Donald Beasley Institute for research and education on intellectual disability.

Biography for Paul Milner

Photo of Paul Milner.

Although born in England, Paul grew up on the Otago Peninsula. Educated at Bayfield High School, he went on to complete a Bachelor & PGDip of Arts at Otago University, majoring in Geography. After a short tenure as Teaching Fellow, he has spent the past ten years working alongside people with intellectual disabilities, and men and women recovering their mental health.

Paul began work in the disability area by supporting men as they began their lives in the community following deinstitutionalization from Cherry Farm Hospital. More recently he set up and managed the Supported Independent Living Service for the PACT Group in Dunedin.

Paul's areas of research interest include deinstitutionalisation for people with disabilities, quality of life issues and community participation.

Publications

Reports and other publications

  • Milner, P. & Bray, A. (2004). Community Participation: People with Disabilities Finding their place (199 pages). Dunedin: Donald Beasley Institute and NZCCS.
  • Milner, P., Mirfin-Veitch, B., Stewart, C., Gates, S., Bray, A., Sharp, S., & McDonald, T. (2005). Kimberley Research Project Phase 1 Preliminary Report (191 pages). Dunedin: Donald Beasley Institute.
  • Milner, P. (2005). Kimberley Research Project Phase 1. Preliminary Report to Families (45 pages). Dunedin: Donald Beasley Institute.

Other forms of Dissemination (including Conference and Seminar presentations)

  • Milner, P. (2006). "I'm good!" Constructing valued lives in and out of institutional settings. Canberra, Presentation ASSID 41st Annual Conference.
  • Milner, P. (2005). Community Participation Project: People with disabilities finding their place. Wellington, Presentation ASSID 40th Annual Conference.
  • Milner, P. (2006). Social Inclusion and Impairment. Presentation, CCS Management Planning Retreat.
  • Milner, P. (2006). Community participation. A service outcome? Donald Beasley Seminar Series.
  • Milner, P. (2005). Community Participation Research Project Preliminary Findings. Feedback to service users and staff (Focus Group facilitator).
  • Milner, P. (2005). The Kimberley Research Project. Presentation to Kimberley Parents and Friends Association.

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