Lead Connector and Community Connector Training

Community Connectors initiative aims to empower members of the community to play a stronger, more confident role, in the care and support of people at the end of life. Often, we don’t have the right information at hand, which is why the Community Connector train-the-trainer program activates everyday citizens to draw upon their knowledge of local services and groups and offer that information to people that they come across who might benefit from being more connected.

Community Connectors are hairdressers, taxi drivers, café staff, aged care workers, teenagers, choir group members, community workers, business owners, librarians, social workers, neighbours, commuters…anyone really!

Community Connectors are trained and supported by a volunteer Lead Connector. Lead Connector training will enable individuals to run Community Connector sessions in their locality.

The train the trainer workshops (the Lead Connectors)

Lead Connectors are community minded individuals, passionate about engaging with community members on identifying and signposting others to groups, services and other supports that either formally or informally address end-of-life care, grief and bereavement. Some examples of these services and supports may include palliative care, hospice care, support groups, social clubs, community services, and any other type of helpful support. Lead Connectors may be retired professionals, health or community service professionals, caregivers. If contributing to the community and planning well in the face of ageing, declining health and end of life is important to you, then we want to hear from you!

Email Cherelle at hello@thegroundswellproject.com to have a discussion.