InCharge » » resource-written

There is no “I” in team: Lessons in creating your own dream team

Libby Ellis — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 00:19:22 +0000

Photo of Carolyn Campbell McLean

Carolyn Campbell-McLean is Senior Facilitator with My Choice Matters, NSW. For 13 years she has used the Attendant Care Program and has self-managed her support for 6 years. This involves managing a team of 7 people who provide her and her partner with daily support. Carolyn believes she has really honed her skills in choosing appropriate people.

Don’t miss her 8 Hot Tips on creating and keeping your dream team!

Download Word version of There is no ‘I’ in team

Download the PDF version of There is no ‘I’ in team

Cultivating successful roles

Libby Ellis — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 06:44:34 +0000

Brightly coloured flowers

Lucy and her family have been very thoughtful in creating a role at her local florist. In this article we share the very practical steps they took.

Download the word version of Engineering the ordinary

Download the PDF version of Engineering the ordinary

Getting creative with paid support

Libby Ellis — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 04:55:26 +0000

Self Direction opens up an exciting array of possibilities and more than ever the opportunity to be the author of your own destiny.

But sometimes it can be hard to fathom just what is possible beyond our current experience. Being in charge is more than about having control over services, funding and supports. It’s about harnessing that control to break with the past, to get innovative, and to embark on new ways of doing things.

Download the word version of Getting creative with paid support

Download the PDF version of Getting Creative with paid support

Creating a genuine partnership with a service provider

Libby Ellis — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 11:26:16 +0000

Looking to choose a service provider to host funding you have been deemed eligible for? We think it is vital that this relationship is treated as a genuine partnership. Stake out the parameters of a partnership by examining three major questions.

Download the word version of Creating genuine partnerships with a provider

Download the PDF on Working with a service provider

Creating your ideal support system

Libby Ellis — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 11:20:37 +0000

Tips to think beyond rosters and shift duties to build a truly personalised support structure.

Download the word version of Creating your ideal support system

Download the PDF on Creating your ideal support system

Making the ask

Libby Ellis — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 11:12:12 +0000

The importance of fostering friendships is well recognised but it is often still hard to ‘take the leap’ and invite others in. Here, we discuss some ways to make ‘the asking’ a little easier.

Download the word version of Making the ask

Download the PDF on Making the Ask

Fostering Friendships

Libby Ellis — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 11:05:53 +0000

At once heavily sought after and frustratingly elusive, friendships are nonetheless vital for a full and meaningful life. Here we discuss some useful pointers to keep in mind.

Download the word version of Fostering Friendships

Download the PDF on Fostering Friendships

Self Direction

Libby Ellis — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 02:48:55 +0000

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 direction
Download the PDF article on Self Direction

Embracing Vulnerability

Libby Ellis — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 02:31:08 +0000

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 talk about the kinds of dilemmas and difficulties that can crop up along the way and what might be some things families can do .
Download the PDF article Embracing Vulnerability