Events

Crafting A Future

A weekend for Families with a Disabled Family Member who are Seeking Strategies for a Better Life

Brochure

Download a brochure for the Auckland events here (pdf).

Download a brochure for the Tauranga events here (pdf).

Purpose

This workshop will explore:

• The importance of planning in securing the future and changing the present for someone who has a disability.
• Who is there now and who will be there in the future to provide security, companionship and love.
• Who will ensure the persons interests are protected, their contributions recognised and their needs and choices honored.

Themes

• Establishing a Vision of a good life for your family member.
• Building a larger network of enduring relationships to ensure ongoing support, community involvement and more opportunities.
• Thinking about roles.
• Wills; Trusts; Estates; Benefits.

Overview

Day One

• Introducing the good life - attainable by everyone.
• Focusing on strengths and gifts to help us build the vision.
• Challenges of achieving the good life and the role of family governance.
• Valued and meaningful roles as an important cornerstone in crafting a good future.
• Introducing Family Trusts, Property Managers and Welfare Guardians.

Day Two

• Creating a circle of support - a network of engaged, caring and skilled people who can build enduring relationships to help you towards your future.
• Where to from here? What is next in working towards your vision of the future.

When and Where

Auckland

Venue

Howick Club
107 Botany Road
Howick

Dates

5th - 6th November 2011

Hours

The hours of the event are normally 9am-4pm.

Auckland

Venue

Quality Inn Westend
465 Great North Road
Grey Lynn

Date

12th - 13th November 2011

Hours

The hours of the event are normally 9am-4pm.

Tauranga

Venue

Mako Room
Papamoa Community Centre
15 Gravatt Road
Papamoa

Date

18th - 19th February 2012

Hours

The hours of the event are normally 9am-4pm.

Course Leaders

This programme will be led by Lorna Sullivan.
Lorna Sullivan is the Chief Executive for Standards Plus, a small, national agency working to promote innovation and change in delivery of services and development of community for disabled people, older people and people with experience of mental illness and their families. Lorna has worked extensively within the disability sector in New Zealand. Her particular areas of interest include working with people with a disability and family members to build services and supports that are genuinely relevant to their needs and their individual pursuit for personally meaningful futures. She uses what she learns to support people with a disability, their families, advocacy groups, service providers and governments interested in working for positive change.

Tony Banks- Solicitor (Wills, trust and estate planning)
Tony has been involved in the disability sector at the governance level since 1989 and periodically provides legal information to support families who have a member with a disability. He lives in Tamahere with his wife Maggie. Two daughters and two grandsons live close by in Hamilton, with a son and his partner living in Upper Hutt. He is a self employed lawyer and supports Maggie with Birthspirit – an independent midwifery education provider.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is specifically designed for families and is relevant to any person who is concerned with the well being and future of a person with a disability over the long term.

Participants should be prepared to explore options different to those offered by the system, be willing to share their experiences and to take a lead among their peers.

Cost

The cost of the course is $30 per person

Price includes GST and covers tuition, all materials and morning/afternoon tea and lunch.

Registration

Registrations for these events are now open. To register please click here

Please note that this event is being administrated by the Parent and Family Resource Centre not ImagineBetter. If you have any questions about registering for this event please contact Lisa Martin at PFRC.

Hosts

These events are hosted by ImagineBetter and the Parent and Family Resource Centre with the generous sponsorship from Te Pou