Our Projects
Find out more about all our current peer led projects in this section.
Should you have any further questions, contact us: info@ddalliance.org.au
Connecting Peers
Cross-Culturally
Start: February 2020
Finish: June 2024
This project is supporting peers in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities to build and sustain peer support networks.
- Training for new peers to deliver peer support in their communities
- Opportunities for new communities to work with us to set up peer support structures
- Peer-led community events on topics identified by the communities we work with
- Events such as information sessions and themed workshops
For more information, email rhiannon@ddalliance.org.au or andrew@ddalliance.org.au or call/text 0432 699 580
NSW Peer
Learning Hub
Start: February 2020
Finish: June 2024
This project aims to build the capacity of the peer network throughout NSW and a CDAH and DDA.
For this project, trained peers will:
- Hold 10 events across NSW promoting peer support around a range of topics identified by local peers.
- Deliver 10 ‘Introduction to Peer Support’ training programs
- Provide follow up support to peers as they set up new peer support groups
- Hold two events annually for peers coordinators to share their experiences and learning
- Have a community of practice facilitated by trained peers
- Hold a NSW Peer Support Conference, by peers for peers!
- If you wish to learn more about the NSW Peers Learning Hub you can contact
Andrew Boerma
andrew@ddalliance.org.au or 0401375253
Catherine Walsh
catherine@ddalliance.org.au or 0434 423 331
Powerful Peers
Start: June 2021
Finish: June 2024
This project provides peers in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities with opportunity to access a trained peer mentor and get trained to become a peer mentor.
- Peer mentors can support you, if you have a goal you want to achieve
- Peer mentors can share with you experiences and knowledge.
- Peer mentors work with you on ideas, your skills and strengths
- Peer mentors built your confidence.
- Peer mentors work with you on areas like the NDIS, studying, work, living independently and more
For more information contact Joyce at joyce@ddalliance.org.au
Circles of
Support
Start: February 2020
Finish: June 2024
This project aims to introduce the circles of support model to peers and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- An opportunity for people with disability (peers) to work with a team of facilitators with lived experience
- Peers will be supported to make their own decisions, do the things they want to do in life whilst start a circle of support with the people they trust and value
- Circles of support resources are currently being developed that will be available to peers and their communities
For more information, email Tammy at tammy@ddalliance.org.au or Ace at ace@dalliance.org.au
Evaluation
Start: June 2020
Finish: June 2024
CDAH and DDA conducted a research project looking at the challenges and benefits of peer support try to improve people’s experiences in this space. This project led by researcher with lived experience of disability, in partnership with University of Newcastle and Carrie Hayter consulting.
The team has produced a report that outlines how we did the research, what we found, and what we recommend You can download different version of the report below.
- Download full report in English
- Download summary in English
- Download Easy Read summary
- Download summary in Arabic
- Download summary in Khmer
- Download summary in Vietnamese
- Download summary in Simplified Chinese
- Download summary in Korean
If you have any question about any of the documents or the project please email catherine@ddalliance.org.au or call 0434423331
In 2024 Diversity Disability Alliance will be undertaking a new evaluation project with our team of lived experience researcher. More information will be shared soon here.
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