Fact Sheets
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Circle roles and responsibilities
This fact sheet suggests what roles and responsibilities people might have in the Circle.
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Plain English – How to Invite New Members to my Circle
In easy to read text, this fact sheet suggests how to invite new members to a Circle.
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Paid Staff as part of a Circle
Should paid staff be included in your Circle of Support? This fact sheet helps you decide if a paid staff member is going to benefit the person and their Circle.
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Stepping Back: Transitioning out of a Circle
A transition plan for people that may have to step back from a primary support role in the Circle.
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General Meeting Agenda
A suggested agenda for a general Circle of Support meeting.
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First Meeting Agenda
A suggested agenda to help run your first meeting.
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Circle of Relationships – Who is in my circle?
Use the Circles of Relationship to map out the people and relationships in your life.
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Guiding Principles
The guiding principles that underpin a Circle of Support.
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Informed Consent Information
Consent is a fundamental element that informs the Circle of Support guiding principles. A person needs to give consent for a Circle of Support if it is to be person-centred.
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What’s the difference between a Circle of Support and a Microboard?
This fact sheet provided by Microboards Australia highlights the differences between circles and microboards
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Circles of Support fact sheet
This circles fact sheet provided by Resourcing Inclusive Communities covers what is a circle, how they are useful and comments by families
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What is a microboard?
This fact sheet provided by Microboards Australia is an easy read version outlining what is a microboard
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VELA principles and functions for Microboard members
Principles and functions for microboard members. Provided by VELA, British Columbia
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VELA guidelines for Microboards members
These guidelines are provided by VELA, British Columbia and are for microboard members
