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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.

Creative Delights with Eamonn Vereker - 20/05/2009

An exciting new event is on the calendar for Minda in 2009. Set in the rustic Norwood warehouse of acclaimed glassblower, Eamonn Vereker, this event is set to present a real feast for the senses. Creative Delights is a showcase of boutique South Australian wineries and food producers, set to a back drop of incredible glass blowing demonstrations by Eamonn and his team.

This is quite a unique opportunity to experience some of the best sights, smells and tastes of South Australia. Be sure to order your tickets now, as they will sell quickly. Tickets include canapes, beverages and entertainment

Creative Delights details:

Date: Wednesday 20 May

Time: From 7.30pm

Venue: Eamonn Vereker Glass Studio, 85 Sydenham Road, Norwood.

Tickets: $55 per head or $100 per couple. Download a booking form HERE

To purchase tickets or for more information, contact Nicole Anderson on 8422 6514 or email nicole.anderson@minda.asn.au

If you are unable to attend the event but would like to make a contribution, please download the Creative Delights donation form HERE.

Carols at Minda - 5 December 2008

Minda is again holding the much anticipated ‘Carols at Minda’, on the lawns at the Brighton campus, King George Avenue.

Gates open at 5.30pm
Carols start at 6pm and conclude at 8pm

BBQ, drinks and ice-cream will be available.
Bring your own picnic rug and sing along!

Performers on the night include:
Tutti, Grace Bawden, Jessica O’Toole, Australian Girls Choir, DING,
Brighton Secondary School and the City of Marion band.

There will be prizes awarded for the best dressed child in ‘Christmas theme’
....and a special appearance by Father Christmas!

Proudly brought to you by our major sponsor:
and presenting sponsor:

Black Tie Quiz Night – 24 October 2008

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

Last year’s Quiz Night, hosted by Kelly & Co. Lawyers, was a huge success and the proceeds allowed us to furnish the new community houses on Hillier Street.

Please click on these links for more information:

• Invitation
• Auction Requests

To book a table, or for more information on the Quiz Night, contact Marion Zafry on 8422 6286.