Siblings of children with disability can experience feelings of stress, isolation and extra responsibilities. In this free online session we welcome Siblings Australia CEO, Dr Shannon Schedlich, to help parents support siblings through their experience and perspective.
Date: Wednesday 22 May
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am (AEST)
Where: Online – Zoom
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Dr Shannon Schedlich joined Siblings Australia as Chief Executive Officer in January 2023. The busy mum, academic and ball of energy has a zeal for community support, advocacy and research, having previously run the Media Centre for Education Research Australia, and worked in leadership roles in government, corporate affairs and community engagement.
Holding a PhD from the University of Newcastle, she sits on two school boards and has been a non-executive director for numerous inclusive organisations.
Shannon has lived experience of navigating the sort of challenges faced by more than 4 million siblings of Australians with disabilities, and who must often grapple with the complexities that arise from having a family member with a disability or chronic health condition.
Siblings Australia is the only sibling-specific organisation operating in Australia. For 25 years, it has developed a national and international reputation for its work with families and the professionals who support them, through its programs, supports, advocacy and research.
Siblings Australia is the only sibling-specific organisation operating in Australia. For 25 years, it has developed a national and international reputation for its work with families and the professionals who support them, through its programs, supports, advocacy and research.
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