Minda Incorporated

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.

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:

• Hole Sponsorship
• Practice Putting Green & Driving Range Sponsorship
• Refreshment Cart Sponsorship
• Team Sponsorship

Click HERE to download information on sponsorship packages.

The 2009 Minda Corporate Golf Challenge is proudly sponsored by Adelaide Development Company.  

For more information on Minda's Corporate Golf Challenge, please contact Nicole Anderson on 8422 6514 or email nicole.anderson@minda.asn.au.

Open Mind "From Exclusion to Equality" - Wednesday 30 Sept

Minda is pleased to announce that the Honourable Bill Shorten, Parliamentary Secretary  for Disabilities and Children’s Services, will be the key note speaker at the upcoming Open Mind seminar, ‘From Exclusion to Equality’, scheduled for Wednesday 30th September at Minda’s Brighton campus.

Mr Shorten will also be officially recognising Minda’s commitment to the 2006 United Nations Convention on Rights for Persons with Disabilities. Minda officially adopted the Convention’s guiding principles in June 2009, following the Federal Government’s ratification of the Convention in July 2008.

In celebrating Minda’s commitment to the Convention, the Open Mind seminar is focusing on promoting the full participation and equality of persons with disabilities in social life and development.

We are fortunate to have secured an acclaimed international speaker, Robert Martin, to deliver a presentation at the seminar. Mr Martin has delivered presentations all around the world, but most notably, he has addressed the United Nations on the rights of people with disability, being a person with an intellectual disability himself.

Mr Martin has been a leader in the self advocacy movement for 25 years and is now working on the rights of people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities with the UN.

Our third speaker at the Open Mind seminar is Associate Professor Roger Stancliffe, from the University of Sydney. Professor Stancliffe brings with him an impressive and distinguished portfolio in disability research.

His main research activities involve people with intellectual disability and community living; choice and self-determination; and active support of participation in everyday activities.

Open to the public, Minda’s Open Mind seminar series focus on current best practice and cover topics specific to the disability sector, with the main intent of enhancing the lives of people living with an intellectual disability.

For more information, contact Minda events on 8422 6544 or to rsvp contact the South Australian Learning Centre on 8422 6530.

EVENT PARTICULARS:
Date: Wednesday 30th September
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Venue: Bank SA Marquee on the lawns, Minda, King George Avenue, Brighton SA 5048
RSVP:  South Australian Learning Centre on 8422 6530 or email rsvpsalac@minda.asn.au

Minda Movie Event - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Pick up your wands, potions and spellbooks and jump on the Hogwarts Express to Minda's Movie Event, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Date: Sunday 19 July

Time: 3pm for 3.30pm screening

Venue:  Wallis Cinema at Mitcham

            Level 1, Mitcham Shopping Centre

            119 Belair Road, Torrens Park.

Tickets: $15 (includes movie and surprise goodies!)

RSVP: Wednesday 1 July 2009.

Bring a few extra dollars for your chance to win raffle and door prizes, including best themed dress!

Tickets can be purchased from Minda on 8422 6544 or email rsvpevents@minda.asn.au

Download the flyer and ticket order form HERE.  

Event 'Creative Delights' Cancelled

Unfortunately the 'Creative Delights' event (listed below), scheduled for 20 May 2009, has been cancelled.

For more information, please contact marketing on 8422 6200.