ROC & LEISURE NEWS TERM1/2016

ROC & LEISURE NEWS TERM1/2016 CONTACT INFORMATION 8713 7700 8713 7799 Ground Floor 58 Kitchener Parade Bankstown NSW 2200 disability@creatinglinks.org.au https://www.facebook.com/ creatinglinksau/ SERVICE INFORMATION Gissell Avila Disability Services Manager Cassandra Simonetti Supported Leisure Officer Hello Everyone, Welcome to Term 4 at Creating Links! WELCOME TO OUR SUMMER ROC & LEISURE NEWSLETTER FOR 2016! We are very excited to announce that we are extending our services throughout South Western Sydney. Programs have commenced in Auburn, Campsie, Camden, and Mittagong. The new program, Link & Play Club, will cater to children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old, with an Intellectual Disability and/or Developmental Delay. Link & Play Club will run fortnightly, on a Saturday, from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm. Children will be invited to participate in in-house activities and excursions that have been designed to assist them in developing their social skills, developing new friendships, and gaining an increased sense of independence and engagement with the community around them. In the past term, Creating Links offered carers of children with a disability the opportunity to participant in a free health program. My Body, My Well-Being provided carers with two educational sessions about making healthy food choices, and a six week exercise program. Thank you to ClubGRANTS Bankstown for making the program possible. Creating Links also had the opportunity to host free NDIS information sessions on Tuesday 24 November 2015 and on Wednesday 2 December. To better help you prepare for the NDIS, additional information sessions will be organised in the new year. The NSW rollout of the NDIS is expected to cover 140,000 participants. From 1 July 2016, the NDIS will be available in 7 districts (Central Coast, Northern Sydney, South Western Sydney, Southern NSW, Western Sydney and the remaining people in Hunter New England and Blue Mountains Nepean. From 1 July 2017, the NDIS will begin to be available in Illawarra, Mid North Coast, Murrumbidgee, Northern NSW, South Eastern Sydney, Sydney, Western and Far West. For your information, paper transport tickets are now being phased out in NSW from 1 January 2016. We advise that you purchase an Opal Card so you may access public transport when necessary. If you are attending a group where you will be taking the train, you are required to have an Opal Card with you. Please see the attached information sheet for more details. We will also like to welcome our new Respite Support Workers; Mahesh, Shubha and Patrick. They are very exited to meet you and be part of Creating Links team. on a sad note we will like to say good bye to Anne and wish her the best of luck in her future career. Finally advising everyone our office will be closed on Tuesday 22nd December 2015 and will reopen on the 4th January 2016. if you require to make bookings you can email or post your request alternatively bookings can be taken over the phone in the new year. We kindly send our best wishes a happy festivity session and best wishes for 2016! Thank you, Gissell and Cassandra. Page 1 of 11

ABOUT THE PROGRAMS Program eligibility and general information. How do I pay for the activities? At the start of the term, Creating Links will provide you with an invoice listing the activities you have been booked into for the term. Prior to the commencement of the term we ask that you pay all fees. You may issue a cheque to Creating Links. or direct bank deposit the fees. Alternatively, cash payments will be accepted at the Creating Links office in Bankstown. Staff will not take money on the day of the activity. What do I do if I m running late? If you are running late, please call the contact number provided in this newsletter. If you are more than 15 minutes late the group will not be able to wait for you and are required to leave. How should I prepare for an activity? Refer to the calendar to identify where you are going for the day. For example, if you are going to the swimming pool you will know to bring a swimming costume and towel. It will also detail whether you may bring or buy lunch. Please remember to keep yourself hydrated by bringing water. Also, make sure you wear comfortable closed shoes to all of our activities. What happens if it is raining? Our programs go ahead, rain or shine! However, please be mindful that due to weather conditions the activities organised may change. What do I do if I can t attend the activity? If you are unable to attend an activity, please let us know 24 hours beforehand. This will allow someone else on the waiting list the opportunity to participate in an activity. If you do not turn up on the day you will be charged with a no show fee. If you have any questions regarding this please feel free to speak to Gissell on 8713 7700. Will Creating Links ever cancel an activity? Activities go ahead given we meet the minimum booking requirements for the day. If we do not have enough participants, we will inform carers that the activity is cancelled. Supported Leisure Program: Creating Links Supported Leisure Program provides recreational group activities for adults (aged 16-65) diagnosed with a mild to moderate intellectual disability. There is a minimum of five participants per outing. Morning tea is included. Meeting place: Ground Floor, 58 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200. Young Adults Group: The Young Adults Group is for people aged 18-28! We meet at night and participate in a range of fun activities! Participants will be dropped off home at the end of the activity. Please remember there is a smart-casual dress code for outings as this is the general requirement for entry into the majority of the venues we go to. Priority will be given to those aged 18 to 28 and then those who are older. Meeting place: Ground Floor, 58 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200. Classes: Creating Links supported leisure classes are for adults diagnosed with a mild to moderate intellectual disability, aged 16-65. There is a minimum of five participants per class. Please see page 4 for the meeting places of each class. Kids Club: Kids Club provides recreational and social activities for children aged 5-11 years old with an intellectual disability or developmental delay. We have a 1 staff per 3 children ratio. We ask that all children bring lunch, water and People living in the Bankstown LGA will be given priority of access. Meeting place: Level 2, 58 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200. Youth Links: Youth Links is designed for young people aged 12-18 years old with an intellectual disability or developmental delay. We have a 1 staff per 3 children ratio. We ask that all children bring lunch, water and People living in the Bankstown LGA will be given priority of access. Meeting place: Level 2, 58 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200. Link & Play Club: Link & Play Club has been designed for children (aged 5-12 years old) with an intellectual disability or developmental delay. We have a 1 staff per 3 children ratio. We ask that all children bring lunch, water and Anyone can access this program regardless of where they live. Meeting places are list on pages 6 and 7. There is a minimum of 4 participants per activity. Learn and Play Club: Learn and Play Club has been designed for children (aged 5-12 years old) with an intellectual disability or developmental delay. We have a 1 staff per 3 children ratio. We ask that all children bring lunch, water and The program is funded by Fairfield ClubGRANTS so priority will be given to those in the Fairfield area. There is a minimum of 4 participants per activity. Meeting place: Bonnyrigg High School (Elizabeth Drive, Bonnyrigg). Can I attend more than one program? Yes, you can! If you meet the eligibility requirements for the program (as discuss on the right), you can attend any program, given there are vacancies available. Page 2 of 11

SUPPORTED LEISURE PROGRAM TERM1/2016 (Wednesdays and Saturday outings) Contact number: 0488 076 575 SUPPORTED LEISURE PROGRAM TERM1/2016 (Wednesdays and Saturday outings) Contact number: 0488 076 575 Wednesday 13 January La Perouse Beach BBQ Cost: $10 fee + $10 sausage sizzle Lunch: BBQ Wednesday 20 January Barangaroo Reserve: The Ephemeral City 11am to 5pm Cost: $10 fee + $2.50 train /Buy Transport: Public transport Wednesday 2 March Birkenhead Point-Mall Cost: $10 fee /Buy Cost: $10 fee /Buy Wednesday 27 January Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre Cost: $10 fee + $8 swim/spa/sauna /Buy Saturday 30 January Sydney Tower Eye Cost: $10 fee + $20 entry + $2.50 train /Buy Transport: Public transport Wednesday 9 March Beach Day: Camp Cove, Watsons Bay Cost: $10 fee Wednesday 16 March Golden Ridge Animal Farm, Dural Cost: $10 fee + $12 entry Wednesday 3 February Aqua Park, Penrith Cost: $10 fee + $15 for 50 minutes Wednesday 10 February Little Saigon Plaza & Lunch at PappaRich Cost: $10 fee + $15 lunch Transport: Walking Wednesday 17 February Clovelly beach Cost: $10 fee /Buy Wednesday 24 February Harbour Bridge Walk Cost: $10 fee + $2.50 train /Buy Transport: Public transport Wednesday 23 March Rouse Hill House and Farm Cost: $10 fee + $4 entry Saturday 2 April Inflatable World, Liverpool Cost: $10 fee + $15 entry Page 3 of 11 Saturday 5 March Surry Hills Markets Wednesday 30 March Bicenteninial Park/Clue Trails Cost: $10 fee Wednesday 6 April Museum of Sydney: LEGO Cost: $10 fee + $15 entry + $2.50 train /Buy Transport: Public Transport

YOUNG ADULTS GROUP TERM1/2016 (Saturday night outings) Contact number: 0488 076 575 CLASSES TERM1/2016 (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday night classes) Contact number: 0488 076 575 Saturday 16 January Justice Crew @ Revesby Workers Time: 5:00pm till late Cost: $10 fee + $40 ticket + $25 dinner (drinks not included) Menu: Bel Cibo - http://rwc.org.au/eat-drink/bel-cibo/ Concert: http://rwc.org.au/whats-on/justice-crew/ Saturday 13 February Boogie Fever Nights, Club Liverpool Time: 5:00pm till late Cost: $10 fee + $20 dinner Menu: 2170 Bar and Grill - http://www.clubliverpool.com.au/29 Event: http://www.clubliverpool.com.au/57 MUSIC Bring your inner musician along and learn some new songs and skills! Day: Tuesdays Time: 5pm till 7pm Cost: $10.00 per session Dates: February: 2 nd, 9 th, 16 th, 23 rd. March: 1 st, 8 th, 15 th, 22 nd, 29 th. April: 5 th. Meet at: Creating Links, Level 2. EXPLORING THE NIGHT Come and join us while we explore a variety of activities on Thursday nights. Day: Every Second Thursday Time: 4pm till 8pm Cost: $20.00 per session Dates: 04/02/16 Villaggio Bar Café ($10 off meal). 18/02/16 Hoyts Movies 03/03/16 Eurotaste s Grill ($10 off meal). 17/03/16 Karaoke Night at Creating Links. (pizza) 31/03/16 ten pin Bowling Revesby (1 game) Meet at: Ground Floor (reception area). Friday 4 March The Rocks Ghost Tours & Dinner at the Observe Hotel Time: 5:00pm till late Cost: $10 fee + $45 tour + $20 dinner Menu: Observer Hotel - http://observerhotel.com.au/menu/ Tour: http://www.ghosttours.com.au/ Friday 18 March Annie, Bankstown Theatre Company Time: 5:00pm till late Cost: $10 fee + $35 show + $15 dinner Menu: Bankstown Hotel - http://www.bankstownhotel.com.au/bankstown/oscars-grill.html Performance: http://www.bankstowntheatrecompany.com/ CRAFT & SOCIAL CLUB Enjoy making your own works of art and interacting with other clients on a Thursday evening! Day: Every Second Thursdays Time: 4pm till 7:30pm Cost: $18.00 per session (bring meal) Dates: January: 28 th. February: 11 th, 25 th ; March: 10 th, 24 th. BOWLING TOURNAMENT Try your hand at our bowling tournament and compete with your friends for the title of Bowling Champion! Day: Every Friday Time: 4.30pm till 7.30pm Cost: $5.00 per session + $15 (2 games) Dates: January: 29 th. February: 5 th, 12 th, 19 th, 26 th. Friday 8 April RIO Brazilian Steakhouse Time: 5:00pm till late Cost: $10 fee + $49 all you can eat Menu: http://www.rios.com.au/riochurrascobbqdinnermenu.pdf Meet at: Creating Links, Level 2. Meet at: Bankstown Train Station Page 4 of 11

KIDS CLUB TERM1/2016 Contact number: 0488 076 745 YOUTH LINKS TERM1/2016 Contact number: 0488 076 745 Kids Club Reminders Kids Club participants are to meet at Level 2, 58 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown at 9:30 am. call 0488 076 745. Saturday 30 January Wran Leisure Centre Youth Links Reminders Youth Links participants are to meet at Level 2, 58 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown at 9:30 am. a hat. call 0488 076 745. Saturday 6 February Wran Leisure Centre Saturday 13 February Fairfield Bowling Saturday 27 February Lizard Log Park & Water Play 9:30am to 3:30pm Saturday 20 February Fairfield Bowling Saturday 5 March Lizard Log Park & Water Play Saturday 12 March Kidz Connexion Park Saturday 2 April Kidz Jungle Play Saturday 19 March Mini Golf Saturday 9 April Flip Out Page 5 of 11

Link & Play Club Auburn Meeting at: 44 a Macquarie Road, Auburn at 9:30 am. call 0422 633 018. Contact number: 0422 633 018 Saturday 30 January Harold Moon Reserve Link & Play Club Campsie Meeting at: Wangee Park School, 12 Second Avenue, Campsie at 9:30 am. call 0422 633 019. Contact number: 0422 633 019 Saturday 6 February Saturday 13 February Saturday 27 February Strathfield Superbowl Bowling Saturday 20 February Swimming @ Wran Leisure Centre Saturday 5 March Belmore Park Saturday 12 March Kidz Jungle Play Saturday 2 April Saturday 19 March Saturday 9 April Flip out Punchbowl Page 6 of 11

Contact number: 0422 633 087 Contact number: 0422 633 027 Link & Play Club Camden Meeting at: Jack Nash Reserve Clubroom (Nash Place, Currans Hill) OR Sedgwick Reserve (Currans Hills Drive, Currans Hill) at 9:30 am. call 0422 633 087. Saturday 30 January Lizard Log water play Meeting at: Sedgwick Reserve (Currans Hills Drive, Currans Hill) Link & Play Club Mittagong Meeting at: Tangara School, 68 Bong Bong Road, Renwick at 9:30 am. call 0422 633 027. Saturday 6 February Saturday 13 February Meeting at: Jack Nash Reserve Clubroom (Nash Place, Currans Hill) Saturday 27 February Ten pin bowling City Bowl Meeting at: Sedgwick Reserve (Currans Hills Drive, Currans Hill) Saturday 20 February Neenys Playhouse indoor playcentre Saturday 5 March Highlands Tenpin Saturday 12 March Flip out Campbelltown Meeting at: Sedgwick Reserve (Currans Hills Drive, Currans Hill) Saturday 2 April Meeting at: Jack Nash Reserve Clubroom (Nash Place, Currans Hill) Saturday 19 March Saturday 9 April Berrima Marketplace Park Berrima Castle Park Page 7 of 11

LEARN AND PLAY CLUB TERM1/2016 Contact number: 0422 639 130 Learn and Play Club Meeting at: Bonnyrigg High School, Elizabeth Drive, Bonnyrigg at 9:30 am. call 0422 639 130. Saturday 30 January Wran Leisure Centre Cost: $15 Saturday 13 February Fairfield Bowling Cost: $15 Saturday 27 February Lizard Log Park & Water Play Cost: $15 Saturday 12 March Kidz Connexion Park Cost: $15 Saturday 2 April Kids Fun Factory Cost: $15 Page 8 of 11

BOOOKING FORM TERM1/2016 RETURN BOOKING FORM BEFORE: 6th January 2016 Kids Club Youth Links Participant Name: Sat 30/01/16 Wran Leisure Centre Sat 13/02/16 Ten Pin Bowling Sat 06/02/16 Wran Leisure Centre Sat 20/02/16 Ten Pin Bowling Supported Leisure Program Wed 13/01/16 La Perouse Beach BBQ Wed 20/01/16 Barangaroo Reserve Wed 27/01/16 Hurstville Pools Sat 30/01/16 Sydney Tower Eye Wed 03/02/16 Aqua Park Wed 10/02/16 Little Saigon Plaza Wed 17/02/16 Go-Clovelly beach Wed 24/02/16 Harbour Bridge Walk Wed 02/03/16 Birkenhead point Sat 05/03/16 Surry Hills Markers Wed 09/03/16 Beach Day: Camp Cove Wed 16/03/16 Golden Ridge Animal Farm Wed 23/03/16 Rouse Hill House and Farm Wed 30/03/16 Bicentennial/clue trail Sat 02/04/16 Inflatable World Wed 06/04/16 Museum of Sydney: LEGO Music Class Classes Exploring the Night Tue 02/02/16 Thu 04/02/16 Tue 09/02/16 Thu 18/02/16 Tue 16/02/16 Thu 03/03/16 Tue 23/02/16 Thu 17/03/16 Tue 01/03/16 Thu 31/03/16 Tue 08/03/16 Tue 15/03/16 Tue 22/03/16 Tue 29/03/16 Tue 05/04/16 Bowling Craft Fri 29/01/16 Thu 28/01/16 Fri 05/02/16 Thu 11/02/16 Fri 12/02/16 Thu 25/02/16 Sat 27/02/16 Lizard Log Park Sat 12/03/16 Kidz Connexion Park Sat 02/04/16 Kidz Jungle Play Link & Play Club: Auburn Sat 30/01/16 Harold Moon Reserve Sat 13/02/16 Sat 27/02/16 Strathfield Superbowl Bowling Sat 12/03/16 Kidz Jungle Play Sat 02/04/16 Link & Play Club: Camden Sat 30/01/16 Lizard Log Sat 13/02/16 In house play Sat 27/02/16 City Bowl Sat 12/03/16 Flip out Sat 02/04/16 In house play Learn and Play Club Sat 05/03/16 Lizard Log Park Sat 19/03/16 Mini Golf Sat 09/04/16 Flip Out Link & Play Club: Campsie Sat 06/02/16 Sat 20/02/16 Swimming @ Wran Leisure Centre Sat 05/03/16 Belmore Park Sat 19/03/16 Sat 09/04/16 Flip out Link & Play Club: Mittagong Sat 06/02/16 Sat 20/02/16 Neenys Playhose Sat 05/03/16 Highlands Tenpin Sat 19/03/16 Sat 09/04/16 Berrima Marketplace Young Adults Group Sat 16/01/16 Justice Crew Sat 13/02/16 Boogie Fever Nights Fri 04/03/16 The Rocks Ghost Tours Fri 18/03/16 Annie Fri 08/04/16 RIO Brazilian Steakhouse Fri 19/02/16 Thu 10/03/16 Fri 26/02/16 Thu 24/03/16 Sat 30/01/16 Swimming @ Wran Leisure Centre Sat 13/02/16 Bowling Sat 27/02/16 Lizard Log Sat 12/03/16 Kidz Connexion Park Sat 02/04/16 Kids Fun Factory Page 9 of 11

ACTIVITY SUGGESTION FORM Help us organise activities you love! Send us this form with your suggestions. COFFEE CLUB & CONSULTATION FORUM I will will not be attending Coffee Club on 2-4 pm Friday 19th February 2016. What do you like the most about the program? Which activities do you enjoy? Dancing Movies/Live Theatre Museums/art galleries BBQ/Picnics Dinners Play Centers Bowling Exercise/gym Swimming Other suggestions: What would you change about the program? For all of our Clients and their Carers here is your chance to tell us what you want to do and where you want to go and any other ideas you have for our programs! We will also be discussing policy changes and updating you on the changes within the disability sector. Coffee club will be held on Friday 19th February 2016, we would really like you to come along and help us plan what outing and activities you would like to do for the next term. Coffee Club will be held at the Centre from 2-4pm, there is no cost involved and tea/coffee and light refreshments will be provided. What activities would you like to see more of in the program? Do you have any other suggestions or any topics you wish to discuss in the next meeting? This project is supported by Ageing, Disability and Home Care, Family Community Services Page 10 of 11

CALENDAR: TERM1 2016 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL 1 F Public Holiday: New Years Day 1 M 1 T Music 5-7pm 1 F 2 S 2 T Music 5-7pm 2 W SLP 9-3pm 2 S SLP 9-3pm; Kids Club 9.30-3.30pm 3 S 3 W SLP 9-3pm 3 T Exploring the Night 4-8pm 3 S 4 M 4 T Exploring the Night 4-8pm 4 F YA 5-late 4 M 5 T 5 F Bowling 4.30-7.30pm 5 S SLP 9-3pm; Youth Links 9.30-3.30pm 5 T 6 W 6 S Youth Links 9.30-3.30pm; YA 5-late 6 S 6 W SLP 9-3pm 7 T 7 S 7 M 7 T 8 F 8 M 8 T Music 5-7pm 8 F Term 1 Concludes; YA 5-late 9 S 9 T Music 5-7pm 9 W SLP 9-3pm 9 S Youth Links 9.30-3.30pm 10 S 10 W SLP 9-3pm 10 T Craft 4-7.30 pm 10 S 11 M 11 T Craft 4-7.30 pm 11 F 11 M 12 T 12 F Bowling Tournament 4.30-7.30pm 12 S Kids Club 9.30-3.30pm 12 T 13 W SLP 9-3pm 13 S Kids Club 9.30-3.30pm; YA 5-late 13 S 13 W 14 T 14 S 14 M 14 T 15 F 15 M 15 T Music 5-7pm 15 F 16 S YA 5-late 16 T Music 5-7pm 16 W SLP 9-3pm 16 S 17 S 17 W SLP 9-3pm 17 T Exploring the Night 4-8pm 17 S 18 M 18 T Exploring the Night 4-8pm 18 F YA 5-late 18 M 19 T 19 F Coffee Club 2-4 pm; Bowling 4.30-7.30pm 19 S Youth Links 9.30-3.30pm 19 T 20 W SLP 11-5pm 20 S Youth Links 9.30-3.30pm 20 S 20 W 21 T 21 S 21 M 21 T 22 F 22 M 22 T Music 5-7pm 22 F 23 S 23 T Music 5-7pm 23 W SLP 9-3pm 23 S 24 S 24 W SLP 9-3pm 24 T Craft 4-7.30 pm 24 S 25 M 25 T Craft 4-7.30 pm 25 F Public Holiday: Good Friday 25 M 26 T Public Holiday: Australia Day 26 F Bowling Final 4.30-7.30pm 26 S Public Holiday: Easter Saturday 26 T Term 2 Commences 27 W Term 1 Commences; SLP 9-3pm 27 S Kids Club 9.30-3.30pm 27 S 27 W 28 T Craft 4-7.30 pm 28 S 28 M Public Holiday: Easter Monday 28 T 29 F Bowling 4.30-7.30pm 29 M 29 T Music 5-7pm 29 F 30 S SLP 9-3pm; Kids Club 9.30-3.30pm 30 W SLP 9-3pm 30 S 31 S 31 T Exploring the Night 4-8pm 31 S Page 11 of 11