Peer Support
We believe that people who have shared experiences can offer invaluable support to others about to embark on a similar journey
Valued Lives Actively Promotes & Facilitates Peer Support
Valued Lives facilitates a peer support initiative in Western Australia
Peer-to-Peer Networks operate around a framework that has been designed with individuals and families. We use a simple model to share stories, ideas and knowledge to work through any issues where a peer needs support and advice from the network.
Peer-to-Peer Self Directed Support Network
Our Peer Networks are facilitated by families who meet regularly in the local community. Valued Lives Peer-to-Peer Network Facilitators bring together interested people to learn and share knowledge, experience and connection in a friendly environment.
They will:
- Help you set up a Peer-to-Peer Self Directed Support Network group in your local area.
- Provide you with information and assistance about the supports and services that may be available in your local community.
- Assist you to exercise choice and control over your supports and services to enable you to live the life that you choose.
- Help you to organise and set up systems to assist you to manage your own funding and support arrangements.
- Work with you to develop your life’s vision and help create a personal plan for living a good life in the community.
- Promote active citizenship for people with disability.
To find out how you can connect with a local peer group or if you are interested in developing a group, contact info@valuedlives.org.au.
Peer Support Conversations
Youth Peers planning their social life
Online Services
Peer-to-Peer Networks operate closed Facebook groups that provide an avenue for people to connect out-with actual meetings. You can request to join the Peer-to-Peer Networks listed below:
Bayswater and Bassendean Peer-to-Peer support Network
Fremantle/Melville Peer Network
Albany Peer Network
Fremantle Craft Peer Network
Marangaroo – Hepburn Craft Peer Network
Kalgoorlie Peer Network
Busselton Peer Network
Find a peer support network near you
Valued Lives Peer-to-Peer Networks are a great place for people and families to come together to share information, knowledge and experience with their peers around all things NDIS/WA NDIS/Department of Communities (formerly DSC). Our networks are facilitated by families and meet regularly in the local community.
“The Peer-to-Peer network has benefitted me and my family immensely. I got a much better understanding of the NDIS through the monthly meetings. I was supported by the peer network when I came up against a few issues with providers. I was given great advice on what to do to resolve issues in a positive way, I was encouraged and supported to self-manage my daughter’s funding which is working out very well and benefitting my daughter greatly. I am very grateful that a network like this exists and couldn’t have done it without them.”
Renae Martin
“The Hills Peer-to-Peer Network has provided me with valuable support at a time when I felt great uncertainty and vulnerability. By sharing our knowledge and experiences of the NDIA/NDIS process specifically, and other matters generally, we have been able to feel more in control and less bewildered; more confident about making the best decisions for our family member. It is extremely rewarding to be able to give support when needed, and very comforting to have such support, and to know we are not alone.”
Sally Bravos