Vela Microboards Australia

What is a Microboard?

A Microboard is not something to do with computers!

It is a small (micro) group of committed family and friends (board) who join with a person who has life challenges to create a non-profit community board. The Microboard supports the person to plan for a good life and to achieve their goals, dreams and wishes.

Each Microboard supports one person. The person is the centre of their Microboard, and every decision reflects the person's goals, dreams, needs and desires (ie uses person-centred thinking). The Microboard also helps the wider community to have a relationship with the person, and to benefit from their contribution.

Membership of a Microboard is voluntary and focuses on the wellbeing, wishes and dreams of the person by supporting their relationships with family, friends and community. In addition, Microboards may manage some funding, so may pay for and manage individualised supports and services for a person who needs them.