Federal funds for respite
29 May 2009
Karingal’s Mental Health Support will receive $100,000 in Federal Government funding in 2008/09 and 2009/10 for the provision of respite,
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The bank battle
28 May 2009
The face of Australian banking has changed dramatically over the last decade; plastic cards have replaced withdrawal slips and the internet and ATMs have replaced tellers. So complete is the banking revolution, writes disability educator and Karingal client Chris Van Ingen, that people are now charged extra to conduct teller transactions. Having those fees waived means declaring yourself an old-age pensioner - even when you’re 26.
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Karingal says thank you
28 May 2009
It was all smiles at Skilled Stadium on Thursday May 14, as Karingal officially thanked its volunteers.
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Helping beyond our borders
28 May 2009
By Karingal CEO, Daryl Starkey
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MatchWorks helps Scouts get prepared
28 May 2009
The Norlane Scout Hall has been given a new lease of life thanks to the hard work of local MatchWorks Work for the Dole participants.
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Girls try on trades
28 May 2009
More than 100 girls from Geelong region secondary schools traded their school uniforms for overalls on April 28, as part of BacLinks Girl’s Big Day Out.
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ARCsupports DADS
28 May 2009
Karingal’s ARCsupport is helping establish a regional support network for male carers and fathers of people with acquired brain injury, called DADS.
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Karingal calendar
28 May 2009
17 June
Geelong Parent Network meeting at Disability Services Commission. Further information contact Dot Leigh on 5244 4622
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Alliance open to all
28 May 2009
Offering monthly get-togethers, guest speakers and a variety of social events and functions,
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Karingal managers do hard yards for good cause
27 May 2009
Karingal managers Mark Davison and Jill Reid are among a dedicated group of agency workers preparing to walk from Warrnambool to Geelong in November this year.The 190km Walking Home trek, co-ordinated by the Salvation Army, aims to draw attention to the many causes of homelessness and expose some of the myths surrounding people who are homeless.
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