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SUMMARY:Circles of Support - A workshop to explore who will stand with you!
DESCRIPTION:What is this workshop about? \nThe idea of an active network is really an old idea in our society.  For people with disabilities\, Circles of Support is an idea and practice that has been around for over 25 years.  It is not a service or program but rather a group of people who are intentionally invited to come together in friendship and support of a person with disability\, for the purpose of achieving their goals and protecting their interests into the future.  Circles of Support can enable: more people in the life of each individual who are not paid to be there\, an increase in the number of new and positive roles that people hold\, reconnection with family members\, expanded social and economic opportunities\, an important safeguard for the future and a better life.  This is a practical workshop and will use interactive exercises\, reflection and discussion! You will learn about: \n\nIntentions and possible purposes of a Circle of Support\,\nThe key dimensions for a successful Circle of Support\,\nThe practicalities\,\nHow to recruit\, invite and support Circle members\,\nHow to take the steps to start or strengthen a Circle of Support\,\nThe possible limitations and how to overcome common areas of challenge\, and\nHow to engage a vision for an inclusive life\nReal life examples of people who have a Circle of Support.\n\n Who is this workshop for?  \nPeople with a disability\, families\, circle members\, friends/allies\, and others interested in developing Circles of Support with people who have a disability or others who may be at risk or marginalisation\, loneliness and exclusion. \n About the Presenters \nDeb Rouget is the CEO of Belonging Matters.  For nearly 30 years\, she has been involved in the lives of people with a disability and their families and has gained much practical experience and wisdom about imagining and designing supports that enable people with a disability to have typical opportunities in the community.  Through her work at Belonging Matters\, she instigated the Building Community Networks project which facilitates Circles of Support.  In this project\, through actively facilitating a number of Circles of Support\, Deb has learnt what it takes to establish\, maintain and harness people’s enthusiasm and skills to enable a full\, meaningful and inclusive life. \nTeresa Micallef has always chosen to work at the cutting edge of change in community and has worked alongside people with disabilities and their families for over 20 years.  She has been the Coordinator of a family governed service called Living Distinctive Lives for the past 9 years.  Currently she is the Project Manager of Building Community Networks and has been impressed by the power\, creativity and resilience of people who experience disability\, their families and networks.  In just a short time\, she has seen the incredible impact of engaging positively with a person’s Circle of Support and how it can lead to the creating of a good life and safeguard the future. \nTicket information \nTicket prices include GST\, workshop\, handouts\, morning/afternoon tea and lunch. Please read our ticket terms and conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. \n Concession: $60.00    \nStandard: $180.00 \nBursaries: Available on application. Please email info@belongingmatters.org \nOther rates may apply    \nRegistration: Closes Wednesday 29th March 2019. Registration is online and will not be accepted without payment. If you have trouble booking online please phone our office 03 97398333 \nPlease note that Belonging Matters is a not-for-profit organisation. The ticket price includes GST and contributes to speaker airfares and costs. \nFurther info:  \nEmail info@belongingmatters.org \nPhone 03 9739 8333 \nVisit www.belongingmatters.org
URL:https://cosam.org.au/event/circles-of-support-a-workshop-to-explore-who-will-stand-with-you/
LOCATION:Caulfield Park Sports Club\, 280A Balaclava Road\, Caulfield North\, Victoria\, 3161\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Belonging Matters":MAILTO:info@belongingmatters.org
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SUMMARY:Facilitating Conversations That Matter - Workshop
DESCRIPTION:About this workshop \nOften our conversations and planning with people who have a disability and others who have needs focuses on what people can’t do or finding “services” for people rather than how a person could contribute to their community. This workshop aims to assist facilitators and planners to enhance their skills and engage in deeper conversations about assisting people to pursue valued roles in the community. \nTopics covered in this workshop include: \n\nDisrupting patterns of thinking and resistance\,\nCreating vision\,\nEmbracing diversity\, values and community\,\nExploring valued roles\,\nBringing life to meetings\,\nDoing work that matters\,\nGetting unstuck\, and\nConnecting people and ideas.\n\nWho is the workshop for? \nThis workshop would be of interest to those who facilitate Circles of Support\, team meetings or planning meetings that aim to increase the inclusion of people who might be marginalised from the community e.g. people with a disability\, people who have a mental illness\, people who are aging etc.   \nPresenters \nDeb Rouget is the CEO of Belonging Matters. For nearly 30 years\, she has been involved in the lives of people with a disability and their families and has gained much practical experience and wisdom about imagining and designing supports that enable people with a disability to have typical opportunities in the community. Teresa Micallef has always chosen to work at the cutting edge of change in community\, and has worked alongside people with disabilities and their families for over 20 years. She has been the Coordinator of a family governed service called Living Distinctive Lives for the past 9 years and is currently the Project Manager of Building Community Networks at Belonging Matters. \nThrough their varied work\, both Teresa and Deb have learnt what it takes to facilitate conversations\, meetings and Circles of Support which aim to establish\, maintain and harness people’s enthusiasm and skills to enable a full\, meaningful and inclusive life for those they support. \nCost for one day \nConcession $60.00 (incl. GST) \nStandard $180.00 (Incl. GST) \nBursaries available on application. Please call or email our office (see below) \nOther rates may apply. \nPlease note that Belonging Matters is a not-for-profit organisation. The ticket price includes morning/afternoon tea and lunch. It also contributes to speaker costs\, accommodation\, venue hire\, catering and other event costs. \nRegistration \nCloses\, 23rd April 2019. \nRegistration is on-line and will not be accepted without payment \nTo book and pay please visit: www.belongingmatters.org  or CLICK HERE \nFor further info or assistance with booking \nEmail: info@belongingmatters.org or phone: 03 9739.8333 or Visit: www.belongingmatters.org \n 
URL:https://cosam.org.au/event/facilitating-conversations-that-matter-workshop/
LOCATION:Caulfield Park Sports Club\, 280A Balaclava Road\, Caulfield North\, Victoria\, 3161\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Belonging Matters":MAILTO:info@belongingmatters.org
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