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Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
Social Inclusion as Social Inclusion as an Objectivean Objective
Nan BoslerNan BoslerAustralian Seniors Computer Clubs Australian Seniors Computer Clubs
AssociationAssociation
30 October - 1 November ALA National Conference, Fremantle WA
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
Social Inclusion should be an objective for every workshop, program and organisation!
It is about ensuring that all sectors of society are included by organisations just like ours.
There are benefits when you are aware of social inclusion and consider it when developing any project or plan.
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
Positive action taken to include all sectors Positive action taken to include all sectors of society in planning and other decision-of society in planning and other decision-makingmaking
Have or take someone in as a member of a Have or take someone in as a member of a group, community, or society as a wholegroup, community, or society as a whole
Social networks can provide social Social networks can provide social support, social influence, opportunities for support, social influence, opportunities for social engagement and meaningful social social engagement and meaningful social roles as well as access to resources and roles as well as access to resources and intimate one-on-one contactintimate one-on-one contact
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
“ …social inclusion - ought to be the basis for a new integration of economic with social prosperity.”
“It should also recognise the worlds of caring, culture, education and other civil society endeavours.”
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
The Hon Julia Gillard in a joint media release with Senator The Hon Ursula Stephens stated that :
“The Government’s Social Inclusion Agenda has ensured that across Government, programs are targeted to make a real difference for disadvantaged and marginalised Australians.”
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
“Investing in education, training and skills is fundamental to ensuring our economic sustainability, optimising our human capital and fighting disadvantage.”
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
Many of us have been frustrated by the obvious need for a whole of government approach to many issues affecting our target groups and it is with great anticipation that we see that term as part of the objectives of the new Australian Social Inclusion Board.
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
We are not going to examine the many facets of the Social Inclusion Agenda but concentrate on the aspects that concern and interest those of us who feel strongly that Adult informal learning is a key tool that benefits the whole community.
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
What do you consider is a good definition of
Adult Informal Learning?
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
What is ASCCA?What is ASCCA? The National Peak Body for Seniors and The National Peak Body for Seniors and
TechnologyTechnology
ASCCA is a Public Benevolent Institution
Services are provided by volunteers to assist older and disabled Australians to access computer technology.
It is run by seniors for seniors.
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
Social Inclusion is an important platform on which to base the work we do. That ‘work’ has seen our organisation with a membership of clubs in every state of Australia and it is estimated that we have helped more than 122,000 seniors learn how to use technology.
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
Digital Photography workshop at Canley ValeDigital Photography workshop at Canley Vale
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
Peer supported learning is a powerful toolPeer supported learning is a powerful tool
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
ASSCA includes those with a disability in ASSCA includes those with a disability in their mandatetheir mandate
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
Learning is a life-long experience and if a
senior is motivated to use a computer and
seeks the support and encouragement of
peers at a Seniors Computer Club that
person is highly likely to succeed with
their lives enhanced accordingly.
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
Our population is ageing and many older people are not computer literate and battle to use mobile phones. Surely they are suffering social exclusion by not being able to use technology.
Technology is an element of social inclusion!
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
E-Health is already impacting on our nation and will become a much greater feature in the management of our health as early discharge of patients and monitoring of their recovery at home with the help of technology becomes more usual.
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
Indigenous elders can be helped to deal with generation gaps that are developing between them and younger family members if they can us technology enough to be able to use it as a bridge.
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
When an older person cannot use modern technology that person is suffering social exclusion !
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
As our theme for this conference is
Social Inclusion – engaging the disengaged in life wide learning
just who do you think can benefit from inclusion in our programs and plans?
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
Is it someone from a culturally and diverse Is it someone from a culturally and diverse background?background?
Is it an older person?Is it an older person?
Is it a person with a disability?Is it a person with a disability?
Is it someone with minimal finances?Is it someone with minimal finances?
Have you another suggestion?Have you another suggestion?
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
Can you identify several groups of people who you would consider to be socially excluded and could be included in your programs?
Can you tell us of programs that have included members of these groups in the planning and delivery of programs?
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
Can you share some case histories about Can you share some case histories about the benefits you have observed when the benefits you have observed when people who are usually considered socially people who are usually considered socially isolated have been included in a program isolated have been included in a program or event that you have organised?or event that you have organised?
What do you think of big business, What do you think of big business, organisations even government agencies organisations even government agencies that haven’t considered the importance of that haven’t considered the importance of consumers or end users on their councils consumers or end users on their councils and boards? Does it matter? Or is this and boards? Does it matter? Or is this clearly another form of social exclusion!clearly another form of social exclusion!
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
Can you identify several groups of people who you would consider to be socially excluded and could be included in your programs?
Can you tell us of programs that have included members of these groups in the planning and delivery of programs?
Can you share some case histories about the benefits you Can you share some case histories about the benefits you have observed when people who are usually considered have observed when people who are usually considered socially isolated have been included in a program or event socially isolated have been included in a program or event that you have organised?that you have organised?
What do you think of big business, organisations even What do you think of big business, organisations even government agencies that haven’t considered the government agencies that haven’t considered the importance of consumers or end users on their councils and importance of consumers or end users on their councils and boards? Does it matter? Or is this clearly another form of boards? Does it matter? Or is this clearly another form of social exclusion!social exclusion!
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
Monsignor David Cappo, South Australian Commissioner for Social Inclusion and Deputy Chair of the Australian Social Inclusion Board, claims that
“Full participation is only possible when people feel valued, when their differences are respected and when their basic needs are met.”
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
An international seminar, An international seminar, Women in Women in motion for the right to educationmotion for the right to education was held was held in Montevideo, Uruguay in June 2008. in Montevideo, Uruguay in June 2008.
40 women from 19 different countries 40 women from 19 different countries participated in this three-day seminarparticipated in this three-day seminar
Which defined strategies for participation Which defined strategies for participation at the Sixth UNESCO International at the Sixth UNESCO International Conference on Adult Education Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA VI) in Brazil in May 2009. (CONFINTEA VI) in Brazil in May 2009.
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
Women in motion for the right to education
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
CONFINTEA VI) will take place from 19 to CONFINTEA VI) will take place from 19 to 22 May 2009 in Belém, Brazil, under the 22 May 2009 in Belém, Brazil, under the overall title: “Living and Learning for a overall title: “Living and Learning for a Viable Future – The Power of Adult Viable Future – The Power of Adult Learning”. Learning”.
Regional meetings are being held world Regional meetings are being held world wide to progress planning for this very wide to progress planning for this very important, once every 12 years important, once every 12 years opportunity. It is very embarrassing that opportunity. It is very embarrassing that Australia has not officially participated Australia has not officially participated
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
I asked why Australia was not participating and the response I received explained:
“The priority being given to the Skilling Australia for the Future policy, the COAG Productivity and Participation Agenda and the Social Inclusion Agenda, will preclude Australia’s direct involvement in CONFINTEA VI, and its preliminary conference in South Korea.""
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
We should be showing that Australia can
be a world leader – particularly in the
Asian Pacific region - by increasing our
understanding while also helping other
countries to better understand and
embrace the value of Life Long Learning to
help diminish social exclusion !
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
The conference will be attended by official delegations from more than 100 countries but notably there will not be an official Australian delegation.
What a wasted opportunity!
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
You won’t waste any opportunities within your organisation will you?
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
Do you consider that Social Inclusion should be an objective for every workshop, program and organisation?
Do our organisations want to make a
difference?
Social Inclusion as an Objective Nan Bosler, ASCCA
What do you plan to do about it?
Thank youThank you
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