WA’s Individualised Services (WAiS) are hosting free information sessions for people and their families, carers, and advocates to help them understand what the NDIS Commission does and what can be expected from providers and workers.
Topics covered:
Your rights under the NDIS Code of Conduct
How to make a complaint about your supports and services
NDIS worker screening
Positive behaviour support and restrictive practices
There are two opportunities to catch up, you are welcome to attend one or both:
The Hunt for The Golden Feather has begun! From now until 16 September, bring the whole family to our children’s and young adult sections at the library to search for special Scribblers Festival feather-shaped bookmarks.
Find a shiny Gold, Silver, or limited edition Amethyst Feather and win exciting prizes, or decorate a White Feather for the chance to win a Spot Prize.
Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to reserve a seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
Advocare will provide information on:
registering with My Aged Care
understanding how the aged care system works
the supports available in your area
how to compare services, facilities and prices
other options if you are on a waiting list for services
Advocare is a not-for-profit organisation, completely independent from aged care providers. Their support services are free, confidential and unbiased. Advocare can be contacted on (08)9479 7566 or free call 1800 655 566
Join internationally acclaimed author Juliet Marillier as she chats with Angela Slatter to discuss her latest book The path of thorns and delves into the role of fantasy and fairy stories for adults.
Join them online for this free event on 26 July at 6:30pm.
An exhibition in the Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists by Banjo and Evan Coumbe with a special appearance by Nelle CC
Launching on Saturday 9th July, 2pm. All welcome
Banjo, Nelle CC and Evan have done some drawings that led to creating wood artworks that will be on display in the Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists which is in the entry to the Library.
Everyone is invited to help celebrate the launch of the exhibition on Saturday 9th July at 2pm or visit the library during open hours to browse their work.
The exhibition continues until the end of August.
Banjo and Nelle CC are both students and Evan, proud dad and would be writer – has assisted with many installations. A highlight was assisting Chris Booth’s collaboration with Vivian Brockman’s “Waljin Beela” at The Farm Margaret River.
Augusta Lego Club also features crafts for all ages 3 and above.
Please only book one session per child to allow as many people as possible the chance to attend.
** Limited spaces available, book now to avoid disappointment.
All school holiday activities are FREE at the Shire Libraries, however bookings are essential and children must be accompanied by an adult for each session.
Take away craft packs
Come to the library to collect a free craft pack to take home and make yourself. Packs are designed for children over 5 years old and may require some cutting, pasting and sticking at home.
Choices available include:
Superhero masks
Folded Fans
Bookmarks
Wild animal masks
Get in quick before they are all gone! Packs are available at both Augusta and Margaret River Libraries.
Try Librarycraft
Calling all Minecraft players! Librarycraft is a free Minecraft Java Edition server for 7 to 17 year olds in Western Australia. You can take part in monthly competitions, play Survival or Creative, and get stuck into mini games!
Brought to you by many awesome WA public libraries, including the Shire of Augusta Margaret River Library Service.
Regular Baby Rhyme Time, Storytime and Toddler Tales sessions take a break over school holidays. Sessions resume during school term, commencing Monday 18 July.
Learn about prehistoric animals and make a Meganeura (giant dragonfly) followed by a dinosaur hunt for a chance to win giveaways
Session for ages 9 to 12 years, 2pm – 4pm
Create a Line drawing ‘Pop Art style’ of Prehistoric creatures followed by a dinosaur hunt for a chance to win giveaways
Presented by Arts Margaret River these FREE holiday activities will entertain and educate the kids. NUMBERS LIMITED – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. A parent or guardian is required to be in attendance during the session. RSVP using this link: Book prehistoric animals activities
Please ensure you book the correct session to suit your child’s age. Only book one session per child to allow as many people as possible the chance to attend. For more information contact Arts Margaret River on 9758 7316 or email info@artsmargaretriver.com.
The aim of the prehistoric animals activities is to provide a fun and educational activity to engage children and at the same time promote the Erth Prehistoric World shows that are coming to Margaret River HEART in early August.
