Lotus Group Projects Inc.

27/11/2024

All Welcome Inquiries Lyn 0413239236

27/11/2024

International Day of Disability Ross House event Tuesday December 3rd 2024..
All welcome Inquiries Lyn 0413239236

EVENT PROGRAM

10.30
Mingle, coffee, tea, juice and gramophone music (Dion Jacobs)
11am
Event start. Lyn will welcome people and note apologies
11.15
Madeline to present our Welcome to Country
11.20
Michael Griffiths Ross House CEO will explain the new Ross House Disability group information creation -Lord Mayor will launch it in Ross House at a morning tea event in 2025
11.25
Colin Neave Ross House Management Committee Chair
11.35
Michael aka Mr Mouse a self advocate from Reinforce and Rainbow Rights groups to present
11.45
Jael (Pronounced Hael) self advocate from Deaf Blind group to present
11.55
Brain Injury Matters short film presented by Col BIM President followed by the Reinforce short film

Midday/12.15 LUNCH (with gramophone music mostly early 1900's Jazz and Swing music )

12.45 after lunch (people can continue eating)
Jeff from COSHG to present information and offer to assist small struggling regional self advocacy/self help groups now defunded

12.55/1pm
Badge making facilitated by Larissa MacFarlane and self advocacy voices facilitated by Chris and Mr Mouse providing input into "Where to from here for self-advocacy?" Opinions and suggestions will be recorded to create a flier to be launched by the Lord Mayor in Ross House at a morning tea event in the first part of 2025 so everyone will be invited back to that event.

1.30/2pm
event end

01/10/2024

All welcome to attend our International Day of Disability event details below

11/05/2024

In 1987 an estimated 800,000 people flocked to the the Golden Gate Bridge for its 50th anniversary. The weight of the large crowd caused the bridge to sag 7 feet, flattening its usual convex shape. Engineer Daniel E. Mohn reaffirmed the bridge was not overstressed as a result of Bridgewalk ‘87.

24/11/2023

[BACK IN ACTION]

I am looking for new individuals to involves in our projects.

08/08/2023

Lotus Group Projects Inc is a coordinated self-help/ mutual support collective of people most of whom identify with having a neurological impairment but supporters are also welcome to join.
When funding allows Lotus Group offers community awareness raising workshops and projects promoting inner peace and displaying the skills of people with disabilities.
The group meets fortnightly providing mutual support in Ross House 247 Flinders Lane not far from Flinders Street Station.
Lotus Group is coordinated by a tertiary qualified and experienced coordinator, also a self-advocate, who encourages and supports group members to participate and take leadership roles, including self-advocacy, when participating in project development teams.
Group members improve skills and grow greater self-confidence from shared group participation.
There is no cost to attend and this will continue throughout 2023.
We have group "come and try " days and newcomers are always welcome but best to confirm we are still meeting by phoning or texting Lyn on 0413239236
Referrals from support workers and allied health workers welcome. Carers welcome. Inquiries Lyn Macdonald 0413239236 or email [email protected]

Lotus Group Projects can be found on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LotusGroupProjects/
Lotus Group Projects Inc is a member of Collective of Self-Help Groups (COSHG) who provide advice and support for the group.
The venue for Lotus Group sessions and events is Ross House which is the only self-managed and community owned not-for-profit building in Melbourne and has been an important part of the social justice and environment community in Melbourne since 1987 and is a place for community groups to grow, connect and evolve.

Lotus Group runs Coordinated peer-led projects and workshops promoting inner peace and information