Our PurposeStandards Plus helps people and organisations to imagine better. We work alongside disabled people, older people, mentally unwell people, families, service providers and government agencies to implement the objectives of the New Zealand Disability Strategy and Health of Older People Strategy. Our ObjectivesOur primary objectives are:
Promotion of Social ValueThe promotion of the social value of people with a disability, older people and people with a mental illness in New Zealand society. “Persons with disabilities have emerged in the public eye in recent years in both affluent and economically poor societies as being people who have a legitimate grievance with their communities due to their historical role and status as being people who have been forced to live at the margins of everyday life.” "Mental health and mental well-being are fundamental to the quality of life and productivity of individuals, families, communities and nations, enabling people to experience life as meaningful and to be creative and active citizens. The primary aim is to enhance people’s well-being by focusing on their strengths and resources, reinforcing resilience and enhancing protective factors." Supporting People who are Socially Devalued and Families to 'Take Charge'Support for people who are socially devalued and their families to exercise more control and authority over their lives and futures. “In reality, despite all the talk of person-centered approaches, most service models are created before people actually arrive on the scene. This has its roots in the authority and control of service design decisions being carried by parties other than the person being served.” Working alongside Service Providers, Government and Community Agencies to 'imagine better' for those they ServeSupport for service providers who are genuinely engaged with trying to find better ways to support the lives of people who are socially devalued. “There is still a long way to go for community membership to be a reality. It requires collective action, new thinking, innovation and creativity.” More InformationEnd of page - Go to TOP
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If you are looking for a less formal way of keeping in touch, finding out what our people are up to, what events are coming up, or what's new on our webpage why not follow us on Twitter. Individualised Funding and Self Directed Services ConferenceThe Opportunities, Challenges and Cautions A conference to explore what has been learnt about the implementation and contribution of Individualised Funding to the life opportunities of people with disabilities and their families both internationally and within New Zealand. Crafting a FutureImagine Better is please to annouce that we are again able to host a series of Crafting a Future weekends with the Parent and Family Resource Centre. Believing in BetterSteps to an ordinary life for your family member with a disability. This book can now be purchased directly from our website. Letting in the LightStandards Plus has a limited number of Michael Kendrick's new book Letting in the Light currently available for sale. Books, DVD's AvailableOrder books and DVDs from Standards Plus. |
