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Circle Group (CG)
Plan
®
Brain Injury
Support Group
Updated
1 February 2012
Edition
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Executive summary
Introduction
Aim, Purpose, Values & Goal
Conduct
Electoral
Financial
Action Plans (real life A-C)
Action Plans (online i-iv)
References
Appendices
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Executive summary
The Circle Group Plan (CG Plan) has been formed to give a voice to survivors
of Brain Injury. Its purpose is for a multifaceted organisation & Administration
(Admin.) to abide by methods & conduct in varying contexts. Electoral &
Financial Plans are provided for future expansion. Closing with an adaptive
listing of References, Action Plan, Networking and Appendixes. Our biggest
focal points are community building and digital networks.
NOTE: Much of this CG Plan was formed within Online mesages: via
Facebook (FB), Linked In (LI) & Google Plus (G+). Brain Injury
Associations (BIA’s) will be covered during Action Plans (p.6).
Introduction
‘Circle of Friends’ suggested @ Brain Injury Association Queensland (BIAQ,
now Synapse) following the 2005 AGM. Official Launch – World Disability Day
(3 Dec 2005) @ New Farm Neighbourhood Centre (NFNC). Following
expanding groups (real life & Online), title of 'Circle Group (Brain Injury)'
began to form.
CG has the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and
opportunities (UN 1948 & Disability Discrimination Act 1992). As a collective
of numerous parties who may be ‘experts in their field’ (Medical, Counselling,
Education, etc.), CG will provide this globally with uplifting manner. ‘CG Plan’
is to be regularly updated and readily available for all (p.2).
In keeping CG as equal and serving all people with same rights &
opportunities, Administration panels (Admin.) are formed by all Members: “Of
the people, by the people & for the people” (Lincoln, 1863; Admin, p.3). CG
Plan will follow both the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and
the Disability Discrimination Act (1992).
As soon as practicable after updating a CG-relevant document or practice
(Rules, protocol, etc.), or varying or revoking an approved code of practice,
the relevant Admin. Panel must ensure that notice of the approval, variation or
revocation is published in each of the CG’s Social Networks, eMail and
eNewspaper circulating generally throughout the gatherings via Internet
(Model Work Health and Safety Bill, 2011). Physical meetings will also refer to
Internet (allowing parallel service).
Mission/Aim
We give a voice to the 'Invisible Disability' of Brain Injury
Purpose/Method
- A global Support Group for Brain Injury (ABI/TBI).
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- We're interested in developing online assistance in existing & new
Support Groups - Survivors, Family-Friends & Caregivers, through
various networks.
- Resources include Online Discussions, Blogs, Presentations, Grouplinking, media & References (incl. links).
- Register is to be maintained of Resources, Groups, Members, etc.
- Admin. panels are to decide, nominate & supervise Documents,
Registers, etc regularly.
- Multiple-Languages are provided in a universal manner (provide most
popular 4 & translation links).
Values/Ethics
-
Any correspondence, which may be CG-related is encouraged to be
positive.
Wherever CG Admin. exchanges with negative-attitude, uplifting
outcomes are encouraged.
Goal/Objective
-
Establishment of an Incorporated Association (Inc. Assoc.).
CONDUCT
In keeping with CG’s long-term goal of becoming a global Incorporated
Association (Inc. Assoc.), initial decisions (where needed) are made within a
closed-circle environment of seven (7) Members. All future editions of this
Document (after 1st Ed.) shall be formed by Elected-Panels (see Electoral, p.3)
as per following:
Admin.
Admin. Meeting interaction shall be expected to focus on Agenda.
Social Networks (FB, LI, G+, etc), where able only use CG Logo once. For
other entries in same listing, use alternative (e.g. personal Icon). Positions
(which may be shared) are to be created within Admin. Meetings & will be
listed in Appendixes (p.9). Admin. shall decide upon suitable levels, activities
& standards within types of groups (e.g. varying Discussions outcomes in FB
& LI).
Members
Online & physical discussions shall have Rules (p.10) suggested.
Groups
CG shall always reference information & recommendations (incl. referrals,
petitions, etc.) using Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) APA style.
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ELECTORAL
Essentially, CG decisions shall be decided via democratic (majority) rule
finding of Primary Votes. Should multiple selections be available, decision
shall be via preferential order of Primary Votes. Due to desired simplicity of
such elections/votes, following sections denote Online Methods:
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Only Members may lodge Vote (1 per Member)
Where Admin. Panels have been undecided (e.g. retained votes),
either an Odd number of Admin. Panels or all Members.
‘Outcome’ indicates result of votes:
- Singular Choice (e.g. 1 of 5).
- Multiple Choices
- On events where 2+ candidates are vying for 1 Outcome, or
where greater than the resulting Outcome are striving to be
included in final Outcome following shall occur:
Admin.
- Admin. Panels of 7 persons shall be established, either by Member
Nomination, Voting (see Electoral), Admin. decision or other.
- 50% Admin. Panels must be female (3+ people).
- Online voting (see Electoral)
- Should CG Members/Admin. have physical contact: Hidden &/OR Open
Voting shall be decided in advance.
- selected by 1. CG-founder > 2. nominate > 3. Vote (ALL Members)
- Diversified-spread (varied countries, languages, e.g. 1 per Continent)
- Signatures (messages, emails & length-permitting)
- <NAME> (3 spaces) | (3 spaces) Circle Group
OR
- <NAME> (3 spaces) | (3 spaces) Circle Group (Brain Injury)
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Use of the CG logo is dependant on established arrangement with
owner of Trademark (see Action Plans & Financial). Should a
Document be necessary, it shall be included in this CG Plan’s
Appendixes.
Alongside typical “president, vice president, secretary and treasurer”,
Corporate Titles may be used during Admin. Meetings – Chief executive
officer (CEO), Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Chief Financial
Officer (CFO) may also be used within Admin. Meetings.
Members
- self-selected (within Groups), invitations from recommendations
- invited (personal, Online, etc)
- referred (medical, social, culturally, spiritually, etc.)
- assisted (e.g. Aide, Guide, etc.)
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Guests & other Groups
In keeping with the CG practices outlined in this document, all guests are to
be treated with same respect as others. Registered Membership only have
advantage of Voting rights (see Electoral, p.4).
FINANCIAL
Fundraising & relevant costs
As CG plans to increase involvement beyond Volunteering alone, additional
sources of funds need to be considered in addition to upholding Survivors’
Rights (Disability Discrimination Act 1992).
<see Admin. &/or Voting>
As of Jan ’12, following are planned activities which additional expenses are
foreseen:
<see Action Plans>
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ACTION PLANS
A. Road Safety
(BBC>BNE+AusCG) > Dev. Proposal > Admin&Active AusCG
1. (BBC) various QFRS mov + talks, Tony ~5-10 min. talk & Q+A,
Synapse talk/info
2. (BNE)
pre-arrange
(P+F/C,
QEdu;
QFRS;
CG,
Synapse/Lifeline/Headspace)
Brisbane Boys' College: Parents and Friends may be contacted
regarding “Road Safety Networking”.
3. (AUS) pre-arrange (P+F/C, NSW/ACT/Vic/SA/WA/NT/Tas-Edu; QFRS,
CG , Synapse/Lifeline/Headspace
As stage 1. (BBC) consistencies began to form & “Qld Gov expansion plans”
was mentioned end ’11. Whatever these outcomes, Road Safety is heavilysupported (Edu, Community, Gov & Society). Stages 2. & 3. may run in
unison, with +/- outcomes from each, permit integration with multi-modes of
society.
B. Synapse – BangonaBeanie
Following on from attending the 2011 Launch of the ‘BangonaBeanie’
Campaign, CG can aim to integrate with Fundraising.
http://bangonabeanie.com.au/
As this is described as “Public Awareness and Fundraising Campaign”, CG’s
involvement should allow for multi-faceted assistance. Thereby promotion
within Survivor-based groups (e.g. Online & Road Safety schools),
Organisation involvement (e.g. Charities, Online Planning i.e. LI & local BIA’s),
CG’s Plan & other Online BI Support Groups (Affiliated Members with).
C. Volunteering
Wherever volunteering-involvement in activities for existing bodies, Insurance
& Work Health and Safety (WHS; Model Work Health and Safety Bill, 2011).
Examples of such involvements (location & insurer):
- CG Monthly Meetings (BCC Library & Toowong Village, Brisbane
Square & Roma Street Foodcourt)
- Bang on a Beanie, Launch (Brisbane Powerhouse)
- Fire & Safety, Presentations (BBC, Toowong)
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i. NETWORKING
Where able, CG will link with Social Networks under following:
 Health OR Health & Care
o Brain Injury (ABI or TBI); &/or  Support Group
o Brain Injury (ABI or TBI)
Where able, CG will link with Corporate listings following:
 Media
ii. PETITION
1. Change.org
Discover Hidden Injuries – anyone could get one
http://www.change.org/petitions/discover-hidden-injuries-anyone-could-getone
iii. SURVEYS
1. How did you 1st hear of Circle Group?
2. What kind of effect does Depression have with you?
3. Is 'Circle Group' being helpful for Survivors, Family/Friends &
Carergivers of Brain Injuries?
http://www.surveytool.com/s/S78F96F47B
https://www.facebook.com/CirclGrp?sk=questions
iv. NOTES
Social Groups - Facebook CG & CG (BI), Linked In, Google Plus, You Tube,
Twitter, Yahoo Groups, Hotmail/Live, Google friendconnect, et al.
Specific Focus - assistivetech, TBISN, et al.
Website – Apple’s http://web.me.com/treacl/KTH/CG.html
Following are planned additions, not completely included in this Edition:
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SUGGESTIONS & LINKS (Admin., Member & other groups)
RECOMMENDATIONS (ourcommunity, StartupSmart & Sprout Social)
EDUCATION (children, adults & retired)
PLANNING (Assistance – e.g. 50 tips from australias top sme
entrepreneurs 1, Thomson 2011)
REGISTERS (establish Admin. Access, include in eNews &
correspondance)
REFERALS (Group & personal, e.g. Discussions)
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REFERENCES
Attorney‑General’s Department. (1992). Disability Discrimination Act. Office
of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Canberra, Australia.
Australian Government. (2011). Model Work Health and Safety Bill. Retrieved
4
June
2010,
from
http://safeworkaustralia.gov.au/AboutSafeWorkAustralia/WhatWeDo/
Publications/Documents/598/Model_Work_Health_and_Safety_Bill_2
3_June_2011.pdf. Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing,
Canberra Australia.
Benson, M., Cruzata, F., Fisher, F. and Page, C. (2009).
TBISupportGroupFacilitatorToolkit_June09FINAL. Retrieved 4 June
2010,
from
http://tbisurvivorsnetwork.ning.com/group/howtostartabraininjurysuppo
rtgroup/forum/topics/2010-brain-injury-support.
University
of
Washington, United States.
Brain Injury Association of Qld Inc. (2011). Synapse. Retrieved 27 January
2012, from http://bangonabeanie.com.au/ and http://synapse.org.au.
Dalai
Lama.
(2012).
His
Holiness
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14th
Dalai
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http://www.dalailama.com/. The Office of His Holiness The Dalai
Lama, Dharamsala, India.
Dalai Lama. (2012). @DalaiLama on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dalailama. The
Office of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Dharamsala, India.
Davidson, A. (2007). Body Breakthroughs for Life Breakthroughs. Retrieved
27 January 2012, from http://www.throughyourbody.com/bodybreakthroughs-life-breakthroughs/. Houston, TX, United States.
Fortune, N. and Wen, X. (1999). The definition, incidence and prevalence of
acquired brain injury in Australia. Australian Institute of Health and
Welfare, Canberra, Australia.
Lincoln, A. (1863). Gettysburg Address. Retrieved 28 January 2012, from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gettysburg_Address#cite_note-Borrit-8.
The Gettysburg Gospel, United States.
O'Brien, P. (2012). National Disability Coordination Officer (NDCO). National
Mental Health: Helpful Websites and Resources, from
http://ndco.cds.org.au/index.php/mental-health.
Queensland Government. (2011). Acquired Brain Injury Outreach Service.
Viewed 23 January 2012, at http://www.health.qld.gov.au/abios/.
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Queensland University of Technology. (2012). Site Write. Brisbane,
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http://www.citewrite.qut.edu.au/. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Thomson, J. (2011). 50 tips from Australia’s top SME entrepreneurs. Our
Community, Australia. Retrieved 30 January 2012, from
United Nations. (1948). Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Retrieved 28
January 2012, from http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/.
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APPENDIXES
1. RULES (Linked In example given – replace for other)
NOTE: To avoid misappropriate postings use of a Moderation Queue
is in place. Delays may result. Persistent invalid postings may result in
(4.).
1. As an Open-Group, Visitors may contact Members for Personal Advice.
Group Discussions are open to viewing by others. In keeping with the
Philosophy of Openness & Transparency all Group-related info shall be
shared, where able.
2. Brain Injury is focus of Circle Group, not permitting Promotions of Saleable
Products, unrelated Information et al. Should monetary exchanges be
deemed necessary – see Financial (p.5).
3. Understanding is always to be given to misunderstandings and Brain Injuryrelated Issues (Mental, Communication, Physical, etc).
4. Should Warnings have been posted within LinkedIn, any further actions are
LinkedIn-related – see CG Plan.
2. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Mis-conceptions OR mis-assumptions, Mood problems, Short term memory,
Depression, PTSD/stress, anxieties – these are samples of recently used
topics (FB & LI).
3. Register (Groups, Members, Admin., Media, Topics, FAQ, etc.)
<insert Contact Details of listed parties>
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