This article explores the role of support workers in helping to facilitate relationships for the person they support. Without guidance, a well meaning support worker can limit the person they support to be an "activity doer" rather than supporting them to make connections and fulfil their potential. As a parent or friend of a person with disability it is useful to review the relationship of the support worker in your family member’s life. If you are a support worker, reading this article may inspire and assist you to facilitate and encourage relationships for the person you support.