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Karen Ann Ford
Cross-artform practice: all forms and processes that will create expression, communication,stimulation.
- Mobility disability
- Moderate Intellectual disability
- Severe Intellectual disability
- Hearing disability
- Sight Disability
- Cognitive disability
- Autism
- Speech disability
Adults all ages (18+)
My work is involved in many aspects of an individuals daily routine: from personal care, domestic duties to community integration. I incorporate various mediums of art with individuals according to their individual needs, interests and frame of mind at that moment , usually including a medley of mediums such as music, paint, dance, exercise hand-clapping, pottery, water, and sculpture. I am currently working as a Life Style Assistant to 8 different young adults who are living independently in the community, with care assistance. I receive numerous referrals from organisations and parents, based on my work with creative arts processes. My administrative training includes Workplace Assessment and Training Cert IV and Human Resource Management cert IV. A recent workshop highlight was an inspirational workshop with Ross Barber, Executive director of Access Arts QLD.
Region: NSW, Northern Rivers
Contact: PO Box - 9 James Road, South Tweed Heads, NSW, 2486. Mobile: 0412248857 Email: kasparaf@yahoo.com
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Iain Strathern
Cross-artforms/Hybrid practice. Motivation through arts and social activities.
Client focus:
- Mobility disability
- Moderate Intellectual disability
- Severe Intellectual disability
- Hearing disability
- Speech disability
- Sight disability
- Cognitive disability
- Brain injury
- Psychiatric disability
Adults all ages (18+), youth, children and infants.
Biography:
I have worked with The Sunnyfield Association in Sydney and New Lake Peer Support in Newcastle and have supported people with a wide range of disabilities. In my work with these organizations I realised there was a lack of exciting opportunities to create and learn about oneself. The emphasis is still on fitting into society and not about finding out about yourself in order to reach your full potential. I am trained in Basic Auslan and Makaton, Disability Types and Behaviour Management and I have studied Curative Education and Social Therapy.
Region: NSW, Hunter. Sydney; Sydney-East; Sydney-Inner West; Sydney-West; Sydney-Lower North Shore; Sydney-Upper North Shore; Sydney-South.
Contact: Tel: 02 4976 2482, Mobile: 0410 820 431 Email: eliseandiain@bigpond.com
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Susan Bayly
Cross-artforms, drama/art therapy, Craft
Client Focus:
- Mobility disability
- Moderate Intellectual disability
- Severe Intellectual disability
- Hearing disability
- Speech disability
- Sight disability
- Cognitive disability
Adults all ages (18+)
Biography:
Disability support worker and creative living co-coordinator in craft, music, drama, living skills.
Client focused approach. Motivation and involvement. Flexible and innovative. Self esteem and confidence building through self expression.
Region: NSW, Mid North Coast, NSW North West
Contact: E-mail: puppies@retrievers.com.au
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Daniella Finkenuaer
Cross-artforms, Dance and Physical Theatre
Client Focus:
- Mobility disability
- Moderate Intellectual disability
- Speech disability
- Cognitive disability
- Psychiatric disability
Adults all ages (18+), Children from 10 years.
Biography:
I've worked for 5 years teaching Hip Hop to Accommodation network clients. Almost like a regular dance class but with more individual participation. Each client will help lead warm up and contribute moves no matter how subtle. I keep it flowing but most of all they all like to shine on stage or in the centre of a circle. With time they start learning how to mirror each others moves and other skills add repertoire to their moves. At present time doing CCD work teaching in out reach areas, especially indigenous children Break Dance and Hip Hop. Organizing Mega Hip Hop Event for Lismore Herb Fest.
Region: NSW, Northern Rivers
Contact: P.O box 1032, Byron Bay N.S.W 2481, 02 6680 9760 Email: sassysalsa@hotmail.com.au
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