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Welcome. Callan Institute as part of Saint John of God Community Services clg., promotes positive practices for individuals with intellectual disability and behavioural support needs (using the Multi-Element Model of Positive Behaviour Support) and relationships and sexuality education and support, as part of RUA..

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Multi-Element Behaviour Support(MEBS)

Multi-Element Behaviour Support(MEBS) is an approach that acknowledges the idea that a behavioural support need is a language used by people who have no other way to relay their message. The behaviour becomes unnecessary when quality of life improves.

Raising Understanding and Awarness

RUA (Raising Understanding and Awareness) within Callan Institute, as part of Saint John of God Community Services, Clg., provides a model of support that focuses on identity, friendship, relationships and sexuality in the lives of children and adults with intellectual disability. RUA uses a bio-psycho-social understanding of sexuality and a Human Rights Based Approach in practice. RUA's Nine Guiding Principles AWARENESS include the PLISSIT and High 5 Alive Models as part of a person centred approach.

Callan Institute 2025 Training Schedule

MEBS Forum- 8th April & 18th November, 2025 Time: 2.00pm- 5.00pm- Zoom

Emerging Voices 'Art Competition' 2024 Winners.

It was another very successful competition this year, 25 artists exhibited their work. Congratulations to all, especially to the children from from St. Peters Special. We look forward to 2025 entries. Theme will revealed soon. See the three winning entries below
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RUA Webinars 2024

RUA as part of Callan Institute, SJOGCS stands for Raising Understanding and Awareness about Identity, Friendships, Relationships and Sexuality for and with people who have an intellectual Disability. We have created a series of short webinars (40. mins approx.) to give a brief outline of the SJOGCS Sexuality and Intimate Relationships Policy, the Awareness Principles, PLISSIT and Hi 5 Alive. Each webinar has a post-test using a MS Forms link and a certificate of attendance is issued upon completion
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e-learning course on Positive Behaviour Support

Do you want to learn about positive ways to support children and adults with an intellectual disability and behaviour support needs? If the answer is 'yes' this On Line Course is For you....
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Skills Teaching Workshops

Callan Institute have launched a new practical Skills Teaching Workshop, This workshop will be full of role play and examples with no assignments. These workshops are In House , so we will come to your service.
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Parents Resources on Identity, Friendships, Relationships & Sexuality.

These resources are designed to provide Parents with the information, confidence and skills to talk about growing up, relationships and sexuality to their children, teenagers and young adults with intellectual disabilities.
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Callan Facebook Page

Callan Institute Facebook Page has new posts every day. Keep up to date with events, tips and resources by visiting and liking us.
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Positive Behaviour Support and the Multi-Element Model