Navigating Crisis with Compassion

Navigating Crisis with Compassion: The Case for Person-Centred Emergency Planning in Local Government In times of crisis, the effectiveness of emergency planning can be the difference between chaos and resilience. Local Governments play a pivotal role in preparing communities for emergencies and disasters, yet there’s a growing recognition that a one-size-fits-all approach falls short in…

Chatting with Tess!

Drew Rogers, a member of our Creative Jedi, caught up with Tess Pollard from our Behaviour Support team…   What led you to study psychology?   Well, 1) I wanted to better understand mine and others’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. And 2) I could not find anything more fulfilling in life than helping others (although…

What is behaviour support?

“Behaviour support focuses on evidence-based strategies and person-centred supports that address the needs of the person with disability and the underlying causes of behaviours of concern, while safeguarding the dignity and quality of life of people with disability who require specialist behaviour support’ (NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission).   What does behaviour support include? A…

That 70’s Wobble

Are you here for a job or to build a business? There’s some foundational rumblings happening in Jeder’s Membership lately and some of us have noticed significant changes in Member’s contribution and participation as they “step back” or away from uncomfortable situations, witnessed (or been part of) challenges and grievances which often stay as low-key…

Connected Communities Report

Connected Communities

Download Report This resource outlines the Connected Communities approach to digital inclusion and its outcomes for participants and community workers. It has been written for digital inclusion advocates, practitioners, and those who fund digital inclusion work, and presents a more impactful way to plan and deliver digital inclusion activities, side-by-side with community. Message from the Connect…

Jody Kretzmann

A Tribute to Jody Kretzmann ABCD Institute Co-Founder

By Dee Brooks “The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” — Confucius They say we should never meet our heroes and yet, we also know that there’s always an exception to the rule! Jody Kretzmann was an exemplary exception! On the 1st of January, Australian time, we received word that…