Vale, Jeremy Ward
21 July 2022
I find it hard to describe the great sorrow we all feel with the loss of Jeremy Ward, who passed away on 6 July after a short battle with cancer. Jeremy was such a kind, inspirational, thoughtful man. He was a devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather and friend to many. He was a strong.....
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The power of valued roles in “managing behaviour”
21 June 2022
I recently heard an author speak about his recently published e-book, Lessons in Listening by Yeiter. Parts of this book discuss how to support individuals with a disability who are also known for being difficult, aggressive, violent, and labelled as a “behaviour problem”. Yeiter’s powerful storytelling made me wonder how often a person’s behaviour becomes.....
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The importance of supporting Australians with Disability to vote
20 May 2022
It’s the eve of the Federal Election. The democracy sausages have been ordered, the gas bottles for the barbeques have been filled, and the how-to-vote leaflets are ready for distribution. Local candidates are polishing up their game-day smiles and Election Night speeches. Many young Australians are preparing to vote for the first time on Saturday......
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#DefendOurNDIS!
14 April 2022
With the election just a few weeks away, it's time for Australians with disability, their families, and their supporters to share the importance of defending the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
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The Importance of Neighbourhood and a Tribute to Brianna
03 March 2022
Jan Kruger describes the importance of neighbourhood and community. She also offers a tribute to Brianna Smith.
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The Importance of One Person at a Time
03 February 2022
The 'one person at a time' approach helps us understand a person's interests, attributes, needs, potential contributions and ideal life path. Such insights ensure that the person is properly supported to live their best life.
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Congratulations to Dylan Alcott – Australian of the Year 2022
28 January 2022
The Australian of the Year 2022 is Dylan Alcott, the first person with a visible disability to receive this honour in the award's 62-year history. We were excited to listen to his acceptance speech and were struck at how clear he is about the rights of people with disability. We've included excerpts of his speech in this post.
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Prepare for 2022: Learn, imagine, create, repeat.
16 December 2021
Jane Sherwin provides a framework to gather your thoughts after attending an event. While Jane references our recent conference, the framework is applicable to any event that has inspired you to take action. We hope this is a helpful tool as you plan for the new year.
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Investing in Inclusive Education
16 December 2021
We explore how the ACT Education Directorate's December 2021 Community Conversation survey ironically may lead to more segregation in our schools.
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The Power of Story
04 November 2021
Stories are powerful: they inspire people with disability, their families, and allies to dream big and take action in their own lives. Our Executive Director explains how Sue and Katie Robertson's stories had a profound effect on her and inspired her family to dream bigger for their family member with disability.
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Accessible information and resources about COVID-19
24 August 2021
Here are some resources about COVID-19 that people with disabilities may find helpful. If you have found other resources that are accessible and helpful, please tell us about them via our contact form, and we’ll add them to this list. Easy Read Resources About COVID-19 Easy Read Resources About COVID-19 – A collection of fact.....
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Why is Work Important? He Gets the Pension, Doesn’t He?
22 April 2021
Ann Greer presented at our Let’s Get to Work Conference in 2020. Her topic was “Finding Work Through Connections and Community”. In the 3-minute video below you’ll hear her thoughts on the value of work for people with disability the dangerous assumptions that are sometimes made when people qualify to receive the Disability Support Pension......
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Celebrating Four Young Female Entrepreneurs (And Their Mums) on International Women’s Day
25 March 2021
This year on International Women’s Day we wanted to celebrate the achievements of some extraordinary young female entrepreneurs who have each set up their own small enterprises. We also wanted to acknowledge that behind each of these young women is an amazing Mum, providing her support, guidance and wisdom.
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We Need Your Feedback About the National Disability Strategy
20 October 2020
The Commonwealth Government is reviewing the National Disability Strategy (NDS). This process is occurring in cooperation with state and territory governments across Australia. What is the National Disability Strategy? The Strategy is a plan to create an inclusive Australian society that enables people with disability to fulfil their potential as equal members of the community......
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Advanced Notification: From School to Work Project
17 August 2020
Learn about our upcoming project, From School To Work. You can also join the notification list here.
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Request for Feedback on Restrictive Practice Guidelines
12 November 2018
A request for feedback on three documents about Restrictive Practices.
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ACT Collective for Inclusive Education
26 February 2018
The formation of a group of parents aiming to make truly inclusive schools a reality in the ACT.
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Enriching Lives for People with Disability
27 November 2017
Discovering how the individual interests of a person with disability can be harnessed to create a life of purpose, identity and genuine contribution.
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National Symposium on Inclusive Education
20 November 2017
A Symposium highlighting the vision and commitment required for successful implementation of a fully inclusive system.
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Gatekeeping and restrictive practices with students with disability: results of an Australian survey
22 September 2017
A national survey of students with disability has revealed that discrimination against children and young people with disability in our education system is rife.
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September 2014 Update: What Imagine More Has Been Doing
16 September 2014
Here’s a brief summary of the most recent happenings at Imagine More.
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Difficult Decisions on Supported Accommodation
08 October 2013
A reflection on Jan Kruger’s comments in the Canberra Times on October 8, 2013, and how they sit with Imagine More’s values
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