Towards a Better Life: An Introduction to Social Role Valorisation (SRV)

Foundations Forum 2 Day Workshop

*PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED*

Date: Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd October
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Cost: Standard: $385 / Concession: $130

Learn a framework that gives meaning and depth and helps to make the most of contemporary opportunities!

Hosted by Foundations Forum, this workshop explores how getting valued roles can lead to changed societal perceptions and strengthen the likelihood that people with a devalued status will get a better life. The core themes and principles of SRV will be explored through presentations, exercises and discussions.

The workshop is designed for participants from a range of sectors including disability, aged care, mental health and youth. This includes advocates, services managers, support workers, coordinators, family members, educators, students and people who receive human services. Participants attending should be looking for ways of meeting the real needs of marginalised people, resulting in a better life, and who are interested in understanding more about Social Role Valorisation.

Participants must attend both days. For each day please arrive at 8:30am to sign in, for an 9:00am start. Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea will be provided. Please note any essential dietary requirements in your registration.

More information and register HERE

For enquiries contact: foundationsforum@foundationsforum.org.au

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Questacon STEM Network: Hunter Region Educator Meetups

by Cristelle Govender • 30 October 2025

Dates: Wednesday 5th November 2025 & Thursday 4th December 2025 Time: 5pm - 6:30pm (arrive from 4:45pm) Cost: FREE Tickets: HERE Are you a Hunter Region STEM educator with an interest in building your professional connections? Join in the launch of the Hunter Region STEM Network! Connect with fellow educators, get hands-on with STEM activities, and boost your STEM teaching confidence. Meet other educators and build your professional networks, engage in hands-on STEM activities, and discuss classroom implementation, gain insights into high quality STEM resources and programs, access Q.Ed Community, Questacon’s Education Community of Practice. With the support of local educators, Questacon facilitates state-based STEM network meetings, connecting educators with each other, with resources, and with the local STEM community. Each meeting you’ll hear from local educators about their classroom practice, connect to your local Questacon Regional Leader, complete a creative hands-on STEM activity, and explore how you can extend and enrich your STEM teaching. Things to know: Suitable for NSW primary and high school teachers, school lab techs, pre-service teachers and outreach educators, as well as those with an interest in STEM education Meetings are FREE to attend, but registration is essential to secure your spot Afternoon tea provided If the location or dates don’t suit you, you can express your interest in future opportunities via the application form Meetings are held each term, but places are limited. About the Program: Questacon Regional Leaders are in every state and territory, building networks of educator communities across the country. Q.Ed community is a hub for state-based communities of practice led by teachers and facilitated by Questacon. With regular, in-person and virtual meets, a Teams channel to chat, professional learning resources and grab'n’go activities and more, Q.Ed community gives you the access, networking and resources to elevate your STEM classroom, wherever you are. For more information contact: teachers@questacon.edu.au or view the event on the Questacon website