Peer to Peer Connection – 1800 844 933 – speak to a family member of a person with disability and hear what has helped them to get the good life!
Peer to Peer Connection – 1800 844 933 – speak to a family member of a person with disability and hear what has helped them to get the good life!
Home is an essential part of our lives. Our home reflects who we are and how we connect with others while providing security and comfort. For many people with intellectual disability and Autism, their home is often designed by others, leaving them little control over decisions that are core to their identity.
This workshop facilitated by Valued Lives is packed with practical information and resources to help you understand individualised living and discover what is possible.
Our speakers will discuss the individualised and innovative ways people with disability can create their own homes while getting the support they need.
You’ll hear inspirational stories from family leaders who have supported their loved one to individualised living arrangements, and have the opportunity to ask them questions.
Date: Wednesday 18 June 2025
Time: 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Venue: Telethon Speech & Hearing Centre – 36 Dodd street, Wembley, WA 6014
Topics covered include:
● What does it mean to have your own home, and is it possible?
● Creating your vision of what home is
● First steps to consider when creating a home of your own
● The different home options and creative supports available
● Addressing barriers, challenges and fears
● Settling in and living in your own home
● Setting up for long-term safety and success
Who We Are:
Valued Lives is a family-founded organisation established in 2013, driven by lived experience and a commitment to person-centred, future-focused support for people with disability.
We empower individuals and families through consultancy supports, capacity building, and a belief that everyone deserves a meaningful life.
Empowered Connections, our peer and family support initiative, builds your capacity and puts you in control—providing tools, mentoring, and community to navigate challenges, strengthen advocacy, and foster independence.
Together, we create thriving, inclusive communities.
About the Speakers:
Erin Taylor – Guest Speaker at My Home My Way
Erin is the CEO of Future Living Trust and a passionate advocate for inclusion, with 30+ years of professional experience and lived insight supporting her sister with disability.
She’ll share real stories of families who’ve planned secure, lifelong homes for their loved ones—ensuring safety and support even when parents can no longer be there.
Hear from Erin and leave inspired to take the next step.
Karen Reid – Peer Advocate & Mum – Presenter
Karen has been part of Valued Lives since 2013 in roles across leadership, communications, and currently as Executive Assistant to the CEO.
As a mum to a daughter with complex disability, Karen brings deep personal insight and passion to her advocacy. Her experience has shaped her commitment to peer-led initiatives and supporting families to plan safe, supported futures for their loved ones.
Jillian Sliskovic (Jill) – Peer Mentor & Mum – Presenter
Jill is a dedicated Valued Lives peer mentor and mum to a son with disability. With rich lived experience, she offers compassionate, practical support to families navigating similar journeys.
A strong advocate for inclusion and choice, Jill empowers others to create a Good Life for their loved ones
Magdalena Garcia Flynn – ILA Specialist
Mags is a project worker at Valued Lives, specialising in Individualised Living Arrangements (ILA). The ILA Project supported over 350 people and families to create living arrangements that reflect their goals—beyond traditional group homes.
With familial lived experience, practical tools, and a person-centred approach, Mags empowers families to build confidence and take real steps toward creating a home of their own.
Ticketing Information
This event is sponsored by the Department of Social Services.
For further information contact us on 08 9274 7760, or email info@valuedlives.org.au
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation, and extend our respect to Elders past and present. We strive to embrace and celebrate the ancient traditions of cultures this land, and create a sense of inclusion for everyone who interacts with our organisation. Empowered Connections welcomes all people regardless of ethnicity, lifestyle choices, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
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