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Welcome! Let’s Get Started…

The following 7 questions are designed to help you think about what’s involved in starting a peer group.

If you’re not sure how to answer something, that’s okay – just skip it and move on. Your responses will help us share the best resources with you.

What feels like the biggest challenge when it comes to starting your group?

Mark all the apply

I don’t know where to begin

I’m worried no one will come

I’m unsure how to run a group

Finding a space or platform

Confidence/self-doubt

Which areas would you like help with?

Mark all that apply

Finding a venue

Getting people to join

Group guidelines / safety

Accessibility planning

Funding or costs

Online tools (Zoom, etc)

I’m not sure where to start

Where might your group meet?

Mark only one item

Online

In-person

Both

Don’t know

How would you like your group to run?

Mark only one item

Casual/social (chatting, connection)

Structured (activities or topics)

A mix of both

Not sure yet

What accessibility needs should be considered?

Mark all that apply

Wheelchair access

Quiet/sensory-friendly space

Auslan interpreter

Online access

Don’t know

Do you feel confident planning for accessibility?

Mark only one item

Yes

Maybe

Would you like tips on setting group guidelines or boundaries?

Mark only one item

Yes

Not right now

Maybe

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