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Workshops and Events Overview

Dates of current workshops are available from the Workshop Calendar on our website; from our newsletter, or by contacting the office at pavetheway@pavetheway.org.au or by phone 07 3291 5800, 1300 554402.


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Workshop Outline Time Requirements Prerequisites
Planning for Now, Tomorrow and the Future
(1 Day)

This workshop is the only pre-requisite for:

  • 2 day Developing a Vision and a Plan workshop;
  • 6 day From Vision to Action through Planning workshop.
It is one of a range of workshops that could be the pre-requisite for:
  • Getting it together, working together
 An Information workshop covering the basic ideas behind Pave the Way’s work with families:
  • Importance of developing a vision for a good life;
  • Planning;
  • What keeps people safe (circles, networks);
  • Legal issues (wills, trusts, guardianship issues).
 Usually 9.30am – 3.00pm.

Can be offered as a shorter, more informal session for small groups.		 None
Developing a Vision and a Plan
(2 days live-in)

This workshop is one of the range of events that could be a pre-requisite for:

  • Getting it together, working together
 A more detailed exploration of the importance of developing a vision and of planning. Includes practical strategies and time for personal application of ideas.
This two day workshop is particularly suitable for people who would find it difficult to attend the six day live-in workshop. 		Offered as a two day live-in workshop – Friday afternoon to early Sunday afternoon.
  • 2 people from each family or family network.
  • Commitment to attend whole workshop.
  • Nominal fee for accommodation and food.
 Attendance at one day workshop, Planning for Now, Tomorrow and the Future is a pre-requisite for this workshop.
From Vision to Action through Planning
(2 x 3 days live-in)

This workshop is one of the range of events that could be a pre-requisite for:

  • Getting it together, working together
 A more intense, participatory workshop for people ready to explore in some depth, and learn strategies to apply, ideas about vision, planning and establishing informal networks.
Includes an opportunity to plan with a member of the Pave the Way team and invited people from your own family and wider network. 		Whole workshop is six days. These are completed over two sessions of three live-in days, usually two months apart.

Friday morning to Sunday afternoon.
  • 2 people from each family or family network.
  • Commitment to attend all six days.
  • Preparedness to consider inviting other people to participate in planning workshop on day five.
  • Subsidised fee for accommodation and food.
Attendance at one day workshop, Planning for Now, Tomorrow and the future workshop, is a pre-requisite for this workshop.
Building Lifelong Supports and Safeguards - Exploring Support Circles and Networks
(1 day)

This workshop is one of the range of events that could be a pre-requisite for:

  • Getting it together, working together
 An in-depth and interactive workshop developing ideas about inviting other people to assist us to safeguard our family members in the long term.
Covers strategies such as informal networks and intentional circles of support.		 Usually 9.30am – 3.30pm

Can be offered as a shorter, more informal session for small groups.		 None. None.
Getting it together, Working together
(5 x 2 hour evening sessions)		 A series of workshops designed to expand on how to strengthen skills and develop strategies for building and maintaining relationships in the context of working and planning with others for the future of family members with disability. 5x2 hour sessions held over 5 consecutive fortnights - either daytime or evening.

Other formats may be negotiated for regional areas.		 Attendance at all five is highly recommended but not obligatory, as each session stands alone. Attendance at one of the following Pave the Way workshops is a pre-requisite for these sessions:
  • Developing a Vision and a Plan;
  • Planning for Now, Tomorrow and the Future (1 day);
  • From Vision to Action through Planning;
  • Building Lifelong Supports & Safeguards – Exploring Circles and Networks.
Documenting Personal Information
(1 day)		 A practical, facilitated workshop to provide a starting point for families to discover the benefits of developing this resource as a way of involving others, sharing important information and as a safeguarding strategy. 9:30am - 2:30pm
 Participants are encouraged to attend with one or two other people whom they trust and who are involved in the life of their family member with disability None
Family Conversations
(3/4 x 2 hour conversations)		 A series of informal, facilitated conversations between families around topics that are central to the work of Pave the Way around vision, planning and long term safeguarding. Held at a community venue 2 – 4 evenings fortnightly 7 – 9 pm
(Families may then wish to continue meeting without Pave the Way’s involvement)		 Attendance with other members of the family or the family’s network is not required but is recommended Dependent on the topic

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