We warmly welcome you to join us for: Introduction to Microboards Workshop

What’s a Microboard?

A Microboard is a group of people in unpaid relationships with a person with disability who meet regularly to support that person to make plans, make decisions, be socially included, be safe and well, and to have the life they want. This network is formalised by becoming an incorporated association which can safeguard the person throughout their life.

Microboards can assist with employing support staff and are the original ‘service for one’ model.

Microboards Australia will present a one hour online interactive workshop about:

the history of Microboards
the benefits of incorporation
Microboard principles and values
how people usually attract people to become members of a Microboard
how Microboards Australia supports the establishment of Microboards
the benefits to the focus person’s quality of life.

There will be plenty of time for questions when you attend this presentation.

SPEAKER - Jaquie Mills - Managing Director Microboards

Jaquie started Microboards Australia way back in 2008. Since then she has been a fierce advocate for her sons and people with a disability. When not managing MA she is consulting to disability leaders, advocating for the rights of people with a disability or making things happen!

Jaquie ensures that we rain a family and person focused organisation with the sole focus on people with a disability having the life they choose.

DATE: Tuesday 3rd December 2024

TIME 11am - 1:00pm

FORMAT / LOCATION - Online Via Zoom

COST: Free to members

Membership is Essential to attend this event.

Membership is FREE. Sign up here:

Become a Member – Down Syndrome NSW

We have lots of member only events throughout the year as well as discounts to our conferences, workshops and training and other great member benefits soon to be announced!

This session WILL NOT be recorded.

This is an interactive workshop.

Content Warning: Please note this facilitated workshop will discuss the topic of Down syndrome. Attendees are advised that statistics, life experiences and challenges associated with living with Down syndrome may be discussed, which may be triggering or confronting for some participants. We encourage all attendees to priorities self care and note that participants are free to leave the event at any time.

Down Syndrome NSW is the peak body for Down syndrome. We work with pride to support people with Down syndrome to reach their full potential. Your support at our events makes our work possible. Where we can, we provide events for free or at cost recovery only. We greatly appreciate your support.

We kindly ask that each person attending register a ticket, even if you are sharing a zoom link so it is fair for all.

We look forward to seeing you!

DSNSW Team

Inclusion Institute - Microboards

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