About the Workshop: Participants will be encouraged to understand more about the situations in which people with ‘challenging behaviour’ find themselves and to explore how they can best respond to support the person. Ann will cover ways to develop strategies with the person, so that, regardless of the level of their disability, they can better…
CRUcial Conversation: A Brief History of Disability – why inclusion is elusive About the topic: Why are our efforts for inclusion so often met with resistance? Where do these ‘roadblocks’ come from? Are they actual or attitudinal? Dr Bob Jackson will help us take a look at the history of the treatment of people with disability.…
CRU is running this workshop in Partnership with All Abilities Mackay About the Workshop: For children with disability, being included in your local school can provide a strong foundation for an inclusive life. Despite solid research evidence about the benefits of inclusive education for students with and without disability, there is confusion about what…
Only 3 days left to purchase Standard tickets at an Early Bird rate to attend Inspiring, Connecting, Acting for Change -3 Events to Mark 3 Decades on the 26th and 27th of October. Concession tickets remain at the same price until the 10th October. If you are wanting to join us register now to get…
We are delighted to announce that registrations are now open for our upcoming celebration of 30 years of CRU. To mark this anniversary, we invite you to join us on the 26 & 27 October at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre for Inspiring, Connecting, Acting for Change: Three Events to mark Three Decades. This…
We are delighted to announce that registrations are now open for our upcoming celebration of 30 years of CRU. To mark this anniversary, we invite you to join us on the 26 & 27 October at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre for Inspiring, Connecting, Acting for Change: Three Events to mark Three Decades. This…
Join us for a tailored workshop that will provide information about the NDIS and has been designed to help people who are blind or have low vision to think about how they can best use the opportunities offered by the new scheme. This session will also include a guest speaker, Linda Blaik from Geelong, Victoria, who is using the NDIS and is blind. Having always been offered supports by various vision support organisations, Linda found the process of applying for funding for the first time very different to her previous experiences. Linda is now seeking out the supports suit her lifestyle and ones that make it easy for her to continue her volunteer work, travel and stay connected with her community.
Community Resource Unit Ltd. is hosting a one day forum in Brisbane that showcases stories by and about people with disability and their families who are using the NDIS. Presenters from Queensland and other states will share their experience of using the scheme. Presenters will talk about their experience of creating a vision and planning for a good life, preparing for a planning conversation with the NDIS, transitioning from school, self-management and using a plan manager and living in a home of their own.
We are again offering a one day forum called Real Stories of the NDIS: New Opportunities for a Good Life which will showcase stories by and about people with disabilities who are already using the NDIS in Queensland and in Canberra (ACT). We have two forums – one in Brisbane and one on the Gold…
This workshop will provide the opportunity to learn from an experienced educator and academic about what inclusive education is, and what it is not. It will provide the research evidence about the comparative benefits of inclusive education vs special education. Dr Bob Jackson will also share helpful strategies which allow children with disabilities to be successfully supported within their local school and learn alongside their peers. Bob will give examples of how students with a range of disabilities can access the same curriculum, and participate fully in the life of the school. He will also provide tips for families on advocacy and how to work with the school to strengthen inclusive practices.
Community Resource Unit is hosting a one day forum that showcases stories by and about people with disabilities and their families who are using the NDIS. Presenters from Queensland and other states will share their experience of using the scheme.
These videos were created for our resource website Bringing the Good Life to Life. The footage came from CRU events held in Brisbane and Rockhampton and share stories and topics including: The power of planning Focusing on potential The value of real work for real pay How low expectations limit the Good Life Starting small…
The Outlook, Boonah “Nobody offers you the good life on a plate, you need to go out and seek it” (Connie Young). This weekend will help families be clearer on HOW to move boldly and strategically in the direction of their dreams. It will present ideas and examples to break down steps for planning…
This one day forum showcases stories by and about people with disabilities and their families who have been involved in the NDIS trial sites the Perth Hills (WA), Barwon Heads (VIC) and Newcastle (NSW).
The NDIS provides people with disability with a new opportunity to think about how a good life is possible.
Having had experience using the NDIS, presenters will talk about:
Preparation
Creating a vision and planning for a good life
Self-directing and self-managing
Staying well connected in the community
Day-to-day experience of the NDIS
As the National Disability Insurance Scheme starts to roll out in Australia, this two day conference addressed how we can be clear, hopeful and focused, in order to make the most of this opportunity. The conference gathered and connected people with disability, family members, friends, workers and allies to focus on what is possible for…
CRU Conference Full Program is Now Available We are delighted to announce that the CRU conference program is now available. If you have not already registered, we would encourage you to REGISTER NOW so you don’t miss out! Ticket Sales Close on Friday 6th May. Claiming a Positive Future: The Power of Possibility has been…
March Conference Update You are probably now aware of the upcoming CRU Conference ‘Claiming a Positive Future: The power of possibility’ on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st May. We wanted to let you know that we have just released details of some new presenters. Our EARLY BIRD ticket rate is closing soon on 1st April,…
Overview The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is currently being trialled in other states. Presenters from these trial sites will impart learned wisdom and share insight into their experience of using the NDIS. This one day forum showcases stories by and about people with disabilities and…
Overview The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is currently being trialled in other states. Presenters from these trial sites will impart learned wisdom and share insight into their experience of using the NDIS. This one day forum showcases stories by and about people with disabilities…
CONFERENCE: Claiming a Positive Future: The Power of Possibility CRU is pleased to announce we are holding a conference in Brisbane for two days on 20th and 21st of May 2016. Titled “Claiming a Positive Future: The Power of Possibility” we will gather with the aim of inspiring, encouraging and connecting people with disabilities, family members,…
