Hands on Studio
Hands on Studio provide an arts education and life skill development program for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. The program includes participation in community arts events and provides an opportunity for people with a disability to develop and practice their artistic and creative skills.
Classes occur in an environment that promotes individual development especially in building self-esteem, confidence and motivation. The program assists in the acquisition of personal, social and life skills and enables individuals to integrate into the wider community. Classes are held each day during ACT school terms. Some fees apply.
M16 Studios and Gallery, 16 Mildura Street, FYSHWICK ACT 2609
P O Box 3167, MANUKA ACT 2603
Phone: 6232 7189
Fax: 6239 7171
Email:
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http://webability.photoaccess.org.au/hands_on/contact.htm
FIT-ability
FIT - ability offers tandem cycling opportunities to men and women with a disability who would otherwise be unable to cycle. In tandem riding a 'pilot' up the front looks out for obstacles, steers, brakes, and changes gears and a 'stoker' rides on the back offering pedal power.
COME and TRY tandem riding days are regularly held so you can try tandem riding in a safe off-road environment to see if this is for you. Even if you have never ridden a bicycle before, or not for some years, after a little practice tandem riding is as easy and fun.
It is up to you how often and how far you ride and what kind of activities you would like to join. If you are interested in tandem cycling as a:
- Pilot (for experienced cyclists who ride up front),
- Stoker (the rider at the back), or
- volunteer assisting with coordinating tandem riding, contact:
PO Box 502, CANBERRA ACT 2601
Phone: 0416 164 922
Email:
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www.fitact.org.au/
FIT - ability is part of FIT (Females in Training) which is an organisation that provides non-competitive training for women of all abilities in a safe, supportive atmosphere. The group provides training sessions, coaching advice and regular get-togethers for women with similar interests.
The main focus is on the three triathlon disciplines of swimming, running and cycling. The group is particularly interested in providing support for women who are commencing or recommencing their involvement in physical activity.
For more information please visit www.fitact.org/ or email
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Leapfrog Adventures Inc
Leapfrog Adventures Inc provides people with a disability with opportunities for personal and social development through the medium of outdoor adventure-based experiences and community service.
A wide range of activities from day trips to two-week camps are available. Participants are to have fun while gaining a greater understanding of themselves, building relationships with others and learning about the community and natural environment.
3 Burrinjuck Crescent, DUFFY ACT 2611
Phone: 6287 4267
Mobile: 0414 908 194
Email:
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www.leapfrogadventures.com/
Music for Everyone
Music for Everyone offers group activity classes and individual music therapy sessions for children and adults with a disability. Experienced music therapists, who have extensive backgrounds in music, movement and creative arts, run all the classes during ACT school terms.
Each class focuses on the need to develop physical coordination, concentration, self-confidence and social interaction skills. All classes are geared to the abilities of the individuals in the groups. Activities include: listening to music, moving to music, singing and/or playing instruments. The tutors use music from many cultures and a range of musical instruments.
Participants are encouraged to bring along their own favourite CD or tape and share their musical interests with the rest of the group.
Ainslie Arts Centre, Elouera Street, BRADDON ACT 2612
PO Box 950, CIVIC SQUARE ACT 2608
Phone: 6230 7190
Email:
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www.mfe.org.au/
Pegasus RDA - Riding Develops Abilities
Riding for the Disabled ACT
Pegasus Riding for the Disabled provides recreational horse riding activities for people with a disability. Riding lessons are offered in an integrated environment with riders placed in classes according to their ability.
About 90 riders with a disability ride at Pegasus each week and about 100 volunteers assist with the operation of the programs. For more information contact:
119 Drake Brockman Drive, HOLT ACT 2615
Phone: 6254 9650
Fax: 6254 9190
Email:
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www.users.bigpond.com/prda/
RAID
Recreational Activities for people with Disabilities
RAID provides several programs for young people with a disability in the ACT who want to develop their physical fitness and engage in sporting activities. Raid offers many opportunities and skills development, including fine/gross motor, ball and fitness skills, basic co-ordination, community access and social inclusion. Programs include bodyfit, bowling, basketball, acquatics, and camps.
Suite 7, 100 Maitland Street, HACKETT ACT 2602
Phone: 6230 6224
Fax: 6230 6284
Email:
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www.canberra.ymca.org.au/
Sailablity ACT
Sailability ACT welcomes all people regardless of age, ability, gender or socio-economic status as sailors or volunteers. Sailability has facilities and resources to teach people how to sail. During the Canberra sailing season (Oct-April) sails occur each Sunday between 12 and 4 pm.
Individuals and family groups are welcome to come and try sailing in a safe, supportive and friendly environment where challenges are met and overcome.
PO Box 1749, WODEN ACT 2606
Phone: 6281 0987
Email:
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www.sailability.org/au/act/
Shaw Possibilities - Shareability Inc
Shaw Possibilities seeks to meet the needs identified by people with a disability and their families. This includes being able to assist, on a fee for service basis, with supports that are not able to be met by other organisations.
Shareability holds weekly social activities for people with a disability and their carers. Programs aim to meet various individual needs and provide recreation and social skill development with an emphasis on inclusive activities. Activities include social dinners, annual holidays, cooking, craft, wood burning, basketball, indoor cricket, and domestic skills.
Shareability works to create links to sporting teams, recreation groups, churches and other organisations that will provide ongoing connections with other people. For more information contact:
Frewin Centre, Frewin Place, SCULLIN ACT 2614
Phone: 6254 2012
Fax: 6254 9824
Email:
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Special Olympics
Special Olympics ACT Region is a sports and recreational organisation that encourages, prepares and provides opportunities for people with an intellectual disability from the age of 8 years to participate in sport. Sports offered:
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Bocce
- Cricket
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Tenpin Bowling
Sports House, 100 Maitland Street, HACKETT ACT 2602
PO Box 1129, DICKSON ACT 2602
Phone: 6230 1069
Fax: 6230 1069
Email:
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www.specialolympicsact.org.au/ - (yet to go live)
mpowerdome
mpowerdome, formerly Tenfit, offers many sport, fitness and coaching services for all people of all abilities and ages.
56 Coyne Street, FADDEN ACT 2904
Phone: 6298 5500
Fax: 6298 5596
Email:
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www.mpowerdome.com.au/
VISACT
VISACT (Vision Impaired Sports ACT) is an athlete driven association created to fill a void in the playing field of blind sport in the ACT. VISACT, working with ACTSPORT and State Sporting Bodies, will provide people who are blind or vision impaired with a variety of sporting and recreational options.
Phone: 6216 5142
www.visact.org.au/contact.html
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