Limbs 4 Life Summer E-News

Now available for download here the latest E-News keeps you up-to-date with recent new and events in your community.

November Kids E-News

Now available for download from our Children & Youth page the latest Kids E-News.

Police Credit supports Limbs 4 Life 

Police Credit is proud to announce a community partnership with Limbs 4 Life, a charity dedicated to empowering amputees with information and support

Police Credit is a credit union serving the Police, Health and Government sectors in Victoria. This partnership is part of Police Credit’s commitment to social responsibility in the community where its members work and live. 

Read the media release here »

Join us for Nine & Dine at Sandhurst Club.

Limbs 4 Life will host a twilight nine hole ambrose style afternoon of golf followed by a twilight BBQ dinner.

Friday November 18

Registration:3.00pm

Full information available here
To download the entry form click here

If you have time, passion and feel you could make a positive contribution, please contact us. You can help to make a positive difference!

• Download the Board Member Information Pack here (PDF)
• Download the Board Member Role Description here (PDF)

Do you want to know how your prosthetics are chosen for you?
Have you ever wondered about K-Levels and mobility?
How you can be proactive?

Then this is for you.
Forum dates:
Adelaide May 14
Partial Forum: Newcastle June 17
Forum Sydney: June 25
Forum Brisbane: July 9
Perth and Hobart TBC

For more information phone 1300 782231 or email melissa@limbs4life.com

Every Australian Counts is the campaign for the introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme. The NDIS will revolutionise the way people with a disability, their families and carers are supported in this country.

The NDIS will be a new support system for people with a disability, their families and carers. It will transform the way services are funded and delivered, ensuring people are better supported and enabling them to have greater choice and control.

Over the next few months the Productivity Commission will report to the Government on the findings of its inquiry into a long-term disability care and support scheme.

We need every Australian to stand up!
Vote now http://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/

Researchers from the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney are conducting a study into amputees, their well-being & body image and

The rate of amputations are increasing and we need to understand why some people manage well and others do not.

* Have you had an Amputation?
* Are you over 18 years of age?
* Are you willing to spend 15-20 minutes to complete a survey?

To take part in this study online, please use the following link.
https://www.psych.usyd.edu.au/limesurvey187/index.php?sid=81135&lang=en

To learn more about the study or to access a mail out version of the pack, please contact Ms Sarah Eskandari sarah.eskandari@sydney.edu.au

Welcome back to AMPLIFIED
IN THIS EDITION:
• Priscilla Sutton & the Spare Parts Exhibition
• Meet Bruce Jacques
• The In Motion Project
• Body Image and much more...

• Download Amplified 15 in PDF format
• View past editions - Visit the archive
• Join our mailing list

Sale to Sea - Raising Funds for Limbs 4 Life

25 years ago Andrew became an amputee as a result of a road accident. He is aware of the importance of overcoming adversity and has not let his resulting disability slow him down.

In 2009 Andrew and a dedicated team organised the first ever Sale to Sea Kayak Challenge fundraising event. The mission is to Kayak from the Port of Sale 130kms approximately to Lakes Entrance through the iconic Gippsland Lakes.

The 2011 Sale to Sea Disability Challenge will be held from 16 - 19th March and include participants with and without disabilities. They will paddle through the beautiful Gippsland Lakes from Sale to Lakes Entrance.

The aims of the challenge are to:

• Highlight the capacity people with disabilities have to overcome adversity.
• Promote active participation for those living with a disability, encouraging them to live life on their terms and not to be held back from achieving their goals.
• Raise funds for Limbs 4 Life and to support an athlete living with a disability to attend the next Paralympic Games.

More info on Sale to Sea can be found at www.saletosea.org.au
or contact Andrew Bedggood on (03) 5147 1539 or via email: bedgie@dodo.com.au

Amputee Golf Clinics

Limbs 4 Life the PGA Learning Centre & Sandhurst Club invite you to take part in our Amputee Golf Clinics.

Men, Ladies and Children are all welcome.

The purpose of the clinics is to provide amputees with first hand golf coaching lessons. The PGA Learning Centre with the support of Christian Hamilton (Club Professional) will create specific teaching methods for each category of amputee/s. If you are a beginner and or would just like to improve your game then this is for you! Clinics will include golfing techniques, rules of golf, strategies and different game formats.

The clinics will be held on the first Saturday of every month. Numbers are limited RSVP: No later than the Thursday prior

Time: 1.15 for 1.30pm start Cost: $15.00 per/person (90 minutes)

To secure your place please call Limbs 4 Life on 1300 782 231
or email: golf@limbs4life.com

Clinics will be held at; Sandhurst Club (practice range directly in-front of the clubhouse) 680 Thompson Road Sandhurst (easy access via Eastlink)

Inspired - The Amputee Golfer Magazine Vol. 1

One of Australia's leading amputee golfers, Shane Luke, has combined his love for the game of golf with his experience as a graphic designer and years working in the print media to publish his own amputee golfing magazine, titled Inspired. The first edition is now published and available across Australia and New Zealand in prosthetic centre’s, some hospitals and
rehab centre’s and now online here.

Disability Care & Support Inquiry

The Australian Government have directed the Productivity Commission to hold an inquiry into Disability Care and Support.  The Government are seeking feedback from people with disabilities, their families and stakeholders about what they can do to create a disability scheme which will suit the needs of every Australian person with a disability.

The Productivity Commission will examine the submissions and the cost and benefits of a national disability scheme. 

Limbs 4 Life has compiled a list of key questions from the Productivity Commission inquiry into long-term disability care and support. This survey aims to help amputees, their families and stakeholders (service providers and other parties) engage with the inquiry.

We'd like to hear from you so that we can make our own submission, and we're happy to publish a submission on your behalf.

We want every amputee in Australia to have their say on their needs and ideas for a new scheme.

Deadline for completing the survey 5pm Thursday 15 July
To begin the survey please click on the link here.  

Welcome back AMPLIFIED

IN THIS EDITION:
• Melissa Noonan wins the National Disability Award
  for Social Inclusion
• Is wearing a prosthesis bad for you?
• A Promise Kept – Michelle Alves Todhunter
• 2009 Victorian Amputee Golf Championship
• The Amputee Coach

• Download Amplified 14 in PDF format
• View past editions - Visit the archive
• Join our mailing list

SPARE PARTS - November 2010

Spare Parts is an exhibition being held at the Brisbane Powerhouse in November 2010. It will bring together a diverse range of artists all using pre-loved prosthetic limbs as their canvas.

They are currently looking for limbs of any shape and size, to be used by the artists involved.

Do you have an old leg, arm, hand or foot? One that is sitting in the cupboard collecting dust? You'll never use it again, even for the beach?

Maybe you don't, but someone you know does?

Where possible Spare Parts would also like include a brief story about the original owner of the limb. This will be used on the blog and also during the exhibition next to the final piece.

Help us spread the word, collect the limbs, recycle and celebrate the beauty of prosthetics!

Contact Details:
Priscilla Sutton - 0412 996 009
sparepartsexhibition@gmail.com
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The Amputee Coach - Empowering YOU
to Walk Well, Be Fit & Enjoy Life!

No matter what YOUR age or amputation level
The Amputee Coach – Cathy Howells.  

She’s a physiotherapist with over 20 years experience working with amputees just like YOU.                                                                                    Written specifically for YOU by one of Australia’s leading amputee physiotherapists, this unique book looks not only at exercises for YOUR physical health, but also the essentials for YOUR mental and emotional wellbeing. The information is practical and easy to use.  It includes photographs of exercises and “Action Steps” that will teach YOU the skills and strategies to live a long and health life with an amputation – no matter what YOUR age or amputation level.

To find out more and purchase a copy of the book go to:
http://theamputeecoach.com

Ritchies’ Community Benefit Card Program

Ritchies’ Community Benefit Card Program donates a percentage of the money spent by you the customer to your nominated club, school or charity. Would you like us to donate money to your favourite charity, every time you shop with us?

The Ritchies’ Community Benefit program can raise funds for your favourite club, school or charity at no extra cost to you! Limbs 4 Life has been very lucky to receive donations from Ritchies to help support our Peer Support Program. It doesn’t cost anything to join, so next time you shop in one of these stores request a card. Proceeds can greatly assist new amputees in hospital and rehabilitation facilities.

Ritchies stores operate throughout Victoria, NSW and Queensland.

For more information on the program go to
www.ritchies.com.au/benefits.html