Paul Kruger

Paul is a founding Director of Imagine More. He has had various other employment roles, including running a small agricultural contracting business, managing a large farm, teaching, and serving as a systemic advisor in teaching.

Paul enjoys contributing to the local and broader community. He coaches soccer and swimming and holds Board roles in various local and national community organisations. He is also a husband to Jan and father to Heidi, Annie, Lillie, and Jack.

Dispelling myths about the Disability Support Pension, Rent Assistance, and employment income

• How many hours can a person work and still keep their Disability Support Pension?
• What does it mean for a person with disability to be ‘financially secure’?
• How do these things relate to a person’s vision of a good life?

Paul Kruger has been interested in finding the answers to these and other questions as part of his research into supporting his son’s post-school journey. Through attending workshops, speaking to other families, and asking professionals and government agencies, he noticed that the connection between earned income, Disability Support Pension, and Rental Assistance is poorly understood, and many myths abound.

In this session, Paul shared what he and his family have learned about the connections between meaningful employment income, the Disability Support Pension, Rental Assistance, and support for decision-making.

Learn about the other conference speakers and their presentations

Pre-conference webinars

• Webinar 1 – Decision-making in everyday life – Janet Klees
• Webinar 2 – Medical safeguarding – Jo Massarelli and Cathy Ludlum
• Webinar 3 – Now is the time for vision – Darcy Elks

Main conference

• Never too late to get a life – Cathy McMahon and Josey McMahon
• The secrets of fabulous skin self-direction – Margaret Ward
• What happens when I cark it? – Linda Hughes
• Planning ahead: Safeguarding decision-making – Helen Connolly
• The importance of trust and relationship in supported decision-making – Kim Roots
• Dream big! – Laura Esplin and Bernadette Esplin
• Building bridges to neighbourhood – Sarah Faulkner
• Safeguarding a Micro Enterprise for the future – Helen Neale
• Finding and safeguarding a job – Jan Kruger
• What’s the plan? Estate planning consideration for parents and carers – Stacey Bell
• Passing on the “How”: A sibling’s journey – Rebecca Altaffer
• It’s a long game: Planning for a great future for Valen in a constantly changing world – Ann Greer, Valen Litster, and Sally Aubrey
• How to set your Executor up for success – Stacey Bell
• Safeguarding the future: A sibling’s perspective – Libby Ellis
• Dispelling myths about the Disability Support Pension, Rent Assistance, and employment income – Paul Kruger
• Your money, your future – Carolina Albornoz
• Helping relationships flourish – Tim Bavinton
• Who is the person behind the behaviour, and what do they need? – Kane Morgan
• Safeguarding Isaac’s good life through a Service for One – Sheree Henley
• Emma Davidson MLA
• Planning future finances – Chris Oates
• Crafting and safeguarding a meaningful week for Cameron – Karen Caldwell, Cameron Zellner, and Markus Zellner