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Monthly Events Calendar

Our monthly event calendars give you the opportunity to plan ahead for our various events.

If you have any questions, or would like more information, please feel free to contact us on events@bca.org.au or call on 1800 033 660.

March 2023

Please note that all Zoom dial-in details have been updated for the year 2023. If you have bookmarked or saved any links or details from events held in 2022, please note that these will now be expired. All the new links can be found below.

Wednesday 22nd March 2023 – 7:00pm AEDT

Gardening Group

Host: Silvana Pavlovic

Many of us enjoy a bit of time in the garden. It can be therapeutic, and is even more fun if the plants you are growing are thriving. Join other BCA members who enjoy gardening to share ideas about plants, techniques or any else in the gardening process. 

Thursday 23rd March 2023 – 7:30pm AEDT

BCA Conversations

Access and Inclusion

Hosts: Helen Freris and Prue Watt

We invite BCA members who are involved with committees or are employed in an area where access and inclusion is a focus.  We would love to hear about your experiences. We will also discuss how BCA’s policies and position statements can be used to further this work

Saturday 25th March 2023 – 2:00pm AEDT

Guitar Group

Host: Sean Murphy

Whether you’re just picking up a guitar for the first time, or you have been playing for years, this group is for everyone! Peer group leader, Sean, is a great resource for guitar players of all levels, and enjoys sharing his knowledge. Come and connect with other members who share the same passion.

Saturday 25th March 2023 – 8:00pm AEDT

Trivia

Host: Michael Janes

Topic: Europe, Asia, The Americas and Africa

Join us for another fun-filled evening of trivia that will take us around the world!

Monday 27th March 2023 – 7:30pm AEDT

Acquired Sight Loss – Peer Support Group

Host: Martin Stewart

Many BCA members have an acquired sight loss condition. This group is for members who would like to share their valuable knowledge about living life with acquired sight loss, and members who would like some advice on living life with an acquired sight loss condition. Join peer group leader, Martin Stewart, to share your story and gain valuable information.

April

Saturday 1st April 2023 – 8:00pm AEDT

Trivia

Host: Peter Rickards

Topic: General Knowledge

Tuesday 4th April 7:00pm AEST

BCA Inform

Topic: Self Advocacy

Join us for the April session of BCA Inform to discuss all things self-advocacy.

Disability advocacy is acting, speaking or writing to promote, protect and defend the human rights of people with disability.

Self-advocacy is where an individual speaks for themselves in promoting change. BCA has developed resources and can offer advice to members on how best to self-advocate.

During this inform session, hear from Martin Stewart, National Advocacy Officer, who has a wealth of personal and professional experience in advocacy and self-advocacy.

Martin has assisted many BCA members to advocate for themselves on important issues and will share his experiences during this Inform Session. Martin will also be joined by BCA member Liz Wheeler, a passionate self-advocate who will share her personal experiences with self-advocacy.

You can register for the event online.

Wednesday 5th April 2023 – 7:30pm AEST

Music Group

Host: Tim Haggis and Jennifer Parry

The BCA Music group welcomes musicians of all levels. We talk about and create music, and share our own experiences as performers. It’s a fun and friendly place to meet fellow musicians.

Saturday 8th April 2023 – 8:00pm AEST

Trivia

No trivia this weekend due the Easter weekend.

Tuesday 11th April 2023 – 1:00pm AEST

BCA Journey to Employment Peer Connect Group

Host: Garry Adler

Garry Adler has recently joined BCA’s Eye to the Future Program to begin his job search journey. Let’s join Garry as he prepares himself for the first stages of job search.

Saturday 15th April 2023 – 8:00pm AEST

Trivia

Host: Ramona Mandy

Topic: Ramona’s Rules

Monday 17th April 2023 – 7:30pm AEST

Assistive Technology Group

Host: Adam Morris

Assistive Technology is very useful in our daily lives; however not everything is easy to navigate. Join and ask questions about your technology and how to get the best from it.

Wednesday 19th April 2023 – 7:30pm AEST

Music Group

Host: Tim Haggis and Jennifer Parry

The BCA Music group welcomes musicians of all levels. We talk about and create music, and share our own experiences as performers. It’s a fun and friendly place to meet fellow musicians.

Saturday 22nd April 2023 – 8:00pm AEST

Trivia

Host: Michael Janes

Topic: Australia and New Zealand

Monday 24th April 2023 – 7:30pm AEST

Acquired Sight Loss – Peer Support Group

Host: Martin Stewart

Many BCA members have an acquired sight loss condition. This group is for members who would like to share their valuable knowledge about living life with acquired sight loss, and members who would like some advice on living life with an acquired sight loss condition. Join peer group leader, Martin Stewart, to share your story and gain valuable information.

Wednesday 26th April 2023 – 7:00pm AEST

Gardening Group

Host: Silvana Pavlovic

Many of us enjoy a bit of time in the garden. It can be therapeutic, and is even more fun if the plants you are growing are thriving. Join other BCA members who enjoy gardening to share ideas about plants, techniques or any else in the gardening process. 

Saturday 29th April 2023 – 2:00pm AEST

Guitar Group

Host: Sean Murphy

Whether you’re just picking up a guitar for the first time, or you have been playing for years, this group is for everyone! Peer group leader, Sean, is a great resource for guitar players of all levels, and enjoys sharing his knowledge. Come and connect with other members who share the same passion.

Saturday 29th April 2023 – 8:00pm AEST

Trivia

Host: Susan Thompson and Graeme Innes

Topic: General Knowledge