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1 NEWSLETTER deafaccess Gippsland Edition: 131 August 2015 Hello everyone, Welcome to the August newsletter. What amazing wild and woolly weather we have had over the past few weeks. Coming out to my car in the morning is always a surprise. I have been greeted with frost an inch think, mud and this morning a layer of snow. Gippsland is such a stunning area and I love getting a reminder each morning of how the scenery can change so quickly. Just on the topic of the area of Gippsland, I was reading up on the area that is covered by the Gippsland coordinator and was a bit surprised about the sheer size. Gippsland is enormous! In light of this, Helen and I would like to organise a meet and greet in some of the regional areas to introduce ourselves to those we have not met and to touch base with people we have not seen for a while. On page 4, I have listed dates that we will be in your area. In the next newsletter I will let you all know where exactly in each town we will be to catch up for a coffee and morning or afternoon tea. Please make sure you RSVP to these events. If no one attends, we can organise to visit a different area. I have lots of links to internet sites in this edition. Just a reminder if you are receiving a copy of the newsletter in the mail and would like help in viewing any of the websites or to receive a hard copy of some of the links, please message me on Take care and stay warm Brooke Campbell deafaccess Gippsland Coordinator Entire Gippsland region. Phillip Island to the NSW border. Wilsons Promontory to Mount Hotham

Lots of events coming up for your calendar Social Inclusion week www.socialinclusionweek.com.au 21st 29th November There were many events held last year in the Gippsland region including, sporting activities, yoga, park parties, art and craft workshops to name a few.

2 Lots of events coming up for your calendar Social Inclusion week 21st 29th November There were many events held last year in the Gippsland region including, sporting activities, yoga, park parties, art and craft workshops to name a few. Page 9 of the newsletter has information on how you can hold your own inclusive event and register on the Social Inclusion Week website. Lets Talk About Mental Health and Deaf People Save the date 16th - 17th November Deakin University Burwood More information in the next newsletter. Deaf Games Adelaide 9-16th January The Adelaide High School will be hosting the games hub and the event has major event status in Adelaide with strong support from the South Australian Government. An event not to be missed. The following events are likely to be played * Athletics * Basketball * Beach Volleyball * Cricket * Darts * Eight Ball * Futsal * Golf * Lawn Bowls * Netball * Rugby 7's * Squash * Swimming * Tennis * Tenpin Bowling * Touch Football If you are interested in participating, please info@austdeafgames.org.au

Australian Deaf Games in Adelaide over 9-16 January 2016. Expressions of Interest are now out for: - Team Manager - Scorer - Captain - Vice Captain - Players closing date 4 September 2015.

3 As the cricket commentator Bill Lawry would famously say it is all happening now. Deaf Cricket Victoria under the auspices of Melbourne Deaf Cricket Club are working hard to prepare the Victorian Deaf Cricket Team for the upcoming Twenty20 Webby s Cup tournament, to be held at the Australian Deaf Games in Adelaide over 9-16 January Expressions of Interest are now out for: - Team Manager - Scorer - Captain - Vice Captain - Players closing date 4 September If you wish to participate in the tournament, please send us your expression of interest via to melbournedeafcricket@gmail.com We recommend that you read the relevant Expression of Interest documents before you apply.they are downloadable from here. Thanks, Michael Parremore Secretary Deaf Cricket Victoria Congratulations Julie Patterson for winning a $30 meal voucher from the Traralgon bowls club on the Gippsland Deaf Chat group night. The bowls club runs a raffle every Friday night with 20 prizes to be won. Look forward to seeing you all at the next Chat Group in September. Helen Wood (Case Manager at Sale) will be away from the 14th August until September 16th. For any urgent matters, please sms Kim Kavanagh on

Come and say Hi Gippsland is HUGE and I know it is hard for some people to come and see us at Sale. So we are coming to visit you. Just an informal catch up at a coffee shop.

4 Come and say Hi Gippsland is HUGE and I know it is hard for some people to come and see us at Sale. So we are coming to visit you. Just an informal catch up at a coffee shop. I will update you on exact location in the next newsletter If the times/places do not suit and you would like to see us, please message or me on the contact details at the back of this newsletter. East Gippsland Latrobe South Gippsland Bass Coast Baw Baw - Orbost - Wednesday September 23rd at 2pm - Bairnsdale - Wednesday September 23rd at 10am - Traralgon - Thursday October 1st at 10am - Moe - Thursday October 1st at 2pm - Leongatha - Friday October 9th at 2pm - Wonthaggi - Friday October 9th at 11am - Warragul - Wednesday October 14th at 2pm Please RSVP on the day before we are coming. If there are no RSVP s we will arrange the trip again for a later date.

Do you use Public Transport in Gippsland?

T he Regional Network Development Plan will, for the first time, set out a plan for better public transport in regional Victoria in the short, medium and

- Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan I attended a workshop in Traralgon last week.

for disabled people in wheel chairs and mothers with prams on V line trains and buses Improve communication between customers and staff - we want to know if

screens on regional platforms for information - like metro train stations App on the phone simular to metro that lets you know if there is a problem on the

5 Do you use Public Transport in Gippsland? The state government are developing The Regional Public Transport Plan and would like to know your thoughts on the public transport system. T he Regional Network Development Plan will, for the first time, set out a plan for better public transport in regional Victoria in the short, medium and long-term. M elbourne has had a plan for many years and it s time to bring that forward thinking to the needs of regional Victoria. - Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan I attended a workshop in Traralgon last week. Lots of ideas came from the workshop including Increasing parking at country train stations Trains that carry more passengers during peak times Better areas for disabled people in wheel chairs and mothers with prams on V line trains and buses Improve communication between customers and staff - we want to know if our train is going to be late Better coverage in smaller towns ( buses ) Shorter journey time - not waiting when V-line trains get close to the city TV screens on regional platforms for information - like metro train stations App on the phone simular to metro that lets you know if there is a problem on the line or if a train/bus will be late Is there something you would like the Government to know about our public transport? Good or bad, they want to know. Visit There are also hard copy surveys available at every train station. If you would like me to send you one please message me on If you would like help filling in the survey, please let Helen or myself know.

Want to learn Auslan? Community Course Auslan To learn AUSLAN (Australian Sign Language). Auslan Class at Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House, 11-13 Breed Street, Traralgon.

Need to file a Tax return? Tax Help is a free service to help individuals that earn under $50,000.00 lodge their tax return.

6 Want to learn Auslan? Community Course Auslan To learn AUSLAN (Australian Sign Language). Auslan Class at Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House, Breed Street, Traralgon. Face to face classes with qualified tutor, Peter Adams. Beginner and advanced courses available. Express your interest 1 1/2 hours X 10 Sessions. $170 per person. Concession $150 with proof card. Need to file a Tax return? Tax Help is a free service to help individuals that earn under $50, lodge their tax return. You can also ask for a Vicdeaf case manager to come with you to your appointment. ATO pays for interpreters. Auslan tutor - Peter Adams Contact Co-ordinator Jenny Poon, tnh@wideband.net.au. Phone : (03) You can go into one of the Help Centres and make an appointment, or ring through the relay service. Make sure you let them know they will need to book an interpreter. The Help Centres in Gippsland area are - LAKES ENTRANCE - LEONGATHA - MOE - MORWELL - ORBOST - TRARALGON - WARRAGUL - Lakes Entrance Neighbourhood House 9 Heatherlea Grove - Ph: South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau Michael Place Moe Neighbourhood House 1-11 James Street Morwell Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre Beatie Cres Orbost Neighbourhood House 1 Browning Street Corner of Lochiel Street Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House Breed Street Warragul Community House 138 Normanby Street

7 Getting Gippsland Active Term The Getting Gippsland Active newsletter is available in five parts showcasing the six Gippsland local government areas. Editions are available each term for Baw Baw, East Gippsland, Latrobe, South Coast and Wellington areas. The newsletter's provide great opportunities for people in Gippsland to get active. They provide information on activities in local areas that are either free or low cost. There seems to have been lots of information in separate areas about activities in local communities so these newsletters are a way of coordinating information into one newsletter. The newsletter's list many activities including table tennis, tai chi, strength training, dance, walking and deep water running. Providers of these activities include Neighbourhood Houses, local leisure centres, health agencies and community sport providers. Please select your local government area from the buttons provided below to access the newsletter for your region. Get active events in Baw Baw Shire Get active events in East Gippsland Get active events in Latrobe Shire Get active events in South Coast Region Get active events in Wellington * Reminder. If you do not have internet access and would like a paper copy of your area, please message me and I can send one out to you.

Connecting Women Across Gippsland A women s conference created to connect women across Gippsland on November 25th,

This conference is a collaborative effort, made up of about 30 women from various organisations across Gippsland,

.. -Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault (GCASA) Rural -Access Gippsland (RAG) -State Government Victoria

8 Connecting Women Across Gippsland A women s conference created to connect women across Gippsland on November 25th, Designed to inspire, empower, include, educate, nourish, give and laugh. This conference is a collaborative effort, made up of about 30 women from various organisations across Gippsland, including; -Women in Gippsland -Latrobe Women in Business -Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV)... -Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault (GCASA) Rural -Access Gippsland (RAG) -State Government Victoria -Gippsland Women's Health (GWH) -Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House Inc (TNLH) -Catholic Care Gippsland (CCG) -Family Mediation Centre (FMC) -Regional Arts Victoria (rav.net.au)

This Saturday Gippsland Deaf Regional Centre When: Saturday 8 August 2015 Time: 2pm onwards Where: House of Frank at 136 Franklin

East Gippsland Deaf/Hard of Hearing Social Club When: Sunday 23 August 2015. Time: 11.30am to 2.00pm.

No need to RSVP Everyone is welcome. When: Friday 26 September 2015.

11 This Saturday Gippsland Deaf Regional Centre When: Saturday 8 August 2015 Time: 2pm onwards Where: House of Frank at 136 Franklin Street, Traralgon (old name Cargo ) Any questions please contact Peter Adams SMS. Everyone is welcome. East Gippsland Deaf/Hard of Hearing Social Club When: Sunday 23 August Time: 11.30am to 2.00pm. Where: Bairnsdale RSL on Princes Highway, Bairnsdale. Any questions please contact Matthew Tantaro SMS. No need to RSVP Everyone is welcome. When: Friday 26 September Gippsland Deaf Chat Group Come and join in the weekly Traralgon Bowls Club Raffle Time: 5pm onwards. Where: Traralgon Bowling Club at 50 Liddiard Road, Traralgon. Any questions please contact Julie Patterson SMS. Everyone is welcome.

12 DEADLINES FOR INCLUSION IN NEWSLETTER 2015 If you would like to include notices about events please send them to deafaccess before: Friday 31st August for the September Newsletter The deafaccess Gippsland newsletter is available online at If you don t have computer and want to see the internet links or files in this newsletter: Please contact deafaccess Gippsland for a copy. gippsland@vicdeaf.com.au SMS deafaccess Gippsland Office: MacArthur Street, SALE, Victoria 3853 Postal: P.O. Box 9314, SALE, Victoria 3853 Mobile/SMS: gippsland@vicdeaf.com.au deafaccess Building Inclusive Communities

TOURISM PLAN

GIPPSLAND accessible TOURISM PLAN 2013-2015 1 GIPPSLAND ACCESSIBLE TOURISM PLAN 2013-2015 Introduction Gippsland recognises the importance and benefits of building the region as an accessible tourism destination.