My family have felt the flow-on benefits of me doing the program. It has brought joy back into our lives. I don’t feel fearful now. I feel lighter and hopeful.
ENVISAGE (5 Sessions starting 12 August)
Online Event
5 Session Workshop Series
Supporting your child’s development can feel overwhelming. Between therapy and appointments, there is so much to juggle and so much to make work.
ENVISAGE is a strengths-based parenting program fully-funded by the Australian Government for parents and carers raising children with disability, delay and Autism. Developed in collaboration with parents, professionals and researchers, ENVISAGE is based on evidence and best-practice approaches. It provides you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to support your child’s development while ensuring your family thrives.
You’ll learn
To use your child’s strengths and interests to support their development
How to foster a sense of belonging for your child
To build collaborative relationships with therapists and healthcare professionals
To prioritise what is important to your family
To increase the well-being of your child and your entire family
The program is delivered online over 5 weeks.
Session 1: Wednesday 12 August; 10:00am - 11:30am (AEST)
Session 2: Wednesday 19 August; 10:00am - 11:30am (AEST)
Session 3: Wednesday 26 August; 10:00am - 11:30am (AEST)
Session 4: Wednesday 2 September; 10:00am - 11:30am (AEST)
Session 5: Wednesday 9 September; 10:00am - 11:30am (AEST)
Who is this event for
Parents and caregivers raising children with developmental concerns, disability, delay and Autism. Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis for you to take part in ENVISAGE.
This program is not for professionals.
More information
You will also receive emails from the team ENVISAGE to prepare you for the workshops.
FAQs
- Will the workshop be recorded?
No. As participants have the option to share their experience, for privacy reasons, this workshop will not be recorded.
- I’m a professional, can I attend?
No, this session is for families. If you are a professional working with children, there is an ENVISAGE-Service Providers program. Please email sp.envisage@mcri.edu.au for further details.
- I have accessibility needs
If you require closed captions, they are available in Zoom. Once you join the session, you can turn captions on by selecting Show Captions in the Zoom toolbar.
If you have other accessibility needs, please provide details when registering.
- Who is this program facilitated by?
A parent facilitator from Belongside Families and an early childhood professional from Milton TLC.
- If you have a question about ENVISAGE
If you have a question about ENVISAGE , or would like to speak to a parent facilitator about how ENVISAGE may be able to support your family, please email: events@belongsidefamilies.org.au
Testimonials
I was drowning in NDIS & therapy appointments. I was overwhelmed & exhausted. ENVISAGE was like a breath of fresh air. I learnt to tune into my child and be guided by what was important to our family.
About Belongside
Belongside Families is a not-for-profit organisation that supports parents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay, autism, genetic and rare conditions. We provide general information, peer support and shared lived experience. We do not provide medical or professional advice or counselling. Information shared during this event is intended to support and empower families and should not replace professional advice or care.
Belongside Families is proud to partner with Australian Catholic University (ACU) to deliver Envisage to families. It is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services (go to www.dss.gov.au for more information) and has been evaluated by researchers from Australian Catholic University, CanChild, McMaster University (Canada), Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and the University of Melbourne.
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