Kia tutuki ai ngā whainga me ngā tumanako kia mau tonu i ngā mahi
Through working together our goals and objectives will be achieved
Join here
Kia tutuki ai ngā whainga me ngā tumanako kia mau tonu i ngā mahi
Through working together our goals and objectives will be achieved
Join here
Join us for an insightful overview of supported decision-making, focusing on rights under the UN Convention and how they relate to the PPPR Act. The webinar will cover how to respect individuals' will and preferences, including non-verbal communication, and clarifies the role of Welfare Guardians. You’ll gain practical tools and more confidence to ensure decisions genuinely reflect an individual’s wishes.
This webinar will explore the key principles of supported decision-making, our rights and responsibilities under the United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) Article 12, and how these relate to the PPPR Act. We will discuss will and preferences, and how supported decision-making applies when people communicate without words. Participants will leave feeling more confident in understanding the responsibilities of Welfare Guardians, how to apply supported decision-making, and tools that are available to make sure that people’s will and preference is genuinely included in decisions.
Presenters:
Lizzie Waring
Lizzie Waring (she/her) is a registered Social Worker currently on secondment to 
Te Aho o te Kahu where she works as Principal Advisor Equity. Lizzie has worked in local and central government agencies, both in the UK and here in NZ. She has significant experience of working within disability and health, with a focus on disability equity. Lizzie has conducted research with people with learning (intellectual) disabilities about what helps them to make decisions and has delivered training to NZ Police and Social Workers around the country about Supported Decision-Making and the UNCRPD. Lizzie lives in Wellington with her husband and cat, and enjoys powerlifting, pole dancing, and baking.
Carolyn Stobbs
Carolyn Stobbs (she/her) is a Behaviour Specialist based in Kāpiti, 
with a strong focus on empowering individuals through inclusive and person-centred approaches. With a background in education, advocacy and a passion for human rights, Carolyn advocates for Supported Decision Making as a vital tool in promoting autonomy, dignity, and meaningful choice for people with intellectual/learning disabilities. Her work involves collaborating with individuals, families, and support teams to create environments where people are supported to make decisions about their own lives, in ways that reflect their values and preferences.
Free to ANZASW members
$40 to non-members
More info on joining our community