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TASLINK Newsletter
Tasmanians with Disabilities Inc.
JULY 2010
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CONTENTS...
President’s Report 3
PDA Forum 4—5
Amputee Report 7
What’s on at HWHC 8
Consumer Health Forum 11—12
Crossword 13
AGM 14
In Memory of George Shaw 15 -16
Northern Regional Report 16
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President’s message… .
Presidents Report
Welcome to Taslink.
One of the items in this issue is information from Physical Disability Australia (PDA) about a consultation forum they are running with us, at our Information and Training Centre on the 28th of July. This forum will gather comments which will be included in a submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry in to the feasibility of what is sometimes referred to as a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
This type of scheme would provide long-term financial support to people with disabilities to help with the extra costs they have because of their disability, including such things as personal care or having to buy specialised equipment.
The consultation is being undertaken by the productivity Commission on behalf of the Australian Government.
Submissions need to be sent to the Productivity Commission by the 16th of August. A draft report will be released in February 2011, with a final report released at the end of July 2011.
you can get information about the inquiry by going to the Productivity Commission web site, or call Freecall: 1800 020 083
I encourage you to participate in this inquiry.
If you can’t come to the forum to have your comments included in the submission, you can phone in your comments on 1300 781 786
PDA will have this number available between the 19th of July and the 9th of August 2010.
Jan Miller
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Physical Disability Australia Ltd (PDA) and
Tasmanians with Disabilities Inc. present a
Consultation Forum to hear your views to provide
input into the Productivity Commission Inquiry into
"investigating the feasibility of new approaches,
including a social insurance model, for funding and
delivering long-term disability care and support for
people with severe or profound disabilities however
they are acquired."
This is an Australia wide consultation and the
outcomes have the potential to influence the way
services and funding is distributed in Australia in the
future. You are cordially invited to come and share
your thoughts and views.
More information can be obtained from the following
link of Productivity Commission. www.pc.gov.au/
projects/inquiry/disability-support
Please come along and contribute your important
views to this consultation.
When: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Where: TwD Training Centre, 20 Creek
Road, Lenah Valley
Time: 2pm - 4.30pm
RSVP to: Telephone 03 6278 8023 or email
taswdis@southcom.com.au
Refreshments provided
This consultation is supported by the Federal
Government through funding from the Department of
Families, Housing and Community Services.
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Breast Cancer Support Group
3rd Tuesday of the month 11:45 am - 1:15 pm. Except in May 2010 which is the 2nd Tuesday.
For any woman diagnosed with breast cancer who would like information and support.
Secondary Support Group
1st Monday of the month 10 am - 12 noon.
For any woman: diagnosed with secondary breast cancer who would like information and support. New members welcome.
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Tasmanians with Disabilities Inc.
Join us.......
for
SUNDAY
LUNCH
at the
Carlyle Hotel
12 noon
Sunday, 25 July, 2010
R.S.V.P. No later than 21 July, 2010
62788023
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Tasmanian Amputee Society Inc.
We held our meeting on June 19th by teleconference, at Wise Employment 53 Elizabeth Street Launceston.
It was a little disappointing as we only had 6 members attend this meeting—3 in Launceston, 2 in Devonport and 1 in Hobart.
Some of our members are not very well and couldn’t attend.
There was a guest speaker at our meeting and after all agenda items were completed Mrs. Lyn Johnston from
Devonport spoke to us. Lyn was at our meeting in Launceston. She is a Midwifery Nurse from the Meercroft Hospital in Devonport.
She is also an amputee and a member of TAS Inc.
She spoke about her own journey pre and post amputation.
Following her interesting talk, those present, had the opportunity to ask her questions.
To conclude our time together those in Launceston had lunch together.
Our next meeting is on August 21st, by teleconference, in Launceston at Wise Employment 53 Elizabeth Street.
This will be our AGM followed by a short general meeting.
All amputees and their families are invited to attend these meetings.
For more information contact Margaret on 6344 6542
Margaret Davidson (President)
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What’s ON AT HWUC
The following group sessions and activities are held at the Centre on a regular basis and are free unless otherwise stated. We welcome referrals to any of these programs.
Ageing Well 8 week strength training program on Fridays 2:15 - 3:30pm. with Weights $5 per class with physiotherapist Pat Sandercock. To be sent forms for the next course, please call the Centre on 6231 3212.
AWWW Practice Practice times available, after course completion on Mondays 11.40 am to 1:00 pm and Wednesdays 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Birth and Beyond First Wednesday of the month, 10 am to 12 noon. Share a healthy lunch afterwards. Group sessions to share and learn more about birthing and mothering experiences.
Breast Cancer Support Group
3rd Tuesday of the month 11:45 am - 1:15 pm. Except in May 2010, which is the 2nd Tuesday. For any woman diagnosed with breast cancer who would like information and support.
Secondary Support Group
1st Monday of the month 10 am - 12 noon. For any woman: diagnosed with secondary breast cancer who would like information and support. New members welcome.
Community Health 10 am to 12 pm one morning per week ring the Centre to find out which day. Nurse Blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol level checks and lots more.
Fitball Tuesday and Thursday 10 - 11:30 am. $5 per class with physiotherapist Pat Sandercock. Beginners' Class Numbers are limited, so phone Pat for information and to book on 6229 7488.
GP services Tuesdays 1:30 -4 pm, half hour bulk-billed consultations by appointment with Dr Juliet Tait.
Grandparents Raising 3rd Tuesday of the month 10 am to 12 noon. Support and relaxation. Contact Ariella for more Grandchildren information on 6234 7948.
Herbalist Mondays 2 -4 pm, by appointment only. Cost is $25.50 fair the 1st one hour consultation and $15.50 follow up appointment. To make an appointment, phone Sally on 0407 872 792.
Massage Shiatsu by appointment, $60 for 1 1/2 hours or $45 for 1 hour. Phone 6297 1221 or 0488 660 940 for a booking with Lynne Bradshaw,
Meditation Guided and safe relaxation meditation, Tuesday 10:30 - 11:30 am (beginners welcome).
Stitches and Stories Last Thursday of the month from 1:30 — 3:30 pm. The group is open to women of all ages to come together to stitch, embroider, sew, mend, share knowledge and stories.
Tai Chi Mondays 10:30 - 11:30 am and 1 -2 pm. This is a low impact form of Tel Chi, which focuses on increasing mobility and flexibility, white developing inner strength and training quility.
Women's 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 - 3:00.pm. Are you interested in meeting new people, Friendship Group having a laugh with likeminded women and becoming better informed about issues affecting you? The group is small, friendly and welcomes new faces. Phone the Centre for more information.
Women's Walks Thursday mornings, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Calendars are available from reception.
Writers' Support Group 1st Wednesday of the month, 2 -4 pm.
Yoga Wednesday momings, 9:45 - 11 am, for experienced participants and 11:15 am - 12:30 pin for beginners.
Come in for a cuppa, browse in our library or use the photocopier.
GETTING IN TOUCH
Open: Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs 9:15 am to 4 pm
Visit: 25 Lefroy Street North Hobart Post PO Box 248 North Hobart Tas 7002 Tel: 03 6231 3212 Outside the 62 area, freecall 1800 353 212
Fax: 03 6236 9449 Email: info@hwhc.com.au Website: www.hwhc.com.au
HWHC receives funding assistance from the Federal and State Governments, under PHOFA.
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Consumer Health Forum of Australia
Building consumer capacity and providing consumer input on the development of a quality framework for the Medicare Benefits Schedule
I have recently attended a two day workshop conducted by The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) on the 25th May related to the Building Consumer Capacity and Providing Consumer Input on the Development of a Quality Framework for the Medicare Benefits Schedule.
Medicare Benefits Schedule MBS is the cornerstone of the Australian health care system. The MBS impacts on consumer access to allied health, general practice and specialist medical services. As a result, consumers have a strong interest in the effective operation of this system. It is important that any changes to the MBS improve access and health outcomes for consumers.
CHF has provided the opportunity to give input into the new Quality Framework to ensure that the impact on consumers of proposed reforms is taken into consideration and that the Quality Framework reflects the experience of the recipients of the MBS service.
Around 30 participants from a wide range of consumers groups and individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences were in attendance, as CHF recognized that the perspectives of health consumers are unique and vital in creating effective health policy, which I am sure that the workshop achieved on its first day of this ongoing project to improve the MBS.
Further forums will be held over the next twelve months in all States, and it is anticipated that the MBS forum will be in Tasmania around August / September, though this is still to be confirmed.
The 26th May was the final day workshop related to the Diagnostic Imagining Project. This looked at quality use of Diagnostic Imagining and covers services such as;
· X-ray
· Ultrasound
· Computed Tomography (CT)
· Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
· Nuclear medicine imaging
· Positron Emission Topography (PET)
Other aspects discussed were safety and quality of the services, equity of access, availability and of course affordability.
The final report from this session will be presented to the Federal Minister within the next two months to finalise the project.
David Gordon
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Tasmanians with Disabilities Inc
Invites you to attend their 27th Annual General Meeting
To be held at their training and information centre 20 Creek Road LENAH VALLEY.
Saturday 11th September 2010 at 11am
Morning tea and a light lunch will be provided.
RSVP the Secretary: 62788023 or email taswdis@southcom.com.au no later than the COB Thursday 25th August 2010.
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In Memory of the late George Shaw
4th January 1913 –26th March 2010
George Shaw, a long term member of Tasmanians with Disabilities Inc. has been known to many members for a great number of years. It was extremely interesting when attending his funeral to find out more of the history, behind this kind gentle man.
He was born in England in 1913 and spent many years of his younger life working on farms throughout the U.K., although at the start of World War two, George wanted to do his duty by signing up for service. He was refused at that point as they felt he was better placed as an experienced farmer to keep farming as there was a greater need for him to grow produce for the war effort.
Not completely satisfied with just farming he joined the local home guard and held the position of sergeant on one of the local aircraft gunner units.
After the war he brought his wife and family to Hobart where he worked for a local farming equipment and produce store. He moved to the North of the State and worked around the North-West region, and apparently was a very deft hand at being able to pretty well fix most broken down machinery.
Both George and his wife (dec) who also was a member of TwD retired to the Freemasons Nursing Home at Lindisfarne a number of years ago.
George was extremely dedicated to his wife and family, and highly respected throughout Community Organisations including TwD, and the Tasmanian Amputees Society. He will be greatly missed by all.
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Notice to Northern Members
The next lunch for Northern members of TWD will be held on Friday, 9 July at the Centennial Hotel at 12.00 PM.
This is a trial only, to see how it works and so that a member from out of town can attend –weekends being difficult with transport.
However, if members decide that Friday is okay; get together’s will probably be a little more irregular due to commitments of other members.
Otherwise, our lunch gatherings will revert to the usual Saturday, to be advised before the August lunch.
If you would like to attend and haven’t yet done so please let State Office know who will advise the Northern Representatives.
We welcome members, guests and their families and look forward to seeing you at our next lunch.
Merran Thurley Northern Representative.
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Tasmanians with Disabilities would like to acknowledge the contribution from The Tasmanian Community Trust Fund And Senator Carol Brown & Staff without whose assistance it would not have been possible for us to improve the ongoing production and presentation of documents such as this newsletter (TASLINK).
DISCLAIMER:
Tasmanians with Disabilities Inc. Does not take responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in it’s newsletter. Neither are the views and comments expressed by contributors necessarily endorsed by Tasmanians with Disabilities Inc.
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