prior to the commencement

of the term we ask that you pay all fees. You may issue a

cheque to Creating Links or direct bank deposit the fees.

Alternatively, cash payments will be accepted at the

Creating Links office in Bankstown.

What do I do if I’m running late?

If you are running late, please call the contact number

provided in this newsletter. Please note that due to

group needs, we can only wait for a maximum of 15

minutes after the arranged meeting time

If you have any additional questions, please contact Gissell or Cassandra on 02 8713 7700.

How should I prepare for an activity?

Refer to the calendar to identify where you are going for

the day. For example, if you are going to the swimming

pool bring swim clothing and towel. The calendar also

lets you know whether to bring or buy lunch. Please

remember to keep yourself hydrated by bringing water.

Please wear comfortable closed in shoes to all of our

activities.

What happens if it is raining?

Our programs go ahead, rain or shine! However, please

be mindful that due to weather conditions the activity

may change.

Will Creating Links cancel an activity?

Activities go ahead given we meet the minimum booking

requirements for the day. If we have less than 5

participants booked in, we will inform carers that the

activity is cancelled.

What do I do if I can’t attend the activity?

If you are unable to attend an activity, please let us know

24 hours beforehand. This will allow someone else on

the waiting list the opportunity to participate in an

activity.

How do I get involved?

Contact Creating Links on (02) 8713 7700 and ask for

more details. Alternatively, email your questions or

bookings to disability@creatinglinks.org.au.

A program designed for participants 16 years and older.

SOCIAL & COMMUNTIY ACTIVITIES

MUSIC CLASSES

DAY DATE TIME VENUE COST

Every Tuesday 19 July – 20 September 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Level 2

58 Kitchener Parade

Bankstown NSW

$10

Phone: 0488 076 575

CRAFT & SOCIAL CLUB

DAY DATE TIME VENUE COST Every second

Thursday

21 July

4, 18 August

1, 15 September

4:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Level 2

58 Kitchener Parade

Bankstown NSW

$18

Phone: 0488 076 575

EXPLORING THE NIGHT

DAY DATE TIME ACTIVITY COST Thursday 28 July

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dinner at Greenfield Station, Bankstown

Sports

$10 fee

$15 meal

Thursday 11 August 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Stir fry Cooking at the centre $20 (meal included) Thursday 25 August 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Ten Pin Bowling via Public transport $10 fee

$8 for one game Thursday 8 September 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Pizza and Movie Night at the centre $20 (meal included) Thursday 22 September 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Hot Spa night at Olympic Park $10 fee

$6 pool entry Meeting at: Ground Level, 58 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW

Phone: 0488 076 575

YOUNG ADULTS

DAY DATE TIME ACTIVITY COST Saturday 30th July 5 pm –

late Wicked Musical at Parramatta Theatre + Dinner at Grill’d Show: https://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/wicked/ Dinner Menu: http://whttp://www.grilld.com.au/menu/new-south-wales/

$10 fee, $44 ticket, $15 dinner

Saturday 13th August

5 pm – late

Marcia Hines Disco Inferno + Pizza/Burger at Family Table Show: http://rwc.org.au/whats-on-event/marcia-hines-disco-inferno/ Dinner Menu: http://rwc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Temp DiningMenu_TableTalkerSingle_DL_99x210_Final_V21.pdf

$10 fee, $40 ticket, $15 dinner

Friday 19th August

4 pm – late

Spotlight Prowl (Walking Tour) at Centennial Park +

Dinner at Tour: http://www.centennialparklands.com.au/whatson/events/spotlight_prowl Dinner Menu:

$10 fee, $16 ticket, $15 dinner

Friday 9th September

5 pm – late

Dami Im at Club Central Hurstville + Dinner at Arena Bar Show: http://clubcentralhurstville.com.au/events/dami-im/ Dinner: http://clubcentralhurstville.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/

3/2015/06/CCH-Arena-Bar-Snack-Menu-December-2015-A4.pdf

$10 fee, $40 ticket, $15 dinner

Meeting at: Ground Level, 58 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW

Phone: 0488 076 575

SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

A program designed for participants 16 years and older. SOCIAL SUPPORT

DAY DATE TIME ACTIVITY COST

Saturday 16 July 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Tanabata: Star Village at the Observatory

(Japanese interactive art day)

Lunch: Buy/Bring

Transport: Van

$10 fee

Wednesday 20 July 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Museum of Fire

Lunch: Bring

Transport: Van

$10 fee

$9 entry

Wednesday 27 July 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Swimming at Birrong Leisure Centre

Lunch: Bring

Transport: Van

$10 fee

$3.20 entry (with

pension card)

Wednesday 3 August 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Calmsley Hill Farm

Lunch: Bring

Transport: Van

$10 fee

$18 entry

Wednesday 10 August 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Art Gallery of NSW: Archibald Prize

Lunch: Bring/Buy

Transport: Train

$10 fee

$16 entry

Wednesday 17 August 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Trip to Cabramatta

Lunch: Bring/Buy

Transport: Train

$10 fee

$2.50 train

Wednesday 24 August 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tempe Golf Driving Range

Lunch: Bring

Transport: Van

$10 fee

$10 for 40 balls

Saturday 27 August 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Inflatable World, Liverpool

Lunch: Bring/Buy

Transport: Van

$10 fee

$15 entry

Wednesday 31 August 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sydney Harbour National Park

Lunch: BBQ

Transport: Van

$10 fee

$10 BBQ

Saturday 3 September 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Australian Museum

Lunch: Bring/Buy

Transport: Train

$10 fee

$8 entry

Wednesday 7 September 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Ran Heritage Centre (Navy Museum)

Lunch: Bring

Transport: Train/Ferry

$10 fee

$5.00 transport

(with Opal Card)

Wednesday 14 September 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Auburn Botanic Gardens & Lidcombe

Shopping Centre

Lunch: Bring/Buy

Transport: Van

$10 fee

Wednesday 21 September 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Free Cockatoo Island Tour

Lunch: Bring

Transport: Public transport

$10 fee

$2.50 train

$2.50 ferry

Saturday 24 September 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Lunch at Club Palm Beach

Lunch: Buy

Transport: Van

$10 fee

$18 lunch

Meeting at: Ground Level, 58 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW Phone: 0488 076 575

CHILDREN’S

Link & Play Club @ BANKSTOWN

DAY DATE TIME ACTIVITY COST Saturday 23 July 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Flip Out, Punchbowl – bring lunch $25

Saturday 30 July 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Indoor Play Centre – bring lunch $25 Saturday 6 August 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Kids Jungle Play – buy lunch $25 Saturday 13 August 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Powerhouse Museum – buy lunch $25 Saturday 20 August 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Ten Pin Bowling, Fairfield – bring lunch $25 Saturday 27 August 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Flip Out, Punchbowl – bring lunch $25 Saturday 3 September 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Powerhouse Museum – buy lunch $25 Saturday 10 September 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Sports Day at Livvi’s Place Park – buy lunch $25 Saturday 17 September 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Sports Day at Livvi’s Place Park – bring lunch $25 Saturday 24 September 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Ten Pin Bowling, Fairfield – bring lunch $25

Meeting at: Level 2, 58 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW

Phone: 0488 076 745

YOUTH LINKS: BANKSTOWN

LEARN AND PLAY CLUB: FAIRFIELD

ACTIVITIES

DAY DATE TIME ACTIVITY COST Saturday 23 July 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Flip Out, Punchbowl – bring lunch $25

Saturday 6 August 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Powerhouse Museum – buy lunch $25 Saturday 20 August 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Ten Pin Bowling, Fairfield – bring lunch $25 Saturday 3 September 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Mini Golf – buy lunch $25 Saturday 17 September 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Sports Day at Parramatta Park – bring lunch $25

Meeting at: Level 2, 58 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW

Phone: 0422 633 019

DAY DATE TIME ACTIVITY COST Saturday 30 July 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Ten Pin Bowling, Fairfield – bring lunch $15 Saturday 13 August 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM In-House Play Day – buy lunch $15 Saturday 27 August 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Inflatable World – bring lunch $15 Saturday 17 September 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM In-House Play Day – buy lunch $15 Saturday 24 September 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Sports Day at Parramatta Park – bring lunch $15

Meeting at: Bonnyrigg High School, Elizabeth Drive, and Bonnyrigg.

Phone: 0422 639 130

A program designed for participants 5 to 11 years old.

A program designed for participants 12 to 17 years old.

A program designed for participants 5 to 12 years old.

FUTURE PLANNING: NDIS

What interests and skills would you like to develop if you had an NDIS package?

Bushwalking Art and craft Swimming

Reading/writing/study Learning an instrument Video games/movies

Dancing Ten pin bowling Money skills

Exercise/keeping fit Cooking Gardening

Maintaining my home Self-care development Community independence

Accessing public transport Sports – which sports? ____________________________

Other, please specify: ________________________________________________

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Creating Links is preparing for your NDIS transition. There will be lots of exciting changes,

including how we deliver services to you.

To ensure our services cater to your needs and link with your future NDIS plan, we need your

help! Please use the below form as your dream board for service provision – if you could have

any services, what would they be and when would you have them?

INTERESTS AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Where would you like to explore in the community if you had an NDIS package?

Tours/exhibitions Live music Theme parks

Sporting events Comedy shows Restaurants

Markets Shopping Museums

Activity centres (such as, Kids Jungle Play, Indoor Trampoline Parks, etc.)

Other, please specify: ________________________________________________

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FAVOURITE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

DAYS AND TIMES THAT SUIT ME

Would you like to access services:

During the school holidays

During the school term

All year

Randomly, at times that I need it

What days and times would you ideally like to access services and activities?

(Please tick all that you would like)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Morning Afternoon Night

Return form via:

Fax: (02) 8713 7799

Email: disability@creatinglinks.org.au

Post: 58 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200

BOOKINGS

SOCIAL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Link & Play Bankstown Youth Links (Bankstown) Sat 23/07/16: Flip Out Sat 23/07/16: Flip Out Sat 30/07/16: Indoor Play Centre Sat 06/08/16: Powerhouse Museum Sat 06/08/16: Kids Jungle Play Sat 20/08/16: Ten Pin Bowling Sat 13/08/16: Powerhouse Museum Sat 03/09/16: Mini Golf Sat 20/08/16: Ten Pin Bowling Sat 17/09/16: Park Sports Day Sat 27/08/16: Flip Out

Sat 03/09/16: Powerhouse Museum Learn and Play Club (Fairfield) Sat 10/09/16: Park Sports Day Sat 30/07/16: Ten Pin Bowling Sat 17/09/16: Park Sports Day Sat 13/08/16: In-House Play Day Sat 24/09/16: Ten Pin Bowling Sat 27/08/16: Inflatable World

Sat 17/09/16: In-House Play Day

Sat 24/09/16: Park Sports Day

Social Support Music

Sat 16/07/16: Star Village at the Observatory Tue 19/07/16 Wed 20/07/16: Museum of Fire Tue 26/07/16 Wed 27/07/16: Birrong swimming pool Tue 02/08/16 Wed 03/08/16: Calmsley Hill Farm Tue 09/08/16 Wed 10/08/16: Art Gallery of NSW: Archibald Prize Tue 16/08/16 Wed 17/08/16: Trip to Cabramatta Tue 23/08/16 Wed 24/08/16: Tempe Golf Driving Range Tue 30/08/16 Sat 27/08/16: Inflatable World, Liverpool Tue 06/09/16 Wed 31/08/16: Sydney Harbour National Park BBQ Tue 13/09/16 Sat 03/09/16: Australian Museum Tue 20/09/16 Wed 07/09/16: Ran Heritage Centre (Navy Museum)

Wed 14/09/16: Auburn Botanic Gardens Exploring the Night

Wed 21/09/16: Cockatoo Island self-tour Thu 28/07/16 Sat 24/09/16: Lunch at Palm Beach Thu 11/08/16

Thu 25/08/16 Young Adults Thu 08/09/16

Sat 30/07/16: Wicked the Musical Thu 22/09/16 Sat 13/08/16: Marcia Hines Disco Inferno

Fri 19/08/16: Spotlight Prowl Walking Tour Craft & Social Club

Fri 09/09/16: Dami Im Club Central Hurstville Thu 21/07/16 Thu 04/08/16

Thu 18/08/16 Thu 01/09/16 Thu 15/09/16

This form must be submitted by Friday 8th July 2016.

COFFEE CLUB Have your say on the activities we offer!

Coffee Club

Mon 22/08/16: 2 pm – 4 pm

Return form via:

Fax: (02) 8713 7799

Email: disability@creatinglinks.org.au

Post: 58 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200

CALENDAR JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER

1 F 1 M 1 T

2 S 2 T Music 5 pm - 7 pm 2 F

3 S 3 W S&CA 9 am - 3 pm 3 S KC; Youth Links 9.30am-3.30pm; SLP 9am-3pm

4 M 4 T 4 S

5 T 5 F 5 M

6 W 6 S Kids Club; Youth Links 9.30 am - 3.30 pm 6 T Music 5 pm - 7 pm

7 T 7 S 7 W S&CA 9 am - 3 pm

8 F 8 M 8 T

9 S 9 T Music 5 pm - 7 pm 9 F YA 5pm-late

10 S 10 W S&CA 9 am - 3 pm 10 S Kids Club; 9.30 am - 3.30 pm

11 M 11 T 11 S

12 T 12 F 12 M

13 W 13 S KC; Learn & Play 9.30am-3.30pm; YA 5pm-late 13 T Music 5 pm - 7 pm

14 T 14 S 14 W S&CA 9 am - 3 pm

15 F 15 M 15 T

16 S 16 T Music 5 pm - 7 pm 16 F

17 S 17 W SLP 9 am - 3 pm 17 S Kids Club; Learn & Play;Youth Links 9.30

am - 3.30 pm

18 M Term 3 Commences 18 T 18 S

19 T Music 5 pm - 7 pm 19 F YA 5pm-late 19 M

20 W S&CA 9 am - 3 pm 20 S Kids Club; Youth Links 9.30 am - 3.30 pm 20 T Music 5 pm - 7 pm

21 T Craft 4 pm - 7.30 pm 21 S 21 W S&CA 9 am - 3 pm

22 F 22 M 22 T

23 S Kids Club; Youth Links 9.30 am - 3.30 pm 23 T Music 5 pm - 7 pm 23 F Term 3 Concludes

24 S 24 W S&CA 9 am - 3 pm 24 S KC; Learn & Play 9.30am-3.30pm; SLP 9am-3pm

25 M 25 T 25 S

26 T Music 5 pm - 7 pm 26 F 26 M

27 W S&CA 9 am - 3 pm 27 S KC; Learn & Play 9.30am-3.30pm; SLP 9am-3pm 27 T

28 T Exploring the Night 4 pm - 8 pm 28 S 28 W

29 F 29 M 29 T

30 S KC; Learn & Play 9.30am-3.30pm; YA 5pm-late 30 T Music 5 pm - 7 pm 30 F

31 S 31 W S&CA 9 am - 3 pm