What Is Enabling Our Good Lives?

A practice hub for the people who are ready to build a good life, not just talk about it.

  • Who We Are

    Enabling Our Good Lives is a free, independent learning platform built by and for disabled people, families, and allies.

  • Why We're Here

    We are here to help you move from ideas to action - whether you’re starting out, growing in confidence, or leading the way with others.

  • What We Offer

    We share the tools, stories, and strategies that bring the Enabling Good Lives vision to life across real communities, homes, and teams. No permission slips. No empty promises. Just grounded, rights-based support to help you lead your own journey.

A people-powered system

Rooted in Enabling Good Lives - Shaped by your real life.


Support that grows with you. Tools that fit.

Because life isn’t a service plan - it’s yours.

Whanau

Are you a family member?

Trying to figure out what’s next? You’re not alone. This space was built for people like you - people carrying a lot, looking for real answers.

Disabled Person

Are you a disabled person?

Tired of waiting for the system to catch up with your life? So are we. Here, your voice, your rights, and your wisdom shape the path forward.

Support Team Member

Are you part of a support team?

You want to do it well. Not just by the rules - but by the people. This is where everyday practice meets dignity, clarity, and care.

System Ally / Change Leader

Are you working in the system?

You already believe in the vision. What you need now is the how. This is where lived experience and practical strategy come together - for real change.

Quick Reference: What You'll Find Here

If you’ve been left out, let this be your way in.

✅ Courses and toolkits for families, disabled people, and support teams  

✅ Visual frameworks like the Good Life Compass and Support Star  

✅ Guides for planning, employment, circles of support, and lifelong design  

✅ Reflections and actions grounded in the UNCRPD and EGL principles  

✅ Real-life wisdom from people living it—not just writing policy about it


The Good Life Compass

Find your direction. Name what matters. Take your next step.

A visual tool to help you shape a good life across every life stage.