Every child should feel they belong, and be known and valued, not only by their family, but also by their wider community. It is common though for families with children with disability to worry this may not happen automatically for their child. They may wonder what, if anything, they can do about this.

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About the Presenters:

Ainsley Robertson and Bronwyn Moloney will facilitate this workshop.

Ainsley is a parent of a young adult son with disability and Bronwyn has supported 100s of families across Queensland to build inclusive lives for their family member with disability. They bring to this workshop their combined experience and passion for advocating children’s inclusion in the ‘mainstream’ places in their communities. In their time working with Community Resource Unit (CRU) they have delivered many workshops statewide and have had hundreds of conversations with parents/carers of children with disability about building their belonging in their local communities. Ainsley and Bronwyn believe it is never too early, and never too late, for a family to develop a vision of inclusion for their child, and to take steps towards achievement of this vision.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is relevant for parents/carers of children with disability, aged from 0 to 18 years.

Workers and professionals are welcome to register. We ask that on the day you please be mindful that this is a family-focussed event.

Event details

Wednesday 9th September 2026
Time: 9.30-2.00pm
Venue: Moranbah Youth and Community Centre
RSVP: Monday 31st August 2026

Learning Objectives

This session will cover:

What genuine inclusion looks like and why it matters
Identifying welcoming people and places in your local community
Being confident in seizing opportunities for belonging in everyday places
Strategies that families have found helpful in building an inclusive life for their child

This is a collaboration with the MDSS Neighbourhood Centre.

About CRU:

For over 35 years, Community Resource Unit has been working across Queensland to help people with disability take control of their lives and take their place in their community.

This event is supported by a Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant from the NDIS.

Please contact CRU if you require assistance to register, attend or participate in this event. p. 07 3844 2211 or e. cru@cru.org.au

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