Creating a home with housemates: From set up to support

Jan will discuss how some families have approached finding flatmates and effectively utilised their family members' NDIS funding to help them move into their own homes with a flatmate. She will also explain how they have considered her son’s living arrangements and identified where he needs support during the week, as well as who would be best suited to provide that support. Additionally, Jan will share how they engaged paid support in a way that maintains the household's natural rhythm.

Speakers

  • Jan Kruger

    Portrait of Jan Kruger

    Jan is the Executive Director of Imagine More, where she passionately advocates for individuals to lead valued and inclusive lives, guided by the principles of Social Role Valorisation.

    In 2013, Jan co-founded Imagine More in the ACT to strengthen family leadership and advocacy for people with disability. She is dedicated to ensuring that individuals can hold valued social roles, cultivate meaningful relationships, and lead typical lives within their communities.

    Jan's commitment to the concept of home is evident in her work with the My Home My Way project and in her long-standing facilitation of the Imagining Home peer group. Currently, she is helping her son Jack realise his vision of moving into his own home. Jack has been an invaluable teacher for Jan, providing insights into how to support people with disability in achieving fulfilling lives by following a typical life path. In 2024, Jack moved into his own home, where he now lives with three flatmates.

    In her leisure time, Jan loves spending time with family and friends, enjoying conversations over a cup of tea. She also enjoys reading, gardening, and running with friends in the beautiful reserves of Canberra.

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