About field

field aims to promote a culture of learning for people with disability, the disability services workforce and the community to create a more inclusive society.

field achieves these aims by:

  • Producing learning resources for the disability workforce and the community
  • Providing information about learning and development opportunities
  • Conducting forums, face to face and on line, on topical issues
  • Researching, developing and delivering targeted training
  • Facilitating learning networks and partnerships
  • Leading new and alternative models of learning
  • Providing consultation and evaluation services about learning and development for inclusive practice

At field we believe that the most critical area of learning is the relationship between the person with disability and the disability support worker or team. This is the point where policy meets practice and it is at this nexus that principles of the State Plan and Disability Act 2006 are either realized or not achieved.

field is about growth, inclusion and creativity .Our name captures the idea of an area of knowledge and expertise plus a sense of space, openness and possibility.

We value:

  • Fairness and equity
  • Ethical professional relationships
  • Equality of access to learning
  • Excellence in service provision
  • Collaboration and partnership
  • Development of ourselves and others
  • Redefining mistakes or failures as learning opportunities