What is this learning series about?

Building strong communities is more critical than ever, especially in a world that can feel disconnected. Strong communities provide a sense of belonging, support and shared purpose for everyone. For people with intellectual disabilities and autism, the risk of isolation is often high.

This is 4 session course will assist participants to:

Gain a deeper understanding of the barriers that people with disabilities and their families face when seeking to find meaningful roles in their communities.
Learn how to identify and strengthen the roles of families, supporters and neighbours in assisting people with disabilities become part of the community, not just present in it.
Acquire practical tools to help uncover the unique gifts of both individuals and their communities.
Create new strategies for intentionally planning experiences that are healing and inclusive for all members of the community, where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated.

4 Sessions (purchase of 1 ticket gives you access to all dates)

Session 1: Setting a New Course (7 October 2025)

Avoiding negative stereotypes; 4 commitments of community building.

Session 2: Advocating for a Culture of Gifts (14 October 2025)

Interviewing, listening, affirming gifts; community asset mapping.

Session 3: Including All (21 October 2025)

Designing healing community experiences; planning for inclusion.

Session 4: Sustained Success (28 October 2025)

Planning for sustainability of relationships.

Who is this series for?

This series is aimed towards people with disabilities and their families. It will also be useful for direct support workers, professionals, and others want to build authentic inclusion. To make the most of this course all 4 sessions should be attended.

After this four-session course, ten people with disabilities and their families will receive a small grant to help them start their own community projects.

There is an introductory session about this course which is being held on 16 September. *Booking tickets to the introductory session does not give you access to this 4-session course.

Book tickets to attend introductory session.*