Self-directed Approaches Workshop - What and Why? Part 1
Workshop overview
There are many changes occurring in the way we provide support and opportunities for people with disabilities. In light of the reorientation of disability services occurring in Victoria, the introduction of individual support packages and the forthcoming National Disability Insurance Scheme, it is importnat that everyone has a good understanding of person centred practice and self-directed approaches.

This workshop provides an introduction to self-directed approaches (SDA) and a human rights based framework.

Who should attend
This workshop is targeted at Disability support workers, supervisors and managers who want to learn about SDA and the changing nature of disability support work.

Workshop content
Workshop content will cover:

Self-directed planning, funding and thinking
Underlying values and principles of SDA
An overview of the knowledge and skills required to implement SDA (leading into Part 2)
Workshop details
Date: Thursday 16 February 2012
Time: 10am-1pm
Venue: CAE
Room B427, 253 Flinders Lane
Melbourne 3000
Cost: $198 inclusive of GST
Registration
To register please complete the online registration form.

Further information
Self-directed Approaches Workshop flyer - external link

For further information about registrations please contact field:
Tel: 03 9982 0101
Email: breanna.dahl@field.org.au

For information inother formats please contact field directly