Hear For You Blast - Albury 2018 - Has Ended
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Introducing the Rocky My World and Life Goals & Skills Blast for ALBURY in March & April 2018!
We are now proud to announce that we are bringing Rock My World and Life Goals & Skills Blast program to Albury!
This is the condensed version of our Hear For You Series so instead of 4 separate sessions over 4 months, we are now running it over two Saturdays in March and April.
This is perfect for those who:
are from the local Albury region
are from Rural or Regional areas in Victoria/New South Wales
want to get a taste of our flagship Mentoring program and meet our Legendary Mentors
BONUS: Lunch will be provided with Tea and Coffee too for Mum and Dad
Live Captioning available if requested
Note: If you are on the NDIS, you may be able to use your funding to pay for the program costs.
Rock My World
Will host its FIRST ever Session on Saturday 17th of March
In the meantime Rock My World is all about getting the teens out and about on excursions with other deaf teens like themselves. These Series are a bit more flexible getting the teens to focus on team building and learning. I personally love these sessions as we spend more time out of the classroom environment which the teens usually prefer.
We're aiming to host Workshop from 10am - 3pm
LUNCH IS INCLUDED
Life Goals & Skills
Will host its SECOND Session on Saturday 28th of April
Life Goals & Skills is all about mentoring the teens through School. We talk about certain Topics during the Sessions - Being Deaf, Bullying, Schools, Careers, Life Goals, Technology etc. We also play team building games to build their confidence amongst one another. There are what we call "deaf cards" where we can discuss a topic related to the card as a group. This is a favourite among-st the teenagers because I find the teens can relate to one another in terms of their deafness. It sets their mind at ease to know they're not the only ones who have gone through certain situations.
I'll give you an example with the deaf cards
"Public Transport" - There was a time I was taking the train to school, and the train suddenly stopped there was an announcement over the speaker that I couldn't understand. I get anxious having people repeat things for me because I worry I might frustrate them. So I needed to build some confidence to ask someone, to reach out but I didn't know how to. So I just sat on the train and waited for it to eventually start moving again...
This is where we come in and relate to the situation and give the teens some ideas on how to boost their confidence during those situations to never feel like they can't reach out etc.
We're aiming to host the Workshop from 10am - 3pm.
LUNCH IS INCLUDED
FAQs
Do I have to pay an entry fee on top of the Registration fee?
This is a two day Session, so $100 for both days. No extra costs.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
This is for current deaf/hard of hearing High School students (Year 7 to Year 12).
I live outside of the Shepparton regions but I would really like to attend this Blast. Can I do so?
Yes, of course! Any deaf/hard of hearing teenager is most welcome to enrol in the Blast :)
What is the mentor to participant ratio?
Depending on the number of participants we can have anywhere between 3 - 5 Mentors.
The ticket says it is for 'One deaf/hard of hearing teenager', does this mean I have to purchase a separate tickets for myself (parent) and siblings?
No, if you and your other children wish to accompany your deaf/hard of hearing teenager to the Parent Seminar, you are welcome to do so at no extra cost.
Can I use my current NDIS funding to cover Hear For You?
Yes this is possible. After purchasing the NDIS Participant Registration fee ticket, please contact David Brady on david.brady@hearforyou.com.au to inform him whether you are:
NDIA Agency managed i.e. they pay all invoices on your behalf
Self-funded i.e. the NDIA have given you a lump sum to use as per your agreed NDIS plan
You will need to give us your NDIS number and the number of hours or funding amount that you have secured with your NDIA planner.
What if I am not on the NDIS/I am not eligible for the NDIS and I would to love to attend, what do I do?
1. You can choose to pay the full amount personally,
OR
2. If you have financial hardship in meeting the program costs, you can apply to enter our Community Fundraising Program, where Hear For You will work with you and your family to fundraise towards the $1,000 total. This program involves providing support to apply for small grants that can be secured from local clubs, community organisations, and foundations such as RSLs, Lions, Rotary etc.
Please contact CEO david.brady@hearforyou.com.au or call 02 8937 4150 to discuss these options further after purchasing the Non-NDIS registration ticket.
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
There will be parking available at the venue
What accommodation options are there?
There are various motels and hotels to stay in at Albury - you can find a place that fits your criteria and budget online at:
www.booking.com
www.wotif.com
https://www.expedia.com.au
www.trivago.com.au
Houses and apartments can also be sourced through Airbnb.com.au or Stayz.com.au
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Please contact Emilie at emilie.biggar@hearforyou.com.au
Can I update my registration information?
Yes, simply email emilie.biggar@hearforyou.com.au
Please note that event details may be changed closer to the date and you will be notified of any and all changes as a ticket holder.