Securing the future of SRV
UPDATE: Since writing the introduction below, we have held a series of consultations with members in small groups online. The report of the consultations is now available - very interesting to read the themes of the conversations! The report is here.
ASRVA (with its various names of ASG and ANZSG over the years) has been very mindful of the fragility of the teaching/learning and use of SRV in Australia. This was supported by research that ASRVA published during 2019. Threats to the future security of SRV include the dispersed use of SRV with only few links between individuals and groups using SRV; the ageing of those who were at the forefront of SRV uptake; the retirement at some stage of the senior trainers; the fragility of local SRV groups; and the vice-like hold that the medical model and the market/business model have in shaping the actions of human services.
The consequence of these factors is that most people who are interested in using SRV are isolated, with few mentoring opportunities and even fewer opportunities to develop leadership qualities to safeguard the future.
With this in mind ASRVA is working hard to create a sustainable SRV community within Australia to secure the future for SRV. A sustainable SRV community will require committed and energetic individuals. We are looking for passionate motivated people to support the efforts, we need all 'hands on deck' to ensure that the SRV framework continues to be strong and assist marginalised individuals now and hereon. Importantly, joining in such a network will bring you innumerable benefits.
Take the opportunity now to learn more about what ASRVA is undertaking to secure SRV's future in Australia. Read the briefing document,
Intro to 2020 SRV Revitalisation Plan_Context and Challenges, the outline of our conversations/presentations with local groups and some key ally organisations Speaker notes and slides of SRV Groups conversation, and a mindmap, How allies can contribute to securing the future of SRV, that shows the sorts of helpful activities that might be undertaken to help keep SRV alive. You might like to checkout this short paper that describes ASRVA in the form of a Community of Practice.
If you have any questions or would like to be a part of the SRV community and learn more about what you can do, email us @ [email protected]
ASRVA (with its various names of ASG and ANZSG over the years) has been very mindful of the fragility of the teaching/learning and use of SRV in Australia. This was supported by research that ASRVA published during 2019. Threats to the future security of SRV include the dispersed use of SRV with only few links between individuals and groups using SRV; the ageing of those who were at the forefront of SRV uptake; the retirement at some stage of the senior trainers; the fragility of local SRV groups; and the vice-like hold that the medical model and the market/business model have in shaping the actions of human services.
The consequence of these factors is that most people who are interested in using SRV are isolated, with few mentoring opportunities and even fewer opportunities to develop leadership qualities to safeguard the future.
With this in mind ASRVA is working hard to create a sustainable SRV community within Australia to secure the future for SRV. A sustainable SRV community will require committed and energetic individuals. We are looking for passionate motivated people to support the efforts, we need all 'hands on deck' to ensure that the SRV framework continues to be strong and assist marginalised individuals now and hereon. Importantly, joining in such a network will bring you innumerable benefits.
Take the opportunity now to learn more about what ASRVA is undertaking to secure SRV's future in Australia. Read the briefing document,
Intro to 2020 SRV Revitalisation Plan_Context and Challenges, the outline of our conversations/presentations with local groups and some key ally organisations Speaker notes and slides of SRV Groups conversation, and a mindmap, How allies can contribute to securing the future of SRV, that shows the sorts of helpful activities that might be undertaken to help keep SRV alive. You might like to checkout this short paper that describes ASRVA in the form of a Community of Practice.
If you have any questions or would like to be a part of the SRV community and learn more about what you can do, email us @ [email protected]