IntroductionThe 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 CourseCarers Australia, 2007, Carers Health ProjectCarers 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, MelbourneGeorge, E. Iveson, C. Ratner, H. 1999, Supplement to Brief Therapy Practice Courses and WorkshopsResthaven, 2009, Increasing Confidence and Skills, Carer Education and Support Group, Action Research projectSeligman, 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 AustraliaStanford Education Research Centre, Lorig, K. Gonzalez, V. Laurent, D. 2006, The Chronic Disease Self Management Workshophttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00ttrqq The Young Ones, Six well loved celebrities in an extraordinary experiencehttp://www.bluezones.com/speaking/dan-buettner/ Blue Zones, Live Longer, Betterhttp://infed.org/mobi/carl-rogers-core-conditions-and-education/ Carl Rogers, cor conditions and educationhttp://www.simplypsychology.org/learning-kolb.html The Experiential Learning Cyclehttp://www.ted.com/talks/dan_buettner_how_to_live_to_be_100?language=en How to live to be 100+

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SSRG& ECP

The toolkitSetting Goals • Solving Problems • Making Decisions

The DestinationsEat wisely, Natural Exercise, Managing tiredness, Understanding emotions, Relaxation and breathing, Belonging & Support Networks, Positive self talk, Communication Skills

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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%

wheelinformation

retirementgoing

ageclips

Include direction

things

intensePeople

Nice

take You-tube

YesGood

people

feelings

good

mandatoryfacilitatorsflow

presentworkshop

like

strategy exposed meetings lifestyleskills

talkingdriving

open

younger

sense Model

life-skill

useful

sorted

exercisediscussions

relateYoung

explanation

Re-look

Light-hearted

take-aways

accessing

servicesMethodology

Re-lookimperative

re-familiarise Non-threatening

First