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Lifestart commends removal of barriers on Special Disability Trusts

Lifestart — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:17:47 +0000

Special Disability Trusts were introduced by the Commonwealth Government in 2006 to allow private financial provision for the current or future accommodation and care of a family member with a severe disability, without being affected by social security rules on means testing or gifting. To encourage greater take up, from 1 July 2009 the Government will extend the capital gains tax main residence exemption to include a residence that is owned by a Special Disability Trust and used by the relevant beneficiary as their main residence. In addition any unexpended income of a Special Disability Trust will now be taxed at the beneficiary’s personal income tax rates, rather than the highest marginal tax rate, starting from the 2008-09 financial year. The Australian Government is reviewing all recommendations from the Senate Committee, including broadening eligibility to make it easier for people to establish Special Disability Trusts.

More information on these measures is contained in the Fact Sheets available online at: www.fahcsia.gov.au .

Lifestart launches new e-zine

Lifestart — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:10:15 +0000

The first edition of Lifestart’s new e-zine was broadcast today in a special ‘thank you’ edition for supporters of Kayak for Kids. The e-zine has been set up primarily to electronically distribute our Expressions newsletter each term, but will also periodically provide news about Lifestart events. You can download a copy of our special Kayak for Kids Expressions from this site. If you would like to receive future e-zines, please email your name to christophercummings@lifestart.org.au to be added to our broadcast list.

Expressions Term 2 - 2009

Golife — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:14:35 +0000

This issue of our Lifestart Families & Supporters Expressions Newsletter welcomes our new Board of Directors. We feature our Open Play playgroups, new Lifestart appointments, fundraising events and the results from our very successful 2009 Kayak for Kids event.

Lifestart Newsletter: Expressions Term2_2009

Lifestart continues Hanen training of staff

Lifestart — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:04:16 +0000

Lifestart is continuing upskilling staff in presntation of the Hanen program. Arbel Mordoch, Speech Pathologist at Lifestart Eastern Sydney, recently completed Hanen ‘It Takes Two To Talk’ training and will now run a Hanen traing program for parents commencing July. This training course is funded by the City of Sydney and is for parents who reside or work in the City of Sydney LGA only. Congratulations to Arbel on completing her training and good luck to those families attending the course.

Special Educator

Lifestart — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:09:33 +0000

Northern Beaches Centre located at Frenchs Forest
Permanent Part Time position

Special Educator -16 - 20 hours / week

Download Position Description he r e

Applications close: Friday 12 June 2009

Lifestart Charity Poker Competition - June 12th

Golife — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:23:36 +0000

It’s all happening on June 12th 2009 at the Hornsby RSL Club. The Lifestart Charity Poker Competition promises to be a very exciting event. Test your poker skills on the night and you could win a ticket to the Wild Turkey Grand Slam! at the Crown Casino in Melbourne on the 24 and 25th of August. Plus there will be auctions, raffles and special prizes. For all the details visit our Lifestart events page.

Lifestart Charity Poker Competition

Golife — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:01:04 +0000

Join in the fun and excitement at the Lifestart Charity Poker Competition on Friday 12th June at the Hornsby RSL Club. Test your strategic skills on the night playing the popular “No limit Texas Hold ‘Em” poker and you could WIN a ticket to the Wild Turkey Grand Slam! - the biggest Australian poker event of the year, plus flights to and from Melbourne and 2 nights accommodation.

Date: Friday 12th June 2009
Where: Hornsby RSL Club, High St, Hornsby
Registration: Between 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Games start: 7.45pm
Costs: $30 includes entry ticket and finger food
Raffles, Auctions and Special Prizes to be won

Organise a group of friends, and start spreading the word by downloading our Lifestart Charity Poker Competition Poster.

Lifestart’s Board Members, Patron & Staff

Lifestart — Tue, 26 May 2009 09:22:25 +0000

LIFESTART DIRECTORS 2009

Andrew Wilson (Chairman)
Bruce Corlett
George Green
David Macsporran
Fiona Phipps (Staff Representative)
Patrick Rooney
Marion Trabe
Brooks Wilson

PATRONS
Ron Dyer
Former NSW Minister for the Department of Community Services.

Rosalie Geddes
Along with her late husband, Richard Geddes, former member of Kuringai Council, Rosalie Geddes was a great and early supporter of Lifestart.

Dr. Greg Hotchkis
Former Lifestart Community Director to the Board, Dr Hotchkis has dedicated his life to the study and support of individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental delays.

MANAGEMENT
CEO - Denise Shaw
Head of Intervention Services - Pam Macleod
Company Accountant - Jackie Hart
Fundraising Manager – Christopher Cummings

Lifestart welomes new board

Lifestart — Tue, 26 May 2009 09:12:31 +0000

At the Lifestart Annual General Meeting on 20 May 2009, a new Board was elected to take Lifestart forward in to 2010. For details go to Lifestart Board & Management. You can also read more about them in our Lifestart Newsletter: Expressions Term 2.

Lifestart 2009 AGM

Lifestart — Tue, 05 May 2009 03:48:35 +0000

The 2009 Lifestart Annual General Meeting will take place at 8pm on Wednesday 20th May at the Lifestart Eastwood Branch at Somerville Park, 679 Blaxland Road, Eastwood. All Lifestart members are welcome. Outgoing CEO Andrew Wilson will present a report on the year-in-review. A financial report will also be given and the election of officers will take place. For further information contact Liz on 9807 9700.