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Family Advocacy

Report

Life long learners: real stories of people with disability accomplishing learning achievements


This resource shares a series of positive stories of people with disability learning new things at all ages. The people and families represented in this book choose to see beyond the deficits and limiting statements of experts, professionals, relatives and general commentators. They decided life is a learning opportunity for everyone.
Guide

Circles of Support: a guide on starting a circle of support


A comprehensive guide to establishing and maintaining intentional support networks for people with disability. It outlines the purpose, benefits and practical steps for creating a Circle of Support. A circle of support involves a group of people coming together to help formulate, promote and support the goals of a person with disability.
Guide

Getting the good life: what can life look like for a person with disability?


A practical guide to envision a good life for yourself or someone you know, grounded in shared humanity and high expectations. It highlights the importance of thoughtful planning and investing in what truly matters to support people with disability in living full, meaningful lives through strategic, person-centred visioning.
Guide

Seven steps to self-direction


A workbook focused on achieving successful self-directed support arrangements by fostering a right relationship between people with disability, their families, friends and paid support workers. The guide is structured around seven strategic steps intended to build trust, solve problems and increase the resilience of the person being supported.
Guide

Developing community connections


In this guide learn six strategies that enable people with disability to be active and contributing members of their communities. The workbook emphasises that human connection is essential for well-being, safety and a fulfilling life. People with disability often face social isolation and this guide provides steps to foster genuine community inclusion not through segregated...

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