Support Groups
Support Groups are held regularly in response to demand by families. They offer an opportunity for individual family members to connect with others who are experiencing a similar situation. Parents of a child with a disability may feel alone, isolated and possibly want to meet others who are going through the same experience. Being part of a support group can help provide real understanding and support, along with practical advice and strategies.
CURRENT SUPPORT GROUPS
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and/or Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Autism/Asperger’s Family Network Group
- Carers Victoria NDIS Support Group
- Caring Grandparents Network
- Dads Group
- Down Syndrome Family Network Group
- Family Network Group
- Home Schooling Family Network Group
- Healthy Mothers Healthy Families Support Group
- Solo Parent All-ability Support Group
Aspire encourages the development of new groups when a need arises. There is a potential for a range of groups that may be appropriate at different points in a carer’s life:
- A group could be formed when first discovering that your child has a disability, or when experiencing challenging times.
- A coffee/morning tea group to gain ongoing support from other carers.
- A luncheon group with a speaker who will present information on topics of interest to many families.
- A group that takes on an advocacy role for others in a similar situation.
These groups can be facilitated by Aspire, however, we can work in partnership with individuals to address different needs.