This evening presentation and discussion will feature Rodney Mills’ presentation from the international Social Role Valorisation (SRV) conference and his documentary Run Rodney Run. Rodney will answer some questions, followed by a faciltated discussion about applying SRV in our own lives.

Towards a Great Life: How SRV helped me get there

Rodney Mills, 8th International Social Role Valorisation (SRV) Conference, Halifax, Canada.

This presentation is a celebration of the quality life Rodney is living, despite his experience of social devaluation and the impacts of his disability. His success is partly due to a focus on valued roles, positive imagery associations, competency development and positive mindsets.

This presentation will showcase the good things in Rod’s life, illustrating how SRV tenets – a positive image and real valued roles – have been pivotal to this. Rodney and his team (family members and workers) continually seek to identify ways to strengthen existing valued roles, and explore new values roles for Rodney who has Autism and a severe communication impairment.

About the Presenter:

For many years Rodney Mills was put into the 'too hard basket' because he was exhibiting 'challenging behaviours' on an almost daily basis.

Today Rodney is a presenter, trainer and consultant, focusing on disability, communication, health, and leadership. His presentations cover topics such as his personal journey, communication without speech, and self-advocacy. He trains support workers, families, and professionals through person-centred approaches and Facilitated Communication Training (FCT). In addition, Rodney consults on areas such as the lived experience of autism, human rights and disability, creating sensory-friendly environments, and improving communication outcomes, tailoring his work to meet the needs of diverse groups and organisations.

Rodney had an abstract accepted for the 8th International SRV Conference, and travelled to Halifax Canada in May 2025 to present at the conference.

Who Should Attend?

This event is for people with disabilities, families and allies. It will be of particular interest to people who use SRV, as well as people with an interest in Autism, “behaviour” or complex communication.

Cost to attend:

People with disability and family members:

Standard price for this workshop is $15.
If the cost is a barrier, please choose the Concession Rate, $5.
If you would like to support CRU’s work you can choose the Supporter Rate, $25.

Workers, friends and allies:

The price for workers, professionals, friends and allies is $40.

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

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 funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

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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