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Think Differently

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The Think Differently project aims to create opportunities that support people with disabilities into roles valued in their communities. It encourages initiatives that enable participation in community and civic life, strengthen local communities, change attitudes, and build/develop family leadership.

This “DIY family resource kit” has been developed to assist a wide variety of family groups with useful information and topics that support family leadership, as well as:

  • Setting up new family groups (or Kitchen Table groups)
  • Information on Enabling Good Lives
  • Facilitation and interpersonal communication skills
  • Managing conflict
  • Planning and monitoring projects
  • Creating a brand (for new groups)
  • How to influence – media and social media guides
  • Owning a home of your own

EGL key messages and principles

DOC – 78kb

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Talking about imagining better

PDF – 284kb

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A window on individualised funding

DOC – 24kb

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Planning and monitoring

DOC – 38kb

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Talking about making a meaningful and valued contribution

PDF – 221kb

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Interpersonal communication skills

DOC – 36kb

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Group conflict resolution model

DOC – 25kb

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Working creatively with conflict

DOC – 34kb

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DIY brand guide

PDF – 1.7mb

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DIY social media

PDF – 2mb

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Facilitator checklist

DOC – 31kb

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Guide to Owning A Home of Your Own

PDF – 78kb

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