Resources developed by futures Upfront
The following publicly available resources have either been authored by futures Upfront or developed in close collaboration with others.
Person Centred Practice Across Cultures
Funded by the NSW Government and delivered by Maria Katrivesis and futures Upfront for National Disability Services these 14 self paced workbooks are a resource for frontline staff, community development workers, managers, CEOs and Board members to become more culturally responsive and deliver to a still very untapped market- people from CALD communities with disability. To find out more and to download the 14 workbooks (click here).
Everyone Counts- Why Language service matter
Based on 300 survey responses, 40 in-depth conversations and 7 case studies this report, written together with Maria Katrivesis for National Disability Services, identifies language barrier issues for people accessing disability services and provides resources and recommendations for improvements. (Click here)
Choices
A workbook for people with disability, their families and allies (developed for My Choice Matters), to get everyone practicing making choices (click here)
A Good Life
A series of workbooks for people with disability, their families and allies (developed for My Choice Matters), to get everyone thinking about what a Good Life includes and what really matters.
Getting the right help
A DVD and Facilitator’s Guide to assist people with disability, older people and their families and friends to find the right services and get supports that meet their linguistic, cultural and individual needs. The DVD is available in English and has been dubbed into six languages: Arabic, Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, Turkish and Vietnamese (Click here to order your copy)
Establishing a user-led Disability Support Organisation
Funded through the Practical Design Fund of NDIA, this report tracks and describes the steps involved in setting up a user led organisation. It is based on work undertaken by InControl Australia, NSW members, people with disability and families living in the Hunter and futures Upfront. (click here to view)
Person Centred Practice Across Cultures
Funded by the NSW Government and delivered by Maria Katrivesis and futures Upfront for National Disability Services these 14 self paced workbooks are a resource for frontline staff, community development workers, managers, CEOs and Board members to become more culturally responsive and deliver to a still very untapped market- people from CALD communities with disability. To find out more and to download the 14 workbooks (click here).
Everyone Counts- Why Language service matter
Based on 300 survey responses, 40 in-depth conversations and 7 case studies this report, written together with Maria Katrivesis for National Disability Services, identifies language barrier issues for people accessing disability services and provides resources and recommendations for improvements. (Click here)
Choices
A workbook for people with disability, their families and allies (developed for My Choice Matters), to get everyone practicing making choices (click here)
A Good Life
A series of workbooks for people with disability, their families and allies (developed for My Choice Matters), to get everyone thinking about what a Good Life includes and what really matters.
- Workbook 1: My Needs and Dreams (click here);
- Workbook 2: Something to do, someone to love, something to look forward to (click here)
- Workbook 3: Can funding buy me a good life? (click here)
Getting the right help
A DVD and Facilitator’s Guide to assist people with disability, older people and their families and friends to find the right services and get supports that meet their linguistic, cultural and individual needs. The DVD is available in English and has been dubbed into six languages: Arabic, Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, Turkish and Vietnamese (Click here to order your copy)
Establishing a user-led Disability Support Organisation
Funded through the Practical Design Fund of NDIA, this report tracks and describes the steps involved in setting up a user led organisation. It is based on work undertaken by InControl Australia, NSW members, people with disability and families living in the Hunter and futures Upfront. (click here to view)
