Supporting Access and Inclusion for Social Connection. Community Provider Resource.

This resource is designed for community providers seeking to improve accessibility and inclusivity in social connection activities, particularly for individuals facing mental health challenges. It serves as a guide to creating more welcoming environments where everyone can thrive.

What’s inside?

This comprehensive resource tackles the common barriers that individuals often encounter when trying to access community programs. It highlights effective strategies that can foster positive experiences and meaningful connections. Central to this resource is the journey of a community member, illustrating real-life challenges and triumphs, alongside practical tips and suggestions that can be easily implemented.

To make the most of this resource, we’ve included:

• A Downloadable Poster: Featuring the main guiding principles of inclusivity and accessibility. This poster is perfect for printing and hanging in your space as a daily reminder of our commitment to fostering social connections.

Download the Poster Here ⬇️

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• A Toolkit: This toolkit includes a self-audit checklist that helps teams evaluate their current practices, along with actionable tips to enhance your programs. It’s designed to support you to make small yet impactful changes that can lead to significant improvements in the experiences of those you serve.

Download the Toolkit Here ⬇️

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Why This Matters

Many small community services, programs, and centers operate under limited resources, which can impact their ability to implement new practices. This resource serves as both a guide and an invitation to reflect on how we can collectively make small changes, share ideas, and collaborate to activate social connection in our communities.

Access this resource on Swinburne repository:

Supporting Access and Inclusion for Social Connection. Community Provider Resource and poster

This publication is a valuable resource for community providers, focusing on enhancing the accessibility and inclusivity of social connection activities for individuals facing mental health challenges. It addresses common barriers encountered when accessing community programs and highlights effective strategies that foster positive experiences. The resource features a comprehensive journey of a community member, along with practical tips, suggestions, and a checklist designed to help teams evaluate and improve their current practices.

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Suggested citation:

Currey, Kath; Savic, Milovan; Dimond, Caroline; Roeschlein, Hannah (2024). Supporting Access and Inclusion for Social Connection. Community Provider Resource and poster. Swinburne. Report. https://doi.org/10.25916/sut.26343787.v1