A supportive group of like-minded families recruiting and managing support staff for their family members with disability.
Apply to join the Recruiting and Directing Peer Group in 2026
The Recruiting and Directing Peer Group was established in 2025. We developed it to support families who:
- have (or are building or keen to build) a strong vision of a good life for their family members with disability
- are actively recruiting people to help their family members reach their goals, whether through directly employing, hiring contractors, or via support platforms
- want to share or understand how to navigate the new funding rules
- want to maximise admin efficiency
- want to provide quality mentoring and clear direction to their support staff
- recognise the importance of balancing paid support with freely given relationships
- are interested in learning alongside others as we put the pieces of recruiting and directing staff together, and
- are willing to share their insights and experiences with like-minded families.
Because the NDIS landscape is rapidly evolving, we won’t always have the answers at our fingertips. Sometimes, we’ll be learning together. We’ll also be able to draw on our network of industry experts as needed.
Apply to join the Recruiting and Directing Peer Group in 2026
About this Peer Group
Most of our meetings will be conversation-based. You are welcome to contribute as much or as little as you wish. We encourage members to keep their cameras on as this helps create a sense of community.
Depending on the interests of Group members, we may invite guest speakers to join us at some meetings. Please note that we don’t record peer group conversations. The only way to take part is to attend in person.
Dates and times
The group meets for one hour, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm, on the last Monday of each month.
Scheduled dates for 2026 are:
- Monday, 23 February 2026
- Monday, 23 March 2026
- Monday, 20 April 2026 (The 27th is a public holiday)
- Monday, 25 May 2026
- Monday, 29 June 2026
Location
This peer group meets online via Zoom.
Other important details
- Meeting facilitators: Jan Kruger, Erosha Bakmiwewa, and Anne Keep
- Meetings are free to attend. Imagine More receives funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability, and Ageing to operate our peer groups.
- You will receive an email reminder and Zoom link before each session.
- We record guest speakers with their permission. Recordings and other resources will be shared on our website in the Members’ Hub.
- We don’t record peer comments or conversations because families may share information about their personal circumstances. The only way to take part is to join the Zoom meeting on the day.
- If you have any questions about the Peer Group, please get in touch with Anne (anne@imaginemore.org.au) or Erosha (erosha@imaginemore.org.au)
Allocation of places
There are limited places in this peer group. Priority will be given to families who
- are investigating or currently directly engaging support staff for their family members with disability
- have previously attended one of our peer groups
- are residents of the ACT and the surrounding region (but not limited to)
- 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.
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 Recruiting and Directing Peer Group in 2026