Is it all worth it? Making Matches: Step One to Initiate "Good" Citizen Advocacy Supported Relationships Advancing Citizen Advocacy Conference February 11-12, 2023 Tom Doody Tom has been involved with Citizen Advocacy for almost forty years. He was part of starting several Citizen Advocacy programs and worked as a coordinator for thirty years. Tom has led about thirty CAPE evaluation teams, attended a variety of advocacy training events, and designed and provided training and consultation to Citizen Advocacy board and staff. Tom has also been actively involved with Social Role Valorization teaching and consultation with a special focus on the role of third parties in fostering and supporting freely-given relationships. Statement of Endorsement: The conference organisers wish to provide free access to all of the recorded papers presented at this conference. However, this open access should not be taken as an intentional endorsement of all content. Viewers and students of Citizen Advocacy should exercise careful judgement as to the effectiveness and consistency of some advice, perspectives and recommendations against their own understanding of the Citizen Advocacy Model.

Advancing Citizen Advocacy Conference February 11-12, 2023 Dr Zana Lutfiyya – Keynote Speaker Ph.D. (Syracuse University); M.Sc. (Syracuse University); B.A. (University of Manitoba) Professor Emerita University of Manitoba Zana grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba and attended the University of Manitoba. During this time, Zana worked in recreational, residential and vocational services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. she worked as a coordinator for Winnipeg Citizen Advocacy from 1978-1981. She served on the board of Person-to-Person Citizen Advocacy in Syracuse (1988-1992) and on the board of Winnipeg Citizen Advocacy from 1997-2015. From 1983-1992, she completed her graduate training and then worked in a postdoctoral position at the Center on Human Policy at Syracuse University. In 1992, she accepted a position in the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba. Her longstanding research interest has been identifying and examining the factors that help or hinder the valued social participation of individuals with intellectual disabilities in community life. Zana also continued teaching SRV at the University of Manitoba to educators and in community sponsored workshops. She has served as a Senior Trainer at PASSING workshops and participated in and led CAPE teams. Zana has had the privilege of serving on 39 CAPE teams in Canada, the USA and Australia as a team member, leader, report writer, editor, and mentor. As a coordinator and board member, she took part in three CAPE assessments from the other side of the table. https://socialrolevalorization.com/international-srv-association/north-american-srv-council-2/ Statement of Endorsement: The conference organisers wish to provide free access to all of the recorded papers presented at this conference. However, this open access should not be taken as an intentional endorsement of all content. Viewers and students of Citizen Advocacy should exercise careful judgement as to the effectiveness and consistency of some advice, perspectives and recommendations against their own understanding of the Citizen Advocacy Model.

Out of the Bighouse Advancing Citizen Advocacy Conference February 11-12, 2023 Peter has been described as a unique entity. He is a sixth-generation descendant of two First Fleet convicts. He was born and raised in Papua New Guinea and has experienced life and schooling from PNG to Sydney. Peter is a teacher with over 25-years’ experience across levels in both primary and secondary sectors. He has been a classroom teacher, teacher-librarian, small school principal, online learning teacher, digital learning mentor for teachers. He has also tutored PNG students at TAFE. Peter is now a support teacher in inclusive education. He also runs his own education consulting and tutoring business, Square Peg Learning and Training. https://www.squarepeg.net.au/ Statement of Endorsement: The conference organisers wish to provide free access to all of the recorded papers presented at this conference. However, this open access should not be taken as an intentional endorsement of all content. Viewers and students of Citizen Advocacy should exercise careful judgement as to the effectiveness and consistency of some advice, perspectives and recommendations against their own understanding of the Citizen Advocacy Model.

Advancing Citizen Advocacy Conference February 11-12, 2023 Heather Buck & Jennifer Smith Heather’s involvement with Citizen Advocacy South Australia began in 1987. This was her advocacy orientation for a blessed role, which is still current, and includes both informal and formal components. She has been on the Board for most of that time since 1989, except for a couple of short breaks over those years. Heather is currently Vice Chair and Public Officer. She has also served the Board in the capacity of Chair, and as facilitator of Citizen Advocacy South Australia’s Program Committee. She has also maintained a close interest in the annual relationship/program review. Heather has been fortunate in participating in three CAPE teams, and is a core member of the Citizen Advocacy Study Group. https://www.citizenadvocacysa.com.au/ __________ Jenny was a founding member of Capricorn Citizen Advocacy and is herself a Citizen Advocate. As the current President of Capricorn Citizen Advocacy, Jenny has been actively involved with this organisation since its inception. She is a core member of the Citizen Advocacy Study Group. Jenny is Capricorn Citizen Advocacy’s delegate to the recently formed Queensland Independent Disability Advocacy Network. She is a former Director of Disability Advocacy Network Australia, and a former Deputy Chairperson of the Queensland Disability Advisory Council. For several years, Jenny participated in the Combined Advocacy Groups of Queensland, as well as the Advocacy Development Network. Jenny’s strong commitment to Citizen Advocacy has seen her participate in Citizen Advocacy conferences, CAPE teams and other evaluations, and reviews of both Citizen Advocacy programs and service providing agencies. Jenny currently works for Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion as a Decision Support Advocate. Prior to that, she worked for three years as an NDIS Appeals Advocate. She has a strong appreciation of the various forms of social advocacy for people with disability. https://www.capca.org.au/ Statement of Endorsement: The conference organisers wish to provide free access to all of the recorded papers presented at this conference. However, this open access should not be taken as an intentional endorsement of all content. Viewers and students of Citizen Advocacy should exercise careful judgement as to the effectiveness and consistency of some advice, perspectives and recommendations against their own understanding of the Citizen Advocacy Model.