First Steps: Towards ‘The Good Things of Life’

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Are you someone who believes that there is a whole life out there yet to be lived, do you believe in real inclusion, do you believe that communities are better when everyone’s gifts talents and contributions are welcomed, but are not sure where to start to bring this ‘Good Life’ into action?!

Learning Objectives:

Understand The Good Things of Life, Valued Roles, Some SRV Basics, Circles of Support
Developing an intention and vision for now and future
Explain the importance of self directing and having unpaid people to support the intentions/vision
Commit to strategies and actions for next 6 months
Build relationships with other individuals, families, and allies in Townsville

Some ideas that will be explored include:

What does a 'Good Life' look like for you or your son or daughter?
Self Direction & Setting intentions (especially for those transition times like starting school, moving to secondary school, finishing school, thinking about work/career, etc)
Self Managing (NDIS funding and other resources)
Circles of Supports, MicroBoards, Guardianship, Financial Decision-Making (Briefly discussed)
Creating goals for 'Valued Roles' such as employee, great mainstream student, self employed, friend, club member, athlete, etc.
How do we identify, create, support or sustain opportunities for real & meaningful inclusion?
What are we up against (safeguarding and overcoming barriers)
Helpful resources & support on the journey to stay strong, focused and connected

There will also be plenty of time during and at the end to share, connect, and build relationships with others in the workshop.

Who Should Attend:

Maybe you are someone with a disability yourself, you are a family member of someone with a disability or involved in the life of someone with a disability in an unpaid way and have been asked to attend such as extended family, citizen advocate, friend, neighbour, co worker.

Please note: Event is not open to paid workers/staff unless they also are part of one of the above groups (eg. Family member who happens to work in a disability related job). Attendance will be limited to 20 attendees to ensure that we comply with COVID Safe Plan requirements in place at the chosen venue.

Event details:

DATE: Tuesday, Feb 8, 2022

TIME: 9AM Start and 2PM finish (we hope this will work well with school drop off and pick up and if you are a little bit late that is OK, please still attend)

VENUE: Townsville Business Development Centre (plenty of parting in centre complex or just outside gates on street). TBDC is near Reading Cinemas complex and Canon Park Car Wash. Call venue with any venue specific questions.

Cost: $120.00 (includes workshop, copy of Jo Lynam's Book 'An Angel At my Door', Workshop Resources, and Catered Morning Tea, Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water). EARLY BIRD PRICE: $100 if you register prior to Sunday January 9, 2022

We can accept NDIS funding for those who self or plan manage their funding.

Registrations close Thursday January 27, 2022

About Joanne Lynam- Speaker & Author

Joanne Lynam is a social justice warrior, and an advocate for change. She is on a mission to empower people with disability. As the mother of two adopted sons from Sri Lanka, and of a daughter who was born with disability, Townsville-based Joanne has tackled bruising and cruelly dismissive bureaucracy and prejudice for many years.

Her rich life experience and unique outlook – and ability to see deeply into the heart of society’s problems – have equipped her to light the way for other parents and carers of people who live on the margins of life. She knows that it is her life’s work to advocate for the voiceless, and to help them reach their potential. She has created this website to inspire and inform – and to help parents and carers make a radical difference to the lives of their loved ones.

About Ricky Esterquest

Ricky is a father to two boys, a family member of someone with a disability, and a teacher and practitioner of a variety of ‘Good Life Strategies’ that are helpful in the lives of people with disabilities and other groups of people living on the margins of society. He is committed to ensuring that the fantastic skills, gifts and passions of the individuals, businesses and communities in the region are uncovered, connected, and empowered to create lasting inclusion and social impact.

Learning Objectives:

Understand The Good Things of Life, Valued Roles, Some SRV Basics, Circles of Support
Developing an intention and vision for now and future
Explain the importance of self directing and having unpaid people to support the intentions/vision
Commit to strategies and actions for next 6 months
Build relationships with other individuals, families, and allies in Townsville

Contact Towards Better

Phone: 0447 574 600 Email: admin@towardsbetter.com.au

Website: www.towardsbetter.com.au

ABN: 44 912 682 146