This episode explores the work of Leanne Burke. In a career spanning over three decades, she has worked in a range of settings to support people with disability. Guided by the example of her first teacher, her big sister Maria, Leanne is committed to creating the best life for the people she works with. This podcast…
Community Resource Unit has a long history of curating stories of meaningful and positive change for people with disabilities and their families . To date this has been via written articles, books, conference presentations and videos. Today we are pleased to announce the launch the next episode our new podcast series: CRUcial Conversations: Five stories…
Community Resource Unit has a long history of curating stories of meaningful and positive change for people with disabilities and their families . To date this has been via written articles, books, conference presentations and videos. Today we are pleased to announce the launch the next episode our new podcast series: CRUcial Conversations: Five stories…
Community Resource Unit has a long history of curating stories of meaningful and positive change for people with disabilities and their families . To date this has been via written articles, books, conference presentations and videos. Today we are pleased to announce the launch of our new podcast series: CRUcial Conversations: Five stories of grassroots…
Community Resource Unit has a long history of curating stories of meaningful and positive change for people with disabilities and their families . To date this has been via written articles, books, conference presentations and videos. Today we are pleased to announce the launch of our new podcast series: CRUcial Conversations: Five stories of grassroots…
About the workshop This is a rare opportunity to hear from people with disability who have first-hand experience of being educated under different models of education. In this workshop, Norm Kunc and Emma Van der Klift will reflect on their student experiences, both the challenges and successes. They will also draw on educator experiences and…
CRU created two videos for the National Resource Centre (NRC) for Circles of Support and Microboards (COSAM). The first was a montage of Circle Members reflecting on what it means for them to be invited, included and involved involved in a circle of support. The other film is a discussion between three circle facilitators discussing the…
We are pleased to launch the latest edition of CRUcial Times. In this, our 54th edition we explore the topic of Investing in the future – what one person can do. The articles in this edition of CRUcial Times are taken from speeches delivered at an event that CRU hosted in Brisbane in November 2017…
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…
In collaboration with the National Alliance of Capacity Building Organisations (NACBO), of which CRU is a founding member, CRU developed two films that explored self-managed arrangements from the perspective of support workers. Workforce Innovation through Self-Managed Supports is a website developed by NACBO, has been designed to resource people with disability, their families and supporters who…
Children with disability have a right to be included and welcomed in their local school, and many families choose inclusive education because it provides a strong foundation for lifelong community inclusion. However, genuine inclusion requires more than mere physical presence in a regular classroom. It requires approaches which enable that child to have an authentic…
3 workdays, over a 2 month period. 1.5 days in May and 1.5 days in July The purpose of this facilitation course is to assist people to intentionally develop the necessary skills and confidence to facilitate groups that support and benefit people with disabilities. We want people to strengthen their networks by learning together and…
3 days: April 18, May 16 and June 13, 2018 The purpose of this facilitation course is to assist people to intentionally develop the necessary skills and confidence to facilitate groups that support and benefit people with disabilities. We want people to strengthen their networks by learning together and from each other. The workdays will…
We are pleased to launch the latest edition of CRUcial Times. In this, our 53rd edition, we look at how we can build our capacity to ensure that people with disability get to live the lives they deserve. Our authors explore the concept of capacity building and how it can be used to open up…
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.
As part of the Queensland Government’s NDIS Participant Readiness Project, Amparo Advocacy contracted CRU to create a film aimed at the Swahili speaking Congolese Community in Queensland. We filmed Esperance in her own home, with the assistance of Mercy, a local interpreter. The following films aims to communicate how paid supports can be used to…
Introduction to Facilitation 2017 Delivered over 3 days, this is a practical, applied course for people wanting to learn how to facilitate groups August 10 + September 14 + October 12 More information
CRU invited Michael Kendrick to our office to interview and film him discussing the topics of leadership and change. Below is a selection of clips made from these sessions with more to follow. The value of imagining better Why is imagining better important? The leadership challenge of imagining better Learning to imagine better
We invite you to join us for dinner at South Bank to catch up with old friends; meet new ones and hear about how people from different parts of the world are working to improve the lives of people with disability. THE DINNER WILL INCLUDE A SHORT PANEL PRESENTATION ‘The Critical Role of Families…
Planning for 2017 is underway at CRU with more events to be finalised in the next few weeks. We thought we would send a few dates now so that you can put them on your calendar before it fills up too much. The first is a Dinner at Southbank in on 27th February that will…
CRU proudly partnered with Griffith University, AMPARO Advocacy Inc and Queenslanders with Disability (QDN) on the ninth Griffith University NDIS Symposium. In this event titled “NDIS and CALD communities: Aiming high for equitable access” asked the question: What steps will ensure people from CALD backgrounds with disability are best supported by the NDIS?. The presenters were chosen from a variety…
These videos are from footage taken our our “New Opportunities for a Good Life: Experiences from NDIS Trial Sites” events. Theseone day forums, held in Toowoomba, Brisbane, Rockhampton and Hervey Bay showcased stories by and about people with disabilities and their families who have been involved in various NDIS trial sites from across Australia. These…
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…
Inclusive Education Workshop: Becoming a Better Advocate for your Child’s Inclusion Enrolling at the local school is something most Australian families take for granted. Being part of the many aspects of school life is an important building block for taking out place in the broader community. However, for children who have a disability this doesn’t…
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting three events in Townsville on Monday 31 October. These events will be held at the Townsville Sports House, 3–9 Redpath Street, North Ward, Townsville. During the day there will be two events held simultaneously, one for parents interested in inclusive education and one for support workers. That…
CRU will host a Leadership Forum: Inclusive Schools and Inclusive Communities with Canadian leaders on community inclusion, Dr Bruce Uditsky and Dr Anne Hughson from Inclusion Alberta, providing keynote presentations. The venue will be the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Boulevard Level (Grey St Entry) Registration from 08:00am for a 9:00am start. About the Forum: The…
There are only 2 weeks until our Leadership Forum on Inclusive Schools and Inclusive Communities with international leaders, Bruce Uditsky and Anne Hughson, and other local speakers. Registrations are due to close this Friday 12th August. Register now to secure your place! This event is for everyone who wants to see people with disability, whatever…
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…
CRU would also like to seek your assistance in spreading the word regarding a celebratory dinner being held on the evening of Monday 22nd August. This dinner will commemorate the contribution of Qld Parents for People with a Disability (QPPD), an organisation which made a significant contribution to the lives of people with disability in Queensland and which was formally…
CRU is pleased to announce two upcoming leadership events – one event is specifically for family members and the second event is open to all. Family Leadership Weekend event: Moving from Vision to Action Our Family Leadership Weekend at Boonah is a live-in event for families being held at “The Outlook, Boonah” on the weekend of 29-31 July. …
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,…
These video have been made for our website Bringing the Good Life to Life, designed to help people prepare for the NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme. Each video shares but a glimpse into these peoples lives as they pursue ordinary lives: at school, at work, in their own homes, with their friends and family and…
Towards a Better Life Exploring Valued Roles for your family member Bardon, Brisbane This two day workshop will explore how helping your family member develop valued roles can contribute to changed societal perceptions and strengthen the likelihood that they will get a better life. It will provide an introduction to Social Role Valorisation (SRV) theory.…
2015 is proving to be both busy and exciting for CRU. We thought you might be interested in an update on our various activities. NDIS Participant Readiness Project The first quarter of this year has been a very active time for our NDIS Participant Readiness project. In the first four months of the project, approximately 700…
In late 2013, CRU accepted a private donation, to be paid annually for five years to contribute to the development of strong, principled leadership by people with disability and families throughout Queensland in order to contribute to better lives for people with disability. This donation is funding the Disability Leadership Project which is a project…
Presented by Michael Kendrick Tuesday 19 May 2015 Riverglenn Indooroopilly Brisbane About the Workshop: Many people resist the label of “leader” believing it refers to those who are more skilled, experienced or articulate than them. Others think leadership only applies to people in formal (often management) roles. However, John Quincy Adams said “if your actions inspire…
CRU Events CRU is proud to announce some of our upcoming events for 2015. To the right you can download the 2015 Date Claimer. On one side (the green side) you will see a list of workshops across all regions of the state. The majority of these workshops are open to people with disabilities, family members…
The ‘Agency Transformation’ events held throughout October were designed to assist managers and other key decision makers to think through the core requirements for authentic service transformation so that services would be individually tailored and designed to assist people with a disability to live better lives. The workshops were hosted by Community Resource Unit (CRU)…
