1. Presenters: Alpha Furbell and Tarun Kalra 1ADEC Presentation30 September 2013

2. What is ADEC? Community-based, not-for-profit organisation Represent the rights and needs of: people with disability and their carers or families from non-English speaking backgrounds State-wide remit Funded by Federal and State government 2ADEC Presentation30 September 2013

3. History 1982 Disability activist group and interested citizens Commonwealth Schools Commission funds ECCV Access to services for children with disability 1983 Independent organisation 3ADEC Presentation30 September 2013

4. Why is ADEC? 4 Census Year199120012006 Country of Birth205234248 Languages143182289 % Born in Non-English Speaking Country15.616.717.6 Combination of barriers Disability Language Culture ADEC Presentation30 September 2013

5. Vision To empower people with disabilities from ethnic backgrounds, and their carers and families, to fully participate as members of the Victorian community 5ADEC Presentation30 September 2013

6. ADEC Services Advocacy Services HACC Services Multicultural Respite Program Transcultural Mental Health Access Program Training and Education Program Projects Person-centred approach 6ADEC Presentation30 September 2013

7. Access to ADEC Services General eligibility criteria Non-English speaking background Recognised disability or mental health issue Carer or significant other Other specific program criteria Non-discriminatory – priority based on need Not funded for ATSI client group 7ADEC Presentation30 September 2013

8. Advocacy Services Individual One-to-one support from an advocate to resolve specific issues Family Resolution of issues affecting a family group or family members Self-Advocacy Empowerment to advocate on own behalf Training sessions and support group activities Information Service In support of all ADEC programs Consultancy service for other disability service providers ADEC does not provide legal or systemic advocacy services 8ADEC Presentation30 September 2013

9. HACC Services Planned Activity Groups (PAGs) Carers’ Support Groups Access & Support Service Assist with access to HACC services 9ADEC Presentation30 September 2013

10. HACC Services PAGs Eight High Support Needs Groups Seventeen Carers’ Support Groups Six Mental Health and Well-Being Support Groups Bilingual facilitators Monthly meetings Focus on West, Northwest and South 10ADEC Presentation30 September 2013

11. HACC Services Access & Support Service Assist with access to HACC services Provide support and assistance with referrals for medical and other assessments Focus on North and West 11ADEC Presentation30 September 2013

12. Multicultural Respite Respite for Older Carers (ROC) One-to-one care by Respite Support Worker Over 65 years of age Younger Carers Family Respite Day trips and outings for carers, care recipients, and families In-Home Respite Usually short-term but can be extended Out-of-Home Respite Social and recreational activities for carers, care recipients, and families 12ADEC Presentation30 September 2013

13. Transcultural Mental Health Aim To strengthen the capacity of ethnic communities to deal with mental health issues, and to access appropriate mental health services Strategies Community engagement Training and education Capacity building 13ADEC Presentation30 September 2013

14. Training and Education Accredited Courses Cert I-III ESL (Employment) Cert II Community Services Cert III HACC Cert IV Disability Cert IV TAE Non-Accredited Courses Cultural Awareness & Diversity Communicating with People with Disability Managing Inappropriate Sexual Behaviour Working with Interpreters Travel Training 14 RTO in community and direct services sectors ADEC Presentation30 September 2013

15. Projects Long-term Artability Art Therapy Digital Respite Short-term Community Development Family Violence 15ADEC Presentation30 September 2013

16. Questions? 16ADEC Presentation30 September 2013