Safeguarding the future conference - Canberra, 23-24 May 2024

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  • The NDIS Review: Final Report’s approach to safeguarding

    14 March 2024

    Learn about our concerns about recommendation 17 in the NDIS Review: Final Report, especially regarding the development of a risk-proportionate regulatory model for the whole provider market.

    The NDIS Review: Final Report’s approach to safeguarding.Read more
  • Some of the attendees at our 10-year celebration

    10 years of imagining more!

    30 June 2023

    Imagine More's origin story, shared on the occasion of our 10-year celebration

    10 years of imagining more!.Read more
  • An infographic showing some of the good things in life

    Safeguarding and becoming known in your neighbourhood

    23 March 2023

    Helping people with disability become known and hold valued roles is the best safeguard we can invest in.

    Safeguarding and becoming known in your neighbourhood.Read more
  • Fireworks

    What’s in store for Imagine More in 2023

    09 February 2023

    We're back in the office and ready for an amazing year ahead!

    What’s in store for Imagine More in 2023.Read more
  • The team of Imagine More in December 2022

    And that’s a wrap! 2022 in review and our plans for 2023

    16 December 2022

    A farewell to December 2022 and a little about our plans in 2023

    And that’s a wrap! 2022 in review and our plans for 2023.Read more
  • Janet Klees and Selena Blake with members of the Imagine More team.

    On flights, first meetings, and family leadership

    27 October 2022

    About welcoming Janet Klees and Selena Blake to Canberra and travelling with some families to a leadership event in Adelaide

    On flights, first meetings, and family leadership.Read more
  • Jan Kruger, Jack Kruger, and Julia Shumaker at the School to Work Conference 2022

    Funding alone doesn’t get you the good things in life

    29 September 2022

    Even if the money is plentiful, if all people can do with their funding is access traditional disability services, nothing will change.

    Funding alone doesn’t get you the good things in life.Read more
  • A young man with disability working as a cashier at a department store

    The world of work

    26 August 2022

    The journey towards employment typically begins in high school and involves work experience placements. Yet, many students with disability are struggling to access the same opportunities as their peers.

    The world of work.Read more
  • The people who attended our Family Leadership weekend in 2018.

    Vale, Jeremy Ward

    21 July 2022

    A tribute to Jeremy Ward, a wonderful man and fierce advocate whose loss will be strongly felt by many people.

    Vale, Jeremy Ward.Read more
  • A child sits alone as if in time out

    The power of valued roles in “managing behaviour”

    21 June 2022

    How often do we leap to the task of changing the behaviour without considering what might be the underlying cause?

    The power of valued roles in “managing behaviour”.Read more
  • Red ballot box on blue background

    The importance of supporting Australians with Disability to vote

    20 May 2022

    When Australians with disability are well-supported to examine the issues and candidates and cast their vote, the election results more accurately reflect the needs and choices of every Australian.

    The importance of supporting Australians with Disability to vote.Read more
  • Person standing in front of Parliament House in Canberra holds a placard saying "Defend Our NDIS".

    #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).

    #DefendOurNDIS!.Read more
  • Hand-drawn houses in a neighbourhood

    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.

    The Importance of Neighbourhood and a Tribute to Brianna.Read more
  • Silhouette of a mountain climber helping one other climber to the top

    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.

    The Importance of One Person at a Time.Read more
  • The Australian national flag

    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.

    Congratulations to Dylan Alcott – Australian of the Year 2022.Read more
  • Graphic showing cycle of learn, imagine, create, repeat

    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.

    Prepare for 2022: Learn, imagine, create, repeat..Read more
  • A teacher stands in front of a class of primary school students

    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.

    Investing in Inclusive Education.Read more
  • A young woman sits at her kitchen table sorting photos

    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.

    The Power of Story.Read more
  • A coronavirus particle

    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

    Accessible information and resources about COVID-19.Read more
  • 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.

    Why is Work Important? He Gets the Pension, Doesn’t He?.Read more
  • Images of four young women with the words "Celebrating some extraordinary female entrepreneurs and the Mums who support their endeavours"

    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.

    Celebrating Four Young Female Entrepreneurs (And Their Mums) on International Women’s Day.Read more
  • 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.

    We Need Your Feedback About the National Disability Strategy.Read more
  • Group of friends looking at the sunrise

    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.

    Advanced Notification: From School to Work Project.Read more
  • Request for Feedback on Restrictive Practice Guidelines

    12 November 2018

    A request for feedback on three documents about Restrictive Practices.

    Request for Feedback on Restrictive Practice Guidelines.Read more
  • A selection of stationery

    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.

    ACT Collective for Inclusive Education.Read more
  • Incandescent lightbulb

    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.

    Enriching Lives for People with Disability.Read more
  • People sitting in chairs at a conference

    National Symposium on Inclusive Education

    20 November 2017

    A Symposium highlighting the vision and commitment required for successful implementation of a fully inclusive system.

    National Symposium on Inclusive Education.Read more
  • Gates locked with a chain and padlock

    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.

    Gatekeeping and restrictive practices with students with disability: results of an Australian survey.Read more
  • Field of multi-coloured tulips

    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.

    September 2014 Update: What Imagine More Has Been Doing.Read more
  • Teal wooden front door next to window

    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

    Difficult Decisions on Supported Accommodation.Read more