The Imagine More podcast

In this episode, the final one of this season, Karen Caldwell and Cameron Zellner share how they have spent years crafting and safeguarding a meaningful week for Cameron – grounded in his vision, interests and growing independence.Cameron is a competitive rower, keen photographer, digital storyteller, house sitter and gluten-free baker living an active, connected life in Canberra. In their presentation, Karen and Cameron share the practical steps they have taken – from identifying interests and developing a vision statement to building a Circle of Support – and reflect on the ongoing work of managing the NDIS, maintaining documentation and gradually handing over responsibility.You can watch Karen and Cameron's presentation on our website.Click here to read the transcript of this episode. Please note that the transcript provided may contain occasional errors.On our website, you'll also findall the presentations from our Safeguarding the Future conference in 2025resources about safeguarding, planning and building good lives for people with disabilityevents related to topics relevant to people with disability and their families seeking to enjoy a typical life.Many thanks to Osher Marks, who has been the voice of this season of the Imagine More podcast.

In this episode, Sheree Henley – founder of The Good Life Builders and mum of Isaac – shares how, after trying eleven service providers without finding reliable quality support, she and her husband David set up Isaac's Band Pty Ltd: a family-owned, family-governed "Service for One."Sheree explains what a Service for One is, how it differs from a microboard, and how the model addresses the specific risks Isaac faces – from gaps in support and health system vulnerability to social isolation and long-term planning. She also shares the practical steps involved in setting one up and reflects on how it has transformed life for Isaac and her family.You can watch Sheree’s presentation on our website.Click here to read the transcript of this episode. Please note that the transcript provided may contain occasional errors.On our website, you’ll also find:all the presentations from our Safeguarding the Future conference in 2025resources about safeguarding, planning and building good lives for people with disabilityevents related to topics relevant to people with disability and their families seeking to enjoy a typical life.Many thanks to Osher Marks, who is the voice of this season of the Imagine More podcast.

In this episode, Stacey Bell, a Wills and Estates lawyer, turns her attention to the practical side of what happens after we're gone, and what we can do right now to make life easier for the people we appoint as executors.Stacey walks through the full range of executor duties, from planning a funeral and locating the will to applying for probate, managing tax obligations and communicating with beneficiaries. She explains what makes a good executor, how to choose the right person, and why the conversations and letters we leave behind can be just as important as the legal documents themselves.You can watch Stacey's presentation on our website.Click here to read the transcript of this episode. Please note that the transcript provided may contain occasional errors.On our website, you'll also find:all the presentations from our Safeguarding the Future conference in 2025resources about safeguarding, planning and building good lives for people with disabilityevents related to topics relevant to people with disability and their families seeking to enjoy a typical life.Many thanks to Osher Marks, who is the voice of this season of the Imagine More podcast.

In this episode, Linda Hughes – disability advocate and proud mum of Jacob, a 31-year-old toastmaster, homeowner, beer-maker and lover of modern art, Melbourne and cricket – shares what she has learned from years of grappling with the question that keeps so many parents awake at 2am: what happens when I'm gone?Through three pivotal moments in Jacob's life, Linda covers:Visioncircles of supportkeeping Jacob safe in the health systemand how he came to live in his own home.She reflects honestly on what is still a work in progress and offers practical starting points for families at any stage of planning.You can watch Linda's presentation on our website.Click here to read the transcript of this episode. Please note that the transcript provided may contain occasional errors.On our website, you'll also findall the presentations from our Safeguarding the Future conference in 2025resources about safeguarding, planning and building good lives for people with disabilityevents related to topics relevant to people with disability and their families seeking to enjoy a typical life.Many thanks to Osher Marks, who is the voice of this season of the Imagine More podcast.

In this episode, Libby Ellis – Individualised Living Program Manager at Mable and sister of Matthew, who has a significant disability and lives in his own home in Hobart – offers a perspective on safeguarding the future that is rarely heard: the sibling's view.Drawing on 25 years in the disability sector and many conversations with brothers and sisters across the country, Libby explores four things that help make space for siblings:pride and inclusionunderstanding that a sibling is not a parentbuilding networks of supportand breaking the silence early. She also reflects honestly on the gaps in her own family's planning.You can watch Libby's presentation on our website.Click here to read the transcript of this episode. Please note that the transcript provided may contain occasional errors.On our website, you'll also findall the presentations from our Safeguarding the Future conference in 2025resources about safeguarding, planning and building good lives for people with disabilityevents related to topics relevant to people with disability and their families seeking to enjoy a typical life.Many thanks to Osher Marks, who is the voice of this season of the Imagine More podcast.