JFA Purple Orange

Big Announcement! 📢 We are excited to launch our Language Guide 2024. Our Language Guide, developed with feedback from the disability community, provides guidance on respectful and inclusive language. Watch this video where Belle Owen, Manager, Policy and Projects, chats about why language matters. Learn more and download the guide here: https://buff.ly/3BBtyzu Register here to join our webinar where we discuss the new language guide: https://buff.ly/3BDPf1V #InclusiveLanguage #DisabilityAdvocacy #RespectfulCommunication #JFApurpleorange --- [VD: title screen, light purple with PO logo and into text "JFA Purple Orange Language Guide". Belle sits, speaking to the camera about the new language guide. Some cutaway footage to scrolling through language guide. End screen light purple with PO logo and text noting language guide available on our website.]

Do you work for a community organisation and want to learn how to be more inclusive and accessible in your work in the community? Join our FREE JFA Purple Orange Disability Inclusion Training for Community Organisations! Our Disability Inclusion Training is designed to give participants the knowledge and confidence to incorporate inclusive practices both personally and professionally. Whether you have minimal prior knowledge or considerable experience in the sector, this training offers a fresh perspective and a judgment-free learning environment. Do you work in any roles across South Australian Community Organisations like: - Sporting and recreational clubs - Arts and cultural programs/organisations - Community health and wellbeing - Informal networks - Emergency services - Any other community organisation in SA If you do, this session is for you! Learn from the Disability Inclusion Team at JFA Purple Orange in a 90-minute online training! When: Wednesday 26 March, 9:30 – 11:00 am Where: Online via Teams (link to be sent two days prior to the event to registered participants). Learn more and register here: https://buff.ly/4b5FHKw Please be sure to book tickets for each individual employee/participant attending in your organisation. Spots are limited, please register early to avoid disappointment! Contact inclusiontraining@purpleorange.com.au or phone Lily (DIT Project Lead) on 08 8373 8392 to enquire if your organisation is eligible.

Express your interest to take part in our photo shoot! 📷 We are looking for people who are interested in taking part in a professional photo shoot to help visually and authentically represent the diversity of our community. The photos will be used on the new Purple Orange website, which will launch later this year, but may also be used in our marketing materials (online and printed) across the Julia Farr group, including inhousing, Stretchy Tech and JFM Fund. It is important that our images reflect the broad range of people we work with. The photo shoot will take place in March or April at a location in Adelaide during business hours. If you’re interested in taking part, please contact the Julia Farr group Media team by emailing media@juliafarr.org.au by Friday 28 February. In your email, please include: - Your availability and preferred days of the week. - If you're comfortable, please share a little about your disability or access needs to help us ensure broad representation. This is optional, and your information will be handled with care. - Any additional questions you may have. Honorariums will be provided to participants to thank them for their contribution. As we aim to represent a diverse range of disability, we will review all expressions of interest. This means we may not be able to include everyone who expresses interest, but we truly appreciate your willingness to be involved.

You’re invited to the first look of JFA Purple Orange’s newest Disability Inclusion Training (DIT) 👀 JFA Purple Orange are excited to be launching ‘Disability Inclusion Training – Next Steps’. Next Steps dives deeper into the key topics covered in our original foundation Disability Inclusion Training. Building on your existing understanding of inclusive design and how to create genuine change, Next Steps develops your confidence to understand your role within your organisation, and as an individual, to become a strong ally. Date: Thursday 6 March Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm Where: U City, 43 Franklin Street, Adelaide Registration: https://buff.ly/4jXJUEd If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Inclusion Training team by email inclusiontraining@purpleorange.org.au or by calling 8373 8388. We hope to see you there!

Last chance to register for Inclusive Recruitment Training ⭐ Do you work in Aged Care? Have you struggled to find talent in this competitive market? Are you ready to level up your recruitment game? JFA Purple Orange invite you to attend this free training on Thursday 20 February 2025 at 2 – 3:30pm. Register here: https://buff.ly/3DLP3ic If you have any questions, please email R2E@purpleorange.org.au or phone 8373 8388 and ask to speak to the Road to Employment team.

"There are so many things that get overlooked without the perspective of people with disability." As someone with disability, I want to share perspective—whether through my art or through co-design. My wife and I have both been part of co-design projects because we’ve experienced barriers that often get overlooked. Things that might seem small can make the difference between accessible and not. This process has been completely positive and validating. The space is welcoming, safe, and filled with people who understand. It’s been a great start to the advocacy and awareness work I want to do. Read Daniel's full story here > https://buff.ly/3kBYyTB #CoDesign #LivedExperience #Accessibility #DisabilityAdvocacy --- ID: Photo of a smiling Daniel seated at a table with sun loungers in the background. He is wearing a patterned, blue short sleeve shirt. He has short dark hair and wears black glasses. His photo is in an organic round shape with a purple background behind it. Text in the top left corner says: There are so many things that get overlooked without the perspective of people with disability.

Have you seen our inclusive employment video series? 🧑💼 Fear of the unknown is often what holds us back from trying something new or different. In our inclusive employment video series, learn from people with disability how to create a more inclusive workplace. See the full inclusive employment video series here: https://buff.ly/3PACU2Z #inclusiveemployment #recruitment #road2employment --- [VD: Mike sits and speaks towards the camera, wearing a long sleeved business shirt and black tie in front of a grey backdrop. Video quote from video one of the inclusive employment video series.]

Inclusive Recruitment Training ⭐ Do you work in Aged Care? Have you struggled to find talent in this competitive market? Are you ready to level up your recruitment game? JFA Purple Orange invite you to attend this free training on Thursday 20 February 2025 at 2 – 3:30pm. Register here: https://buff.ly/3DLP3ic If you have any questions, please email R2E@purpleorange.org.au or phone 8373 8388 and ask to speak to the Road to Employment team.

In December 2024, the NDIA announced an independent review of NDIS-funded art and music therapy and supports. The review will be conducted by Dr Stephen Duckett AM. JFA Purple Orange is seeking feedback from NDIS participants, families and allies, providers, and others to inform our advocacy regarding this review. You can remain anonymous. The review will focus on the NDIA’s proposal to change the way it funds art and music supports. The NDIA states there is insufficient evidence to support the effectiveness of art and music therapy for most people with disability. As a result, the NDIA’s proposal is to: - Fund art or music therapy at $193.99 per hour as a stated support in a participant’s plan where there is evidence of effectiveness for the specific needs and circumstances of the participant; or to - Fund art and music therapy at $193.99 per hour in a group setting with at least four participants (with the cost to each participant plan being $193.99 divided by the number of participants). - If either of the above is not met, then art and music programs would be funded under Participation in Community, Social and Civic Activities and subject to a price limit of $67.56 per hour. Your deidentified feedback will be used in our submission to this review and to inform our advocacy generally. Please complete the questionnaire here https://buff.ly/3Cly6e7 by 11:45pm Thursday 30 January 2025.

Inclusive Recruitment Training ⭐ Do you work in Aged Care? Have you struggled to find talent in this competitive market? Are you ready to level up your recruitment game? JFA Purple Orange invite you to attend this free training on Thursday 20 February 2025 at 2 – 3:30pm. Register here: https://buff.ly/3DLP3ic If you have any questions, please email R2E@purpleorange.org.au or phone 8373 8388 and ask to speak to the Road to Employment team.