CRU is presenting a replay of our series of two webinars on the topic How Can We Respond and Nurture Friendships and Relationships? This is the second event in the series & includes a live discussion at the end.

Many people with disability would like to have friends, yet have few people other than family or paid people that they can really count on. We may believe that if friendships and relationships do not come easily or happen ‘naturally’ then they are not possible at all. Our two presenters will show that it is possible to assist people to make friends and to develop a broad personal network – and that everyone’s lives are richer, safer and in some ways easier when we do.

So what does it take and what can we do to bring people and relationships into the life of a person with disability?

How to Find People Who Will Be there - Webinar 2

In this webinar Neil Barringham tells several stories of facilitating relationships and friendships in the lives of people with disability who were particularly isolated. Neil will share a framework for finding allies and explain what workers can do in supporting the development of freely-given relationships.

About the CRU Webinar Series

Join CRU for one or both of the webinars exploring how we can respond and nurture friendships and relationships for and with people with disability.

This event will include a replay of Neil's webinar recorded in November 2022. He will also be joining us online for a facilitated discussion, meaning there will be time and scope to talk about key themes and to respond to questions. This discussion will not be recorded. Everyone who registers will be provided a link to the webinar for a limited time after the event. As the discussion at the end will not be recorded, we really do encourage you to attend on the day if possible.

The webinars:

Webinar 1 : Tuesday 21st February - The Grass Is Greener Where You Water It - with Lisa Bridle
Webinar 2 : Thursday 23rd February - How to Find People Who Will Be There - with Neil Barringham

Download an accessible flyer here (word)

About the Presenter:

Neil Barringham is a community worker who enjoys his rainforest back yard and neighbourhood. Neil has worked with others in his home and neighbourhood to facilitate inclusion and community supports. As an inclusion worker with “A Place to Belong”, Neil worked with allies over many years to build community based supports and opportunities for participation with people who desire to belong. Neil has post graduate qualifications in community development and social work.

These webinars are for people with disability, their families, friends, workers and supporters. It will be of interest to anyone interested in building relationships for themselves or someone they care about.

These events are partly subsidised by a Department of Social Services grant. If cost is a barrier to attending, please contact CRU to discuss.

Community Resource Unit Ltd.

CRU has a 30 year track record of working across Queensland to help people with a 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