Connecting Peers Cross Culturally
Connecting Peers Cross Culturally is a project that will support peers in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities to build and sustain peer support networks and access peer to peer learning opportunities. The aim is to expand peer support networks and build a confident, skilled peer workforce.
DDAlliance has advanced a model of peer support in CALD communities that values the expertise of peers and supports people with disability to gain more voice, choice and control in their lives. We have done this through peer-led cafes, peer-led training programs, and collaborations with other organisations and CALD communities.
For this project, we will:
This project will also provide opportunities for peers and families participating in these events to gain the information, knowledge and skills needed to effectively contribute to the capacity building and independence of people with disability.
This project will allow us to continue our work in building the peer movement across NSW so that peers can engage with and shape the communities we live in.
If you wish to learn more about the Connecting Peers Cross Culturally project, you can contact:
Rhiannon Galla
Email: rhiannon@ddalliance.org.au
Mobile: 0432699580
(Monday – Thursday)
Or
Andrew Boerma
Email: andrew@ddalliance.org.au
Mobile: 0401375253
(Friday)
Upcoming Events:
DDAlliance has advanced a model of peer support in CALD communities that values the expertise of peers and supports people with disability to gain more voice, choice and control in their lives. We have done this through peer-led cafes, peer-led training programs, and collaborations with other organisations and CALD communities.
For this project, we will:
- train new peers to deliver peer support in their communities
- work with new communities to set up peer support structures
- run peer-led community events on topics identified by the communities we work with
- hold events, such as information sessions and themed workshops.
This project will also provide opportunities for peers and families participating in these events to gain the information, knowledge and skills needed to effectively contribute to the capacity building and independence of people with disability.
This project will allow us to continue our work in building the peer movement across NSW so that peers can engage with and shape the communities we live in.
If you wish to learn more about the Connecting Peers Cross Culturally project, you can contact:
Rhiannon Galla
Email: rhiannon@ddalliance.org.au
Mobile: 0432699580
(Monday – Thursday)
Or
Andrew Boerma
Email: andrew@ddalliance.org.au
Mobile: 0401375253
(Friday)
Upcoming Events:
- DDA peer facilitators run regular peer to peer cafes and catch ups on Zoom each month. Check out ‘What’s On’ and get in touch with Rhiannon or Andrew if you would like to join in or find out more.
