Engaged(ment)

Participating in some form of meaningful activity or in social interaction. This can range from household tasks, hobbies, leisure pursuits, exercise, social activities or social relationships. Engagement is the means to social and physical well-being and enriches anyone’s life. Supporting people to be engaged is a key principle of working with people with cognitive disabilities who often need support to initiate or participate in activities.

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Enabling Risk: Putting Positives First has been developed by La Trobe University Living with Disability Research Centre and supported with funding from the New South Wales Department of Family & Community Services.

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Bigby, C., Douglas, J.M., & Vassallo, S. (2018). Enabling Risk: Putting Positives First. An online learning resource for disability support workers. Retrieved from www.enablingriskresource.com.au