Enhancing Sector Capacity Initiative

This project aims to increase the capacity of Day Services to implement self-directed approaches. Dyson Consulting Group has been asked by DHS to provide coordination, facilitator and support to:

• The regional Working Parties that received Leadership in Reorientation of Day Services (LIRDS) funding
• The organizations that received Leadership in Self-directed Approaches (LISA) funding.

Resources

• Self-assessment tools
  • Progress for providers: checking your progress in delivering personalised services.
  To acces the tool click here.
  • The Vic Health Partnerships Analysis Tool: for partners in health promotion. To access the tool click here. 
• Communications strategy tools. Several LIRDs have requested information on developing a communication strategy.
• The template below has been developed for LIRDs and can be adapted as required.
• The following websites may also be useful.
  • The International Develpment Reseach Centre contains a range of toolkits for community agencies, including a comprehensive guide to developing a communication strategy. To access the toolkit click here. 
  • The World Wildlife Fund website has a number of communication strategy resources.
    • To access the communication strategy development guidelines click here.
    • To access the communication summary template click here.

Links

• In Control website. This website contains information, stories and resources related to self-directed funding. To acces the website click here.
• Helen Sanderson and Associates. This website has a range of  resources related to person-centred planning. To acces the website click here. To access the  Progess for Providers - Self Assessment Tool click here.
• The Shop for Support website is a UK website that has a range of online tools that allow people to select services online, manage their budget and plan their support. To find out more click here.
• The BBC's My Web My Way website contains resources that people with a disability can use to make using computers and accessing the web easier. To access the website click here.

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