Feb 07
Monday 19 February 2018 Event Booked Out A fun event planned by CLA for parents/carers to start this year with friendship, relaxation, laughter and sharing information. A free event for primary carers. Our patron Judy Barrett has a beautiful garden at the Morning Star often used for weddings, families get the chance to view the …
Dec 17
Please click our Christmas message to view our wishes to you & accomplishments of 2017.
Dec 15
CLA’s Submission in response to the Consultation Paper on “Registration and Accreditation Scheme for the Victorian Disability Workforce We welcomed the opportunity to provide our input into these discussions and look forward to hearing the outcome. Written by Marsha Sheridan on behalf of the CLA board. Contact: marie.hell@bigpond.com or 0423 356 878 Click here to …
Dec 10
Cloverleaf housing project has commenced – on Uniting Church Land in Rosebud 8 adults with a disability will have a place to call home, their ageing parents will have peace of mind. There are hundreds of ageing carers on the Peninsula living in fear of dying, worried what will happen to their dependents. (“Must passionate …
Nov 27
CLA is campaigning strongly for The Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) allocation under the NDIS be extended to include people with a severe/profound intellectual disability Housing providers and developers are developing housing opportunities only for ‘SDA Eligible’ participants, is that a fair outcome for our older sons and daughters with an severe/profound intellectual disability still living …
Nov 08
My husband Alan and I have lived in Australia for 15 years. We have been very proud to be new Australians and spent many hours of our time volunteering to help improve services for disabled young people and their carers on the Peninsular. Supporting the organisation of CLA has been a privilege because we are …
Nov 04
Thank you for all your help with raising awareness for this great organisation and to raise some much needed funds at the Family Fun Fete last week. We raised just over $1,600 and although a quiet day in the area it was a good community day with special thanks to all volunteers, #UnitingChurchAU for donating …
Oct 24
Monday 23 Oct – Reception at Government House to mark the 25th anniversary of #CarersVictoria. Carers from across Victoria enjoyed drinks and canapés. The Hon Linda Dessau AC Governor of Victoria made a speech along with the president of Carers Vic. The Governor also invited all the guests to walk around the beautiful rooms …
