CRU - Community Resource Unit Ltd.

CRU - Community Resource Unit Ltd. CRU exists to create & promote positive change so that people with disabilities can belong to & actively contribute to social & economic life.

CRU believes that people with disabilities should belong to and participate in community life. This means their interests are best served when they are supported to grow up in a family, go to school at their local neighbourhood school, participate in community activities with their peers, have a home of their own, maintain strong relationships with friends, parents and siblings, work and participate in community life and have their rights as citizens protected.

04/04/2026

Do you know ‘A Credo for Support’, written by Norman Kunc and Emma Van der Klift?

Spoken in this video by members of San Luis Obispo People First, it is a powerful call for respect, justice and dignity.

CRU is delighted that Norman Kunc and Emma Van der Klift are presenting ‘The Right to be Disabled’ online on Tuesday 28 April (evening) and again on Friday 1 May (morning) with a Live Q&A with Norm and Emma.

Register now at: https://events.humanitix.com/the-right-to-be-disabled-with-norman-kunc-and-emma-van-der-klift

How do you protect what really matters in someone’s life? How can you anticipate, plan for and manage or reduce risks, w...
02/04/2026

How do you protect what really matters in someone’s life? How can you anticipate, plan for and manage or reduce risks, while working towards full and meaningful lives in community?

This new practical workshop is designed for people with disabilities and their families and allies, to equip them with pro-active strategies and practical steps to strengthen the foundations of a good life.

Tuesday 26th May, 2026, 9:15am-3pm
The Ship Inn, Cnr of Sidon & Stanley Streets, South Brisbane

Registrations essential: https://events.humanitix.com/creating-responsive-safeguards-to-protect-a-good-life

Last week, CRU had the pleasure of welcoming Auntie Paula Wootton and Cassie Brophy from to the office.As Project Partn...
01/04/2026

Last week, CRU had the pleasure of welcoming Auntie Paula Wootton and Cassie Brophy from to the office.

As Project Partners in ’s Stakeholder Engagement and Co-Design Strategy, it was a great opportunity to connect in person, share our work and spend time yarning together.

Mob 4 Mob is the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability - working alongside mob, listening deeply, and ensuring their voices shape the policies and systems that impact everyday life.

Thank you for visiting, Auntie Paula and Cassie - we really valued the time together.

Crucial Training Options (formed as a partnership between CRU and Staffing Options) is an industry-led RTO that is commi...
01/04/2026

Crucial Training Options (formed as a partnership between CRU and Staffing Options) is an industry-led RTO that is committed to developing skilled, values-driven support workers.

This is practical, down-to-earth accredited training delivered by trainers with real-world experience and includes people with lived experience of disability in training and assessment.

The next cohort of Certificate III Individual Support (Disability) students start on Friday 24th April 2026.

Currently $990 (usually $3200)

For more information and enrolments, visit https://cto.qld.edu.au/course-details/?course_id=75110&course_type=p. Or contact CTO directly at admin@cto.qld.edu.au.

Paid support workers can make a significant contribution to the life of a person with disability – assisting a person to...
31/03/2026

Paid support workers can make a significant contribution to the life of a person with disability – assisting a person to pursue their unique goals and live a rich life in their community. Yet, it’s easy to be distracted from this when we get caught up talking about routines, schedules, and tasks.

This 1-day workshop is for new and experienced support workers. Join us this April, as we get to the heart of what matters when it comes to supporting people well.

Date: Thursday 16 April
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Location: CRU Office, South Brisbane
Registrations closing soon!
For more details and tickets visit https://events.humanitix.com/intro-to-effective-support-apr26

We’re pleased to share that one of CRU’s Video on Demand collections are now free to access via our website!Part one of ...
29/03/2026

We’re pleased to share that one of CRU’s Video on Demand collections are now free to access via our website!

Part one of this two-part series explores the diverse ways people experience the world and how understanding Sensory-Movement Differences and Diversity can be used to develop learning and behavioural approaches that are both collaborative and successful.

Watch the series now https://cru.org.au/supporting-people-with-sensory-and-movement-differences-and-diversity/

Do you worry about what will happen in the future for yourself and your loved one with a disability? If so, this worksho...
26/03/2026

Do you worry about what will happen in the future for yourself and your loved one with a disability? If so, this workshop is for you and your supporters and allies!

Effective disability succession planning ensures continuity, dignity, and resilience. This workshop empowers participants to prepare thoughtfully for the future—protecting both people and purpose.

When: Wednesday 13 May 2026 9.30am to 4.15pm
Where: Club Warwick RSL, 65 Albion Street WARWICK

Register now:
https://collections.humanitix.com/succession-planning-how-to-safeguard-a-good-life-for-a-person-with-disability

Graduates of Certificate III Individual Support are in high demand.This course is for:✅ People who care about people wit...
25/03/2026

Graduates of Certificate III Individual Support are in high demand.

This course is for:
✅ People who care about people with disability getting access to the good things in life
✅ Existing support workers wanting to be the best they can be, and formalise their experience with a nationally recognised qualification
✅ People looking to start out in disability support work

📅 Next class starts Friday 24th April 2026
💲 Currently $990 (usually $3200)

For more information and enrolments, visit https://cto.qld.edu.au/course-details/?course_id=75110&course_type=p Or contact CTO directly at admin@cto.qld.edu.au Or contact +61 476 599 263.

Is disability a problem that needs to be fixed?Join internationally respected storytellers and self-advocates Norman Kun...
23/03/2026

Is disability a problem that needs to be fixed?

Join internationally respected storytellers and self-advocates Norman Kunc and Emma Van der Klift (Canada) for The Right to be Disabled. Hosted by CRU, their powerful online presentation challenges the idea that disability equals deficiency.

This online event will be offered twice:
- Tuesday 28 April, 6pm - 7.15pm AEST: Pre-recorded presentation, hosted by CRU
- Friday 1 May, 10am - 12pm AEST: Pre-recorded presentation and live Q&A session with Norman and Emma

Norman and Emma argue we need more than awareness: we need acceptance and pride, and to recognise the gifts that each person brings.

Register today and be part of the conversation:
https://events.humanitix.com/the-right-to-be-disabled-with-norman-kunc-and-emma-van-der-klift

Crucial Training Options has extended the sale for the Certificate III Individual Support (CHC33021 Disability Specialis...
18/03/2026

Crucial Training Options has extended the sale for the Certificate III Individual Support (CHC33021 Disability Specialisation).

📅Next class starts Friday 24th April 2026
💲 Current price of $990 (usually $3200)
🕐 20-week course
✅ Nationally recognised qualification

Payment plans are available; no initial deposit is required when booking.

For more information and enrolments, visit https://cto.qld.edu.au/course-details/?course_id=75110&course_type=p or contact CTO directly at admin@cto.qld.edu.au to chat about what’s right for you.

Do you struggle with finding the right workers and building an effective support team for yourself or your family member...
12/03/2026

Do you struggle with finding the right workers and building an effective support team for yourself or your family member? Want to share what's worked to you and get ideas from other people?

Join CRU for a series of peer conversations facilitated by Dianne Mandeville on the topic of Building and Maintaining an Effective Support Team. From 10am - 12pm in South Brisbane, you are welcome to come for one or all sessions.

Session 1: Thursday 19 March - What do you need?
Session 2: Wednesday 15 April - Recruitment
Session 3: Tuesday 19 May - Starting Well – induction training expectations
Session 4: Thursday 11 June - Keeping Going – maintaining good support

RSVPs are very helpful but not essential and there is no cost. RSVP by email to dianne.mandeville@cru.org.au or phoning the CRU office on 3844 2211.
Look forward to seeing you!

12/03/2026

Enrolments are now open for CHC33021 Certificate III Individual Support, starting on April 24. In this video, hear what past students have said about training with Crucial Training Options.

For more information and enrolments, visit https://lnkd.in/gaivE72a or contact CTO directly at admin@cto.qld.edu.au

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