Making the Most of Change- Understanding and Managing Your Supports

Wednesday March 29, 2017

Woombye, Sunshine Coast

Community Resource Unit Inc

This is an accessible version of a flyer for a Sunshine Coast event.

Event Overview

  • As we move to the NDIS, many people with disabilities and their families are thinking about what a good life for a person with a disability looks like and how to best use the opportunities offered by the new scheme.
  • It will alsoexplore ways people and their families can both manage and direct the support they need to live a rich and meaningful life.

Questions explored in the workshop:

  • What are the supports needed for a good life?
  • How can you blend funded NDIS support with natural supports that come from family, friends and community?
  • What does it mean to direct and manage my own supports?

Presenter

Sharon Bourke

  • Sharon Bourke currently works as a Professional Development Consultant and has presented many Participant Readiness sessions for CRU over the past two years. She has worked in various roles, including managing individualised support agencies, advocacy, workshop facilitation and planning.
  • In partnership with her youngest son Dan, Sharon has chosen to self-direct funds that support him. With clarity of vision and practical planning strategies, Sharon believes self-direction can provide people with more flexible options and opportunities to find creative ways of living real lives.

Who Should Attend

  • This workshop is for people with disability, their families and supporters. Workers are most welcome to attend and learn from an individual and family perspective about managing and directing supports both unfunded and paid.

Event and Venue Information

Event details

  • Wednesday March 29, 2017
  • Event runs from 9.30am-3.30pm.
  • Event registration from 9:00am

Venue details

  • Red Bridge Motor Inn, 380 Nambour Connection Rd, Woombye

How to Register

  • Tickets can be ordered online
  • Ticket sales closeWednesday March 15
  • If you experience any issues registering for this event, please call CRU on 07 3844 2211.
  • Tickets can be booked via our Eventbrite page:
  • Support to Attend - Contact CRU if you need assistance to register, or to attend or participate in this event.Interpreters can be arranged. Please contact CRU to discuss your needs.

About Community Resource Unit Inc.

  • CRU has a 28 year track record of working across Queensland to help people with a disability take control of their lives and take their place in their community.

Contact Community Resource Unit Inc.

  • Phone: 07 3844 2211.
  • Email:
  • Website:
  • Address: Level 2, 43 Peel Street. South Brisbane. Queensland.