| RELEASE DATE: Monday, 6 February 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Unique partnership brings big benefits for people with disabilityMost people who are looking for information about services and supports would agree that there is much to gain when government and community work together. For people with disability who live in the ACT, the idea for such a partnership has become a reality with the establishment of a new venture called the DISH@oatley. The DISH, Disability Information and Support Hub is a unique collaboration between Belconnen Community Services, Woden Community Services, House with No Steps and the ACT Government through Disability ACT. "We have been dreaming and talking about the potential for something like this in the disability sector for quite a while, said Dira Horne, chief executive officer of Belconnen Community Services, one of the partners in the venture. "It's a fantastic that we have been able to turn an idea and a commitment into a tangible entity that will genuinely assist people with disability in Canberra." The DISH@Oatley brings together shared expertise, skills and knowledge and a consolidation of resources into one accessible space in Belconnen. "Each of the partners share a vision in the way they work. This is, to strengthen the capacity of people with disability, their families and carers to maximise their control over their own lives. "Providing people with the tools, strategies and the information that suits their circumstance, are vital when working with people with disability. This is what can assist them in achieving the best life they can." "At The DISH@Oatley, we work with people with disability so that they ‘know what they need to know', to work towards their goals. "This is particularly important at key transition points in their lives, such as young people who are leaving school, or away from their family home". "It was this kind of thinking that brought together like-minded organisations to set up the exciting concept, which has evolved into The Dish@Oatley", said Dira. ACT Minister for Community Services Joy Burch will officially open the DISH@oatley On Tuesday 7th February 2012, 11.00am at 62 Oatley Court, Belconnen Media contact: Sifu Kahonde Communications and Media Coordinator 0409 746 493 or email |
