Dwarfism Awareness Month – October What is it? October was officially recognised as “Dwarfism Awareness Month” by the Little People of America (LPA) in 2009. October was chosen as the month to celebrate dwarfism as it’s the birth month of the late Billy Barty, founder of the LPA. It is now celebrated around the […]
2016 SSPA National Convention – Sunday 25 September – Saturday 1 October 2016 in VICTORIA! The venue for the 2016 SSPA National Convention will be held at the Phillip Island Adventure Resort, http://piar.cyc.org.au/ Situated on 80 acres of landscaped grounds in the heart of Phillip Island, The Resort benefits from its close proximity to many […]
First Asia Pacific Bone Disorder Symposium – September 2016 (on behalf of Professor Ravi Savarirayan) Join us in Melbourne this September for the 1st Asia Pacific Bone Disorder Symposium and Networking Dinner What is happening: Join clinicians, allied health workers, researchers and scientists in the field of inherited skeletal disorders to discuss diagnosis, management, […]
SSPA Victorian Branch, 2016 Annual General Meeting (including 4th SSPA Victorian Branch meeting for 2015/2016) When: Sunday 24th July 2016 (yes it is the day after the Gala Dinner) Where: Megan, Leon, Samantha and Charlie Lilly’s residence at 1A Elanora Court, Wheelers Hill Time: 2.00pm (Branch Meeting) 3.00pm (Annual General Meeting) What to bring: a plate […]
SSPA Annual GRAND GALA DINNER The SSPA Annual Grand Gala Dinner is a highlight on the SSPA social calendar and one event not to be missed. When: Saturday 23rd July 2016 Where:Mulgrave Country Club, Cnr. Wellington & Jells Roads Wheelers Hill Time:6:00pm to 12:00am RSVP: By Friday 1st July 2016 to Vic Social Coordinator Ashleigh Hutchins […]
SSPA membership for 2016/2017 SSPA membership subscriptions are due from 1st August 2016. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your membership and hope that you continue in the year ahead. Please renew your membership to remain financial and enjoy the benefits of being an SSPA member. Complete and submit the SSPA Membership form by […]
Vigorella Fundraiser layers for life Recently held on the 29th May, Vigorella opened its’ doors, filled glasses with champagne and dazzled the guests with a lovely array of fashions on display. It was a fun and very successful day, with about 55 ladies in attendance raising just over $4000 to go towards the 2016 SSPA […]
Easter Picnic Celebration 2016! Please come along and join the SSPA and your friends at an Easter Picnic with an Easter Egg Hunt and plenty of games for the kids! Where: Fawkner Park, Melbourne ( please contact Ash for map & more details) When: Sunday 6 March 2016 Time: 12.00pm onwards BYO: Picnic lunch and […]
With the recent success of para badminton (dwarf class) nationally and internationally, Badminton Victoria are planning training sessions for 2014, regular competitions occur throughout the year. Please contact Kay Coady for more details Kay Coady (Badminton Victoria Development Coach) [email protected]hone.com.au Your support will help this class gain momentum here and internationally as well as […]
This year we thought it would be fun to combine both the children’s and adult’s Christmas parties to give people more opportunity to meet. We are yet to finialise details. Date: Saturday 28th November, 2015 Time: TBA Venue: Albert Park Lake (TBC)