Podcast

Connecting to the Community 1 (27,604 KB)
^{Janet Klees}
Janet Klees has over 25 years experience working with people living with disability and their families. In this first podcast recording titled 'Connecting to the Community' Janet introduces the family-governed Deohaeko Support Network, where she is co-ordinator. Janet discusses on behalf of the seven individuals involved how they have connected with their community and looks at their circles of support and how they have provided positive assistance with living as a part of their community.

Connecting to the Community 2 (37,666 KB)
^{Janet Klees}
In this second podcast recording 'Connecting to the Community' Janet Klees discusses funding, individual support plans and how family members worked together on this. Janet also discusses individual 'back-up' plans, her role as co-ordinator and the roles of the seven individuals who are a part of the Deohaeko Support Network.

Connecting to the Community 3 (33,709 KB)
^{Janet Klees}
In this third podcast recording 'Connecting to the Community' Janet discusses paid support hours and how this is organised at Deohaeko Support Network. Janet describes how establishing positive community relationships can assist with 'safe-guarding' people living with disability in the community and provides examples at Deohaeko Support Network of good relationships. Janet encourages people to discover places in our community where everyone likes to go. Janet is also author of two books 'We Come Bearing Gifts' and 'Our Presence has Roots'.

Connecting to the Community 4 (27,227 KB)
^{Janet Klees}
In this fourth podcast recording 'Connecting to the Community' Janet discusses how it is important for people to be present in their community on a frequent, predictable and legitimate way to assist with establishing positive relationships. Janet also discusses how we can provide positive information around disability to the community.

Connecting to the Community 5 (24,602 KB)
^{Janet Klees}
In this fifth podcast recording titled 'Connecting to the Community' Janet discusses in detail the importance of knowing what a persons interests are. Janet also discusses how a person can work towards establishing positive relationships with family and friends and the role of a good neighbour and how a person can contribute to establishing these relationships.

Connecting to the Community 6 (28,537 KB)
^{Janet Klees}
In this sixth podcast recording 'Connecting to the Community' Janet describes the richness which is available within our communities and how we need to look at what is out there through community notices, libraries and in the paper. Janet provides ideas on how a person can become involved in their community through legitimate roles.

Connecting to the Community 7 (24,073 KB)
^{Janet Klees}
In this seventh podcast recording 'Connecting to the Community' Janet provides an example of natural supports within the community and how these supports can develop over time. Janet also discusses how we can support relationships through positive body language and interactions with people.

Connecting to the Community 8 (25,241 KB)
^{Janet Klees}
In this eighth podcast recording 'Connecting to our Community' Janet discusses how it is important to ask for a contribution, not a favour when seeking opportunities within the community. Janet provides examples of accepting community offers and how this can be rewarding and if successful can assist with building community relationships. The importance of understanding when volunteering your time is valued and examples of taking little steps to be a part of the community through "chatting, asking and offering" are discussed.

Michael Kendrick Presentation 1 (49,061 KB)
^{On Being A Person: An Exploration of New Horizons}
This podcast is a recording of Michael Kendrick's presentation: On Being A Person: An Exploration of New Horizons. Michael discusses standardised and individualised models of funding, disempowerment and answers audience questions.

Michael Kendrick Presentation 2 (11,091 KB)
^{On Being A Person: An Exploration of New Horizons}
This is the second podcast recording of Michael Kendrick's presentation: On Being A Person: An Exploration of New Horzons. Michael discusses different models A for B model, B for B model, different levels of empowerment, the use of public money and that a person's level of disability has nothing to do with whether a person can be a decision maker.

Michael Kendrick Presentation 3 (34,932 KB)
^{On Being A Person: An Exploration of New Horizons}
This is the third podcast recording of Michael Kendrick's presentation: On Being A Person: An Exploration of New Horizons. Michael discusses origins of authority, duty of care, honour system and an example of individualised funding.

Michael Kendrick Presentation 4 (30,782 KB)
^{On Being A Person: An Exploration of New Horizons}
This is the fourth podcast recording of Michael Kendrick's presentation: On Being A Person: An Exploration of New Horizons. In this presentation Michael discusses how you can start initiatives with or without funding, examples of family members putting money together for proposals and family and consumer satisfaction is much higher with individual arrangements.

Michael Kendrick Presentation 5 (32,117 KB)
^{On Being A Person: An Exploration of New Horizons}
This is the fifth podcast recording of Michael Kendrick's presentation: On Being A Person: An Exploration of New Horizons. Michael discusses individualised proposals and a person's vision, negotiations around individual agreements, spending of money, advocacy and how to negotiate spending of funds in a different way.

Michael Kendrick Presentation 6 (35,194 KB)
^{On Being A Person: An Exploration of New Horizons}
This is the sixth podcast recording of Michael Kendrick's presentation: On Being A Person: An Exploration of New Horizons. Michael discusses microboards, advocacy, ONE-BY-ONE project, Mobile Attendance Care Service and creating support circles for a person.

Michael Kendrick Presentation 7 (24,811 KB)
^{On Being A Person: An Exploration of New Horizons}
This is the seventh podcast recording of Michael Kendrick's presentation: On Being A Person: An Exploration of New Horizons. Michael discusses how individual funding is often less expensive than group funding, flexibility of funding can reduce unnecessary spending and what studies are available about the cost benefit of individualisation.

Michael Kendrick Presentation 8 (25,476 KB)
^{On Being A Person: An Exploration of New Horizons}
This is the eighth podcast recording of Michael Kendrick's presentation: On Being A Person: An Exploration of New Horizons. Michael discusses dimensions of quality including personal empowerment and choice, how to obtain natural supports, development and lifestyle interests and personal growth.

Self-Directed Funding in South Australia 01 (24,858 KB)
^{Samantha Jenkinson}
Samantha Jenkinson is Executive Officer of In Control Australia. In this podcast recording Samantha explains what self-directed funding is and discusses current self-directed funding initiatives in other states (in-particular Victoria and Western Australia) and national issues of interest to the movement.

Self-Directed Funding in South Australia 02 (11,090 KB)
^{Kelly Vincent}
Kelly Vincent is a young emerging artist as a writer and performer and who also has a physical disability. Kelly tells her story of living with a disability and how the concept of choice through self-directed funding would assist her with taking control of her own life.

Self-Directed Funding in South Australia 03 (13,039 KB)
^{Victoria Bridgland}
Victoria Bridgland is the parent of a 17 year old adolescent living with disability. Victoria tells her story of how she was able to secure an individualised funding package five years ago and how this has assisted her son beyond her wildest dreams. Victoria discusses her son's own model of individualised funding, how this works and how it has provided her son with greater control over his life.

Self-Directed Funding in South Australia 04 (8,653 KB)
^{Denise Wharldall}
Denise Wharldall is CEO of Leveda Inc. This podcast will provide a brief overview of Leveda and outlines changes which Leveda are keen to make regarding service delivery to ensure that it is responsive to the needs of consumers, is flexible and is prepared for self-directed funding.

Self-Directed Funding in South Australia 05 (16,516 KB)
^{Lis Burtnick and Jayne Lehmann}
Lis Burtnick is CEO of Life's for Living and her co-presenter Jayne Lehmann is a parent of a person living with disability. Lis and Jayne present an overview of the online resource 'What I'd Like You To Know About Me!' and explain the development of the resouce and its practical application in relation to self-directed funding.

Self-Directed Funding in South Australia 06 (7,174 KB)
^{Andy Hagan}
Andy Hagan is the CEO of The Community Business Bureau (CBB) which is a self funding social enterprise who provide a range of services to the not for profit sector such as consulting and salary packaging. The CBB is developing a web based service which will support individuals in receipt of self-directed funding to manage the funds.

Self-Directed Funding in South Australia 07 (13,394 KB)
^{Brian Gillan}
Brian Gillan is CEO of Community Support Inc (CSI). CSI have undergone a significant change management process including the development of a more flexible service system. CSI have developed a self management funding option for consumers as well as offering consumers a straight brokerage service or providing support workers for the consumer.

Self-Directed Funding in South Australia 08 (21,888 KB)
^{Jayne Barrett}
Jayne Barrett from the Community Living Project (CLP) explains how the CLP was formed by families wanting to find individual solutions for their children living with disabilities. The CLP provides a personalised service with individual design of support and living arrangements.

Self-Directed Funding in South Australia 09 (27,512 KB)
^{Questions and Comments}
A review of the morning session with an opportunity from audience members to ask questions and receive feedback and answers.

Self-Directed Funding in South Australia 10 (13,009 KB)
^{Feedback Group}
A summary from the three groups; service providers, family members / supporters and people living with disability on what are the barriers, opportunities and strategies for self-directed funding.

Self-Directed Funding in South Australia 11 (31,327 KB)
^Conclusion
The conclusion of the conference looks at what people would like from In Control Australia and what are the next steps in developing self-directed funding in South Australia.

The Good, The Bad and the Unfair Workshop (37,681 KB)
^{Glen Watson}
This is a recording of a presentation by Glen Watson from The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. Glen discusses welfare to work changes, employment statistics and changing attitudes of employers. This podcast was recorded on 15th May 2008.

The Good, The Bad and the Unfair Workshop (51,158 KB)
^{Samantha Jenkinson}
This podcast is a recording of a presentation given by Samantha Jenkinson at a workshop on employment issues for people living with disability. Samantha, who lives with disability, lives in Perth and is the president of the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO). Her presentation builds on an article she wrote for national disability magazine Link, called 'The Slow Burn: From Welfare to Work'. This podcast was recorded on 15th May 2008.

The Good, The Bad and the Unfair Workshop (27,288 KB)
^{Andrew Pidgeon}
This is a podcast recording of a presentation given by Andrew Pidgeon. Andrew provides a consumer's point of view on disability employment services and some frustrations which he has experienced through this process. This podcast was recorded 15th May 2008.

The Good, The Bad and the Unfair Workshop (22,591 KB)
^{Closing Discussion}
This is a podcast recording of the closing session of The Good, The Bad and the Unfair Workshop. The session was recorded on 15th May 2008.

The Good, The Bad and the Unfair Workshop (29,767 KB)
^{Helen Finch}
Helen Finch, Disability Complaints Service, provides an overview of the types of complaints she has received in relation to employment and disability. Helen discusses job capacity assessments, carers leave and welfare to work. This podcast was recorded on 15th May 2008.