Hello from Diversity and Disability Alliance!
We hope you are all keeping safe and well during this period of uncertainty.
Although, during the Coronavirus pandemic, we can’t physically be together, we still remain connected during this time in a number of ways!
What’s new in June:
Monthly Online (Zoom) Peer2 Peer cafés for peers (people with disability) and their family members in the Vietnamese Community
On Friday 5 June, 10am – 12pm
More details here:
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For more information or to register, call/text Rhiannon from DDAlliance on 0432 699 580
Online Zoom Peer2Peer Cafés for peers (people with disability) and their families in the Chinese Community
We’ll be connecting online every last Wednesday of the month!
This month’s theme: NDIS (utilising our NDIS plans during COVID-19)
We’ll be connecting online every last Wednesday of the month!
This month’s theme: NDIS (utilising our NDIS plans during COVID-19)
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When: 10:00am-11:30am on Wednesday 24 June 2020
Online at: Zoom Video Conference (Zoom details will be given to you when you let us know you’re coming).
We can support you to access Zoom! Get in touch.
Call/text Bill from DDAlliance on 0401 563 114
Mandarin-speaking interpreter will be available for this session.
Email: info@ddalliance.org.au
Online at: Zoom Video Conference (Zoom details will be given to you when you let us know you’re coming).
We can support you to access Zoom! Get in touch.
Call/text Bill from DDAlliance on 0401 563 114
Mandarin-speaking interpreter will be available for this session.
Email: info@ddalliance.org.au
Introduction to Peer Support on Zoom for peers (people with disability) from multicultural background and their family members
Starting 10 June, 1.30 – 4.00pm
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For more information or to register, call/text Abrahim on 0451 829 570 or Rhiannon on 0432 699 580
Or you can fill out the Introduction to Peer Support application here
Weekly Online Peer2Peer Check Ins / Cafes on ZOOM!
A space for people with disability (peers) and family members from the multicultural community
When: Mondays from 11.30am to 1.00pm
(phone us if you need an interpreter!)
Where: On Zoom
RSVP: text/call us on 0432 699 580
Before you join, you need to firstly install Zoom on your device. Just go here to install Zoom: https://zoom.us/
Get in touch for more details or if you require assistance
Or you can fill out the Introduction to Peer Support application here
Weekly Online Peer2Peer Check Ins / Cafes on ZOOM!
A space for people with disability (peers) and family members from the multicultural community
When: Mondays from 11.30am to 1.00pm
(phone us if you need an interpreter!)
Where: On Zoom
RSVP: text/call us on 0432 699 580
Before you join, you need to firstly install Zoom on your device. Just go here to install Zoom: https://zoom.us/
Get in touch for more details or if you require assistance
July 2020 Peer Events
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CALDeaf Peers: Getting More Confident |
Peers from the Vietnamese Community: Support Workers Peers Get Together on Zoom For the Women: Women with Disability |
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Peers from CALD backgrounds: Peers Making Inclusion the Norm |
Peers Get Together on Zoom |
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Peers from CALD backgrounds: Identity & Pride |
Tech Tuesday |
Peers Get Together on Zoom For the Women: Women with Disability |
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Peers from CALD backgrounds: Consumer Rights |
Peer Skill Share |
Peers Get Together on Zoom |
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Peers from CALD backgrounds: Disability Royal Commission |
Tech Tuesday |
Gordon Peers: Getting Social |
Peers from CALD background: 11:30am-1:00pm with Abrahim and George
Tech Tuesday: 3:00pm-5:00pm with George
Peer Skill Share: 3:00pm-4:00pm an hour of peers sharing their skills and hobbies
Gordon Peers: 10:00am-12:00pm with Bill
Peers Get Together on Zoom: 1:00-2:00pm with Abrahim
CALDeaf Peers: 10:00am-12:00pm with Young-Joo
Peers from the Vietnamese Community: 10:00am-12:00pm with Thanh and Quang
For the Women: 4:00-5:00pm with Pauline
Movie Night: 7:00pm
Check back in for updates or go to our Facebook page!
Get in touch to find out more!
Connect with DDAlliance staff
Connect with DDAlliance staff
A screenshot of DDAlliance staff on Zoom; top left corner is Ace, top right corner is Bill, bottom left corner is Rhiannon and bottom right corner is Joyce
Ace Boncato (Project Coordinator)
Email: ace@ddalliance.org.au
Phone: 0434 354 114
Joyce van Akkeren (Project Coordinator)
Email: joyce@ddalliance.org.au
Phone: 0431 430 871
Rhiannon Galla (Project Support Officer)
Email: rhiannon@ddalliance.org.au
Phone: 0432 699 580
Bill Zhao (Admin / Office Assistant)
Email: bill@ddalliance.org.au
Phone: 0401 563 114
Email: ace@ddalliance.org.au
Phone: 0434 354 114
Joyce van Akkeren (Project Coordinator)
Email: joyce@ddalliance.org.au
Phone: 0431 430 871
Rhiannon Galla (Project Support Officer)
Email: rhiannon@ddalliance.org.au
Phone: 0432 699 580
Bill Zhao (Admin / Office Assistant)
Email: bill@ddalliance.org.au
Phone: 0401 563 114
Introducing our two latest ILC projects
Connecting Peers Cross Culturally
Connecting Peers Cross Culturally is a project that will support peers in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities to build and sustain peer support networks and access peer to peer learning opportunities. The aim is to expand peer support networks and build a confident, skilled peer workforce.
Contact Rhiannon on 0432 699 580 to find out more!
More about this project here:
Connecting Peers Cross Culturally
Connecting Peers Cross Culturally is a project that will support peers in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities to build and sustain peer support networks and access peer to peer learning opportunities. The aim is to expand peer support networks and build a confident, skilled peer workforce.
Contact Rhiannon on 0432 699 580 to find out more!
More about this project here:
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NSW Peer Learning Hub
The NSW Peer Learning Hub is a collaboration between DDAlliance the Community Disability Alliance Hunter (CDAH).
The aim is to build the capacity of peer leaders and to increase the skills, knowledge, confidence and motivation of all peers involved. The project will co-design new learning resources and provide training and support to peers so that they can promote peer support in their communities and develop a stronger network of peers.
More about this project here:
The NSW Peer Learning Hub is a collaboration between DDAlliance the Community Disability Alliance Hunter (CDAH).
The aim is to build the capacity of peer leaders and to increase the skills, knowledge, confidence and motivation of all peers involved. The project will co-design new learning resources and provide training and support to peers so that they can promote peer support in their communities and develop a stronger network of peers.
More about this project here:
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The Coronavirus:
There is no doubt that we are in some unprecedented times; a period of uncertainty and a period of change. However, we need to find ways to remain connected, informed and safe.
Here are some useful resources to help you stay informed about this virus; including some ways that you can protect yourself:
Department of Health (Written) Resources: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/translated
Department of Health (Videos): https://m.youtube.com/user/healthgovau/search?query=%22information+from+SBS%22
SBS (Written Resources and Videos): https://www.sbs.com.au/language/coronavirus
Council for Intellectual Disability Easy Read Resources: https://cid.org.au/covid-19/#info
IDEAS Disability Information: https://www.ideas.org.au/news-hub/new-viral-outbreak.html
World Health Organisation: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
ASL Video Series: How does COVID-19 Spread? https://youtu.be/m4gborCUztk
There is no doubt that we are in some unprecedented times; a period of uncertainty and a period of change. However, we need to find ways to remain connected, informed and safe.
Here are some useful resources to help you stay informed about this virus; including some ways that you can protect yourself:
Department of Health (Written) Resources: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/translated
Department of Health (Videos): https://m.youtube.com/user/healthgovau/search?query=%22information+from+SBS%22
SBS (Written Resources and Videos): https://www.sbs.com.au/language/coronavirus
Council for Intellectual Disability Easy Read Resources: https://cid.org.au/covid-19/#info
IDEAS Disability Information: https://www.ideas.org.au/news-hub/new-viral-outbreak.html
World Health Organisation: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
ASL Video Series: How does COVID-19 Spread? https://youtu.be/m4gborCUztk
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Ways to get involved
Download DDA- all the way document Read what we have done and how you can support us OR Check out the DDA - all the way page here.
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About Diversity and Disability Alliance
Who we are: Diversity and Disability Alliance is a user led disability support organisation, run by and for people with disability from diverse backgrounds with the support of families and allies. We assist people to live the lives they choose. We are an independent, collective voice committed to diversity and full inclusion. What we want to achieve: Diversity and Disability Alliance strives for an inclusive, diverse and just society where people with disability have voice, choice and control over our lives. What we do:
We believe that each person with disability has the right to:
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