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This article, by authors Deb Rouget and Teresa Micallef, was published in the Voice-The Journal for Down Syndrome Australia, April 2019.  Simply explained – a nice, easy read – itContinue reading “A Guide to Circles of Support”

A handy brochure from Inclusion Melbourne, Australia. It is about circles of support, the role of ‘circles’ with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), steps to starting a circle ofContinue reading “Circles of Support – Overview”

 A workbook for people who are interested in learning more about circles. “Circles function at their best when there is good leadership and an active, engaged membership. This workbook focussesContinue reading “Facilitating Circles of Support  – Workbook”

This comprehensive manual was developed by Resourcing Inclusive Communities, an initiative of Family Advocacy, New South Wales, Australia. It contains a great deal of information about Circles of Support, including:

This paper discusses the development of a Circle of Support using person-centred planning approaches, with the example of a student in school.   Author Rob Otorepec is with Circles Network,Continue reading “Making Connections”

A short paper containing thoughts and comments from participants at the National Resource Centre for Circles of Support and Microboards (NRCCOSAM) Forum, December 1, 2017, Inclusion Melbourne.

An issue of the Crucial Times newsletter, dedicated to the topics of circles of support. Published by Community Resource Unit Inc., Queensland, Australia

Written by Emma Fialka-Feldman, Micah Fialka-Feldman, and Janice Fialka, this brief includes ways of creating and sustaining a circle of support which includes the 4 I’s to circles: intentional, invitation,Continue reading “Inclusion Includes Belonging: How to Create & Sustain a Circle of Support”

A mother’s story about the process of creating a circle of support for her daughter, Belinda, and how Belinda’s life has blossomed with opportunities that have come her way. ByContinue reading “A Circle of Support: A Space to Blossom       “

This video “Building Personal Support Networks: Barbarah and Zackery’s Story” has been developed to create awareness of support networks and inform people of the importance of making safe social connections.Continue reading “Building Personal Support Networks: Barbarah and Zackery’s Story”