Have your say about what good peer support looks like

Are you a person with a neurological condition? 

What does good peer support look like to you?

What is the study about?

The Summer Foundation and La Trobe University are doing a study to try and understand what makes great peer support. We want to talk to people with disability to hear about their views and experiences.

Your views and experiences will help us understand what good peer support looks like. This can help shape the future of peer support practices and will ensure peer support programs are as valuable as possible.

Who can participate?

We are looking for people who have any amount of experience with peer support. Even if you have limited experience with it, we still want to speak with you.

We’d like to learn from people who:

• Have acquired a disability due to a neurological injury or a neurological condition, for example an acquired brain injury such as a stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis
• Have acquired the disability at least 2 years ago
• Have acquired the disability between the ages of 18-63 years
• Are currently aged 20-65 years
• Are an NDIS participant
• Can participate in an interview
• Can provide informed consent

What should you know?

Being part of this study is voluntary. If you decide not to participate this won’t affect your relationship with La Trobe University, the Summer Foundation or any of the team members. 

If you decide to be part of the study, you will participate in a 1:1 interview with Cornelia Wellecke, one of our graduate researchers.

In the interview, she will ask you about your experiences and perspectives on peer support. You can share whatever you feel comfortable sharing.

The interview will last about an hour and will be conducted online via Zoom, in person or via telephone, depending on your preference.

You will receive a $50 gift voucher to thank you for your time and for sharing your experiences.

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How can I get involved in this research?

If you would like to participate, please email C.Wellecke@latrobe.edu.au or call 0456 115 141 or fill out the form below.

We will arrange a phone call or Zoom call with you to provide further information on the study. You will also be asked a few questions about your background.