Really good paid support is a key aspect of taking more control, being able to get on with your life and sustaining effort in self direction. Attracting, inviting and supporting the ‘right’ people is … [Read more...]
I find myself often being asked by parents and those who work in the disability sector about being a 'sibling'. Have there been difficulties growing up? How do I get my kids involved? I don't want my … [Read more...]
“Some stories enhance life; others degrade it. So we must be careful about the stories we tell, about the way we define ourselves and other people.” (Burton Blatt) NPR is an American non-profit … [Read more...]
or The Why of InCharge - Part One This week we have been necessarily reminded, through some great advocates, that there are still institutions for people with disability in NSW. Yep. We're rolling … [Read more...]
We recently held a workshop called Nurturing your Tribe. We were thrilled to find people with disabilities and their families attended with other people they had made an ask of; like becoming a … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
"If I look at you like an impoverished person and you see yourself as a victim, no amount of money will change this." Below is an excerpt of a speech I delivered for The School for Social … [Read more...]
At InCharge, our mission is about working with people to discern the personal and collective elements that are going to make self direction a lasting experience. Our work this year has largely been … [Read more...]
Today is International Day of People with Disability. I tossed around whether to write something for it. I felt … [Read more...]
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...]
