Community Living Project Inc.

How can connecting to community help to reduce staff burnout?

Dr Angela Amado puts it this way:
"Let’s say there are 10 people in the life of an individual who receives services, and that a given staff person is one of those ten. Let’s say a staff person has 100 people in their social network. That means for that given individual, the staff person is representing TEN people that they themselves have. That one staff person has to do the work of TEN people for that individual. There are individuals who turn to the staff for everything, who want everything from a given staff member. No wonder they do that — they have so few others! Perhaps one of the most valuable things the staff can do with their time is bring more people into the individual’s life. This can also apply with family members who are caregivers!"

The upcoming workshop with Dr Angela Amado will have tips and strategies for people with disabilities, families, workers and community members to put into place to build community connection. Book at Humanitix - details in comments.

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Free workshop for people with disabilities and their families! Saturday 27 June 9am - 4pm, The Junction, Anzac Highway.

What you will learn
🍂Practical strategies to support friendships and community connection
🍂How to identify a person’s interests, strengths and gifts
🍂Ways to connect people with community members and groups
🍂The role of staff and others as community connectors
🍂How to support relationships to grow and last over time.

Connecting with Community - tickets via Humanitix.

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This workshop is co-sponsored by Community Living Project and the Flinders University Disability and Community Inclusion teaching and research program.

UPDATE: This event has been postponed.

Discover Micro Enterprise! 25 February 9.30am - 12pm at Christies Beach.

Join us for an engaging morning of information sharing, discussion and planning on Micro Enterprise as a career option for people living with disability. Learn about the importance of meaningful work and hear from people who have started their own Micro Enterprise (Morning Tea provided).

We welcome anyone who supports inclusion and participation for people living with a disability, including:

• People with a disability, their families, and allies

• Support Coordinators, LACs, and NDIS planners

• Service providers and community organisations

• Educators, Pathway Advisors

• Community leaders and local residents