My Home My Way 3-part workshop

• 04 November 2026 18 November 2026
• 06:00pm - 08:30pm 06:00pm - 08:30pm
• Online via Zoom

Register now for this workshop! Please note, it is important to attend all sessions.

About this workshop 

Home is where we feel safe, secure and connected. It is where relationships grow, memories are made, and we develop a sense of belonging and purpose.  

An Individualised Living Arrangement is about creating a home and life built around a person with disability with opportunity to live, grow and thrive.  

Too often, people with disability are denied the freedom to choose where they live, who they live with, and who provides support.  

An Individualised Living Arrangement is different. It puts the person at the centre, supporting choice and control to create a home that reflects who a person is, where life feels safe, and is connected to neighbourhood and community.   

In this workshop you will hear about individualised living arrangements as alternative to group home and SIL houses.  

You'll hear directly from people with disability and families who are at different points in the journey. From building a vision and planning for the future, to creating and  thriving in their own home. You'll hear honest insights,  practical ideas and lessons learned along the way. 

Topics covered over the 3 sessions: 

• What are individualised living arrangements? What is important to consider? 
• Building and holding a positive vision  
• Planning and first steps 
• Options for home and creative supports
• NDIS funding for individualised living  
• Barriers, challenges and fears 
• Set up for long term safety and success 
• Stories about people living in their own home with a range of supports 

Who should attend?

People with disability, their families, professionals and advocates

Guest Speakers 

Karen Swchartz  

Karen’s son Adam is a “30 something”, who has been living in his own home for 10 years. Key to Adam moving out was his circle of support  Karen says “our goal is for Adam to live as independent a life as possible in a home just like that of his sisters and peers”. 

 

Nina and Elise Magrath 

Nina is a 19-year-old artist who is planning her move out of home. She lives with her family in a regional town but is contemplating a move to a nearby city to build on her connections and work opportunities in the art scene. With a strong vision for her future, Nina, her family and friends are planning how to make it happen, so Nina can live and thrive in her own home. Nina and her mum, Elise, will share their thinking, planning and practical actions to build the future Nina wants for herself. 

Sam Stubbs and Debra Jefferis

Sam is in his 20s and is an AFL player and athlete. With the help of his parents and circle, Sam moved into his own home with supportive housemates 3 years ago. In this workshop Sam and his mother Debra Jeffris will share how they planned and developed Sam’s individualised living arrangement and their key learnings along the way.

This is a paid event  

$20 (ex GST) for people with disabilities and families (able to claim from their NDIS plan) 

$22 (incl GST) for people with disabilities and families (not claiming on their NDIS plan) 

$0 for people who find the ticket price challenging at this time 

$44 (incl GST) for profession 

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