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International Sibling Support
The Sibling Leadership Network
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please tell us about yourself and your experience working with and researching sibs from different countries.
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in your experience, what similarities Have you seen in sibling support from country to country?
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So what differences have you noticed from country to country for sibling support?
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Currently, the SLN and other organizations around the world are part of a new initiative, called the International Community of Practice on supporting siblings of people with disabilities. Can you tell us a little bit about that initiative?
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So far, what countries are involved in the community of practice?
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Do you see the group expanding a lot more in the future?
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what are members of the community of practice hoping to learn from each other?
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How has COVID-19 impacted sibling support around the world? Were there any countries that had sibling organizations that were hit especially hard?
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How are sibling support organizations tackling issues of discrimination?
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in your opinion, and based on your research findings. What supports does the international sibling community really need most in order to thrive? And how can we get involved to ensure that this happens?
The Sibling Leadership Network
International Sibling Support
Dec 12, 2022
Season 1
Episode 19
The Sibling Leadership Network
This month we speak with Social Policy Researcher, Ariella Meltzer, about the similarities and differences in sibling support all over the world.
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Resources and terms mentioned in this episode:
- Contact Ariella Meltzer at:
Email: a.meltzer@unsw.edu.au
Twitter
LinkedIn - Publications from Ariella’s research are available at:
What is ‘sibling support’? Defining the social support sector serving siblings of people with disabilities
The operation of the social support sector serving siblings of people with disabilities: a cross-country analysis
(These publications are behind a paywall for many. If you need help accessing a free copy, please email Ariella directly.) - Centre for Social Impact at The University Of New South Wales
- Community of practice definition
- If you know of a group that’s primary focus is to support siblings of people with disabilities and you think they would be interested in learning more about this Community of Practice, feel free to contact info@siblingleadership.org
"Sibling support really needs consistent recognition everywhere."
