The Drop Dead Box in Canberra

Do you love someone with disability and wonder how their life might change if you were suddenly not around?

We tend not to want to think about the day we won’t be here to run it all, so making a solid plan for the future is one of the most important things a family can do.

To help you get started, you’re invited to a free, practical workshop in Canberra on creating a Drop Dead Box. A Drop Dead Box is a central place for all the practical plans, key information, and safeguards your family needs so the person you love can thrive when you’re no longer here.

This session will be led by Sam Paior, founder of The Growing Space. Sam is a parent and advocate who speaks in plain, straightforward language to help families navigate complex support and planning systems. If you’ve been to any of her workshops or conference presentations, you’ll already know to expect a workshop filled with practical advice.

What the workshop will cover

Sam will help answer your questions and break down big planning topics into clear steps:

• The essentials: How to plan for a good home and a full life
• Community connections: Building strong friendships and exploring Circles of Support or Microboards
• Legal and financial basics: Simple explanations of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Advance Care Directives, and Executors
• Safeguards: Key protections to put in place for safety and peace of mind
• Creating your own Drop Dead Box: What practical information and documents to include so others can support your family member well.

Who should attend?

This free event is for families of people with disability who want to feel confident, empowered, and prepared for the future.

Good to know

• This is an in-person event in Canberra. It will not be recorded or livestreamed. The only way to attend is in person
• This workshop is free to attend, thanks to funding we received from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability, and Ageing.