Taryn Waters

Are you creative and passionate about sewing, arts & crafts? I am a 19-year-old woman living in Grange with my family. I am very artistic and enjoy making creative arts and crafts. I love engaging in conversations about my interests and hobbies. I am seeking a caring, reliable, and calm […]

Casual Support Worker Needed in Grange: 2-4 Hours per week

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A hope and a dream of Bek’s, from a long time ago, was to sky dive. Last year it became a reality with the help of Beth, a Circle of Support friend. “I was petrified at first but it was amazing! Beth and I plan to do it again, every […]

Circles of support in action

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After David’s support worker, George, had shared his interest in flying drones with David, David knew he wanted to get one for himself – it was the start of a life-changing series of events. With George’s encouragement and guidance, David browsed in stores and then researched and purchased online. “The […]

Barnsey’s World

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“Mike is always seeking to make a social connection” says his brother Peter. “He’s an extrovert, always interested in what’s going on around him.” Kellie, who is new to support work, has assisted Mike to connect with people through his love of music. Mike’s now a regular at Rock and […]

Being the bridge to connection

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Three women standing together shoulder to shoulder, with warm smiles. In the centre is a woman with curly blonde hair and glasses. By her side are two younger women with a family resemblance in their dark hair and olive skin. They are standing in front of a neat brick home on a sunny day.
Mary and Rachelle joined Amanda’s Circle of Support when they were teenagers. They have continued to enjoy spending time with Amanda as they’ve grown older, making time for her between their busy studies and full-time work. Recently they’ve taken important steps for safeguarding Amanda’s future. “Amanda is our cousin; she […]

Future planning with A Circle of Support

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A bunch of people are meeting around a dining table, with papers and drinks in front of them. They are looking at the camera smiling. Charlie, in front, is a young adult with neat short hair, glasses and a black t-shirt with a logo. Behind him are members of his Circle of Support
Moving from the family home to a home of your own is one of the biggest things we do when the time comes to spread our wings and find our living independence from family. It can be equal parts exciting and daunting, and there are many things to consider. With […]

Exploring and Designing Home and Living

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Circle members’ experience In this video by Community Resource Unit Ltc (CRU),  Circle Members reflect on what it means for them to be invited, included and involved involved in a circle of support.The video is 11 minutes long https://youtu.be/gvt1ZmVMGEk Being part of school & friendships Jackie and her daughter Hannah […]

Videos about being part of a circle of support

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Home – part of the CLP vision and mission CLP helps each person with disability work towards their dream for home, bringing a sense of security, independence and pride. The video is 5 minutes long. https://youtu.be/mZUokv9VIZ4 How Tom moved into his own apartment Opening Homes – Accessibility Opening homes openinghomes.org.au is a […]

Videos about home

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Social Role Valorisation – A family story Hear how Social Role Valorisation (SRV) guided Jack’s family’s planning in supporting their son into his first work role. The video is 45 minutes long. https://youtu.be/Kdl66Sh2yDg Darcy Elks – Valued Social Roles: Pathways to full, meaningful and inclusive lives This presentation was delivered […]

Videos about valued social roles

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“While paperwork can be annoying at the best of times, Adelaide resident Emily West has made paper work for her.” ABC Adelaide interviewed Emily and her family and put together a story about the conception of her Micro Enterprise business “Shred-Em, and how it lead to a partnership with Zoos […]

Micro enterprise in the media…

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One page summary of the project The Neighbourhood Circles project is being delivered as part of the Inclusive Neighbourhoods Initiative and aims to strengthen the models for neighbourhoods where everyone has a role to play; where everyone is recognised, respected and included. This project is about exploring, strengthening, amplifying and […]

Neighbourhood Circles Project reports

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The Covid-19 pandemic enhanced people’s vulnerabilities but also the role that neighbours can play to safeguard against them. When Covid-19 lockdowns struck, people connected like never before, offering help to neighbours and rallying to support their local shops and services.  Covid-19 showed that we want to be more than individuals; […]

Introduction: Neighbourhood Circles Project

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