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Successful educational transitions across the school years and beyond

This presentation was given at Family Advocacy's 2012 The Odyssey Conference. . . celebrating achievements, progress and change.

Dr Patrick Schwarz is a dynamic and engaging professor, author, motivational speaker and leader in Education (Inclusive Education, General Education, Educational Leadership) and Human Services.

One in all in

"Governments, funding and services cannot keep people safe on their own, nor can they replace the richness of typical, freely given, relationships. People keep people safe and personal relationships are the key.

Brothers and Sisters

Brothers and sisters have a vital role to play in each other’s lives. They share a family history together that has a powerful effect on who we become as adults and how we relate to the world.

The birthday party host – a valued role for children

The birthday party host – a valued role for children encourages typical but essential life experiences. You can find more examples on the Resourcing Families webpage: Family stories

Getting ready for school and life

Are you thinking about school for your child? It is never too early to start thinking about the future.

An Updated Sketch of the Rationales for the Existence and Independence of the Citizen Advocacy Office

An exploration of the implementative/administrative mechanism and the presentation on newer thoughts that are more systemic.

Assumptions Underlying Citizen Advocacy

This paper reviews twenty-two assumptions that point to, suggest and support Citizen Advocacy rather than some other valid moral strategy.

Making the Most of Evaluation

This article outlines some of the possible variables that influence the success of an evaluation effort. Parties wishing to make the most of their evaluation experience may find that attending to these variables produces more beneficial results.

The Challenge that IS Citizen Advocacy

This article looks at the origin of the Citizen Advocacy principles and talk about the challenges of this advocacy service.

Forgotten and Found

Kim tells us the story of her life to explain why no child should grow up in an institution and separated from family. She subsequently worked through the challenges of becoming independent in the community and eventually becoming an advocate.