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Join Professor Robyn Munford from Massey University, Aotearoa, as she explores the intricate dynamics of families, communities, and services. This comprehensive presentation delves into generational experiences, diverse frameworks, and multi-level interventions aimed at enhancing wellbeing. Discover the significance of sensitised practice, cultural frameworks, and the importance of belonging in building inclusive communities. By understanding the complexities of our social environment, we can foster resilience, generate possibility thinking, and create sustainable change for families and children.
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Building inclusive communities for families and children Professor Robyn Munford Massey University
Aotearoa New Zealand Professor Robyn Munford Massey University
Families, Communities and Services • The Family – experiences across generations • The Community – multiple levels and perspectives • Services – practitioners working from diverse frameworks Professor Robyn Munford Massey University
Wellbeing Outcomes • Broadening our understanding of outcomes • Diverse approaches to measuring wellbeing • Sustaining wellbeing and broadening the focus of interventions Professor Robyn Munford Massey University
Sensitised Practice • A community-based agency engaging in sensitised practice • Integrated and holistic approaches • Multi-levelled interventions • Indigenous and cultural frameworks and family and community values are at the centre of practice • Journey of change – small steps lead to longer term outcomes for families and communities Professor Robyn Munford Massey University
Theory and Knowledge • Critical realism • Ecological perspectives • Complexity theory • Cultural frameworks • Education and development • Strengths-based approaches Professor Robyn Munford Massey University
The Spinafex • The Metaphor • Building resilience • Building inclusion Professor Robyn Munford
The Essence of Integrated Sensitised Practice • Location –a sense of belonging • Understanding context • Building natural networks of support • Harnessing natural change processes Professor Robyn Munford Massey University
The Essence of Integrated Sensitised Practice • Ako – sharing and respecting knowledge • Generating ‘possibility thinking’ – creating ‘more’ from family and community contexts Professor Robyn Munford Massey University
Building Reflective Agencies • Critically reflexive practice • “Crafting strategy” • Cycles of action and reflection • Relationships and participation Professor Robyn Munford Massey University
Building Inclusive Communities for Families and Children Professor Robyn Munford School of Health and Social Services Massey University Aotearoa/New Zealand Contacts:r.munford@massey.ac.nz http://www.massey.ac.nz/ 2010 ACWA ConferenceBuilding a Child Friendly Australia:Responding to Vulnerable Families