Michael Murphy Social Worker

03/12/2021

Focus on Ability Short Film Festival are showcasing 12 of this year’s best short films on SBS Australia for .

Tune in to SBS on Friday 3 December at 4:10pm for this one hour broadcast!

22/09/2021

Be Connected are running some great FREE one-hour webinars on some very useful tech topics.
Click here to book: https://tinyurl.com/5ch5k54w
Topics:
✅ Can you spot a scam?
✅Staying safe on Facebook
✅All you need to know about data and public Wi-Fi
✅Safer online shopping and banking
✅Protect yourself against scams
✅Selling safely online
✅Connecting to others
✅Smart home technology
✅How to use Zoom to make video calls
✅How to use government websites
✅Safer online shopping for the festive season

22/09/2021

If you want to polish your tech skills, Tech Savvy Seniors now has a YouTube channel. Learn at your own pace. Also features presentations in community languages.
Click here: https://tinyurl.com/8ndbhn28
Topics:
✅Introduction to Smartphones
✅Introduction to Smartphones – Apps
✅Introduction to Zoom
✅Introduction to Smartphones – How to transfer files from your phone to your computer

28/08/2021

This post talks about Covid and grief and loss for older people and people who know and or support them.
There are services.

Are you or an older person you know being affected by COVID-19? Support, advice, and counselling are available from the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement in a one-to-one or group setting through video calls and in person. Call 1800 222 200, 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday or visit www.aged.grief.org.au

10/08/2021

Good resource for people caring for a person living with dementia.

You’re not on your own. Dementia Support Australia provides free support to carers of people with dementia in order to understand and address the cause of changes in their behaviour.

10/08/2021

The Council for Intellectual Disability have Easy Read articles about Covid rules in NSW.
Click on the link below to read them.

Easy Read information for people with intellectual disability about new COVID restrictions for Sydney.

21/06/2021

Calling all artists! 🎨

With the Tokyo 2020 (now 2021) Paralympics fast approaching, you can submit a piece of art to be displayed at the Australian athletes home away from home; the Athletes' Village.

Submissions close 31 July, 2021

Tap to learn more: https://bit.ly/35xeYWv

21/06/2021

As we plan for the future of the NDIS we want your feedback to ensure it works for you.

Over the next 10 weeks, we are asking for your feedback to inform the development of a Home and Living policy and Support for Decision Making policy.

We are seeking feedback on two consultation papers via online surveys on our website:
• Consultation paper: An ordinary life at home
• Consultation paper: Supporting you to make your own decisions

Submissions are open until 5PM AEST 27 August 2021. You can have your say via our website.

Tap to learn more and submit your feedback: https://bit.ly/3gtlK5I

19/06/2021

We have compiled a glossary list with explanations of common acronyms, concepts, words and phrases used within the NDIS.

There are also Auslan videos for key concepts and an easy read version of the glossary.

Tap to learn more: https://bit.ly/3riHy7d

16/06/2021

Through Cre8 Space Grants our friends at Children and Young People with Disability Australia are funding up to 8 young people with disability with $2,500 and online training to create and deliver accessible and inclusive events and activities in their community!

These can be anything from an arts and crafts afternoon, a sporting event, a virtual event or small performance. You can find more details here: https://www.cyda.org.au/search/details/284/cre8-space

Applications are closing on June 21.

16/06/2021

WWDA LEAD Peer Networking - June 2021 Do you want to connect with other disabled women? Join our LEAD virtual peer networking event. Chat to other women, girls, feminine identifying and non-binary people with disability who are leaders in our communities, share ideas, learn more about how to get inv...

07/06/2021

If you care for an older person who requires supporting and you need a break I can help. I can provide in home or community support, respite or carers break sessions. You can book me for a regular session or as a one off.
I have decades of experience support people with a wide range of support needs. So you can feel confident I will follow your plan and provide exactly the care that the person needs.
Please note I do a complimentary meet and greet and if we are a good fit we can work out the details from there.

07/06/2021

Today I have been making resources to support people in learning how to do their own shopping. Food shopping, clothes shopping, gift shopping etc. Lots of planning, decision making, money management, communication as well as community access so it's easy to understand why shopping can feel overwhelming for some people.
Having one on one support to practice skills, build confidence at your own pace is a great idea.
If you would like a confidential chat about how I might be able to support you or someone you know to develop essential life skills please feel free to contact me.

31/05/2021

Good support should be about helping you to find your own unique path.

31/05/2021

Hi all, I'm Michael independent social worker based in Cessnock and I am available to work with clients. I have short, long and one off shifts available. You can book an appointment through Mable and use your NDIS or Aged Care funding to cover the cost.
Feel free to check out my profile on Mable www.mable.com.au/carer/michaelmu10
Please note you will need to create an account with Mable to view my profile.
If the internet is not your thing or if you prefer just ring me in this number 0491685755 If I am not what you are looking for you may find someone else on Mable you connect with https://mable.com.au/

31/05/2021