20 Feb

0

Our VALID experience

We are absolutely delighted to share with you our inspiring experiences from the recent VALID Conference. This event stands as a testament to resilience, creativity, and the determination of all individuals with a disability to be part of such...

sarah

having a say, inclusion, independence, NDIS

Inclusion

21 Dec

0

World Basketball Day

Did you know that the YMCA was the birthplace of the invention of Basketball? Yep! On this day, 112 years ago, a YMCA fitness instructor, James Naismith, invented the game. A Canadian farm boy, James Naismith developed the game...

sarah

recreation, wrap basketball

Inclusion, Social Groups

04 Jul

0

What is early intervention for children with a disability and why is it important?

Early intervention refers to a range of services and support provided to young children who have a developmental delay or disability. These services are designed to address the child’s specific needs and help them achieve their full potential. Early...

sarah

early intervention, EYES, inclusion, NDIS, parenting

1:1 Support, Inclusion, Parenting

A support worker helping a person make a bed

24 Mar

0

Accommodation Journey

Transitioning to supported accommodation is a great way to kick start your independence journey. If you’re someone living with an intellectual disability who would like to move out of home, you may be wondering what steps you need to...

sarah

accommodation, independence, NDIS

1:1 Support

24 Feb

0

Fellas Group – Aimed at men 45+

Fellas Group is aimed at men 45+ who would like to go out in a social group with the support of staff in a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio. The program will run on Tuesday’s fortnightly in 2022. Activities such...

sarah

inclusion, mens' group, social group

Inclusion

03 Dec

0

International Day of People with a Disability at the Y

International Day of People with a Disability (IDPwD) is heldon 3 Decembereach year.IDPwD is an opportunity for us to make positive changes to the lives of the 4.4 million Australians with disability. The theme for IDPwD 2021 is ‘Leadership...

sarah

idpwd, world record

Inclusion

18 Nov

0

Introducing Family Connections

Inclusion Services by the Y is proud to introduce our newFamily Connectionsservice. Our Connections Coordinator will be a point of contact working closely with our Children’s Servicesto support families where there are concerns around a child’s development or the...

sarah

development, intervention, NDIS, parenting

1:1 Support

05 Nov

0

Parenting Autistic Kids: A Podcast

Parental As Anything is an ABC podcast about all things parenting, touching on mental health, disability, sex and consent, tantrums and loads more! The podcast is presented by Maggie Dent, one of Australia’s most reputable authors and educators. Dent...

sarah

autism, parenting, podcast, tips

Parenting

05 Nov

0

Parenting Children with ADHD: A Podcast

Parental As Anything is an ABC podcast about all things parenting, touching on mental health, disability, sex and consent, tantrums and loads more! The podcast is presented by Maggie Dent, one of Australia’s most reputable authors and educators. Dent...

sarah

ADHD, parenting, podcast, tips

1:1 Support, Parenting

28 Oct

0

Social Scripts for Getting Vaccinated

Like many other organisations, Y Whittlesea has adapted to the challenges set by COVID-19. We have altered our services and programs to ensure that we can continue supporting people with disabilities and their families. We are always looking for...

sarah

anxiety, social script, vaccine

1:1 Support, COVID

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