Circles of Support Tammy Burnstock & Adele Tashkin Who are My - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Circles of Support Tammy Burnstock & Adele Tashkin

Who are My Choice Matters? • Part of NSW Council for Intellectual Disability • ADHC funded, free and independent • Delivers programs to build choice , voice and control in preparation for NDIS • Available for all people with disabilities across NSW

What is a Circle of Support? “A network (or circle) of support is a group of people who are intentionally invited to come together in friendship and support of a person with disability in order to protect their interests into the future. They are an idea that has been around for quite some time; an innovation of the late, great Judith Snow.” (Libby Ellis)

Adam moves out https://adammovesout.wordpress.com/category/02-a- circle-of-support/

Adam as…. • Friend • Business owner • Flatmate • Volunteer • Brother • Son

Circles of Support… • Focus on strengths • Extended network of trusted people • Create a safe place to brainstorm ideas • Explore goals, long and short term • Support decision making • Provide a safety net • Create the opportunity for a regular party!

Power of 10

Thank you!!!!