Articles

Phuong’s Circle of Support

Predictors and Indicators that Influence the Success of a Circle of Support

Thoughts and comments made by participants during a bench marking exercise at the NRCCOSAM Forum, 1 December 2017, Inclusion Melbourne.

The Art of Asking

Author Ric Thompson is Coordinator of Inclusion Works, in Townsville, Queensland. Over the past thirty years Ric maintains a ‘passion’ for the ongoing development of inclusive communities for individuals with a disability and their families.

Support Circles Pave the Way

This article is provided by Pave The Way (QLD) covers the following topics: the roles of members and functions of a circle, what works well and the benefits to members.

Resourcing Families – Circles of Support

This article is provided by Resourcing Inclusive Communities (NSW) covers the following topics: what a circle of support is, how they can be useful and how to set up your circle along with some valuable tools.

“Right Relationship”

This article, written by Michael Kendrick outlines the importance of establishing the right relationship between service providers and people who have a disability. Provided by Queensland Advocacy Inc.

Making Connections

This article from Circles Network (UK) looks at circles for younger people and covers the following topics: what is a circle, person centred planning and setting up circles.

Crucial Times issue 38 March 2007

This newsletter provided by Community Resource Unit has a series of articles focussed on circles. The articles cover the following topics: what is a circle, inviting people to a circle, planning for the future, being person centred and discussion about making your circle work for you.

Circles of Support and Personalisation

This article written by Max Neill and Helen Sanderson covers the following topics: what are circles, circle examples/stories, ten underpinning principles, thoughts about what works and what doesn’t and circles in practice stories.

Circles of Support: Getting started

This article provided by Resourcing Inclusive Communities covers the following topics: what is a circle, who could I ask, inviting people through to hosting your first circle.

A guide to natural supports

This guide by the Changing Days Project (Field) discusses: introductory ideas and examples about facilitating natural supports, and what the service worker’s role might look like.

Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability: Case study

This academic article from the Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, written by Christine Bigby and Diane Craig looks at friendship between a volunteer and a 50 year old woman who has a disability.

A circle of support: a space to blossom

This article from Pave the Way(QLD) written by parent Jennie Keough talks about the development of her daughter’s circle.