Introduction The I Can(t) program was written by consultants, Leap SA, in response to a project plan produced by the ECP and SSRG. The work was initially inspired by the Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management model which was developed by Professor Kate Lorig and others at the Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford University in California. This model focuses on peer leadership - participants learn from each other through sharing experiences and collective problem solving. The notion of wellbeing was also explored, being an ‘active management system’ within an individual for regulating and maintaining satisfaction in life. (Cummins et al 2007) Other influences included the Carer Education Course (Carers Australia, 2004), Solution Focused Therapy (George et al, 1999), Positive Psychology (Seligman, 2000), Dan Buettner Blue Zones (2008) and the interpersonal relationship in facilitating learning developed by Carl Rogers (1961). Evidence from adult learning theory was also utilised (Knowles, 1984). Project Outcomes Consumers will have greater understanding and awareness of: • Managing their own care and support • Developing a partnership approach • Being in control • Building resilience and self-efficacy Evaluation The aim of the evaluation is to understand the goals, progress and outcomes of the project. Did the workshops run smoothly, were they planned well? Were the objectives and goals achieved? Was it worthwhile and were there any unintended consequences? Evaluation Questions: 1. How many people enrolled in the workshops during the pilot project? 2. What were the demographics of the participants involved? 3. Did the participants enjoy participating in the workshops – were the workshops well structured, informative, and interesting? 4. Have the workshops increased participant confidence and self-efficacy? 5. Are the changes sustainable? Evaluation Methods: The evaluation includes both quantitative and qualitative evaluation tools: • Pre-course questionnaire – questions about participant demographics – age, sex, suburb, marital status, health. • Post course workshop evaluation – to find out whether the workshops were well structured, informative, interactive and interesting. • Post course focus groups to identify behaviour change – feeling in control, self-efficacy, working in partnership and managing own care and support. Qualitative data from post workshop focus groups: I was offended when someone said the oldies won’t manage a budget The 2 of you made it so I wanted to come back…. people have problems like I have Nice open discussions Good life-skill exercise Non-threatening At first I didn’t relate to driving wheel – but made sense when talking through it (The workshop) should be compulsory / mandatory for people to do this before accessing (aged care) services The wheel is a good way to disseminate information, broke it down into manageable ideas. One idea introduced the next one, is easily and interestingly successful. When asked: Have you made any changes because of the workshops? • Yes…started walking again • …my diet and walking • I’m back at the gym • Learning to drive • Recognising the natural exercise and wanting to do more • Re connecting with golf • Planning for overseas trips References Carers Australia, 2004, Carer Education Course Carers Australia, 2007, Carers Health Project Carers NT, 2008, Action research report (Looking After Ourselves) Cummins, R. Hughes, J. Tomyn, A Gibson, A Woerner,J Lai, L. 2007, Australian Unity Wellbeing Index - ‘The Wellbeing of Australians – Carer health and Wellbeing’, Deakin University, Melbourne George, E. Iveson, C. Ratner, H. 1999, Supplement to Brief Therapy Practice Courses and Workshops Resthaven, 2009, Increasing Confidence and Skills, Carer Education and Support Group, Action Research project Seligman, Martin E. P. Csikszentmihalyi, M. 2000, Positive Psychology, An Introduction Seligman, Martin E. P. 2012-2013, Building the State of Wellbeing, A Strategy for South Australia Stanford Education Research Centre, Lorig, K. Gonzalez, V. Laurent, D. 2006, The Chronic Disease Self Management Workshop http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00ttrqq The Young Ones, Six well loved celebrities in an extraordinary experience http://www.bluezones.com/speaking/dan-buettner/ Blue Zones, Live Longer, Better http://infed.org/mobi/carl-rogers-core-conditions-and-education/ Carl Rogers, cor conditions and education http://www.simplypsychology.org/learning-kolb.html The Experiential Learning Cycle http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_buettner_how_to_live_to_be_100?language=en How to live to be 100+ A partnership between the Southern Services Reform Group and Eastern Collaborative Project. This publication is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Commonwealth HACC program. Supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Visit the Department of Social Services website (www.dss.gov.au) for more information. Although funding for this program has been provided by the Australian Government, the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the Australian Government. SSRG & ECP The toolkit Setting Goals • Solving Problems • Making Decisions The Destinations Eat wisely, Natural Exercise, Managing tiredness, Understanding emotions, Relaxation and breathing, Belonging & Support Networks, Positive self talk, Communication Skills B E L O N G I N G S U P P O R T N E T W OR K S U N D E R S TA N D I N G E M O T I O N S N A T U R A L E X E R C I S E C O M M U N I C A T I O N S K I L L S M A N A G I N G T I R E D N E S S P O S I T I V E S E L F T A LK E A T W I S E L Y R E L A X A T I O N A N D B R E A T H I N G The champion of the workshop is the driving wheel which contains the course content. Based on this, the tool kit and destinations are discussed and explored by utilising an interactive group work approach facilitated by 2 leaders. Evaluation Results Evaluation Wordle 0% This workshop will motivate people to make a positive change No Maybe Yes 79% 21% 5 6 7 8 9 How would you rate the tool box and the destinations on the driving wheel? Were they relevant and useful? (rating 1-9) 35% 26% 29% 8% 2% 58% 16% 24% 6 7 8 9 Was the workshop interative and inclusive of everybody in the group? (rating 1-9) 2% wheel information retirement going age clips Include direction things intense People Nice take You-tube Yes Good people feelings good mandatory facilitators flow present workshop like strategy exposed meetings lifestyle skills talking driving open younger sense Model life-skill useful sorted exercise discussions relate Young explanation Re-look Light-hearted take-aways accessing services Methodology Re-look imperative re-familiarise Non-threatening First