The Imagining Better series

Imagining Better is an exciting four-part series of workshops that explores ways to help your family member with disability enjoy a full and meaningful life.

This series has been designed to help families get a solid grounding in essential principles of crafting a good life for their family members with disability.

The series consists of four multi-part workshops:

Imagining Better 1: Vision: Imagining the future with hope and purpose

Part 1 will guide participants in developing a Vision and staying committed to it, despite the obstacles life might throw their way. Through shared experiences and interactive discussions, we will explore the power of Vision in shaping the future.

• Workshop 1 – Wednesday, 17 June  from 10:00 to 12:00 noon AEST
• Workshop 2 – Wednesday, 24 June  from 10:00 to 12:00 noon AEST
• Workshop 3 – Wednesday, 1 July  from 10:00 to 12:00 noon AEST

Imagining Better 2: The power of positive introductions

Part 2 is designed to help families feel confident when introducing their family members with disability. What should you be mindful of, and what can you focus on to help people see your loved one’s strengths and connect through shared interests? We’ll explore the power of strength-based language and how the words we use can shape how others see, treat, and value our loved ones.

• Wednesday, 22 July 2026 from 10:00  to 12:00 pm AEST (featuring guest speakers Janet Klees and Selena Blake)
• Wednesday, 29 July 2026 from 10:00  to 12:00 pm AEST
• Wednesday, 5 August 2026 from 10:00  to 12:00 pm AEST

Imagining Better 3: Building a context for relationship

Part 3 is about planning and supporting a person to be a fuller member of their community.

The sessions will explore

• stories to stretch your imagination
• a basic framework that you can begin to use today, and
• tips and ideas on support basics from practitioners with more than 30 years of experience.

“You cannot create a relationship….but you can recognise, encourage and design opportunities in which the miracle of friendship is more likely to occur.” – Janet Klees

• Wednesday, 2 September 2026 from 10:00  to 12:00 pm AEST (featuring guest speakers Janet Klees and Selena Blake)
• Wednesday, 9 September 2026 from 10:00  to 12:00 pm AEST
• Wednesday, 16 September 2026 from 10:00  to 12:00 pm AEST

Imagining Better 4: Rethinking supports and funding

Part 4 investigates how to put the right support in place to help the Vision unfold. “Support” might include using NDIS funding to recruit people who will support your family member’s inclusion, contribution, and belonging.

• Wednesday, 14 October 2026 from 10:00  to 12:00 pm AEDT
• Wednesday, 21 October 2026 from 10:00  to 12:00 pm AEDT
• Wednesday, 28 October 2026 from 10:00  to 12:00 pm AEDT

Registrations now open for the 2026 Imagining Better series

• You can register for one or all of the Imagining Better topics now.
• Some recordings will be available to watch in our online members hub

Register for the Imagining Better series

Good to know

• Due to the interactive nature of this series, there will be a limited number of places available.
• These workshops are free to attend, as they are fully funded by the National Disability Insurance Agency through a Peer Support and Capacity Building grant.
• This series has been designed for families. If you are an educator or support professional, please contact Anne at anne@imaginemore.org.au