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PATH  is a creative planning tool that utilises graphic facilitation to collect information and develop positive future plans. PATH  goes directly to the future and implements backwards planning to create a step by step path to a desirable future.

These tools were developed by Jack Pearpoint, Marsha Forest and John O’Brien to help marginalised people be included in society and to enable people to develop a shared vision for the future.

PATH  can be used with individuals and their circle of support, families teams and organisations.

PATH  is facilitated by two trained facilitators – one process facilitator who guides people through the stages and ensures that the person is at the centre and one graphic facilitator who develops a graphic record of the conversations taking place in the room.

The key outcomes of a PATH are:

• A shared vision within the group of a positive future for the pathfinder

• A commitment to invest in moving towards this future

• A sense of how to do this

William says of the PATH “P2P was very helpful and made me feel more confident about what will happen going forward in my life. It feels good to have a plan set out with goals to work towards instead of sitting around wondering what to do next.”

“Every time I'm feeling unsure or worried about what to do, I can now look at the plan that has been drawn out and know what I need to do, and what it is that I am working for as an end goal.”

The PATH is ideal for NDIS Participants as evidence for NDIS reviews and developing goals and strategies to reach those goals. For businesses, it can set the strategic di- rection and engage stakeholders.

Adrea says of the PATH, “Our team did an organisational PATH in late February. It was such a positive and productive two hours, where we got to the heart of who we are, what we do, and most importantly where we want to be! The PATH process got us back on track and within 6 months of doing it, we met our goals! “

And my very favourite PATH. Ed School students for planning further education, employment or training.

Coolum State High School wrote.

“Thank you so much for completing the PATH Planning process for a number of our students. The process was very helpful in guiding and oftentimes, reassuring families that they are on the right path. It was so beneficial to have external people who were able to look at the situation objectively and offer advice.”

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I appreciate the one-on-one support, and guidance/suggestions you were able to present to families/students, supports we did not even know were available to them. I saw each and every student leave with a smile on their face. “

PATH Plans can be claimed through your NDIS Plan and are organised through P2P on path@p2pqld.org.au or 1800 777 723 or BigDog Support phone 46329559 or by email on reception@bigdogsupport.com.au