Succession Planning Rockhampton
Description
This full day workshop will assist people with disability and their families and allies to plan for the future when their current supporters may not be able to do what they are currently able to do. It will be a broad-brush approach but will give participants practical steps to take and provide motivation to start or keep planning to ensure that their lives continue to be joyous, productive and safe.
About the Topic
At this workshop you will:
Understand the importance of not putting off succession planning.
Learn the practical steps involved in effective succession planning.
Build your capacity and motivation to plan and prepare for the future.
Recognise and build on what you already know and are already doing.
Gain new insights and knowledge.
Be encouraged and inspired to get started and to keep going.
Connect with others on the same journey.
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About the Presenter:
Dianne Mandeville is the parent of a 39-year-old son with complex disabilities. Alongside ensuring a secure and meaningful future for him, she has supported many families and individuals over the years in planning for the future and safeguarding a good life. Through her previous work throughout Queensland with Pave the Way, Mamre and Bespoke Lifestyles, Dianne has helped people build networks of support and create independent, fulfilling lives. She is deeply passionate about the importance of future planning, believing that while it can be challenging, it is essential to ensure the long-term well-being of people with disabilities of all ages.
Who Should Attend?
People with disability, families of people disability and supporters and allies of people with disability.
Cost to attend:
People with disability and family members:
Standard price for this workshop is $30.
If the cost is a barrier, please choose the Concession Rate, $10.
If you would like to support CRU’s work you can choose the Supporter Rate, $50.
Workers, friends and allies:
The price for workers, professionals, friends and allies is $100.
Every person who attends needs to register. Due to venue and catering costs, CRU is not able to fully participate in the companion card scheme, however, if a worker is attending to provide support for an attendee with disability, we will offer a reduced fee at the standard rate.
Using Your NDIS Funding at CRU
For self-managing and plan-managed NDIS participants, you can see the Learning Objectives below to decide if this is a reasonable and necessary support to help you (or your family member) achieve their goals.
Learning objectives
Participants will:
Understand what is involved in safeguarding the future and why it is important.
Explore and reflect why it is important to start with the person and their vision and goals and then to intentionally plan how to achieve these.
Understand the importance of supported decision making for people people rather than substituted decision making.
Be aware of the various options for future living arrangements.
Understand the importance of involving other people, including an understanding of support circles & microboards.
Gain an understanding of the various financial and legal structures that should be arranged.
Understand the importance of gathering and passing on important information to others as one aspect of safeguarding the future.
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 for the NDIS.
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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