Spot your local member! The #StandByMe Campaign has the support of many politicians from various parties that recognise the vital service that #disabilityadvocacy plays in NSW. Thank you to the following members for your ongoing support. Can’t see your local member? Tag them in this post to see if they support the long term funding of disability advocacy services in NSW.

   

  Without access to Disability Advocacy Services- the 1.3 million people in NSW living with disabilities will have no one to assist them in navigating through our health system. Tell the NSW Government that you care about equal opportunities for people with disabilities. #JustDoItGladys #StandByMe #AdvocacyMatters

The NDIS & YOU and Consumer Feedback Forum

on Friday, 1 February 2019 to be held at the Community Hall – 17 Mary Street, Granville NSW 2142. For More Details Please click on this link : Click Here 

Coming up is the Annual General Meeting on 12 December 2018 to be held at the St Marks Church in Mary St Granville.  There will be an election of new members to the Governance Committee so a call out to members who might want to give back to the community by coming on board to the Governance Committee and help give direction to the organisation.  Please renew your membership so you can vote at the AGM. For More Details Please click on this link :  22TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING fn181127_agm_invite_agend/  

MDAA is holding a fund-raising dinner, The Florescence of Diversity, on 23 November 2018 commencing 4pm at Blacktown Workers Club which is also a pre-celebration of the International Day for People with a Disability with our Patron Assistant Professor Dr Munjed Al Muderis, Human Rights Activist and Leading International Orthopaedic Surgeon as guest speaker. please click on link below: Invitation and Registration

Coming up is the Annual General Meeting on 12 December 2018 to be held at the St Marks Church in Mary St Granville.  There will be an election of new members to the Governance Committee so a call out to members who might want to give back to the community by coming on board to the Governance Committee and help give direction to the organisation.  Please renew your membership so you can vote at the AGM.

Capacity Building and Support Officer – Griffith An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and skilled Capacity Building and Support Officer to work with people with disability and their families and carers. The position is 3 days per week and is based in MDAA’s Griffith office. The position is Part Time, three days per week (22.8 hrs/wk) until June 2018. Depending on continued funding the position will transition to a permanent part time position. Salary is based on SCHADS Award Grade 4. All applications must address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description. Further enquires to Nancy Walker on 02 9891 6400. Send your application to: Confidential, MDAA HR, c/o MDAA PO Box 884, GRANVILLE 2142 Or email: mdaa@mdaa.org.au Applications close Monday 14 May 2018 Capacity Building and Support Officer – Griffith Job Advertisement Capacity Buiding and Support Officer-Griffith Position Description    

Associate Professor Munjed Al Muderis is an orthopaedic surgeon and a clinical lecturer at Macquarie University and the Australian School of Advanced Medicine. He specialises in hip, knee, trauma and Osseo integration surgery. As well as being an internationally respected surgeon and humanitarian, he has helped many amputees regain their mobility. The Professor is a pioneer towards ensuring and environment where people with disability are independent and enjoy the same rights. MDAA appreciates his commitment and we are privileged to have him as our Patron.