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Why we need them
An important aim of the Sensory Integration Network is to develop and support members locally. With memberships from 16 different countries, this is an enormous task. It is easy to understand why only 5% of members are able to come to the A.G.M. and study day! As a result, other means of support and development for members are needed. By developing Regional Groups, local networks are created to support members and encourage an exchange of information and ideas. While some members opt to be active by working at committee level, others are needed at local level, if the S.I.Network is to grow as an organisation.
Regional group areas:
Region Co-ordinator Contact
Central/South Sue Morrison Helen Nunn
N.E. England Sue Stephenson Sue Stephenson
North West England Julia Dyer Julia Dyer
South London Janette Wallace Sylvia Cousins
South West Regional Group Vanessa Townsend Lisa Jeffery
Midlands Christine Galbraith Christine Galbraith
SI with Diverse Populations Kathryn Smith Kathryn Smith
co-ordinators
Each group needs to have an identified co-ordinator, who will help organise local meetings and study days . This person does not need to actually run such days, but to be willing to co-ordinate them. In some groups, this has involved setting up dates and venues for the year. In other groups, the venue stays the same, but the co-ordinator organises speakers to come, or books to review.

Members have also found that the groups give an opportunity to hear feedback from recent courses attended. Groups are then encouraged to report in the Newsletter on each meeting. This gives other groups ideas on topics of interest. It also gives the journal committee invaluable feedback from members.

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Members may also choose to be the named local contact person. This happens where numbers are low in an area, or where it has proved difficult to get a group organised. This is an important role also. When new members join, it is helpful to be able to give a local contact name for support. It means that the committee can also disseminate information more easily to local members.
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