Webinar Series about ways to gain “the good things” of life for people who are Marginalised in our society

A Foundations Forum webinar series with John Armstrong.

In a series of three FREE online events John Armstrong is addressing the following topics, using the lens of Social Role Valorisation:

Webinar 3: What's the big deal about the good things of life?

Thursday 3rd December from 1 pm to 2 pm (15 mins Q&A included).

People aim for different goals when supporting someone who is marginalised: "to be given their rights", "to be empowered", "to have choice", "to reach their full potential". Yet SRV has used the phrase, "the good things of life" for many years now. What is it about the good things of life that SRV claims to be the highest beneficial 'thing' to be aimed for?

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Webinar 1: "How can you prevent people's lives getting lost in the discussion of funding and support arrangements?" ended Tuesday 17th November. A recording of the webinar is available until December 1st.

Webinar 2: What tensions arise when providing formal support in informal environments? ended Tuesday 24th November. A recording of the webinar is available until December 8th.

For a link to the recordings, please email us to engagement@foundationsforum.org.au
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Who is this workshop for?

Anyone who is interested in addressing the needs of people who are marginalised and has a commitment to positive lives for all people. The workshops are designed for individuals, families and for participants from a range of sectors (disability, education, aged care, mental health, youth, etc.).

If you are seeking ways to meet the real needs of marginalised individuals and are a support worker, teacher, coordinator, advocate, family member, person with disability or an older person receiving services, then these workshop have particular relevance.

Presenter:

John Armstrong has had a long career in many human service roles, the last thirty as a human service consultant, evaluator and trainer to people, families and organisations across Australia, NZ and other parts of the world. His work is underpinned by the knowledge and application of Social Role Valorisation (SRV) which provides a practice framework for successfully transforming the lives of people who are, or at risk of being, devalued by their communities

EXCITING NEWS

Despite the high demand for face-to-face workshops, we were not able to hold our October workshop in 2020, due to COVID-19. We know that many of you were disappointed but we have good news for you. All three online webinars are leading up to a 1 day and 2 day face-to-face workshop with John Armstrong in February 2021.

With your safety in mind, these workshops will be held at the Pennant Hills Bowling Club, Sydney. Pennant Hills Bowling Club is a registered and approved COVID Safe venue with NSW Health. It is important to us that you feel safe and comfortable at our chosen workshop venue.

Ticket numbers to both workshops are limited, please secure your booking, and register now:

Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th February 2021

TOWARDS A BETTER LIFE

https://events.humanitix.com/towards-a-better-life

An Exploration of the Social Role Valorisation (SRV) Framework with
Regard to People who are Marginalised

TIME: 9am to 4.30 pm both days. Registration from 8.30am Day 1

Thursday 18th February 2021

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY?

https://events.humanitix.com/what-does-it-mean-to-have-an-intellectual-disability

What you always needed to know about intellectual impairment but were mostly never told

TIME: 9am to 4.30 pm. Registration from 8.30am

The webinars are part of our Pursuing Ordinary Lives Through Valued Roles Project, which is funded by the Department of Social Services (DSS) through an Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) grant.

Accessibility Information

ACCESSIBILITY

Please let us know of any accessibility requirements when registering so that adjustment can be made.

ABOUT

Foundations Forum is a NSW non-profit volunteer organisation formed in 1985 by a group of individuals committed to improving the lives of people who are marginalised in society. Our aim is to challenge, inspire and encourage individuals and organisations to pursue better lives for people who are at risk of being devalued, by promoting the principles and practice of Social Role Valorisation (SRV).

We aim to assist people to understand social devaluation and disadvantage in our community, especially as it affects the lives of people who are marginalised.

Our emphasis is on organising and conducting workshops/training events designed to create a deeper awareness of the circumstances of people who are devalued by society as well as offering positive strategies for creating the conditions which are more likely to lead to a better life for those people.

For more information about our work please visit: www.foundationsforum.org.au