Accessible meetings
Creating an accessible and inclusive environment means thinking about what people might need to feel welcome, comfortable and ready to participate.
Make it easy to take part
Our Accessibility and Inclusion Checklist will help you think through the different things that can make it easier for people to join your group and participate.
Get set up online
Running or joining a group online? Find practical tips for using technology to make online peer group meetings accessible and easy to participate.
Changing how your group meets
If your group is moving from online to in person, think about what your members might need to continue to take part. Consider the accessibility of the venue, transport, communication needs and anything else that could make the change easier for everyone.
FAQs
Be clear about what the group is, who it is for, when and where it meets, relevant accessibility information and how someone can ask questions or join. You can promote through community networks, organisations and social media. Search the Help and Guides page for resources.
There is no minimum number. Many groups begin small. Start with something manageable and think about what will work for the people involved.
Possibly. Funding sources may include local councils, community foundations, neighbourhood houses, disability, health and community organisations, service clubs and philanthropic organisations. Funding can help with venue hire, refreshments, resources, accessibility supports and promotion. Funding is a tool, not a requirement.