Towards a Better Life: A Two Day Introduction to Social Role Valorisation (SRV) - 2 Day Workshop - Burwood, Sydney

About this Workshop:

Learn a framework that helps give meaning and depth and helps to make the most of contemporary opportunities! This workshop explores how getting valued roles can lead to changed societal perceptions and strengthen the likelihood that people with a devalued status will get a better life.

The core themes and principles of SRV will be explored through presentations, exercises and discussions. Completion allows entry to the 5 day practicum, PASSING.

Who Should Attend:

This workshop is designed for participants from a range of sectors (disability, aged care, mental health, youth etc). This will include support workers, coordinators, family members, people with disabilities, people with a mental illness and older people receiving services. Participants will be people who are looking for ways of meeting the real needs of marginalised people, resulting in a better lives.

Workshop details:

Thursday 24 and Friday 25 October (participants must attend both days)
On day 1, please arrive at 8:15 AM to sign in, for an 8:45 AM start. Concludes at 5:00 PM.
On day 2, please arrive at 8:30 AM to sign in, for a 9:00 AM start. Concludes at 5:00 PM.

Venue details:

The venue is: Club Burwood RSL
Address: 96 Shaftsbury Road, Burwood NSW 2134
Parking: Free parking available on site
Transport: Accessible via Train and Bus.

Cost:

Standard: $385 plus booking fees - This rate if for professionals
Concession: $130 plus booking fees - This rate if for people with disability and family members
Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea will be provided. Please note any essential dietary requirements in your registration.
Tickets are limited to 5 per organisation. If you would like to book more tickets for your organisation, please contact us: foundationsforum@foundationsforum.org.au
If cost is a barrier for you attending please contact: foundationsforum@foundationsforum.org.au

RSVP:

Registrations close on Thursday 17 October 2024

About Foundations Forum
Foundations Forum is a New South Wales (NSW) non-profit organisation formed in 1985 by a group of individuals committed to improving the lives of people who are marginalised in society.

Our aim is to challenge, inspire and encourage individuals and organisations to pursue better lives for people who are at risk of being devalued, by promoting the principles and practice of Social Role Valorisation (SRV).

We seek to achieve this through

Promoting greater awareness and understanding of Social Role Valorisation theory and its related concepts.
Conducting training events/workshops that focus on the awareness of the circumstances of people who are devalued by society, and offer positive strategies for creating the conditions which are more likely to lead to a better life for those people
Sponsoring or supporting events which challenge ideas.
Supporting individual leadership development, consistent with the principles of Social Role Valorisation.
Nurturing and supporting the development of a network of individuals committed to promoting positive lifestyles for people who are at risk of being marginalised.

Contact Foundations Forum

Email: foundationsforum@foundationsforum.org.au
Website: https://www.foundationsforum.org.au/
ABN:16 143 460 250 ACN: 617 860 009