Event description
This is a 2 part online workshop:
Part 1: Tuesday 27th June 2023, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Part 2: Friday 30th June 2023, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Participants in this workshop will need to attend both sessions live as there will be no recording available.
About the workshop:
Home is a vital part of our lives.
It not only provides us with security, privacy, comfort and control but it reflects our identity, our adulthood and our deep sense of who we are and how we connect and belong in our neighborhood.
Yet for many people with intellectual disability and autism, home is designed by others with little control over the decisions that most people take for granted.
This online workshop will explore individualised and innovative ways that people with a disability have created their own home, while getting the support they need.
Topics covered will include:
- What does it really mean to have your own home and is it possible?
- Creating and holding a personalised vision for home
- First steps to consider when creating a home of your own that’s unique to you
- Living in your own home and settling in
- A range of home options and creative supports
- Addressing barriers, challenges and fears
- Home as a part of community and neighbourhood
- Setting up for long term safety and success, and
- Stories about people living in their own home with a range of supports.
About the Presenters:
Our experienced disability consultants and presenters bring a wealth of experience in supporting people with disability and families in their efforts towards a good and ordinary life.
The content of our workshops is brought to life through the sharing of examples and personal stories that illustrate how the ideas can be implemented.
Who Should Attend?
This online workshop will be relevant to people with developmental disabilities, their families and supporters as they think through how they might move into and thrive in a home they can call their own.
There will be a limited number of tickets available for workers and we encourage workers to attend alongside people or families you are supporting.
If you or your organisation wants to register more than three workers, please contact CRU to discuss this.
*If cost is a barrier to attending, please contact CRU to discuss.
What do I need to participate?
CRU will be using Zoom meetings as a platform. To participate you will need:
- a computer, tablet or smart phone with internet access
- speakers/sound
- a microphone and video camera are not essential but will be helpful for your participation
Event details
- This workshop will be held via a Zoom Session and log-in details will be sent to participants who register a few days prior to the event
- Log-in will be available 15 minutes prior to each event commencing
This workshop is brought to you by CRU as part of the My Home, My Way initiative by National Alliance of Capacity Building Organisations (NACBO).
The cost of this event is partly subsidised* by a Department of Social Services Information, Linkages and Capacity Building grant.
About CRU:
Community Resource Unit has a 30 year track-record of working across Queensland to help people with disability take control of their lives and take their place in their community.
Contact CRU if you need assistance or are unable to register online, by calling (07) 3844 2211 or email us at cru@cru.org.au