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People with a disability have valued roles and meaningful relationships in a welcoming and inclusive community.

For many families of young people with disability, the pathway to employment can feel confusing or overwhelming.Traditio...
04/09/2026

For many families of young people with disability, the pathway to employment can feel confusing or overwhelming.

Traditional services may lead people toward "busy work" or training courses that lack meaningful outcomes. Families often worry whether their family members will find a valued role that reflects their real interests, skills, and contributions.

Microenterprise offers an alternative. It's a way to start small, test ideas, and create authentic work that grows from a person's passions and strengths. It can be a pathway to belonging, contribution, and even future open employment.

If you're exploring employment and are curious about microenterprise, you might enjoy watching our three-part on-demand online workshop, 'From interests to income: Exploring microenterprise with your family member.'

Presented by Helen Neale and Fiona McIntosh, this workshop features examples of young Australians who have set up successful microenterprises and are reaping the benefits in many ways.

✨ From interests to income: Exploring microenterprise with your family member
🖥️ Online and on demand: Watch anytime
🎟️ Registration is free thanks to funding from the NDIS, through a Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant

Learn more and register on our website for immediate access:
https://imaginemore.org.au/events/microenterprise/

⏰ A reminder for members of our Customised Employment Peer Group!🗓️ Our next meeting is tomorrow, Thursday, 3 September,...
02/09/2026

⏰ A reminder for members of our Customised Employment Peer Group!

🗓️ Our next meeting is tomorrow, Thursday, 3 September, at 12:30 pm AEST.

🖥️ All peer group members will receive an email reminder. You can also log in to the Customised Peer Group on our Members' Hub to get the Zoom link.

🎟️ Not a member but interested in joining? You are welcome to apply here: https://imaginemore.org.au/what-we-do/peer-support-groups/employment/

A new episode of the Imagine More podcast is now available! 🎧✨In this week's episode, Linda Hughes – disability advocate...
02/09/2026

A new episode of the Imagine More podcast is now available! 🎧✨

In this week's episode, Linda Hughes – disability advocate and proud mum of Jacob, a 31-year-old toastmaster, homeowner, beer-maker and lover of modern art, Melbourne and cricket – shares what she has learned from years of grappling with the question that keeps so many parents awake at 2:00 am: What will happen to my loved one when I'm gone?

She reflects honestly on what is still a work in progress and offers practical starting points for families at any stage of planning.

There's plenty of food for thought in this episode!

🎧 Listen now - https://imaginemore.org.au/the-podcast/

You can also watch the recording of {presenter}'s presentation from the 2024 Safeguarding the Future conference: 📺👇
https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/safeguarding-the-future-conference/when-i-cark-it/

🏠 A reminder for members of our Imagining Home Peer Group!🗓️ We will be meeting online next week on Tuesday, 8 September...
01/09/2026

🏠 A reminder for members of our Imagining Home Peer Group!

🗓️ We will be meeting online next week on Tuesday, 8 September, at 12:30 pm AEST.

🖥️ Check your email or log in to the Imagining Home Peer Group portal on our Members' Hub to get the Zoom link.

Not a member but interested in joining? You are welcome to apply here: https://imaginemore.org.au/what-we-do/peer-support-groups/imagining-home/

✨A new event about building community for someone with disability ✨Inclusion Seekers series 2026: Building CommunityBuil...
31/08/2026

✨A new event about building community for someone with disability ✨

Inclusion Seekers series 2026: Building Community

Building strong communities matters now more than ever. In a world that can often feel disconnected, a true sense of belonging, support, and shared purpose is vital, especially for people with disability.

While many of us share the vision for a more connected community, knowing where to start—and how to keep the momentum going—can feel daunting, especially for those most at risk of isolation.

Join us for a one-hour online introductory session on Thursday, 1 October, where we'll explore practical ways to move beyond simply being present in community towards genuine inclusion, relationships, and belonging.

This online workshop serves as an introduction to a 4-session course, but you’re welcome to just attend the introduction session on its own.

🎤 Hear real stories
💪 Discover fresh ways to recognise people’s strengths
🤝 Explore practical tools for building lasting community connections.

This series is aimed towards people with intellectual disability and autism and their families. It will also be useful for direct support workers to join in the sessions alongside the individuals and families they support.

Last year, Belonging Matters Inc. hosted Inclusion Seekers to deliver this hugely successful series for the first time. This year, Imagine More is excited to team up with Belonging Matters to ensure even more people can experience the series.

We hope you'll join us!

🗓️ Thursday, 1 October 2026
⏰ From 9.30 until 10.30 am AEST
🖥️ Online

Learn more on our website:
https://imaginemore.org.au/events/inclusion-seekers-2026/

📂 A reminder for members of our Self-Directing Peer Group (formerly the Recruiting and Directing Peer Group)!🗓️ We will ...
30/08/2026

📂 A reminder for members of our Self-Directing Peer Group (formerly the Recruiting and Directing Peer Group)!

🗓️ We will meet online tomorrow, 31 August, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm AEST.

🖥️ Check your email or log in to the Self-Directing Peer Group portal on our Members' Hub to get the Zoom link.

Not a member but interested in joining? You are welcome to apply here:
https://imaginemore.org.au/what-we-do/peer-support-groups/recruiting-directing-peer-group/

Have you ever wondered why some human services seem to support people well, while others struggle?What must a service pr...
28/08/2026

Have you ever wondered why some human services seem to support people well, while others struggle?

What must a service provide to best meet the needs of vulnerable people?

Is there a way to assess how well a service supports people and identify what must change to serve them better?

If you are interested in understanding the issues facing human services and creating positive change for vulnerable people who use services, this opportunity is for you!

The five-day live-in PASSING workshop offers families and anyone working in human services an opportunity to:
learn more about Social Role Valorisation
better understand the intricacies of supporting vulnerable people to acquire socially valued roles in community life.

Co-led by Sharon Lowe and Kane Morgan, the workshop takes place in Canberra in November. Visit our website for more information:

https://imaginemore.org.au/events/passing-canberra-2026/

⏰ A reminder for members of our Customised Employment Peer Group!🗓️ Our next meeting is on Thursday, 3 September at 12:3...
27/08/2026

⏰ A reminder for members of our Customised Employment Peer Group!

🗓️ Our next meeting is on Thursday, 3 September at 12:30 pm AEST.

🖥️ All peer group members will receive an email reminder. You can also log in to the Customised Peer Group on our Members' Hub to get the Zoom link.

🎟️ Not a member but interested in joining? You are welcome to apply here: https://imaginemore.org.au/what-we-do/peer-support-groups/employment/

A new episode of the Imagine More podcast is now available! 🎧✨In this week's episode, Libby Ellis – Individualised Livin...
26/08/2026

A new episode of the Imagine More podcast is now available! 🎧✨

In this week's episode, Libby Ellis – Individualised Living Program Manager at Mable and sister of Matthew, who has a significant disability and lives in his own home in Hobart – offers a perspective on safeguarding the future that is rarely heard: the sibling's view.

Libby explores four things that help make space for siblings and reflects honestly on the gaps in her own family's planning.

Don't miss this one!

🎧 Listen now - https://imaginemore.org.au/the-podcast/

You can also watch the recording of Libby's presentation from the 2024 Safeguarding the Future conference: 📺👇
https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/safeguarding-the-future-conference/a-siblings-view/

🔜 Begins next week: Have you registered?Our upcoming workshop, Building a context for relationship, examines ways to su...
25/08/2026

🔜 Begins next week: Have you registered?

Our upcoming workshop, Building a context for relationship, examines ways to support someone with disability to build genuine and enduring friendships with people in their community who share their interests.

This is one of our most popular workshops because it's practical and full of easy-to-implement ways to get started.

If you've ever felt concerned that your loved one with disability is socially isolated and spending more time alone or with paid supports rather than friends, this three-part online workshop series is for you!

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Featuring guest presenters Janet Klees and Selena Blake
🗓️
Three online sessions starting on Wednesday, 2 September from 10:00 to 12:00 pm AEST
🎟️
This workshop is free to attend as it is fully funded by the National Disability Insurance Agency through a Peer Support and Capacity Building grant
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Register via our website: https://imaginemore.org.au/events/ib3-relationship/

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