First Steps - Mon 16 Nov 10.00am

If you're just starting with the NDIS or your child is receiving a diagnosis, learn what help and support is available for your whole family.

This 2-hour workshop is for parents and carers of children with autism, developmental delay and disability.

It’s an online workshop led by facilitators who are parents of children with disability.

You’ll learn about

• Mental health support for your family

• Financial support

• Supporting siblings

Other families have said

Families who have attended this workshop say they felt supported, relaxed and very welcomed.

• “Open and informative, with valuable links, resources and supports I didn’t know existed”

• “Really well facilitated, information was very clear, concise and relatable. It was not overwhelming”

• "I loved the supportive atmosphere and the validation that needing respite is OK”

What to expect

• A welcoming space designed for parents and carers of children with autism, developmental delay and disability

• Led by experienced facilitators who bring understanding and lived experience

• Delivered online via Zoom

• You will receive a confirmation email that will have details about how to access the session

• Let us know if you have any accessibility needs
  
  

Watch the video to learn more

If you have any questions

• Email: educate@acd.org.au

• Call:  03 9880 7000 or 1800 654 013 (regional callers)

• ACD workshops provide general information, peer support, and shared lived experience. We do not provide medical, or counselling advice. Information shared during the event is for support and empowerment.

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