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Parent Support

What is the Parent Support Program?

The aim of the Parent Support Program is to help strengthen the family unit by empowering and supporting parents. This is done by encouraging and providing access to various forms of support. This includes support groups, information sharing, parenting programs, the coordination of forums on a range of topics pertinent to the needs of families who have a child with a disability, a monthly newsletter, carers camps and more.

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The Parent Support coordinator acts as a central contact point where parents can obtain information regarding any of the above services and activities. 

What is our main objective?

The program’s main objective is to respond to the needs of parents and their families who reside throughout the southern region. The program can be accessed either by self referral, or via any of the disability support services offered throughout the region.

What does the Parent Support Program provide?

  • Facilitation of support groups
  • Parenting programs
  • Monthly newsletter
  • Carers camps
  • Forums and workshops
  • Information sharing