As people step into their power as partners and creators of their own solutions, new skills and knowledge are needed. Thanks Dale and Anita Speed from Queensland, Australia, for being the first of … [Read more...]
Living Your Potential
In August 2013 I had the great privilege of being a participant at this incredible thing called Awesomeness Fest. Held in Bali, and the brain-child of entrepreneur Vishen Lakhiani, Awesomeness … [Read more...]
Reflecting on what matters in self-direction
I don’t mind saying that Catherine Mahony, Linda Hughes (both from Mind-the-Gap and Community Disability Alliance Hunter) and I rocked the joint at the recent Managing Complexities of Self Directed … [Read more...]
Conference paper on DIY employment initiatives
Contact us for a copy of Libby's presentation at the Jobs Australia Conference in September 2013. In it we showcase our method for assisting people with high support needs develop customised work … [Read more...]
Supporting social enterprise
Libby spoke at the launch of the Social Enterprise Manifesto on February 20 2014 in Sydney. The Manifesto is the work of 15 organisations in Australia dedicated to promoting the growth of the social … [Read more...]
Self Direction
Things are changing for people with disability. We are currently in a period of great opportunity for people with disabilities and their families and allies. Download the word version of Self … [Read more...]
Embracing Vulnerability
Mindset is a really important element for self-direction. What kinds of values and approaches are going to set us on the path of a full and inclusive life? In this new article directed to families we … [Read more...]
Matthew Delivers
Matthew Delivers Part 1 In this short video Matthew is travelling to his client to pick up their mail. Matthew is a man with significant intellectual disability, yet with the help of family and … [Read more...]
Believing is seeing
I recently spoke at a conference called "Managing the Complexities of Self Directed Supports" (more on those 'complexities' in my next article). The audience was largely service providers and so I … [Read more...]
Investing in the things that matter
This is how I met Josie and more. When I first moved to the Blue Mountains I got inspired to look into the Quakers. A certain spiritual curiosity and searching was my initial spark. Their peace … [Read more...]
