About the event:

Have you ever wondered what you could do to assist people with disability in your local community to feel valued and included?

Our workshop ‘Welcoming People Well’ is designed as an introduction to the fundamentals for inclusion of people with disability. Relevant for business owners, community groups and individuals, by focusing on people’s strengths and our commonalities, ‘Welcoming People Well’ takes participants beyond simply improving physical access and will assist you to be truly inclusive of all people.

Learning Objectives

Know what exclusion and inclusion means for people with disability
Learn about the social model and history of disability in Australia
Be introduced to principles of inclusion
Think about practical things people can do to welcome and include people with disability

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn more about the value of truly including everyone in our community in an authentic way. You will hear firsthand the impact this can make on the lives of people with disability and ways you can make a personal positive impact. Designed to help businesses, clubs, groups, services, tourism providers… (anyone and everyone who is interested), to feel more confident to be inclusive, and to have more practical strategies to draw on.

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.
These events are partly subsidised by a Department of Social Services grant. If cost is a barrier to attending, please contact CRU to discuss.
COVID-19: Please do not attend on the day if you are unwell or if you have COVID-19 like symptoms.

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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