Who Is Values in Action & Why do we exist?
Values in Action Association’s (ViAA) main purpose is to provide opportunities to learn about Social Role Valorisation (SRV). SRV is a theory by Wolf Wolfensberger that says people are much more likely to experience the ‘good things in life’, such as dignity, respect, meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging, if they hold socially valued roles. SRV strategies can be used to support people who experience devaluation or marginalisation to experience the good things in life.
The people that connect with ViAA include people with disability, their family members, carers and supporters and a range of workers and human service organisations. SRV is also relevant to people with mental health challenges, older people, refugees, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and people at risk of homelessness.
ViAA is a Queensland based, independent grass roots organisation. We do notreceive funding and we are run by volunteers.
The people that connect with ViAA include people with disability, their family members, carers and supporters and a range of workers and human service organisations. SRV is also relevant to people with mental health challenges, older people, refugees, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and people at risk of homelessness.
ViAA is a Queensland based, independent grass roots organisation. We do notreceive funding and we are run by volunteers.
What does Values in Action do?
- Run SRV theory workshops and courses
- Encourage people who use SRV to connect with one another
- Create and share resources about SRV
- Mentor people who want to better understand SRV
- Support the work of like-minded organisations, such as ASRVA (Australian Social Role Valorisation Association).
Current EventsWe are pleased to announce our workshops for 2022. See our Current Workshops Page for further information.
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We acknowledge the traditional owners of country throughout Australia, peoples on whose land we live and work, and their continuing connection to land, waterways and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past, present and emerging.
