Imagine More

Imagine More Our Vision
People with a disability have valued roles and meaningful relationships in a welcoming and inclusive community.

Have you been wondering what you can do to ensure your family member with disability is not disadvantaged by marginalisa...
15/01/2026

Have you been wondering what you can do to ensure your family member with disability is not disadvantaged by marginalisation, discrimination, and stigma, and instead has the opportunity to thrive and enjoy all that life has to offer?

Many families and professionals have found a working knowledge of Social Role Valorisation (SRV) to be very helpful.

In its simplest form, SRV shows us how to support people who are marginalised by society in developing valued roles across every part of their lives. The more valued roles a person occupies, the more likely they are to gain access to the good life.

If this sounds intriguing, we think you'll enjoy two of our upcoming events!

✨Workshop 1:
Building better lives: An introduction to Social Role Valorisation, presented by Darcy Elks

In this brand-new, two-hour online session, you’ll be introduced to Social Role Valorisation (SRV), a social theory developed by Dr Wolf Wolfensberger to guide efforts that support marginalised people to access the good things of life.

🗓️ Wednesday, 28 January 2026
⏰ From 11:00 am until 1:00 pm AEDT
🖥️ Online via Zoom
🎟️ This is a free workshop which will be recorded and shared with everyone who registers.

Learn more and register here:
https://imaginemore.org.au/events/building-better-lives/

✨Workshop 2:
Towards a better life, presented by Amie Storer and Sharon Lowe

Join us for two days for a deeper dive into Social Role Valorisation and its practical applications. This workshop is one of our most popular annual events. Places are limited, so please secure your place to avoid disappointment.

🗓️ Thursday, 12 March and Friday, 13 March 2026
⏰ 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on both days
📍 59 Cameron Avenue Conference and Event Centre, Belconnen, ACT
🎟️ Sponsored (free or low-cost) tickets are available.

Learn more and register here:
https://imaginemore.org.au/events/tabl-2026/

🎓 A reminder for members of our Inclusive Education Peer Group!🗓️ We will meet online tomorrow, Thursday, 15 January fro...
14/01/2026

🎓 A reminder for members of our Inclusive Education Peer Group!

🗓️ We will meet online tomorrow, Thursday, 15 January from 12:00 to 1:00 pm AEST.

🖥️ Check your email or log in to the Inclusive Education Peer Group portal on our Members' Hub to get the Zoom link.

Not a member but interested in joining? You are welcome to apply here:https://imaginemore.org.au/what-we-do/peer-support-groups/inclusive-education/

✨ We're hiring!🗓️ Applications close this Friday, 16 January 2026.We are seeking a values-aligned, experienced and motiv...
12/01/2026

✨ We're hiring!
🗓️ Applications close this Friday, 16 January 2026.

We are seeking a values-aligned, experienced and motivated Operations & Finance Manager to strengthen our organisation’s internal systems, report to the Board and support our purpose.

Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Board, this role oversees Imagine More’s financial management, operational systems, and HR processes. You’ll play a vital part in ensuring our organisation runs smoothly so it can continue to deliver meaningful outcomes for people with disability and their families.

This is a hands-on and diverse role that suits someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working within a values-driven small organisation. It is essential that you are aligned with the purpose and values of Imagine More Ltd.

Interested? Check out the details at Ethical Jobs:
https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/ImagineMore/operations-finance-manager

Will you be supporting a person with disability to explore employment in 2026? Learn how to turn their passions into pos...
06/01/2026

Will you be supporting a person with disability to explore employment in 2026? Learn how to turn their passions into possibilities!

For many families of young people with disability, the pathway to employment can feel confusing or overwhelming. Traditional services may lead people toward “busy work” or training courses that lack meaningful outcomes. Families often worry whether their family members will find a valued role that reflects their real interests, skills, and contributions.

Microenterprise offers an alternative. It’s a way to start small, test ideas, and create authentic work that grows from a person’s passions and strengths. It can be a pathway to belonging, contribution, and even future open employment.

This brilliant series of workshops by Helen Neale was recorded in October and November 2025.

💼 From interests to income: Exploring microenterprise with your family member
👤 An on-demand replay of a workshop by Helen Neale
🗓️ This replay will be available until 5:00 pm on Sunday, 1 February 2026

Register for instant, on-demand access on our website:
https://imaginemore.org.au/events/interests-to-income-replay/

If you have a little time up your sleeve as you ease into the new year, and you're keen to learn more about inclusive ed...
04/01/2026

If you have a little time up your sleeve as you ease into the new year, and you're keen to learn more about inclusive education, here's an event we think you'll love!

✏️ Inclusive grade-level curriculum
🖥️ An on-demand replay of a workshop by Loren Swancutt
🗓️ This replay will be available until 5:00 pm on Sunday, 1 February 2026

This is a limited-time replay of a well-received workshop about inclusive curriculum.

Inclusive education consultant Loren Swancutt explains the key knowledge, understandings, and practices that enable all students, including those with complex learning profiles, to access and engage meaningfully with grade-level content and topics alongside their peers in inclusive classrooms.

Register for free and watch the workshop on demand:
https://imaginemore.org.au/events/inclusive-curriculum-2025/

We're hiring!We are seeking a values-aligned, experienced and motivated Operations & Finance Manager to strengthen our o...
02/01/2026

We're hiring!

We are seeking a values-aligned, experienced and motivated Operations & Finance Manager to strengthen our organisation’s internal systems, report to the Board and support our purpose.

Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Board, this role oversees Imagine More’s financial management, operational systems, and HR processes. You’ll play a vital part in ensuring our organisation runs smoothly so it can continue to deliver meaningful outcomes for people with disability and their families.

This is a hands-on and diverse role that suits someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working within a values-driven small organisation. It is essential that you are aligned with the purpose and values of Imagine More Ltd.

Interested? Check out the details at Ethical Jobs:
https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/ImagineMore/operations-finance-manager

🌟 The Imagining Home conference🔏 Save the date and start planning your trip to Canberra!🗓️ Wednesday-Thursday, 20-21 May...
18/12/2025

🌟 The Imagining Home conference
🔏 Save the date and start planning your trip to Canberra!
🗓️ Wednesday-Thursday, 20-21 May 2026

It’s been a couple of years since our last conference, so we’re really excited to be holding one on such an important topic!

The focus of this two-day conference will be imagining home by looking well beyond traditional group home models. Instead, we will explore typical and ordinary options for creating a home unique to each individual.

We’ve already invited speakers to talk about
🏠 housing options through rent, public housing, and home ownership
🏠 the variety of ways people can live by themselves or with flatmates
🏠 how people can connect with neighbours and others in their communities
🏠 how to get the support right
🏠 and much more!

Visit our website and lock in the dates!
https://imaginemore.org.au/events/imagining-home-save-the-date/

Our office will close tomorrow as our small and industrious team takes a well-earned break. We'll be back on board on Mo...
17/12/2025

Our office will close tomorrow as our small and industrious team takes a well-earned break. We'll be back on board on Monday, 12 January 2026.

We wish everyone a restful, relaxing holiday season, filled with love, laughter, and wonderful memories.

See you in 2026!

🛠️ Building better lives: An introduction to Social Role Valorisation👤 A two-hour workshop with Darcy Elks🗓️ Wednesday 2...
17/12/2025

🛠️ Building better lives: An introduction to Social Role Valorisation
👤 A two-hour workshop with Darcy Elks
🗓️ Wednesday 28 January 2026
⏰ From 11:00 am until 1:00 pm AEDT

This will be a fantastic opportunity to learn how an understanding of Social Role Valorisation (SRV) can help expand opportunities and improve life outcomes for your family member with disability.

We’re so excited that the wonderful Darcy Elks will share her knowledge in an engaging two-hour introductory workshop.

We hope you’ll join us!
https://imaginemore.org.au/events/building-better-lives/

P.S. If you are interested in learning even more about Social Role Valorisation, we're hosting a two-day workshop, Towards a better life, in March 2026. Read more on our website: https://imaginemore.org.au/events/tabl-2026/

New event about employment for people with disability🔎 How to help people with disability find meaningful, paid work📍 A ...
16/12/2025

New event about employment for people with disability

🔎 How to help people with disability find meaningful, paid work
📍 A one-day workshop in Canberra
🗓️ Friday, 13 February 2026
⏰ From 9:30 am until 5:00 pm AEDT

Learn practical ways to support people with disability into real, valued work, no matter their starting point.

You’ll hear from two of the world’s most experienced Customised Employment practitioners about how they help people with significant barriers to employment find valued roles, strong workplace matches, and genuine belonging.

If you're exploring employment, don't miss this exciting workshop!
https://imaginemore.org.au/events/meaningful-paid-work/

‼️Update (19 December 2025): This event has been postponed until later in 2026. ✨New event to share with your school!🤝 W...
15/12/2025

‼️Update (19 December 2025): This event has been postponed until later in 2026.

✨New event to share with your school!

🤝 Working together: Schools, families, and Customised Employment
📍 A half-day workshop in Canberra
‼️ This event was initially scheduled for 12 February 2026 but has been postponed until later in the year.

We're excited to announce a brand new workshop developed to help educators, career advisors, and school leaders feel confident in supporting their students with disability into work experience, employment, and careers.

Keep an eye on our events page for information about the new dates: https://imaginemore.org.au/events/

This week, we published a new resource about employment. Learning on the job is a practical webinar that we recorded in ...
12/12/2025

This week, we published a new resource about employment.

Learning on the job is a practical webinar that we recorded in October 2025. It features Milton Tyree and Julia Shumaker, who explore what makes or breaks effective teaching on the job, and how to support people with disability to thrive in valued roles at work.

This 90-minute webinar is available to watch anytime on our website: https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/employment-and-microenterprise/learning-on-the-job/

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