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JEWISH DISABILITY SERVICE DIRECTORY
|2015|
Circus, Guy Slome (watercolour on paper)
A guide to the support services available in
the Melbourne Jewish Community
for people with disabilities and their families.
Cover art: Circus
Artist: Guy Slome
Medium: Watercolor on paper
About the Artist:
Guy loves art and has shown great artistic development through the Access Inc. Arts Studio.
He enjoys walking his dog Toffee; playing basketball and loves spending time with his cousins.
CONTENTS
3 Foreword from David Southwick
4 Access Inc
5 Camp Sababa
6 Friendship Circle
7 Jewish Care
8 Jewish Spectrum Support
9 Maccabi Victoria All Abilities
10 Melbourne Jewish Children’s Aid Society Inc.
11 Youth Movements
12 Notes
FROM THE PARTICIPANTS
Zalman is very fortunate to have a rich life with a lot of regular activities and opportunities.
As well as Maccabi’s weekly swimming and basketball, Zalman attends Friendship Circle on Sundays and drumming on Tuesdays.
Wednesday nights he stays over at Manders Villas respite facility and has the opportunity to practise independent living skills and socialise with friends both in respite and the independent living units.
Thursdays and Fridays he attends the life skills and art program at Access at Beth Weizmann. He also volunteers and has a part time job.
Michelle Feiglin (mother)
I enjoy spending a night every week at respite [at the Villas]. It's fun. I like being there. It gives me time away from mum and dad. I cook my dinner and make my bed.
I go to drumming [with Access] every Tuesday evening. We play the drums and dance. It's a lot of fun
I train with the Dolphins [Maccabi All Abilities team] every Monday. We practice teamwork and play basketball. I really love it.
Bar Levin (participant)
FOREWORD From the Social Inclusion Leadership Committee
It is with great pride that I present the inaugural Jewish Disability Service Directory; a guide to the support services available in the Melbourne Jewish Community for people with disabilities and their families.
The directory compliments the admirable efforts of the recently established Social Inclusion Leadership Committee (SILC), where I proudly sit as the Chairperson. SILC brings together a new group of leaders from 13 Victorian organisations. The Committee is set up to lead a campaign of realisation and change that actively promotes the inclusion of all Jewish people with a disability in community life in Victoria.
This guide is a testament to the collaborative efforts of Jewish disability services in Victoria. These organisations recognise the importance of working in partnership to help create a richer and more diverse society by sharing knowledge and resources, cross-referring and enhancing unity in supporting people with a disability.
As Chairperson of SILC, I am passionate about developing and promoting actions that create a more inclusive community. We want to endorse projects such as this directory, which offers support to people with disabilities, their families and carers. It can be commended on being a ‘one-stop-shop’ for members of the community with a disability and their families, by offering a clear and simple overview of relevant local services, all in one booklet.
Through a collaborative and unified approach, the guide seeks to bring the entire community together. It aims to create more social awareness about the uniqueness of each of the presented organisations and the variety of services on offer for this special group of people.
I look forward to being part of the journey to creating a more inclusive, tolerant and diverse Melbourne Jewish community.
David Southwick
Chair
Social Inclusion Leadership Committee 3
ACCESS INC
About Access Inc is an independent not-for-profit organisation that empowers people with disabilities to achieve life goals and actively participate in the community.
We work within a Jewish cultural setting with a range of innovative and cutting edge programs designed to enrich the lives of its participants through educational and vocational training
Eligibility
Jewish people of all ages who have a disability.
Our main focus is for people who have left or are about to leave school.
Types of programs
Training and vocational programs with a focus on skill development in a social setting:
Art studio
Drumming group
Skill for Life – IT, numeracy, literacy
Volunteer baking in an integrated commercial kitchen
Access Melbourne Program –getting out and about in Melbourne
The Access Parent Support Group is for Jewish families of preschool and school age children with disabilities to develop a network of support. Meeting in a non-judgmental, confidential and supportive setting we share ideas and experiences. Information is shared by email and by guest speakers who are invited to our sessions.
Contact Information
Email [email protected]
Phone 0419 868 584
9272 5603
Address Lamm Community Building
304- 306 Hawthorn Road Caulfield
Website www.accessinc.org.au
Facebook www.facebook.com/AccessIncVic
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CAMP SABABA MELBOURNE
About Camp Sababa supports people with a disability and their families through the running of respite camps.
Camp Sababa also trains year 12 graduates and young adults to work with people with a disability.
Eligibility Camp Sababa Junior: 8-16 year old campers with a disability.
Camp Sababa Senior: 16-25 year old campers with a disability.
Camp Sababa Siblings: 9-12 year olds who have a sibling with a disability.
Types of programs
Camp Sababa runs respite camps for children and young adults with a disability.
After an extensive training program, we pair up our year 12 graduates and young adult volunteers with campers on our camps.
Contact Information
Email [email protected]
Phone 0439 310 923
Website http://sababamelb.com.au
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sababamelb
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About The Friendship Circle is one of Melbourne’s fastest growing and most dynamic Jewish organisations, offering a full suite of programs and activities, catering to children and young adults with special needs. Through our unique “friends for friends” buddy system, the Friendship Circle has cultivated friendships between hundreds of teenage volunteers and participants and their families.
Eligibility Young Jewish people aged 2- 25 years who live with a cognitive or physical disability.
Volunteers who are aged 16+
Types of programs
Offers both individualised and group programs including:
Weekly Sunday Circle Recreation Program. (Excursions and incursions)
Summer and mid-year day camps
Personalised home visitation program
Pre Yom Tov family days.
Contact Information
Email [email protected]
Phone 0418 535 408
9537 3242
Address 29a Alma Rd, St Kilda 3182.
Mail to: P.O.B. 19 Balaclava 3183
Website www.friendshipcircle.org.au
Facebook www.facebook.com/friendshipcirclemelbourne
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
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About At Jewish Care our focus is on providing flexible, culturally sensitive support options to allow every Jewish person living with a disability to participate in the community and lead an inclusive and fulfilling life.
Eligibility Jewish Care provides a broad range of services, supports and programs to Jewish people living with disability, from the age of 6 – 65. We also support those who care for a person with disability. We are happy to discuss your needs with you, and if we cannot provide the service you require, we will assist you to find an agency that does. Please contact us for further information.
Types of programs
Independent living accommodation
Shared supported housing
Community inclusion
Carer support
Outreach Respite services
Case management & case coordination
NDIS support and advocacy
JEWISH CARE VICTORIA
Email [email protected]
Phone 8517 5999 (Front Door)
Address 619 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004 (Offices)
476 Glen Eira Road, Caulfield South 3162 (Operations)
311 Glen Eira Road, Caulfield 3161 (Villas)
Website www.jewishcare.org.au/disability-support-services
Facebook www.facebook.com/jewishcarevictoria
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JEWISH SPECTRUM SUPPORT
About Jewish Spectrum Support (JSS) is run by four mothers and is an informal support group. We are independent and not affiliated with any other organisation. We are open to feedback from anyone who comes to our meetings.
Our aims are to:
Be a support group for the parents of pre-school or school aged Jewish children on the Autism spectrum
Provide peer support and sharing of stories, experiences and resources in a safe, confidential and respectful manner
Reduce isolation often experienced by parents of Jewish children on the spectrum by providing an opportunity to connect with other parents in similar situations.
Eligibility
We are open to Jewish parents and carers of children on the Autism spectrum
Types of programs
We run informal support groups monthly, on Friday mornings and Tuesday nights. Contact us for more information. These are entirely voluntary and people can attend on a regular or as needs basis.
Contact Information
Email [email protected]
Phone 0407 455 645
Website http://www.jewishspectrumsupport.com
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MACCABI VICTORIA ALL ABILITIES
About Maccabi Victoria All Abilities is committed to giving Jewish individuals of all ages and all abilities greater opportunities to participate in sport and recreation within Maccabi Victoria clubs.
The program offers members the opportunity to train and play in a variety of sports (both in all abilities teams, as well as through supported integration into mainstream teams), participate in come’n’try and special events as well as opportunity to volunteer and work within the community.
Eligibility Jewish people aged 8-80 years who live with a disability
Types of programs
Individualised and person-centred pro-grams including:
Sport and recreation for all abilities
Integration into mainstream clubs
Non-playing paid and volunteer roles
Contact Information
Email [email protected]
Phone 9563 5885
Address Level 1, 176 Bambra Road,
South Caulfield 3162
Website http://www.maccabi.com.au/VIC/All-Abilities
Facebook www.facebook.com/maccabivictoriaallabilities
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MELBOURNE JEWISH CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY INC.
About Our aim is to support the inclusion of children with a disability into the Melbourne Jewish day schools. Our funds are raised from two main sources - the Posh Opp Shoppe (484 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick) under the management of our volunteer co-ordinator, Rosalie Silverstein OAM as well as generous benefactors. The shop is operated by the Melbourne Jewish Children’s’ Aid Society Inc. a long established charitable organisation.
Eligibility JSIP was started in 1989 with a handful of students. Today we are supporting over 240 annually. To qualify for funding the school is required to submit an annual application form on behalf of each student. The funding process is transparent and equitable and relies on strict government criteria. Every application must be supported with evidence, which may come from a doctor, psychologist, therapist and so on.
Types of programs
In addition to financial help to the schools. JSIP sponsors a network to support teachers and assistants and provides training opportunities in best practice for inclusion to make mainstreaming a success. The coordinator also provides emotional and practical support to families.
Contact Information
Email [email protected]
Phone 0418 378 187
9528 1777 (Posh Opp Shoppe)
Address Posh Opp Shoppe
484 Glen Huntly Road Elsternwick 3185
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YOUTH MOVEMENTS About The youth movements in the community are very welcoming of participants
with a disability, and are happy to work with individuals to integrate them into their programs. Contact the individual organisation for more information
Contact Information Betar
Email [email protected]
Phone 0435 699 754
Website http://betar.org.au/vic/
Bnei Akiva
Email [email protected]
Phone 0478 669 377
Website http://www.bneiakiva.com.au
Habonim Dror
Email [email protected]
Phone 0406 508 728
Website http://www.hdoz.com/#!melbourne/cvyp
Hashomer Hatzair
Email [email protected]
Phone 0411 337 919
Website http://www.hashyaus.org/
Hineni
Email [email protected]
Phone 0408 558 998
Website http://www.hineni.org.au
Netzer
Email [email protected]
Phone 0424 083 611
Website http://www.netzer.org.au/
Skif
Email [email protected]
Phone 0432 737 109 or 0406 385 410
Website http://www.skif.org.au/
10th Caulfield
Scouts
Email [email protected]
Phone 0405 199 004 or 0400 899 902
Website http://www.10thcaulfieldscouts.org.au Email
NOTES
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Feedback and updates We intend for the guide to be redeveloped and re-released annually, to include edits to existing organisations and relevant information about new and upcoming services. Please contact Maccabi Victoria All Abilities if you have any further feedback or comments about this guide (9563 588 / [email protected])
Disclaimer: This directory is intended as a guide only. The information provided in this guide has been supplied by each individual organisation and care has been taken to ensure that it is all accurate. No responsibility will be taken by any person, company or organisation associated with the writing, production or sponsorship of this publication, for any information contained therein, nor for the consequence resulting from the use of such information, whether accurate or inaugurate. All details last checked prior to print, July 2015. First published in Melbourne in 2015. Published and distributed by Maccabi Victoria. Level 1, 176 Bambra Road, South Caulfield 3162. Phone: 9563 5885 © 2015 Maccabi Victoria Inc. All rights reserved. The ‘Jewish Disability Services Guide’ is a tool developed by the All Abilities Project, under Maccabi Victoria. Special thanks to David Southwick (MP, Member for Caulfield and Chairperson for SILC), the Maccabi Victoria Board, Maccabi Victoria All Abilities Committee and the Social Inclusion Leadership Committee for their support. This guide was created by Lauren Mandel, Shari Cohen and Georgia Dyer. We also gratefully acknowledge the input of each of the aforementioned services for providing information to be included in the guide.
Organisation Phone
Access Inc 9272 5603
Camp Sababa 0439 310 923
Carers Victoria 1800 242 636
Department of Human Services 1800 783 783
Friendship Circle 9537 3242
Jewish Care 8517 5999
Jewish Schools Integration Programme 0418 378 187
Jewish Spectrum Support 0407 455 645
Maccabi Victoria All Abilities 9563 5885
Posh Opp Shoppe 9528 1777
Building Inclusive Communities (Council contacts)
Bayside City Council 9599 4444
City of Boroondara 9278 4722
City of Port Philip 9209 6829
City of Stonnington 8290 1192
Glen Eira City Council 9524 3283
CONTACTS