CEO Deb Rouget provides a summary profile of Belonging Matters.

Why is Belonging Matters important?

What is Belonging Matters

Belonging Matters Vision:

“A community strengthened by the inclusion of all.”



Belonging Matters Mission Statement:

To inspire, educate and build capacity at the grass roots to assist people with disabilities to live valued lives in community.

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Belonging Matters Core Guiding Principles:

Belonging Matter’s believes that people do better when they experience:



• The same opportunities & rights as their fellow citizens

• Belonging & social inclusion in the community

• Valued social roles

• Lifestyles that enhance their individuality & uniqueness

• Self-determination & empowerment

• Lifestyle arrangements that focused on their strengths, abilities, interest & passions

• Freely given relationships from people who love & care about them (family & friendships)

• Respect, self-worth, dignity & self esteem

• Compassion

• Welcoming environments & people in them

• Responsive, flexible & creative supports & opportunities

• Support processes that are people friendly

How We Can Assist You

Belonging Matters aims to bring a range of educational resources and advice that will assist you to:

• Hold a positive vision for an inclusive life

• Have typical opportunities and experiences and lead an inclusive life

• Build informal networks and relationships

• Self-direct your lifestyle including having control over resources and services

• Plan and implement ideas

• Learn for the experience of others who have much wisdom to share

• Pursue mentoring and leadership roles

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We do this by providing:

• Educational opportunities, workshops, retreats and conferences (see events)

• A range of resources such as books, DVDs, videos, articles and links to other resources (see resources)

• Information and advice via the phone and mentoring (see services)

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Referral:

• No referral is required