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Rachel High talks about her experience being in a peer group

“I wanted to have my voice heard.”

Rachel High
Member of Our Voice SA
Peer Group

Andrew talks about starting a peer group to feel more connected

“The group is a big part of my life.”

Andrew Whitehead
Founding Member Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia and PLS Support Group

Gillian explains how she started and grew a queer, autistic, ADHD social group in Adelaide

“You can build a community where everyone feels accepted.”

Gillian Rowse
Founder of the Adelaide Queer, Autistic, ADHD Social Group

Cameron explains how being part of peer group, Enabled Youth Disability Network has made him feel less alone

“It’s where you can be yourself.”

Cameron Bradshaw
Member of Enabled Disability Youth Network

Daniella talks about how peer groups have helped her grow into a strong advocate for others

“I didn’t realise how much of an advocate I was until I joined peer groups.”

Daniella Fraser
Author and peer group member

Emma talks about getting the confidence to start a peer group and why she wished she had done it sooner

“The main mistake I made was not having the confidence to do it sooner.”

Emma Losin
Game designer, app developer, experienced peer group facilitator

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The redevelopment of the Peer Connect website was co-designed by people with disability and JFA Purple Orange. This was made possible through grant funding from the Young People In Nursing Homes National Alliance (YPINHNA) provided by the Disability Safeguarding Policy Branch of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.