Development,
Social change, Transition societies, Role of youth, Entrepreneurship development,
Governance and people strengthening practices, Volunteers development
Asset Based Community
Development Micro credits and finance
Ignorance of Ability Brings Disability
"This is a short film I did in 2005
and it was nominated for
India-International Film Festival on disability
......"
5.4 million
Australians volunteer with that figure representing
approximately 35% of the population. The estimated value
of volunteering is
$70 billion. The complete survey report is available on the
Wayne
McCashen
is
the author
of the books The
Strengths Approach: A
strengths-based resource for sharing
power and creating change and
Communities of hope: A
strengths-based resource for
building community; and co-author of
the card-based resource Name the
Frame: Reminders for building
respectful socially just decisions.
Wayne has 30 years experience in the
human services including youth work,
family work, community development,
training and professional
development, staff supervision, and
management. His qualifications are
in the fields of social work and
community development.
John
Armstrong
is a Social Role Valorisation trainer.
He received recognition as a Senior SRV Trainer with Dr
Wolfensberger and the Training Institute in Syracuse NY.
Since 1991. In addition to standard SRV and PASSING
training, John conducts training and consultancy for
agencies on request that can be tailored to their
requirements.
Michael D. Clark
(MSW, LMSW) is a
Consultant, Trainer and an
Addictions Therapist. Currentlythe
Director of the Center for
Strength-Based Strategies, United
States, He provides training and/or
onsite technical assistance to
mental health, criminal justice and
child welfare organizations
throughout the United States, as
well as Europe, Canada, the
Caribbean and Micronesia.
More about Michael
HERE
Lesley
Chenoweth
BSocWk, MSocWk, PhD
is the foundation Professor of
Social Work at Griffith University
in Queensland, Australia and is Head
of the Logan Campus of Griffith
University. She has more than thirty
years experience as a social work
practitioner and academic, twenty of
these in the disability area. She is
a regular consultant to government
and community organisations and has
served on numerous boards and
committees for disability, legal and
family welfare agencies. Lesley is a
regular invited speaker at
conferences both in Australia and
overseas. Lesley has participated in
every conference of the Institute.
www.griffith.edu.au/health/research-centre-clinical-community-practice-innovation/staff/professor-lesley-chenoweth
Former Members
KERRIE-ANN WALLIS
B.A. (Hons
1st Class) AIMM, has been elected as
Executive Treasurer 2010-2012. Kerrie–ann is a member
of the Australian Institute of Management, the
Australian Customer Service Association, and the
Australian Association for Psychological Type. Kerrie-ann’s
professional experience covers more than twenty years in
administration & accounts management and Human
Resources. Kerrie–ann is also an Accredited
Practitioner of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).
Kerrie-ann has had lifelong a passion for the arts,
culture & history. She continues to read and research
comparative religions with a view to one day converting
her studies to a PhD. This year she commences
post-graduate studies in Human Services to support her
front-line service role with QLD Department of
Communities.
Chris
Montgomery
has worked in the field of intellectual
disability for the last 20 years. He is widely known and
respected both nationally and internationally for his
work convening the annual Sharing the Road
conference for disability support workers in Queensland.
Chris has worked as a direct support worker, a manager
of support work and most recently in the development of
statewide reporting systems. He brings a wealth of
knowledge and experience to his role as the foundation
Secretary of the Institute.
Rita Kugler is a Chartered Accountant with nearly 20
years experience in the private, public and community
sectors. Rita was born in Argentina and migrated to
Australia with her parents and sister in 1977. Rita was
invited to the Brisbane Institute of Strengths Based
Practice, as its founding member and fulfilled the role
of treasurer for 2 years and since her move to New South
Wales, continues to be an advisor on financial and
general management to the Institute.
Ram,
mainly known as Mr. Karuppiah Ramanathan, an
accountant by profession, Ram runs the Remox Exchange.
Ram has been the Treasurer on the board of management
for two years 2008 and 2009. Ram is a member of the
National Institute of Accountants in Australia.
Christine Radke
has worked as a support professional and manager in the
field of intellectual disability support for over two
decades and has been actively involved in welfare and
community support for more years than she can remember.
Chris has enjoyed a number of work roles, the majority
relating to direct service provision to individuals with
an intellectual disability who have high and complex
support needs. Chris is one of the foundation members
of the Institute.
Stefan
Bakaj is a
Slovenian born Australian Citizen. Stefan holds a degree
in Visual Arts and Social Work (Hons 1st
Class). He participated in a number of group exhibitions
prior to becoming a Social Worker and continues to
engage with his artistic endeavours. Stefan spent some
time living in Russia studying the language and
culture. He was the President of the Alumni of the
University of Queensland Social Work and Human Services
and continues to remain on the Alumni committee as part
of the team organising professional development
opportunities for Social Workers. Stefan is a
contributing author in Social Work and Welfare
Practice (4th edition) by O’Connor,
Willson and Sutterlund. Stefan works for the Department
of Communities in Queensland Government as a Senior
Social Worker.
sbakaj@hotmail.com
Kimberley Lloyd-Jones
graduated from the School of Human Services, Griffith
University in 2002. Kimberley has worked extensively in
the disability sector both with the government and
non-government organisations. Kimberley currently works
for the Queensland State Government in the disability
services area. Kimberley manages a team who works in
direct service delivery and funding. Kimberley has been
a member on the board of the Queensland Advocacy Service
and Palliative Care. Kimberley's particular area of
interest is person centered practice and program
development and implementation.
kalj06@hotmail.com
