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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WHAT'S NEWLetting in the LightStandards 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 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 Register now
No One Alone - Call for PapersThe planning committee for our 2010 conference 'No One Alone' is now accepting papers and presentations from individuals and groups who might wish to contribute their knowledge to this event. Anyone wishing to submit an abstract for consideration should do so by 5pm Friday 26 March 2010. Conference will be held 20th - 22nd September 2010 Seeking Community: He Ngakau Aata KiteaThis book and dvd shares eleven inspiring life stories with photos by people with a learning disability. Read more Books, DVD's AvailableOrder books and DVDs from Standards Plus. |
