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Doing peer support

December 2017

Our peers talk about things that are important for a successful peer group

  • openness
  • curiosity and empathy
  • ‘paying it forward’
  • realising we are the experts
  • inclusive language
  • being accountable

View our stories about peer support.

You might also be interested in these resources:
What is peer support?

What is peer support?

Find out how you can gain the power of your peers with disability.

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Running a peer support group

Running a peer support group

Great tips and ideas for starting and running your own disability peer group.

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Chrissie’s experience with peer support

Chrissie's experience with peer support

"The most interesting part was sharing experiences and stories with other people with disabilities."

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