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Circles of Support have been used extensively in many countries as an idea and practice to intentionally invite people to come together in friendship and support of a person with a disability. Circles of Support harness the goodwill, knowledge and connections of community members rather than viewing the person as a service recipient and can assist to move a person with a disability from the passive role of client to valued friend, contributor, citizen and creator of their own solutions (Barrett, 2008).

Circles of Support are not a service, they are a voluntary group of people who are committed to assisting a person with disability to achieve their goals and safeguard their interests into the future.

Circles of Support are grounded in the values of belonging, community, contribution and relationship. Key to having a good life, is having meaning and purpose—the opportunity to make a valued contribution to society and give to others.

About the Presenter

TERESA MICALLEF

Teresa Micallef has been working with Belonging Matters for five years as the Building Community Networks Manager. She has been working alongside people with disabilities and their families for over 25 years, and has particular experience in assisting people to create a good life in community and think about and move into their own home. She currently facilitates four Circles of Support, and sits on one as a member.