If the only interaction you have with circle members is at the meetings themselves, you run the risk of the circle members not forming strong relationships with each other or your family member and losing the momentum of being part of something great. So here are some tips for keeping Read more…
Asking people to join a circle of support is often the thing that people find the hardest. What if they say no? Here are some tips for asking in a way that is likely to get a yes and what to do if they say no. Tip #1 The first Read more…
The purpose of a circle of support is to help your family member with a disability to build the good life they want. It’s going to be important that your family member is supported to get involved. This isn’t easy if your family member experiences anxiety at meetings, doesn’t read Read more…
Who are the people in your social networks? The first step is to figure out who is there in your social networks. Here is a tool you can use to dig deeper into who you know in order to identify potential people to ask to join your circle. Get Read more…
A circle of support is a group of family and friends who work together to help create, promote and support the goals of a person with disability. The circle acts as a community of friendship and support around the person at the centre. Members can provide practical advice, solve problems Read more…