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what's on? Send your social pics to [email protected] with a caption and short description of the event April 2018 Challenge Art Competition 1 Challenge Community Services in New South Wales held its 10th Challenge Art Competition, in Tamworth, for people with disability and foster care children to promote creativity and confidence. Sam Beaver (1) from Hasting’s Secondary College Westport Campus won the People’s Choice Award and first prize in the 13-18 years category, while Bailey Stokes (2) from Bullimbal School received an encouragement award in the 0-12 years category. 2 1 NOVA Transition learned about the skills required to Congratulations to the young men and become job ready. NOVA Employment women who graduated in 2017 from assisted the trainees into real jobs of their NOVA Employment’s transition program. choice at award wages and conditions. For Seventy-four trainees with disability more information go to transition.com.au Stand up for your rights Vision Australia has released a series of Stand Up For Go Blue for Autism Autism Queensland's annual Go Blue for Autism campaign asks our supporters to help raise awareness, and funds to help support people living with ASD and their families, by holding an event or attending one being held in their local community. www.goblueforautism. com.au/about 28 WA Disability Support Award s 2018 Grand Ballroom, Crown Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood, WA National Disability Services (NDS) WA is excited to announce that tickets for the WA Disability Support Awards 2018 are now available for purchase! They will be celebrating the tenth anniversary of recognising and rewarding people who provide the highest standard of support to increase the quality of life and inclusion of people with disability. The event, which aims to attract more than 750 people, will include the presentation of seven and will include the presentation of seven Disability Support Awards, a sumptuous three-course dinner and drinks, entertainment and music. Purchase your tickets online by Tuesday, 17 April 2018. For ticketing support, please contact Partner&Prosper on 08 9443 3468 or at events@ partnerandprosper.com.au. Your Rights guides to help the blind and low vision community respond to barriers and discrimination. The guides cover employment, education, general skills, web accessibility and travelling with a seeing eye dog. Pictured is Vision Australia Manager Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives Chris Edwards with one of the guides. linkonline.com.au To view the full 'What's On' calendar visit Link Online at linkonline.com.au/whats-on If you have an upcoming event and would like to be included in 'What's On' please email [email protected] social scene 61