Working and the Disability Support Pension- IN PERSON

Working and the Disability Support Pension- IN PERSON

Denman Village Community CentreDenman Prospect, ACT
Wednesday, Feb 18 from 11 am to 1 pm AEDT
Overview

A free practical workshop for people with a wide range of disabilities.

ACT Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Staff Angela and Gemma will be speaking about the Disability Support Pension and how working can affect it.

Come along to learn about:

  • What is the Disability Support Pension (DSP)
  • How much money people can get on the DSP
  • Pension changes when you get money from a job
  • Reporting to Centrelink.

Ask any questions you may have.

Canberra Community Law will also be there to talk about their role in appeals for the Disability Support Pension application process.


Event specific information

If you have any specific dietary needs to be catered for, please let us know ahead of time via the registration form or email us at community@wwdact.org.au and we can organise the event to be inclusive.


ACCESSIBILITY DETAILS

If you have specific accessibility needs that you would like us to meet, please book a week prior. This will ensure we have time to properly prepare. We can accomodate most commonly requested needs, time permiting.

Mobility Accessibility

The room has lift access available. The venue strives to be inclusive of all mobility needs, please email community@wwdact.org.au to request addiontal information, if required.


Carers and Companions

Carers and companions are included in this free event, and can participate with you. Please book a ticket for them too.

All assistance animals are welcome. Please be advised the venue staff may request to see accreditation (for example, a certificate, token or harness) or other evidence to demonstrate that the animal is properly trained.

Accessible Toilets

Accessible toilets are availible.


TRANSPORT

Parking

There is onstreet parking around the venue and at the front of the venue.

Accessible Parking

Mobility parking is available free of charge with a valid disability parking permit.

Public Transport Stops

ACTION buses R10, 66, and 47 stop at the Denman Prospect Shops on Felstead Vista.


COVID SAFETY

  • If you have any cold or flu symptoms do not attend the event, this is not only for covid safety but also general disability safety.
  • We encourage masking at our events, N95 masks and hand sanitizer will be available at events.
  • If you test positive with covid up to 10 days after the event, please email WWDACT so we can notify the other attendees (community@wwdact.org.au). Your identity will be kept confidential.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can attend WWDACT events and workshops?

Any woman, femme-aligned or non-binary person who self-identifies as having or living with disability/ies can attend WWDACT events. If you're not sure if that's you, it likely is! Feel free to email community@wwdact.org.au if you're unsure.

To attend, please sign up as a WWDACT member. See next FAQ

How do I become a WWDACT member?

Complete the quick and free membership form here: https://app.joinit.com/o/women-with-disabilities-act

What is the Our Autonomy Project?

The DSS has funded WWDACT to run Our Autonomy until June 2027. It's being run by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities to build skills, knowledge, & confidence. It includes 3 parts: Peer events, info & skill building workshops, yearly member magazine.

A free practical workshop for people with a wide range of disabilities.

ACT Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Staff Angela and Gemma will be speaking about the Disability Support Pension and how working can affect it.

Come along to learn about:

  • What is the Disability Support Pension (DSP)
  • How much money people can get on the DSP
  • Pension changes when you get money from a job
  • Reporting to Centrelink.

Ask any questions you may have.

Canberra Community Law will also be there to talk about their role in appeals for the Disability Support Pension application process.


Event specific information

If you have any specific dietary needs to be catered for, please let us know ahead of time via the registration form or email us at community@wwdact.org.au and we can organise the event to be inclusive.


ACCESSIBILITY DETAILS

If you have specific accessibility needs that you would like us to meet, please book a week prior. This will ensure we have time to properly prepare. We can accomodate most commonly requested needs, time permiting.

Mobility Accessibility

The room has lift access available. The venue strives to be inclusive of all mobility needs, please email community@wwdact.org.au to request addiontal information, if required.


Carers and Companions

Carers and companions are included in this free event, and can participate with you. Please book a ticket for them too.

All assistance animals are welcome. Please be advised the venue staff may request to see accreditation (for example, a certificate, token or harness) or other evidence to demonstrate that the animal is properly trained.

Accessible Toilets

Accessible toilets are availible.


TRANSPORT

Parking

There is onstreet parking around the venue and at the front of the venue.

Accessible Parking

Mobility parking is available free of charge with a valid disability parking permit.

Public Transport Stops

ACTION buses R10, 66, and 47 stop at the Denman Prospect Shops on Felstead Vista.


COVID SAFETY

  • If you have any cold or flu symptoms do not attend the event, this is not only for covid safety but also general disability safety.
  • We encourage masking at our events, N95 masks and hand sanitizer will be available at events.
  • If you test positive with covid up to 10 days after the event, please email WWDACT so we can notify the other attendees (community@wwdact.org.au). Your identity will be kept confidential.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can attend WWDACT events and workshops?

Any woman, femme-aligned or non-binary person who self-identifies as having or living with disability/ies can attend WWDACT events. If you're not sure if that's you, it likely is! Feel free to email community@wwdact.org.au if you're unsure.

To attend, please sign up as a WWDACT member. See next FAQ

How do I become a WWDACT member?

Complete the quick and free membership form here: https://app.joinit.com/o/women-with-disabilities-act

What is the Our Autonomy Project?

The DSS has funded WWDACT to run Our Autonomy until June 2027. It's being run by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities to build skills, knowledge, & confidence. It includes 3 parts: Peer events, info & skill building workshops, yearly member magazine.

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • In person

Location

Denman Village Community Centre

5 Felstead Vista

Denman Prospect, ACT 2611

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