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Minda Movie Event - Sunday 11 July, 2010 - cancelled

Unfortunately this event, scheduled for Sunday 11 July, has been cancelled.

Minda apologises for any inconvenience. Please view the upcoming events page for information on Minda's other events later in the year.

Brighton Telephone Exchange Open Day - Saturday 26 June

Come along to the Brighton Telephone Exchange Open Day and discover first hand how telephone exchanges connect the local community.

This rare look inside the Telstra building in Brighton will feature displays of telecommunication equipment over the years, as well as the latest modern products. It will be a Saturday afternoon with a difference.

A delicious sausage sizzle will also be available with all proceeds from the event going to Minda.

Date: Saturday 26 June, 2010

Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm

Venue: Brighton Exchange - 1 Hartley Road, Brighton

Please click here to download the event flyer.

Special Olympics Australia IX National Games in Adelaide

The countdown to the Special Olympics Australia IX National Games in Adelaide, 2010, is on!

Three individuals supported by Minda, Lachlan Woollett, Andrew Tanner and Jenny Roberts, are part of the Special Olympics South Australia (SOSA) team, competing in the week-long national sporting event.

Additionally, Jason Leigh-Tamblyn, a supported employee, and Tony Hopewell, an ex-paralympian who resides in the community, have been selected to be part of the Special Olympics National Games Ambassador Team.

Nearly 1,000 athletes and 3,000 supporters from all over Australia will be coming to Adelaide to be a part of the Special Olympics 2010 National Games.

The event runs from April 19 – April 24 2010 and athletes of all ability levels will compete in a variety of sports (see below) in quality sporting venues across the city of Adelaide.

Athletes will compete in a total of 12 sports:

athletics
basketball
bocce
cricket
golf
gymnastics
sailing
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
10-pin bowling.

Special Olympics is an international organisation dedicated to empowering individuals with an intellectual disability to become physically fit, productive and respected members of their community through sports training and competition. It is an international program of sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults living with intellectual disability.

Special Olympics is founded on the belief that people with an intellectual disability can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy and benefit from participation in individual and team sports in an environment that focuses on the athletes abilities rather than their disabilities.

More than a single event, Special Olympics South Australia provides sporting activities and local competitions for children and adults in South Australia living with intellectual disability throughout the year.

If you have any enquiries about the Special Olympics, please phone 08 7220 7275, email enquiries2010ng@specialolympics.com.au or visit http://www.specialolympics.com.au/

Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run Saturday 17 April

On 19 March the 2010 Law Enforcement Torch Run will begin in Queensland and over the following 29 days make its way through 40 Australian towns and cities to its final destination Adelaide, for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics National Games on Monday 19 April.

This is your chance to join in the Torch Run, support our three athletes, Lachlan, Jenny and Andrew and have lots of fun with friends, fellow staff, local police, supporters and athletes here at Brighton.

Date: Saturday 17 April

Time: 9.00am

Venue: Brighton Lawns, concluding at Moseley Square, Glenelg

Distance: 4km

Join the ‘Minda – We can Do It’ team

Simply log on to www.runwiththelaw.com.au . Click on ‘Find a Runner’ then type the word ‘Minda’ into the search field. Click on the Minda team then from here you can either sponsor or join our team.

All runners will receive a t-shirt and have the opportunity to raise money for the athletes. Minda, as an organisation, will be running other fundraising events to support the team, so if you are unable to individually fundraise, you can still support the athletes by joining the team.

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Team Captain, Nicole Anderson, on 8422 6514 or Marion Zafry from fundraising on 8422 6286 for further details.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on the day.

Open Mind Seminar “Choice and self advocacy”

Date: Tuesday 13 April

Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm

Location: Marquee on Brighton Lawns

Minda is pleased to announce details of its first Open Mind seminar for 2010. The seminar will feature several esteemed key note speakers.

Minda welcomes host Professor Jim Mansell, Director of the Tizard Centre at the University of Kent, England, as the first key note speaker. Professor Mansell founded the Tizard Centre, which boasts a large program of research, consultancy and teaching in intellectual disability and community care. He has been instrumental in the development of Active Support.

The second key note speaker is Dr Patricia O’Brien, Chair of Disability Studies and Director of the Centre for Disability Studies at the Royal Rehabilitation Centre, Sydney. We are equally pleased to have Dr O’Brien join us for the seminar.

Guest speakers include Minda’s self advocates, Kerri-Ann Messenger and Lianne Van Mierlo. Kerri-Ann and Lianne will be talking about their findings from the national annual conference on self advocacy, and also about self advocacy as a fundamental aspect of a human rights framework.

If you would like to, attend the event, please reply to rsvpsalc@minda.asn.au by Tuesday 6 April.

For further information, please follow the link to the event flyer.

Glenelg Golf Club Ladies Golf Day - 23 February 2010

For over 40 years, the Glenelg Golf Club has supported Minda at their annual Ladies Golf Day. Funds raised at the event will go towards purchasing specialised equipment and items which help people with intellectual disability lead valued and fulfilling lives.

Bookings open 9 February.

Bakers Needed!

We are putting the call out to any culinary creators to start preparing delicious goodies for the trading table. If you have a spare day or even a few hours to prepare jams, chutneys, cakes, slices or any other hand-crafted items, we would welcome your support.

Please note that new health legislation requires that all perishable homemade goods have correct ingredients and date prepared labels attached. These can be obtained from Minda Fundraising. If you are able to assist, please contact Fundraising on 8422 6286 or 8422 6514.

Click here to see the event flyer.

International Volunteer Day Barbeque - Tuesday 8 December

International Volunteer Day (IVD) was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985 to acknowledge all those people who dedicate their much needed time and skills to community organisations and is celebrated worldwide.

In line with this official, global day of recognition on December 5 2009, Minda is formally recognising the amazing dedication and support of its volunteers with a barbeque luncheon and a Certificate of Appreciation on Tuesday 8 December at Marion Sports and Community Centre.

Minda has 363 registered volunteers who work tirelessly and have contributed an amazing 8,500 hours of their time throughout 2009. They really are fundamental in assisting the organisation to meet its goals in helping those with an intellectual disability lead fulfilling lives.

Minda would like to congratulate each and every volunteer for their boundless dedication and commitment to South Australians living with intellectual disability.

To find out more information about International Volunteer Day, visit www.volunteeringaustralia.org

If you are interested in volunteering at Minda, please contact volunteer services on 8422 6244 or alternatively email rick.selway@minda.asn.au or bev.coghlan@minda.asn.au.

Minda Black Tie Quiz Night - Friday 13 November

The ever-popular Black Tie Quiz Night returns, with proceeds raised going directly back to Minda.

Held at the Sebel Playford, Minda's Black Tie Quiz Night is a measure of glamour, intellect and wit, with spirited competition accompnaied by fine food, wine and entertainment.

2009 Black Tie Quiz Night

Date: Friday 13 November

Time: 7.00pm

Venue: Sebel Playford, 120 North Terrace, Adelaide.

Tables of 10 only $1500 (exc GST). No individual ticket sales.

Click HERE to download an invitation.

All proceeds raised will go towards furnishing 12 new community built homes. Sponsorship packages are available, click HERE to find out how you can be a sponsor.

For further information or to book a table, please contact Minda Events on 8422 6544 or email rsvpevents@minda.asn.au.

Black Tie Night - Friday, 13 November 2009

Minda Corporate Golf Challenge - Friday 16 October

It's time to dust off your driver and practice your swing!

Scheduled for Friday 16 October, Minda's much anticipated 2009 Corporate Golf Day is fast approaching.

This year's event shall be held at the picturesque Blackwood Golf Club, Cherry Gardens Road, Cherry Gardens. The competition shall be followed by a gourmet barbeque luncheon and trophy presentation at the 19th hole.

Click HERE to download the Booking & Registration Form.

Be an event sponsor! There are various levels of sponsorship available, including: