My Home My Way Workshop in Ryde

• 11 November 2024
• 09:30am - 04:00pm
• Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Rd, West Ryde NSW 2114

Register here for this face-to-face workshop!

Home is a vital part of our lives. It not only gives us security, privacy, comfort and control but it reflects our identity, our adulthood and our deep sense of who we are and how we connect and belong in our neighbourhood and communities. Yet for many people, particularly people with disability, 'home' is designed and controlled by others.

Guest Speaker

Nathan has Down syndrome but he says, “That’s not who I am”. He has spoken at international and national conferences, sharing his insights about what can happen when people are encouraged to live their dreams and live life to their full potential.

Nathan is a filmmaker, has attended The University of Sydney and works at the prominent radio station Nova 96.9.

Nathan lives in his own place and at this workshop he will share his experience leaving home, sharing with housemates and how it all happened.
Nathan believes by changing mindsets we can break through barriers and allow people with disability to shine.

Topics covered: 

• As a person with disability, what does it mean to have your own home?
• What would make it possible to have your own home and what does the evidence say?
• Build and hold a positive vision for home
• First steps to consider when making a unique home of your own
• Options for home and creative supports
• Barriers, challenges and fears
• Set up for long term safety and success
• Stories about people living in their own home with a range of supports

Who should attend?

People with disability, their families and advocates.

Cost: 

$50 if using NDIS funding,
$55 if not using NDIS funding
$75 for professionals.

 There is a no cost option on the registration form for people with disability and families.

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