Connect & Chat: Daytime Virtual MyTime

Are you looking to connect with other parents and carers who truly understanding what it’s like? With no agenda and no pressure, this session is all about you, a space to feel heard, supported, and understood. 
 
This peer group offers 

• A safe and welcoming place to share your experiences 

• A judgement-free space to ask questions and receive support 

• A chance to connect with others who understand the unique joys and challenges of raising a child with disability 

This group is facilitated by Emily 
Emily is a parent of two, with her eldest identified as Gifted, ADHD and Autistic. She walks alongside other parents with kindness, encouraging self-compassion and honouring the uniqueness of every family’s journey. 

What to expect 

• Interactive sessions guided by an experienced parent peer facilitator 

• A welcoming space to talk, listen, and learn from one another 

• Sessions are not recorded to respect and protect participants’ privacy 

Who this event is for 

• Parents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay, autism, rare or genetic conditions and medical needs. 

• These sessions are just for parents and carers. If you’re a professional, please click here to visit our Professionals page for more information. 

Important Information 
 

• This event will be held online via Zoom.  

• By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to the MyTime member consent statement. We appreciate your commitment to creating a safe and supportive space for all. 

• Belongside Families provides general information, peer support, and shared lived experience— we do not provide medical/professional advice or counselling. Any information shared during the event is intended to support and empower families and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice or care. 

• MyTime is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services and nationally coordinated by the Parenting Research Centre 

Belongside Families is a not-for-profit organisation that supports parents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay, autism, genetic or rare conditions, and medical needs. Our team members are all parents and carers themselves, and that lived experience is at the heart of everything we do