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DisabilityCo Parent to Parent Sessions are a great chance to make social connections and meet new people going through similar parenting experiences, or have questions regarding the NDIS (i.e. plan review process and funding applications).
You can gain a sense of community with other parents of children with disabilities and get practical advice about day-to-day concerns and issues, such as assistive devices, practical ways to help your child, and tips with the Victorian education system.
Chrissy, is a mother of a son with autism, who has over 20 years of experience navigating the disability sector. She will be hosting the Parent to Parent Sessions.
We have also started a new Facebook Group for Parents of Children With Disabilities in Victoria to continue connecting with each other outside the sessions.
Caring for a loved one who has a disability or chronic illness can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. However, at times, it can get emotionally and physically demanding, and it’s not uncommon for caregivers to experience burnout and want a break. Respite care is a service that provides temporary relief to caregivers, giving them a break from their caregiving responsibilities. In this article, we’ll explore how respite care can help carers recharge and prevent burnout.
Recently, we held a special Family Fun Day packed with entertainment at the Livingston Reserve in Cranbourne East on Sunday, 30 April 2023. It was a chance to raise much needed awareness about supporting footy players with disability.
Are you a fan of comics, cosplay or gaming? You should join us at Grattan House in June to visit the Comic Con Exhibition in the city for the weekend. The Comic Con Exhibition held at Melbourne Exhibition Center. There will be a Cosplay parade, lip sync battles in costumes, a music and enterainment stage, a variety of gaming districts (PC, console and table top), and a just dance arena.
Winter break is coming up, and why not have a bright and colourful time in the city? Grattan House has a light and colour themed respite 3 night getaway experience in the city.
Support coordination is an essential part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It involves working with a support coordinator to identify and connect with the necessary services and support to meet your disability related goals. It is also a vital service for people with disabilities and their loved ones, as it can help them access a wide range of services they may not have been aware of otherwise.
What are disability support workers, you ask? Well, disability support workers are healthcare professionals who provide assistance to people with disability. They help clients with physical and mental disabilities with activities of daily living, such as bathing, eating, dressing, and managing medications. They may also provide emotional and social support, assist with accessing resources and healthcare services, and help clients to reach their maximum potential.
Acknowledgement
Of Country
The Disability Company acknowledges and recognises the Traditional Owners of the land upon which we live and work, and we pay our respects to their Elders both past, present and emerging.