WelcomeStandards Plus is an independent agency promoting leadership and outcome-based quality in services for people with disabilities, the mentally unwell and older people. Read more Wednesday 9 June 2010 Seeking a Good Life
We can now confirm that the venue for Seeking a Good Life Taranaki on 7 - 8 August 2010 will be: Registrations for this event are now open. 5th International SRV ConferenceGetting the good life: from ideas to actions 
The 5th International SRV Conference will be held in Canberra, Australia from 21-23 September 2011. There will be other workshops running from 18-20 September. A new date claimer for this event is now available. To download this flyer please click here. For more information about the 5th International SRV Conference and Pre Conference Workshops please visit Koomarri. No One Alone Conference
"That which makes our life worth living" The Hard copies of the conference programme for this event have now been sent out. If you do not have a copy and would like one please e-mail us. For those people wishing to stay at the venue, conference rates are now available on a first in, first served basis. To book your discounted accommodation please download this form. and return it to the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre.Crafting a Future
The Belonging Initiative are please to announce a new set of Crafting a Future workshops. These two day events explore the importance of planning in securing the future and changing the present for someone who has a disability. These workshops will be held in:
For additional information on this event please contact Susan Frear at PFRC. Tuesday 18 May 2010 No One Alone Conference"That which makes our life worth living"
Registrations for the 2010 No One Alone Conference are now open. The No One Alone conference is seeking to address the issues of isolation and loneliness as major disabling factors in the lives of people with disabilities. The conference seeks to promote a deeper understanding of the approaches to the developments of, and the impact of friendships and relationships in the lives of people with disabilities along with the consequences of a lack of these relationships: To read more about this conference please click here. Tuesday 20 April 2010 Seeking a Good Life
Two new venues have been confirmed for our Seeking a Good Life workshop. We are please to announce that we will now be hosting this event in both Christchurch and Taranaki. We hope to be able to announce additional venues shortly No One Alone Conference"That which makes our life worth living"
The call for papers and presentations for this years conference has now closed. Thank you to everyone who has submitted a paper for this event. Abstracts are currently being reviewed. Information about the No One Alone Conference is being posted as it becomes available. 5th International SRV ConferenceGetting the good life: from ideas to actions 
The 5th International SRV Conference will be held in Canberra, Australia from 21-23 September 2011. There will be other workshops running from 18-20 September. More information and a link to the official conference website will be posted as more information becomes available. A Place of Our Own, From Here to There & Back Again?Living with the legacy of institutionalisation 
People First are proud to present two forums offering the chance to witness the stories of four individuals with learning disabilities who have experienced first hand, the transition from institutions to community. Their stories will be presented during these forums along with the opportunity to discuss the many important issues their stories generate. Forums will take place in Christchurch on 9 June and in Hamilton on 22 June. For more information or to book for this event please download a copy of their brochure here or e-mail People First directly. Letting in the Light
Standards Plus has a limited number of Michael Kendrick's new book Letting in the Light currently available for sale. Deep Quality Through Optimal Individual Service DesignStandards Plus is planning to host this high level and intensive training programme to support the development of quality in the design and delivery of individualised, person centred services to people with disabilities and their families. It is envisaged that this event will be held during August and September 1010 most likely in either Hamilton or Auckland depending on levels of interest. We are currently looking for expressions of interested and pre-registrations from organisations interested in sending delegates to this event. Read More. Register Seeking a Good LifeA two day workshop exploring options for people with disabilities and their families to manage thier own supports and taking authority over their own lives. This event will address the questions; What is a Good Life? and how can it be attained by everybody? Topics include:
This free workshop has been funded by the Ministry of Health and is hosted by Standards Plus and Up2Date. Read more
NetworkingStandards Plus are happy to provide links to other organisations or events. Read more Individualised FundingManawanui InCharge is an organisation contracted by the Ministry of Health to provide individualised funding options. Read more Books, DVDs, ResourcesStandards Plus have books, DVD's and resources available. Read more QUALITY“Quality is never accidental - it is always the result of conscious effort.” Personal Outcome MeasuresWe can provide you with training and service evaluations using “Personal Outcome Measures" as accredited by the American Council for Quality and Leadership. Read more Quality Training PackagesStandards Plus have a variety of training courses from one to ten days long to help you improve your service quality. We can customise a training package to your needs. Read more Service EvaluationService evaluation provided by Standards Plus is not a review of ‘minimum standards' – it is an analysis of quality – that which is over and above minimum. Contact us for details. End of column - Go to TOP
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COMING SOONNo One Alone ConferenceThe No One Alone conference is seeking to address the issues of isolation and loneliness as major disabling factors in the lives of people with disabilities. The conference seeks to promote a deeper understanding of the approaches to the developments of, and the impact of friendships and relationships in the lives of people with disabilities along with the consequences of a lack of these relationships Read more Seeking a Good LifeA free two day workshop exploring options for people with disabilities and their families to manage thier own supports and taking authority over their own lives. This event will address the questions; What is a Good Life? and how can it be attained by everybody? Read more OTHER SERVICESHosting and AdvocacyStandards Plus supports disabled people, families and elders to:
Contact us now. Mentoring and ConsultancyContact us about our network of specialised consultants who work with management teams, governance bodies and government departments. Read more End of column - Go to TOP DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this website may be those of individual contributors and are not necessarily supported by Standards Plus. If you find errors, please contact us so we can fix them. |
