Speaking Up: Workshop for carers of people with disability

Parents and carers play a vital role in our community, and are often the ones speaking up in meetings, appointments and conversations that shape the lives of people with disability. This workshop, delivered by lived experience facilitators from the Physical Disability Council of NSW (PDCN) will help you strengthen your advocacy skills, connect with other carers and learn how to speak up for your own needs as a carer.

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on 3 December, is a United Nation’s day that promotes awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. More than 5.5 million people in Australia, or 1 in 5, live with disability. Many rely on support from parents, carers, children and other unpaid carers and many carers have a disability themselves.

As part of City of Sydney’s IDPwD program, this workshop is for carers of people with disability, including family members and friends who provide unpaid care and support.

What you'll gain from the workshop:

Spend a morning with other carers in a supportive space, learning practical communication and self-advocacy skills. You'll leave with greater confidence, useful strategies and a personal plan for speaking up for yourself and for the person you care for.

The workshop covers:

• Understanding self-advocacy

• Building confidence and speaking-up skills

• Effective communication styles and reframing language

• Self-care strategies

• Next steps and available supports

Morning tea and a light catered lunch are provided. and there will be opportunities to connect and share experiences with other carers during the workshop.

Places are limited and registrations are essential. This workshop is for parents and carers only. The people they care for are not able to attend. Priority will be given to people who live, work or study in the City of Sydney local area.

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