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A Greenhorn Community Mentor
December 11th 2023
When I first met [Mr E] I was still pretty green, and I must admit it was a bit terrifying to be in his presence. I had read the notes and the various medical situations he had been in and was unsure
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Love, Loss and Support
December 11th 2023
It is always a fear that sits deep down in every Community Mentor’s heart that at some point a tragedy will strike either one of the people we serve, or the people they are closest to. It happened
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A Conversation with our Rock Stars
December 11th 2023
I decided to take some time today to have a chat with the people that frequent our “Common-Interest” group. Rather than a boring conversation about tea and biscuits, we decided on an
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Learning. Unlearning. Relearning.
December 4th 2018
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” - Alvin Toffler. Writer, Futurist, Businessman (1928-2016)
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Interactionz's journey towards person-driven practice
September 25th 2018
The idea of 'person-driven practice' started 20-years ago when I took on the task of leading Interactionz (or Hamilton Workshops and Training Centre) as it was known then. Of course it did not have
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Tevita – a man with a plan
August 22nd 2018
Many young men grow up dreaming of becoming like their Dad, and Tevita is not any different. He dreamt of following his Dad’s shared interest in music, having a paying job and being able to be
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Mark – on the PATH to independence and happiness
August 22nd 2018
In five years Mark’s* (not his real name) life journey has seen a significant turn-around. When he originally came to Interactionz he struggled with managing his temper and self-control when things
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Margaret – mastering independent travel
August 22nd 2018
All her life, Margaret (not her real name) has challenged expectations. She learned to read when she started school, and by age six could recognise more than 50 words. Two years ago, Margaret left ho
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Luke – confidence and communication skills flourish together
August 22nd 2018
Luke* (not his real name) used to spend his life in isolation. He was painfully shy, avoiding contact with others; instead keeping himself in self-imposed exile in his bedroom. Like other teenagers,
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Kemara –embracing his heritage
August 22nd 2018
To have pride in ourselves and a sense of identity is something we all strive for, and for many, it is hard to achieve. However, this vision is becoming a reality for Kemara – since he started
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