Enterprising activities at the National Autistic Society. What are you up to?

England: Enterprising activity – and by that we mean learning a new skill which could lead to setting up a 'mini business' – can be anything from making cards (or other arts and crafts products) and selling them, or using another skill such as carpentry, farming or fudge making and selling your wares – for example, at a market stall.

In fact, all the activities we just mentioned are currently enterprising activities happening at The National Autistic Society! They were set up to provide opportunities for people we support to learn new skills, use their creative talents, and – for some – begin their journey into work. More here.

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Resources from Makaton

makaton These resources can be purchased, downloaded and used straight away. These topic-based downloads include the Makaton symbols and/or signs for the vocabulary used in the topic.

Information here.

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Questions about when young people requiring personal care attend community based groups – can you help?

Short Breaks Network (England) would like information on your experience of placing young people for short breaks in community based youth groups such as Brownies, Scouts etc. when the young person requires some level of personal care such as help with meals and toileting. Our questio0ns are:

Do you have experience of young people requiring personal care attending community based groups without a carer?
Do you have experience/knowledge of activity providers that Care Quality Commission (CQC) register to provide personal care in the community only?
Are Local Authorities refusing to commission from Scouts/Brownies etc. unless they register with CQC or use agency staff from a CQC registered agency for personal care.

Many thanks for your help.

Chris Chart - Policy Officer, Short Breaks Network
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Symposium on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music and Wellbeing – November 2013 in Melbourne

There is increasing recognition of links between cultural practices, including singing, dancing, and other musical actions, and social and emotional wellbeing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The Symposium on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music and Wellbeing brings together musicians, performers, community leaders and researchers to increase recognition of the vital and diverse roles that music plays in social and emotional wellbeing and of community-led efforts to sustain musical traditions into the future.

Improving knowledge of these links in the community and across disciplines is vital to a more inclusive and healthy Australia. More information here.