Dion Reweti has 26 years experience in all facets of wheelchair design and manufacture, Dion used his concept of the perfect chair to start Wicked Wheelchairs and provide custom-made, stylish wheelchairs for people with a variety of special needs. Chairs that express a personal individuality and style while remaining functional and practical.
Wicked Wheelchairs is a mobile service based in South East Queensland and services Northern NSW as well as clients as far as North Queensland. They can come to you to discuss your needs and to see the full extent of our range. They pride themselves on our superb service, high quality and innovative products. Dions contact details are: wickedwheelchairs@bigpond.com or 0406 771 265 Website

House With No Steps vision is to "enhance the lives of people with disabilities" by helping them live full, valued and meaningful lives within their local communities. They strive to base all of their services around a true "person-centred" approach, ensuring that their staff continually focus on the unique needs and desires of each individual. They have recent opened a school holiday respite services based in Logan called S.H.E.D. This stands for School Holiday Entertainment Days and they are running holiday activies during all Queensland school holidays for 13-18 year olds. For more information please contact Gillian Lee: HWNS Queensland Region 11/8 Springlands Drive, Slacks Creek Ph 07 5593 8340 glee@hwns.com.au Website

Endeavour Foundation currently supports approximately 3000 people with a disability on a daily basis through a range of services. These include Accommodation, Day Services, Business Services, Respite, Post School Services, Individually Funded Services, Children's services, Aged Care, and tertiary literacy, techology and computer based programs. Endeavour Foundation started with a group of mothers putting their hand up to make a difference.

Contact details are: Karen Brodribb E: k.drodribb@endeavour.com.au Tel: 3896 6029 Website

LifeTec Queensland is a leading provider of information and specialist advice on an extensive range of assistive technology that can help individuals improve their quality of life and remain independent. They rpvide consultations to members of the public, health professionals, and organisations. LifeTec's Newmarket display centre contains more than 1500 items open to the public six days a week. LifeTec's full database of more than 6000 assistive technology solutions is freely available to browse from their web site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. LifeTec Queensland travels throughout rural and remote Queensland during the year to provide information and advice on Assistive Technology Solutions.
Contact details: Angelica Pierangelli. Ph Toll Free: 1300 885 886 Email AngelicaPierangelli@lifetec.org.au Website

Job Placement Ltd is a specialized not-for-profit employment agency for people who have a disability or are disadvantaged.
Their services are funded as a Disability Employment Network (DEN), an initiative of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).

They provide an integrated, high quality range of employment, training and educational services to job seekers, employees and employers. Their unique model of assessment, job matching and after-placement support ensures that the needs of the job seeker and the employer are met. They draw on the skills and experiences gained from thousands of successful job placements in small, medium and large businesses and over thirty (30) staff including specialist employment consultants who can advise on the best employment solution for your situation.

They have been assisting customers in Logan and the South Brisbane community since 1989.

Contact Gregg McDonald 1800 804 236 Email: g.mcdonald@jobplacement.com.au Website

Walk on Wheels offer high quality value for money products and competitive pricing is the key to their continued success and this is a direct result of years of extensive research and development by their technical staff. They are constantly sourcing new products worldwide and by importing directly into each state they are able to pass on huge savings to customers. They understand that every customer has different needs so if you have a particular requirement their friendly staff will always strive to meet those needs with exceptional service and up to date advice.

Contact details: Lauren & Bruce Saville, Ph 07 3202 4116 ipswich@walkonwheels.com.au Website

FSG is a support and resource service for people with disabilities, mental illness, aged: their family and friends wholly dedicated to providing leadership, support and resources to the wide range of programs they auspice
Contact details: Janine Lillico Ph: 3297 4300 Email janinel@fsg.org.au Website

This friendly Country Music Club will be holding their next social get together on Saturday 24 October from 5pm at Logan Village RSL Miller St, Logan Village. Meals and drinks are available at reasonable prices. Come and join them on Saturday 24 October in a nice friendly rural atmosphere at the RSL There will be no entry fee but they hope you will be able to generously support their raffles. Get togethers held on the 4th Saturday of each month. If you sing or play an instrument you will be welcome to join in. Younger Members are always encouraged to take part. More info contact David Elsdon 0407 027 524, Jack 07 3297 5442 or Mick 0412 112 975. Email delsdon@bigpond.net.au Website

Technical Aid to the Disabled Queensland Inc (TADQ) is a not-for-profit organisation and registed charity that provides technical support to people with disabilities and the frail aged. TADQ takes requests from therapists and individuals to adapt or modify existing items, or design and make aids that are not commercially attainable to the frail aged or people with a disability. Do you know someone who has recently retired or stopped using their skills as often as they used to? TADQ are looking for engineers, fitters & turners, Industrial Designers, Technicians, Upholsterers, Trades People & Handy Persons.
Contact details: Kimberley Hammett Ph 1300 663 243 Email kimberley@tadq.org.au Website

StayDry has been the leading supplier of reusable continence products to Australians - men, women and children, over the past 15 years. Narelle Gerlach, the Director of StayDry, is passionate about designing and supplying stylish and comfortable undergarments that help to restore confidence and independence to people with continence protection requirements.
StayDry products are the proven choice of continence advisors who are making decisions regarding government contracts and to the wider public across Australia and internationally. They recognize price and environment are important to everyone, so they ensure that FULLY GUARANTEED undergarments are affordable and protect our precious environment.

Contact details: Narelle Gerlach Ph 1800 684 878 Email narelle@staydry.com.au Website

The Musical Chairs is a community based jazz band which welcomes people with disabilities and provide an avenue for members to develop their musical skills and become involved in the community by playing music with others.

Approximately one third of the band members have a disability, while other members do not. Thus, they achieve integration rather than providing a disability-specific activity. The opportunity to make friends and become a member of a community group is invaluable for people with disabilities who often experience isolation.

The Band 'Musical Chairs' was formed in 1998 through the foresight of the late John Morris of Australian Academy of Music and the enthusiasm and ongoing support of the Sporting Wheelies Association of Queensland. In 2000 River City Community Music Association took the band under their banner and provided much needed resources.

From modest beginnings the band has developed into a popular performing group of entertainers. Under the guidance of conductor Nikola Shaw, the band performs on a regular basis.

They are talented and inspiring . Their performances are energy charged and uplifting. In the hands of conductor Nikola Shaw, they play a combination of concert band style and jazz music. A memorable afternoon's entertainment. Musical Chairs is proud to welcome both disabled and able-bodied musicians into its ranks, and is always looking for new players.

Contact details: Ph Dennis Connell (co-ordinator) 3891 3798 musical.chairs@rivercitymusic.org.au

All Ears in Hearing is a locally owned and operated company. At All Ears in Hearing, they pride themselves on providing you with the best possible service. Their Audiologists and Audiometrists are fully qualified and have the expertise to provide the most professional level of service.
Contact details: Brad Cochrane Ph: 3841 3147 Email info@allearsinhearing.com.au website

Alzheimers Australia presents The Memory Van which travels throughout Queensland with staff providing information, indiviual support and referral advise to people with dementia, family carers and staff working with people with dementia in aged care facilities. Staff present information and carer education sessions as well as gathering data to identify consumer need and gaps in Service.
Contact details: Ian Gawthorne E: gawthorne@alzqld.asn.au or ian.gawthorne@optusnet.com.au website

Be Cool Contracting is a leading fabricator and installer of louvers throughout Queensland. Their experienced fabrication teams are able to provide a custom built product.
They are able to provide the client with experience in all aspects of construction. Projects can be designed and construct or construct only.
Be Cool Contracting customise aluminium componentry to suit clients needs and requirements using their state of the art Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinery.
They are a member of the Master Builders Association and hold licenses for building and construction in Qld & NSW

Contact details: Brad Kirkness Ph: 0415 471 305 Email brad@bkg.com.au website

The Brain Injury Association is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people living with and affected by acquired brain injury or people whose behaviour challenges our understanding.
They seek to be the lead community-based organisation in Queensland providing support, advocacy and information to people with ABI, their families, and to individuals or organisations that share the ABI experience in any way and for any reason.
Contact details: Sue-Ellen Thorne Ph: 3367 1049 Email sthorne@braininjury.org.au Website

As an Australian Apprenticeship Centre, BUSY is contracted by the Australian Government to provide not-for-cost Australian Apprenticeship Support Services to employers, job seekers, existing workers, schools, Job Network Providers, Registered Training Organisations, Group Training Organisations and other interested parties.
Since 1998 BUSY At Work Apprenticeships Services has played a key role in growing Australian Apprenticeship and traineeship numbers throughout Queensland and is currently the largest contracted supplier of Australian Apprenticeships Services in Queensland.
BUSY At Work has 14 Offices providiing Queensland's widest network of Apprenticeship Services located in South-East Queensland, Southern Queensland and Central Queensland.
Contact details: Iris Paterson Ph: 0437 931 101 Email iris.Paterson@busyinc.com.au website

Career Keys began through an identified need to strengthen the transition support services for the wider school community.
With experience delivering employment and transition services to high schools throughout Logan and surrounding districts, it became clear that it wasn't just school leavers that wanted help. Parents and younger students were also keen to make well informed career decisions and to access pathways towards improving employment opportunities. The desire to meet this broader transitional need in the community saw Career Keys born.
Through their vision they aim to support young people, parents, business and the community to develop the confidence in life, social and work skills to successfully achieve their career goals.
Contact details: Kelly Fitchardt Ph: 3200 2700 Email kfichardt@careerkeys.com.au Website

Dylans was our wonderful Trumpet Player who kept the atmosphere moving all day. Dylans busks regularly and we feel he will go a long way. Congratulations and thank you for being part of our expo.
Contact Details: Andrew Swansson (Dylans Dad) Ph: 0407 746 068 Email ardswansson@hotmail.com

Disability Services Queensland is a Queensland Government agency committed to providing leadership and support for the disability and mental health sectors and organisations providing home and community care.
They are responsible for developing policies and providing services and programs that support people with a disability, frail older people and those with a mental illness, their families and carers through the different stages of their life.
People within the community can get involved in arranged activities to support people with a disability. Whether it be through extending the hand of friendship to a person with a disability or more active involvement, such as ensuring your workplace welcomes people with a disability, we can all play a part in making our communities more inclusive.
Contact Details: Gail Farrell Ph: 3884 7981 Email gail.farrell@communities.qld.gov.au website

Flight Centre brings an extensive range of cheap holidays and last minute deals to choose from including ski holidays, cruises, holiday packages and many more. They also provide information and holiday deals for people with special needs. Flight Centre's new airlines section allows you to search, compare and book all Qantas, Virgin Blue and Jetstar in the one place making it a fast and hassle free booking experience. If you are looking for a relaxing holiday and have special needs, contact either Brian Dissanayake Ph: 0403 232 133 Email brian_dissanayake@flightcentre.com
or James Mavromati - Calamvale Flight Centre, Ph: 3136 1800 email james.mavromati@flightcentre.com.au website

Kimberley & Melissa started singing country 2 1/2 years ago and between them they have won over 50 first place'. They are one of the top juniors in QLD, and were the finalists in the Aristocrat entertainer of the year in Tamworth. Melissa and Kimberley came 2nd in the open aged duet finals at the nationals in Tamworth and are winners of their duet in the junior country music festival. Melissa won the overall junior winner and won the overall winner of the festival
Contact Details: Kelly, Mel and Kim Ph: 0435 498 134 Email kellymelandkim@gmail.com

We thank Griffith University for being gracious hosts to our inaugural Trade/Awareness Expo.
This community focused campus is renowned as a national showcase of social inclusion in higher education, having achieved this through innovative partnerships, industry engagement and program pathways, with a strong focus on community health and education. Home to more than 2500 students, this campus is based in one of Australia's most rapidly developing regions, between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Griffith University's Logan Camus offers all of the resources and expertise you'd expect to find at one of Australia's top universities, including flexible learning options and accelerated degree programs in Business and Information and Communication Technology. Students also have access to a bookshop, cafe/bar, a general store, a community lounge and sporting facilities, plus welfare, counselling and other support services. Privately owned student accommodation, adjacent to the University, provides the ideal environment for study and living. Assistance can also be provided with other accommodation arrangements.
Contact details: Judy Hartley Ph: 3735 7280 Email j.hartley@griffith.edu.au website

Kingston Park Raceway is Australia's Premier Karting Attraction. With over 100 karts to suit all ages ranging from 5 years and over in 6 levels of gokarts on 3 separate and specifically designed tracks, Kingston Park Raceway has go karts for children, tourists, corporates, social clubs, parties, in fact all celebrations. They also have specially designed Karts for people with a disability and their carers. For a GREAT DAY OUT in the New Kids Go Zone which has Amusement Rides, Side show alley with great prizes and games plus the fantastic rookie karts on the Indy Track.
Contact details: Steve McDonald Ph: 3826 2205 Email stevenm@kingstonpark.com.au website

Lands community Services is a non profit organisation providing a variety of Community Transport and other community services to eligible clients in the Brisbane South and Logan Area. We wish to thank them for running the shuttle service from Loganlea Station to the Uni on the Saturday. Their staff is both paid and volunteer. They are funded primarily by Home and Community Care, known as "HACC" which programme is jointly funded by Commonwealth and State Govenments.
This program provides funding to assist frail and elderly people and younger people with disabilities to live independently in their own homes and to participate in their communities.
Their main services are:
Lands Transport Option, *Medically related transport in Brisbane South and Logan * Shopping Services in Logan and Wynnum areas * Social transport in Logan Area.
Lands Community Outreach, *Provides support, activities and outings for hostel, boarding house and other residents living in marginalised accommodation in the West End area who are socially isolated.
Lands Community Bridging, * Provides support, activities and outings for Logan residents who are frail aged and/or with disabilities and are socially isolated.
For more information Contact details: Nicole Lodding Ph: 3422 7900 Email nikki@landsinc.org.au website

The New Logan North Library has so much to offer. The Accessibility Centre located at Logan North Library provides equipment and resources for people with vision, hearing, intellectual and mobility disabilities.
Come along for an information session and guided tour of the centre:
Where: Logan North Library, Cnr Sports Drive and Spriingwood Road, Underwood
When: 16th October 2009 and 23rd October 2009
Time: 10.00 am - 12.30 pm
Cost: Free Contact: Bookings essential. Ph: 3412 4140
Use the library catalogue to find and reserve items in the libary collection, view your current loans and reservations, and extend the loan period of your items. You can also reserve a computer for free access to Internet and Office software, online databases, CD-ROMs and genealogy resources. Printing and scanning facilities are available at each branch.
Just for something different, enjoy a DVD in the library in comfort and style.
Experience the ultimate in 'home theatre' retro lounging - at your local library!. With it's unconventional shape, the DVD modpod chair provides both sound isolation and excellent acoustics. The chair's chamber-like shape and upholstered interior cancels out most outside noise, providing an ideal environment for mediation, relaxation and just getting away from it all. Enjoy your favourite CD or watch a movie in surround sound, as the built-in speakers will create an immersive and fun listening experience for any music lover or movie buff.

Contact details: Chris Orpen Ph: 3412 4586 Email chrisorpen@logan.qld.gov.au website

Volunteering Queensland provides an online volunteer recruitment website that connects volunteers and community organisations throughout Queensland. Over 1000 community organisations are registered for this service with over 2500 volunteer job opportunities available at any time. In 2008, approximately 10,000 people accessed the linking service. This service is also utilised by Volunteer Resource Centres serving North Queensland, Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast and Logan River Valley.
Community organisations can register for the linking service online or through their relevant Volunteer Resource Centre.
Prospective volunteers can search for volunteer positions online or can telephone their local volunteer resource centre to arrange a phone or face-to-face information session. Regional callers can phone 1300 301 018 to connect to their local volunteer resource centre.
Alternatively Contact: Valerie Russell Ph Email: logan@volqld.org.au website

MAX Employment is dedicated to 'finding jobs, changing lives'. This year they will help more than 150,000 Australians achieve lifestyle and job related goals. They provide employment, health, training and consulting solutions to the Australian government, business, communities and individuals. MAX Employment is one of the largest Job Services Australia service providers, operating from 74 Offices and 40 outreach locations across Australia.
Contact details: John Wong Ph: 0450 834 100 Email john.wong@maxemployment.com.au website

Mission Possible Volunteers sew clothing and other items for foster and sick children, nursing home and respite centre residents, Meals on Wheels, special schools, community organisations, Logan Hospital newborns and special care unit patients and children at Camp Quality and the Leukaemia Foundation. The team works tirelessly to keep up with requests for support often using their own resources to meet the needs of the community. They raise some funds by having sausage sizzles and market stalls of their crafts at community functions.
Contact Details: Gail & Neil Harrow Ph: 0405 084 808 Email gailneil@optusnet.com.au

Contact Details: Lisa Henderson Ph: 0414 731 357 Email lisa@bkg.com.au website

The SouthEast Primary HealthCare Network is a leading regional not-for-profit partner in the primary health care sector, seeking to enhance the health outcomes of our community through leadership in the coordination and provision of education, training and advisory services to primary care providers and consumers. The SouthEast Primary HealthCare Network accomplishes this purpose by providing training and consultancy services to the General Practitioners, Practice Managers, Nurses and Allied health staff working within the primary care setting; actively contributing to regional service and policy planning, and through direct service delivery to members of the southside community.
Contact details: Susan Tippett Ph: 3290 3733 Email stippett@sphn.org.au website

Are you an unpaid carer for someone with a disability? If so come along to our special day worth over $200.00 for *Free. There will be plenty of creative activities, massages, facials, relaxation and yoga.
Where: Logan Womens Health and Wellbeing Centre, 1 Mary Street, Kingston, Qld
When: October 14th 2009
Time: 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Cost: Free *Gold coin donation for lunch
Contact: RSVP with Jo Kelly 3808 9233 or email project@loganwomen.com.au
The Centre provide health services based on the principles of social justice for women in the Logan City District, Brisbane, Queensland. They believe in the rights of women to make informed choices, to actively participate in their own health care and to be treated with dignity, in an environment that provides privacy, safety, consent and confidentiality.
Contact details: Hannah Banks Ph: 3808 9233 Email hpo@loganwomen.com.au website

The Special Care Clothing Solutions range has been developed to assist carers undertake the task of changing with ease, whilst at the same time helping to preserve the dignity of the person being dressed.
They began in 2006 when they created the initial range based on the need for adaptive clothing for a family member who was confined to a nursing home. Upon witnessing the difficulty carers had dressing her, and the indignity and discomfort she often endured, it became clear that there was a need for specially designed clothing.
There are now no boundaries to the adaptive clothing designs possible, and all requests are considered.
Contact details: Yvonne Campbell Ph 1300 780 755 Email info@specialcareclothing.com.au Website

And on a personal note, a huge thank you to a valued friend, Jewel who worked hard over the 2 days, networking and gathering positive materials to put this e-new letter together for us.
Should anyone need to add an e-Marketing solution to their business please contact: Jewel West Ph: Email: jewel@vieve.com.au website