The I-CAN is a support needs assessment, planning and resource allocation tool designed to assess and guide support delivery for people with disabilities, including people with psychosocial disability. Workshop participants will learn to facilitate I-CAN interviews with a client and their circle of support and generate an individual support needs report which helps guide service delivery and planning.

This workshop is a one-day face to face workshop held at the University of Sydney, with limited participant numbers to ensure a positive learning experience for all. Please note that in addition to attending the workshop, to become a certified I-CAN assessor you will also need to complete:

• pre-reading material
• an I-CAN assessment with a client that is submitted for feedback and review.

Once you become a certified I-CAN assessor you can also take out a licence at an additional cost, which gives unlimited access to the online I-CAN version 6 tool for a year, as well as technical support and live, interactive webinars.

Note: If you intend to use the I-CAN with plan- and agency-managed NDIS participants, we suggest that you are registered to provide therapeutic supports under the NDIS.

Facilitators
Laura Hogan is an Occupational Therapist (Bachelor of Applied Science), she also holds a Masters of Health Science (Developmental Disability) and a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment. Laura has 17 years of experience working with people with disability across the lifespan with a special interest in supporting adolescents and adults with complex support needs.

Emma Doukakis has over 12 years experience in the government and not for profit sector working in a range of roles including research, training and education, advocacy and project management, primarily in the disability space, as well as 2 years working in the private sector in a corporate social responsibility role. Emma currently coordinates the I-CAN DSOA Project.