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Emmanuel CentreA SELF HELP CENTRE For People with Disabilities25 Windsor St Perth WA 6000Tel: (08) 9328 8113 (Voice)(08) 9328 9571 (TTY)

SMS 0401 016 399 Fax: (08) 9227 9720Email: [email protected] (Deaf): www.facebook.com/auslan.liveEMMANUEL NEWS – OCTOBER 2015COMING EVENTS AS WE GO TO PRESS(Check before coming, could be changed. Look inside for more info.)

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WED THU FRI SAT4 Oct

9.30am: Mass at St Francis Xavier Church (Interpreter & PowerPoint) followed by morning tea

5 OctNo Programme

6 OctNo Programme

7 Oct 8 Oct 9 Oct 10 Oct9.30-2.30:Mental Health Awareness Event

11 Oct9.30am: Mass at St Francis

Xavier Church (Interpreter & PowerPoint)

12 Oct9.45-10.45am: Challenges-

Iceland11am-12.30pm: Activities (Lesley)

13 Oct9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff)11am-12.30pm: Activities with

Lesley1-2pm: Bible Study

14 Oct 15 Oct 16 Oct 17 Oct10.30-1.30: Deaf and Auslan Picnic



10.30am-12pm: Auslan Café

19 Oct9.45-10.45am: Challenges-Music11am-12.30pm: Activities (Lesley)

20 Oct9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff)11am-12.30pm: Scrapbooking with

Sharon1-2pm: Bible Study

21 Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct



26 Oct9.45-10.45am: Challenges-

Games, Juggling Balls, Masks11am-12.30pm: Activities (Lesley)

27 Oct9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff)11am-12.30pm: Activities (Lesley)1-2pm: Bible Study

28 Oct 29 Oct 30 Oct 31 Oct

1 Nov9.30am: Mass at St Francis

Xavier Church (Interpreter & PowerPoint) followed by morning tea

2 Nov9.45-10.45am: Challenges-

Senses activities11am-12.30pm: Activities (Lesley)

3 Nov9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff)11am-12.30pm: Activities with

Lesley1-2pm: Bible Study

4 Nov 5 Nov 6 Nov 7 Nov



9 Nov9.45-10.45am: Challenges-To be

organised11am-12.30pm: Activities (Lesley)

10 Nov9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff)11am-12.30pm: Scrapbooking with

Sharon1-2pm: Bible Study




10.30am-12pm: Auslan Café


Christmas activities11am-12.30pm: Activities (Lesley)

17 Nov9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff)11am-12.30pm: Activities (Lesley)1-2pm: Bible Study





Christmas activities11am-12.30pm: Activities (Lesley)

24 Nov9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff)11am-12.30pm: Singing with Chris1-2pm: Bible Study





Christmas activities (St Andrews Day)

11am-12.30pm: Activities (Lesley)

1 Dec9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff)11am-12.30pm: Knitting and

Weaving with Lesley1-2pm: Bible Study

2 Dec 3 Dec 4 Dec 5 Dec

6 Dec9.30am: Mass at St Francis

Xavier Church (Interpreter & PowerPoint) followed by morning tea and

St FRANCIS XAVIER & XMAS PARTY

7 DecEmmanuel Centre

Christmas Party11am – 2pm

8 DecNO PROGRAMS

UNTIL MONDAY 1ST FEBRUARY

9 Dec 10 Dec 11 Dec 12 Dec

In our last newsletter we shared some thoughts about our brain and how our brain is connected to every part of our body. Our brain can also learn

INTERPRETED SUNDAY MASS EVERY SUNDAYCONTINUES EACH SUNDAY AT 9.30AM MASS

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how to do things differently. Have you heard of the word “Brain Plasticity?” It is the ability of the brain to reorganise pathways in the brain based on new experiences.

When I was young and started to write, my parents noticed that I picked up the crayon with my left hand. They noticed also that I did most things with my left hand. When I went to school the teacher said it was not good to write with my left hand so they made me write with my right hand. Now I can write with either my right or left hand. My brain changed.

Science helps us to understand the human brain and how it works.

Richard O’Connor has written a book called “Rewire.” It teaches us about Brain Plasticity. So what does this mean for you and for me?

It means that we can break bad habits, overcome addictions and negative behaviours, conquer self-destructive behaviour and be the people that God has called us to be. We all have had some negative experiences in our lives. Some of those experiences have been horrific. Those experiences, along with the positive ones have shaped how we deal with life now.

Recently I attended a two day seminar entitled “Hurt people hurt people.” It really opened my eyes to how we as a society deal with life. Too many people who behave in an anti-social way blame their past. They really believe that their rotten childhood, for example, has led them to a life of crime. People who hurt others need help to change their behaviours and

punishment alone is not going to get the job done. Such practices don’t really help the victims. Throwing people in jail and throwing the key away does no one any good. We CAN do things differently. We don’t have to continue to do things the way we have.

In the course we just touched on how we can change things around and help victims, perpetrators and witnesses of abuse. There is a way forward that embraces everyone involved. I am excited and I want to learn more. Maybe we can learn together.

Mental Health Awareness 2015

A person with anxiety and depression may begin to think in “All good or all bad” thinking styles. This type of thinking leads to emotional distress. In life we have to learn to embrace uncertainty and look for the grey. Extremes in thinking can stimulate emotions. Another response we might have is to make judgments on our self or others. “I’m a terrible person!” She’s perfect”, “I’m a loser!” “Nothing good happens to me!” He’s always lucky”. The situation is either all good or all bad.

Few marriages, holidays, jobs, social occasions, friendships are “complete disasters” but have different elements in them. When you dissect a situation that is troubling you there is often more variable or “grey” than you realise. This means that the situation is not an absolute good or bad situation. Next time you are emotionally aroused by a person or situation try to look for the “grey “. It will help with gaining a better perspective and will support your mental well-being.”

Emmanuel Centre warmly invites you to join us for a day of gentle reflection followed by Mass on Saturday 10th October 2015 at St Francis Xavier Church Windsor Street, Perth from 9.30am - 2.30pm RSVP by 1st October 2015 [email protected] or (08) 9328 8113

9.30AM - 10.30AM BOUNCING BACK FROM STRESS & LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF IN TIMES OF CHANGE(Presented by Tasha Broomhall from Blooming Minds)Stress is a big influence on mental health and our ability to bounce back from stress, especially around times of change can have a big impact on our work and daily lives. So, how can we look after our own mental health in times of change?

10.30AM - 11.00AM MORNING TEA

11.00AM - 12.00PM LET’S TALK ABOUT IT(Presented by Tasha Broomhall from Blooming Minds)Talking about mental health can be tricky and awkward. How can we have a conversation about mental health with someone we are concerned about, at work or in our personal life?

12.00PM - 12.45PM LUNCH (Please bring a small plate of finger food to share)

12.45PM - 1.45PM MASS

1.45PM - 2.30PM AFTERNOON TEADIABETES SERVICE COORDINATION

Have you or do you have loved ones who have been diagnosed with diabetes? Do you need help finding and connecting with diabetes services? Here’s a place for you to start: The Diabetes Service Directory (www.pnml.com.au/dsd) provides a comprehensive listing of health care providers who deliver north metro Perth diabetes services.

The Diabetes Service Directory provides contact details of various diabetes health care providers, so not just a GP or specialist, but also other services such as dietician, podiatrist, optometrist, etc.


Changing Places for WA Communities(from disAbility Update Winter 2015)

Approximately 120,000 people in WA have a significant disability and many need space and assistance to manage their ablutions. However they currently face unsafe situations by having to use a standard toilet when away from home.

The State Government has committed $2 million to establish a network of Changing Places across Western Australia over the next two years, so people with disabilities will soon have access to better facilities when away from home.

More than a standard accessible toilet, every Changing Place will provide a clean and private facility that include adult-size change table, a hoist to aid the lifting of a person and enough room for two people to assist.

Where possible, all new Changing Places will have 24-hour access, however some will have the same opening hours as the building they are located in. Users will not be charged to enter and use the Changing Place. For security reasons, the key to the facilities will only be available to authorised people.

Preferred locations for Changing Places will be identified by people with disability. The Disability Services Commission is partnering with National Disability Services to gather input from people with disability, their carers and disability service providers and with the WA Local Government Association to distribute funding. The WA Government is the first in Australia to commit to creating and funding a network of Changing Places. To find out more, visit changingplaces.org.au

Welcome Auslan Cafe 3rd Sundays at Emmanuel Centre

25 Windsor St, Perth. 18th October & 15th November, start 10:30am - finish at 12:00pm. Lunch provided. This is a free event. Open to anyone, everyone.

Bring your friends. Learning Auslan is fun!!Please RSVP if you want to stay for a light lunch with us after the Auslan lessons.

Any questions, welcome to ask Barbara Harris on [email protected] or PM (private message) www.facebook.com/auslan.live

Mass EVERY SUNDAY Catholic Mass with Sign Language Interpreter and PowerPoint

Morning Tea ON FIRST SUNDAY OF MONTHWhere: St. Francis Xavier’s Church, 23 Windsor St, PerthWhen: Every Sunday morning 9.30amMorning Tea: 1st Sunday on every month Morning tea social gathering after Mass at Emmanuel Centre.

Welcome to bring a small plate to share.

PLEASE GIVE BLOOD TOTHOSE IN NEED

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The children were keen to catch up with Fr Christopher Knapman after being away for so long (Photo A Rohr)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fr Christopher return to Kalumburu

If you remember last year we reported that Barbara and Fr. Paul went to Broome to attend Fr Christopher Knapman’s ordination. Recently, Fr Christopher Knapman returned to Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Kalumburu, in the Kimberley. Fr Christopher, who spent two years in Kalumburu as a Youth Worker before being ordained, is relieving for Parish Priest Fr Nicholas Kipkemboi while on annual leave. We are praying for Fr. Christopher and his work in Kalumburu.

Hyde Park Deaf and Auslan Picnic Day

WELCOME TO ALL

Families, Grandparents, kids & friends

Saturday 17th October 2015

10.30AM TO 1.30PM

Corner Glendower St & Vincent St, Perth

Bring Your Own Picnic/BBQ And DrinksBring your folding chairs/rugs

We Will Provide Fun And Games

FOR MORE INFORMATIONContact Jenny Pittaway, Kellie Gobby Or Emma Chevron

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BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY FOR CHURCHES

(edited from aibee.com.au)

I think we can all agree that churches as buildings need to be accessible to all and not discriminating against anyone. This is consistent with our country’s "The Disability Discrimination Act 1992" (DDA). This law is about discrimination in everything though, not just building compliance. So based on this law, people can complain about any discrimination issues, including

access to buildings (new or existing), the behaviour of a building management, etc.

More specific to building compliance, there are a few other standards and codes that buildings have to follow. For example, “Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards 2010” sets detailed requirements about access to public buildings. When local Councils assess new building applications, they generally use the "Building Code of Australia" - (BCA). And we also have the "Australian Standard AS 1428 (Parts 1-4) - Design for access and mobility." Together, these standards and codes provide specific details about buildings so that a public building may be more accessible to people with disabilities.

So who are included as people with disability according to the laws above? The definition of 'disability' under the DDA is quite wide. In includes both total and partial loss of any mental or bodily functions from any cause, whether short or long term. For example, a person with a 'disability' can include someone requiring walking aids, with visual or hearing impairments, and even a mother with a pram!

And what are some of the detailed requirements that buildings must have according to the laws above? Generally under the BCA, access for people with disabilities must be provided by means of continuous path of travel (without steps). For a Church building, this would mean access from any accessible car parking space on the property, through the main public entrance, to every auditorium, and any other areas normally used by the public (toilets etc).

Other requirements under the BCA include standard signage, tactile indicators, handrails, adequate lighting, accessible furniture & seating, and hearing loops in rooms larger than 100 sq.m. If a lift is not available then ramp or stair with handrails must be provided that comply with AS1428.1.

Obligations to provide access for people with a disability continue past the construction of the building. If a part of a building becomes inaccessible because of the building management, the building owner or manager may be liable to a complaint. For example, if a building has the required accessible toilet but it is used as a storage area, there may be grounds for a complaint.

So very clearly from the legal point of view, all public buildings including Churches need to take care of the issues of accessibility and discrimination to avoid possible liability. A church community should try to overcome building construction issues; but this is the 'easy' part!

More importantly, there is another reason Church buildings need to be accessible to all: the Christian view of people with disabilities as equal parts of God’s creation. There are still the emotional and acceptance issues within this area of our thinking and they are often more difficult to overcome.

Like everyone else, people with disabilities are called to respond in faith to the God revealed in Christ. Through people with disabilities Christ may work and bear witness to himself. People with disabilities have gifts which contribute to the building up of the whole body of Christ. So let us welcome the whole body of Christ into our

Churches.

Mercedes/OLC Class of 1965 ReunionPast students or Our Lady's College who graduated with Leaving in 1965 or Junior in 1963

are invited to attend a 50th Reunion on Sunday afternoon 25 October 2015. If you are a student of that year or know of someone please contact Mary Ballantine (Noonan) [email protected] or Coralie Deshon (White) [email protected]

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Archbishop Costelloe has launched a vision for the church in Perth for the future.

The vision is called “The Way Forward”. The Archbishop wants to hear from you and me

about his vision.

The next page gives you some ways that you can tell the Archbishop what you think is important for the Catholic Church in Perth for the future.

1. You can answer a questionnaire online2. You can ring and ask for a questionnaire to be sent to you3. You can ring and talk to a person

Some people have asked Emmanuel to have a meeting about this because it is very important

There is only a short time because of the school holidays.ALL COMMENTS NEED TO BE IN BY FRIDAY OCTOBER 16th 2015

EMMANUEL INVITES YOU TO A MEETING ATEMMANUEL CENTRE, 25 WINDSOR ST, PERTH

DAYTIME MEETING: Thursday 15th October 2015, 12 noonOr

NIGHTTIME MEETING: Thursday 15th October 2015, 7pmPowerPoint and Auslan interpreters will be there to help you understand

how to fill in the questionnaire

If you have any comments, please let us know through Emmanuel Centre: 25 Windsor St, Perth WA 6000,Telephone (08) 9328 8113 (voice), (08) 9328 9571 (TTY) 9227 9720 (Fax) or

email: [email protected]


1. OnlinePlease visit the new Archdiocesan website atwww.perthcatholic.org.au

If you have already viewed the Archbishop’s announcement video, you may select to proceed directly to the online questionnaire.

Participants may choose to register participation or participate anonymously.

2. Complete Printed QuestionnairePrinted questionnaire may be downloaded online or should you prefer, you may request a copy to be mailed to you.

Please contact “The Way Forward” office onTelephone: (08) 9422 986

3. Dedicated Telephone SupportShould you be unable to participate online or simply prefer assistance in completing the questionnaire, please contact a “The Way Forward” consultant who will be only too pleased to assist you.

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CHRISTMAS - CHRISTMAS ISLAND (Barbara Harris)

As I was thinking about Christmas and the hustle and bustle of making lists for gift giving, making lists for meal preparations; making lists for the sending out of Christmas cards and all the things I think I will need to do before Christmas, such as spring cleaning the house, purchasing a new Christmas table cloth, finding the Christmas tree etc. I just wanted to say, “STOP!” Let me breathe.Reflecting on the irony of the celebration of Christmas when we think of God fully revealing himself in Jesus, I began to make connections with Christmas Island.

Christmas Island was named by Captain William Mynors in 1643 on 25th

December. He never landed there because of bad weather. It brought to mind the reality of what has happened on Christmas Island and other places and how it is easy to feel powerless. For many people today the mention of Christmas Island brings to mind refugees. As I reflect on the story of Christmas I thought how strange. I realised that there were many similarities between today’s story of refugees and the story of Jesus’ flight into Egypt. The place of slavery for Jesus’ ancestors (remember Moses) became Jesus’ place of refuge.

The trip to Bethlehem from Nazareth in the first place was a disruption of family life as the Holy Family moved into the big city and its swollen population. This was increased by one when Mary gave birth to Jesus there.

Sometime after the birth of Jesus, Joseph fled to Egypt. He was seeking refuge for himself and his family. Staying in Bethlehem was not an option as it would have meant certain death for Jesus. The story of refugees continues to this day. What I want to share with you now is not a matter of taking sides; it is not a matter of religion; it is not a matter of nationalities; it is not a matter of why people are refugees. My own grandparents were “£10 Poms” who left England to find better opportunities of themselves and their family.

None of us ever gets to see the complete picture of all that is happening for refugees. I think that I am as open to needy strangers coming into my space as the next person. I would like to think that, because I profess to follow Jesus I would be even more welcoming to those in need.

The problem for me is that I know I respond best where I have a personal relationship. Refugees in detention for many of us remain numbers or labels. Asylum seekers, queue jumpers, illegal migrants, boat people and worse descriptions are put onto desperate refugees. I cannot imagine the intensity of the pain and the absolute terror that would drive someone to spend a heap of money to board a very rickety and overcrowded boat to cross an ocean.

In my migrant parenting course I worked with refugee parents who just felt that they did not know how to be a good parent to their children in Australia far removed from their own country and culture. In my first session I would present those attending with pictures from various countries I knew would have parents attending the course. Many refugee parents who saw pictures of ‘home’ simply wept because they had no photos of their homeland. Many of their children had never seen their homeland even in photos because they were either born in refugee camps. Gathering up family photos is not a high priority when fleeing for your life. Each parent story was different. The decision to leave all that was familiar, their families, all that they knew, all their possessions for some strange journey that they were not sure where they would finish up was horrifying but they knew that their only hope was to get out. I felt humbled as they clutched photos of their homeland as they left the course.

Christmas somehow shows the face of Jesus to us. Jesus’ showed himself to the shepherds who no doubt were as poor as His own family. This Christmas I can show the face of Jesus to the people around me. It may happen in the hustle and bustle. I won’t let all the frenzy stop me from being in the presence of Jesus.

I will find a way to help the refugees this Christmas season knowing that I am reverencing the God within who once was a refugee, too.

YOU ARE INVITEDTO

Emmanuel Centre’sCHRISTMAS PARTY

Monday December 711.00am to 2.00pm

EMMANUEL CENTRE25 Windsor Street

Perth WA 600011.00am - 12.00pm

Christmas Carols

12.00pm - 2.00pmLunch and Sharing

Bring finger foods to shareRSVP Friday 4 December 2015Tel 9328 8113 TTY 9328 9571

MENTAL HEALTH PRAYER

Blessed are thoseWho don’t have it all together

Blessed are those Who have run out of strength,ideas, will power, resolve or energy

Blessed are those Who ache because ofHow severely out of whackThe world is

Blessed are thosewho on a regular basishave a dark day in whichdespair seems to be a stepbehind them wherever they goBlessed are you for God is with you

God is on your side,God meets you in that place

Jonathon Blundell

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