Minda Incorporated

2011 Minda/BankSA Day on the Lawns

Please join us on the lawns of Minda's Brighton site for a fun filled day for the whole family.

You will be entertained with music, performers and other attractions. There will be lots of fun activities for all ages including the Yellow Brick Road where you will be involved with vintage photo-booth, arts and crafts, pampper sessions and giant games.

Fabulous food and drinks stalls will be on site, or why not bring along a picnic lunch?

Entry is free and one-site parking is available for $5.00.

Proudly supported by our corporate partner BankSA and and media partner Mix 102.3.

Click here to print a flyer.

2011 Minda/Adelaide Development Company Corporate Golf Challenge

On Friday 18 November we are holding our annual Minda/Adelaide Development Company Corporate Golf Challenge.

The golf challenge is a fantastic event for networking and sharing in corporate social responsibility amongst key donors, supporters, supplier and business people in the the South Australian community. People who not only appreciate a good game of golf, but also share in Minda's passion for creating an environment where people with an intellectual disability can embrace and enjoy the experiences of life.

Our target for the day is to raise $25,000 for the innovative Self Advocacy Program which has been developed to empower people with an intellectual disability to have a say within the organisation and, most importantly, to be able to link in with their own local communities and become valued community members.

To download the sponsorship package or registration form please click on the links below.

We hope you can join us and help us to enhance the lives of others, as well as enjoy a day in the sun.

Sponsorship package  or Details and Registration form

If you are uanble to attend but would still like to support the event click this link to our on-line donation form.

2011 City to Bay

Join the team from Complete Removals to push a 650kg pianola along the 12km route to help raise funds for the refurbishment of Minda's holiday home, Dunsford House.

With your help, we can give the people we support, a chance to spend time with their families and friends in a totally accessible holiday home.

Click here to open Indemnity Form

Click here to open Registration Form

Click here to open City to Bay Minda Flyer

For further information about Complete Removals go to: www.completeremovals.com.au

Express Yourself Self Advocacy Quiz Night

Come and test your knowledge at the Self Advocacy Quiz Night.

Friday 2 September at the Somerton Bowling Club.

Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start.

Tickets just $15 per person or buy a table of ten for $135 ($13.50 each)

RSVP - Felicity Brown 8422 6314 felicity.brown@minda.asn.au OR Brad Manuel 8422 6288 brad.manuel@minda.asn.au

Click here for further information.

Mid Year Association Meeting

Date : Tuesday 26th July 2011

Venue : Verco Hall, Minda, King George Ave, Brighton SA 5048

Time : 7.00pm

RSVP : 8422 6200 or email association@minda.asn.au

AGENDA

Welcome and Apologies

Master Plan update

Operations Update

Strategic Plan

Minda 2011 Black Tie Quiz Night - Friday 3 June

Adelaide's classiest quiz night, Minda's Black Tie Quiz Night, returns in 2011!

For enquiries, or to purchase a table, contact Marion Zafry on 8422 6286 or email rsvpevents@minda.asn.au

Minda Master Class for family members - Saturday 26 February

Person Centred Thinking - Paradigm 2 Empowerment training, for family members of people with intellectual disability

by Annette Mayer

Date: Saturday 26 February

Venue: South Australian Learning Centre (SALC), Minda Brighton campus

Time: 10am - 4pm (light lunch included)

RSVP: Friday 18 February, SALC on 8422 6530

Annette Mayer works at Queensland disability service provider 'Parent to Parent', and has trained a large number of Minda staff in Person Centred Thinking.

Information about Person Centred Thinking and Minda:

Over the last 18 months, Minda has embarked on a journey to modernise its practices and move from a traditional service delivery model to a contemporary approach. The future service at Minda will necessitate a rights based approach, where individual strengths and human rights result in effective Person Centred Thinking (PCT) and includes embracing the Active Support approach within that framework.

The aim of the PCT framework is to discover what is important to each person now and in the future via a process of continual listening and learning. This is achieved by placing the individual person at the centre of the decision making, treating family members as partners and focusing on a person’s skills, capabilities and gifts. This approach is based on values of human rights, including independence, choice and social inclusion, thus enabling people to direct their own support and services rather than fit into the pre-existing service system.

The Active Support model has been accepted as a strategy to improve and increase individual engagement and participation in daily activities. The primary focus is on how staff work with people in a way that empowers those supported and meets the practices of PCT. The model supports staff to move from a “hotel model” of doing everything for individuals to an Active Support model where people participate to the fullest extent. The model provides a training program for staff that comprises both off site training via workshops covering the PCT framework for all direct support staff and managers, plus further sessions on an individual basis where the staff member is observed, coached and given feedback. Once training is completed, the Active Support model needs to be implemented as quickly as possible into the service setting.

By embracing a set of PCT principles and practices, the framework will provide great benefits such as:

• Assisting people support by Minda to enjoy and participate in a quality of life not previously experienced.
• Identification of aspirations for the person living with a disability, rather than just addressing their deficiencies.
• Making use of the person’s natural support networks (eg family and friends), as well as formal supports such as disability and health services offered by community organisations.
• Motivation of staff so Minda attracts staff with superior skills and abilities.
• Providing the support required for achieving the person’s goals, rather than limiting goals to what the disability service already provides.
• Greater interaction with the community, which will lead to greater community buy in.

Ladies Golf Day - Tuesday 22 February

Glenelg Golf Club's annual Ladies Golf Day, with proceeds going to Minda, is on Tuesday 22 Feburary and Minda urgently requires bakers.

Can you support the event by preparing jams, chutneys, cakes, slices or any other hand crafted goods for the day?

If you can assist, please contact Minda's Strategic Marketing Department on 8422 6514.

Health legislation requires taht all perishable homemade goods have correct ingredients and date prepared labels attached. These can be obtained from the Strategic Marketing Department.

Self Advocates Movie Day Fundraiser - 9 January

Gulliver's Travels

Date: Sunday 9 January 2011

Venue: Wallis Cinema Noarlunga, 38-42 David Witton Drive, Noarlunga

Time: To be confirmed but early-mid afternoon. Stay tuned!!!

Ticket price: $16

For more information or to buy a ticket, contact Felicity Brown on 8179 5274 or email felicity.brown@minda.asn.au

Proceeds from the movie day will go towards the self advocates and will assist in getting the group to Geelong for the 'Having a Say' conference.

Volunteering information session - Wednesday 8 December

WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING AT MINDA?

Come along to a ‘no obligation’ information session and morning/afternoon tea and learn about volunteering at Minda.

Date: Wednesday 8 December 

Time: 10.30am

Venue: South Australian Learning Centre (Minda Brighton campus)

Contact Volunteer Services to book.

Ph: 8422 6244
Email: volunteers@minda.asn.au

‘Enhance your life experiences’