A supportive group of like-minded families exploring Home for their family members with disability
Apply to join the Imagining Home Peer Group in 2026
Does your family member with disability want to move out of the family home and into their own place? Or have they already moved into a home of their own and need support to build and sustain their sense of home and community?
Planning for a place to call home, whether shared with friends or in a place of their own, requires careful thought.
The families who join this peer group have a strong vision for home for their family members with disability. They share our belief that people with disability should have a home
- that reflects who they are
- that is embedded in the neighbourhood and community
- where they can let their guard down
- in which they feel safe
- where they can relax and entertain
- in which they can live with housemates of their choosing or on their own.
We encourage people to look beyond the limitations of congregated housing models.
In 2026, join us to learn from, share with, and be supported by like-minded peers.
Apply to join the Imagining Home Peer Group in 2026
About the Imagining Home Peer Support Group
The purpose of this peer group is to explore ordinary and typical options for home and the ways people with disability can move into a home that best suits them. We’ll cover topics such as
- home ownership
- private rental
- house share/flatmates
- support options
- sustaining the arrangement
- planning to move and
- what to do while you are waiting.
We will look beyond the options usually presented to people with disability, such as group homes and other forms of congregations of people with disability. Therefore, this group won’t invest in discussions about group home living arrangements.
There can be many obstacles when navigating this journey, so this peer group will offer each member the support and guidance they need to take the road less travelled.
Throughout the year, you’ll hear from guest speakers who will generously share their stories of home. Please note that we don’t record peer group conversations. The only way to take part is to join the Zoom meeting.
Apply to join the Imagining Home Peer Group in 2026
Dates and Times
The group meets monthly for one hour, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm, on the second Tuesday. Confirmed dates for 20256 are:
- Tuesday, 10 February 2026
- Tuesday, 10 March 2026
- Tuesday, 14 April 2026
- Tuesday, 12 May 2026
- Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Please note that no peer group dates have been confirmed for the second half of the year, as we currently only have funding until 30 June 2026.
Location
This peer group meets online via Zoom.
Allocation of places
There are limited places in this peer group. Priority will be given to families who:
- are investigating or currently supporting their family member to live in a home of their own
- have previously attended one of our peer groups or workshops about Home
- are residents of the ACT and the surrounding region, and
- can commit to attending each session*.
*We understand that unexpected absences may occur sometimes. Please only apply if you are confident you can attend most peer group sessions.
This Peer Group is popular, and places fill quickly. Your name will be added to a waitlist if the peer group is full. We will contact you during the year should a place become available.
Apply to join the Imagining Home Peer Group in 2026
Comments from past members of the Imagining Home Peer Group
“I’m not alone! There are other families whose lives are complex too. This peer group has been a safe and encouraging place to learn how to move forward.”
“Imagine More have an abundance of fantastic resources and as a group of people are an invaluable source of information and support. It cannot be underestimated how much having families who have loved ones with disability and who have lived experience are crucial in providing leadership and teaching to other families.”
“We are keen for our daughter not to be segregated from the community and this peer group has made me realise that this is very achievable.”
“I really appreciate the support of the other members and enjoy the opportunity to discuss solutions to issues that would not be of interest/relevant to other people/friends.”
About the Peer Group
- Meeting facilitators: Jan Kruger and Anne Keep
- Meetings are free to attend thanks to funding we receive from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability, and Ageing. This peer group is part of Imagine More’s Typical Pathways Initiative Project.
- You will receive an email reminder and Zoom link before each session.
- We record guest speakers with their permission.
- We don’t record peer comments or conversations because families often share information about their personal circumstances. The only way to take part is by attending Zoom meetings.
- If you have any questions about the Peer Group, please contact Anne at anne@imaginemore.org.au.
Apply to join the Imagining Home Peer Group in 2026
Other ways to explore Home in 2026
If you cannot join this peer group, there are other ways to learn more about home options for your family member.
- Watch the video Moving Out – Lisa Bridle from CRU (Community Resource Unit) explains how her family supported their son Sean in moving into his own home.
- Watch the video, How Tom moved into his own apartment – During our November 2023 Imagining Home Peer Group meeting, Helen Neale joined us from Adelaide to tell us how her son Tom recently moved into his own place.
- Visit our website to browse our collection of free resources about home.
- Please plan to attend one of our upcoming events about home. Please visit our events page to see our current and future events.
- Visit the My Home, My Way website
Plan to attend our conference about Home in 2026
In May 2026, we’ll be holding a two-day conference about Home. Learn more here.