From Presence to Contribution is a training and mentoring program for workers who want to support people with disability to take on valued roles and strengthen their connection to community.

CRU will guide participants through the foundations of building belonging in community. Topics will include:

Community Development approaches
Valued roles in community
Principles for building belonging
Practical strategies you can use as a support worker

The program runs from October – December. What you can expect:

Two in-person workshops in South Brisbane
Friday 9th October and Friday 4th December (9:30am – 3:30pm)
One online workshop
Wednesday 28th October (10am - 12pm)
One practicum in a small group
(between Oct-Dec) (2hr sessions)
Coaching and mentoring with CRU will be available individually and in small groups

This project features a complementary leadership and mentoring stream for young people who are neurodivergent or have a disability. The practicum will provide a chance for support workers to meet the participating young people to reflect on the barriers and enablers to social connectedness. Workers will be encouraged to contribute ideas from their experience and training to assist the young people to meet their goal of greater community belonging.

About the Presenters

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Diana Kerr

Diana believes that diversity and difference is not only what makes the world amazing but should be embraced and celebrated. She has a background in Business Communication working mainly in Learning and Development, with a particular interest in Leadership. She is strongly committed to her family; building a team and knowledge to support her young son with a disability. Diana facilitates a range of workshops and peer groups with CRU.

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Bronwyn Moloney

Bronwyn has been fortunate to be involved in creating different living options for people with disabilities. She has particularly worked with people leaving institutions to return to the community, and families wanting something other than congregate care for their adult children with disability. Bronwyn brings many years of experience working directly with people with disability, their families and supporters, and is passionate about people with disability having access to the good things in life.

Who Should Attend?

This program is for workers who are involved in supporting a person with disability. Applicants should be keen to develop their skills in supporting people with disability to be contributing, valued and connected members of their community.

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 Queensland Government Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety, through the Communities Innovation Fund.

Please contact CRU if you require assistance to register, attend or participate in this event.

Ph: 07 3844 2211 or Email: cru@cru.org.au

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