Will this peer group be recorded?

No. As a peer group, participants are invited to share their experiences. To create a safe space and protect everyone’s privacy this event will not be recorded.

Do I have to share my experiences?

No. You are invited to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable. You are welcome to just come along and listen. Or to share in a way that feels right for you, either by speaking or by using the chat.

Do I have to have my camera on?

We ask that you briefly turn your camera on at the beginning of the session. This ensures that there is a real person on the other side of the screen, which helps create a safe space for everyone to share.

I am a professional, can I attend?

This event is not for professionals. It is designed to be a safe and supportive space for parents and carers. Professionals are welcome to register for our webinars. If you would like to find out more about partnering with us to support families, please visit the professionals page on our website or get in touch.

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, and a member of our team will be in touch.

Connect & Chat: Virtual MyTime

Name: Connect & Chat: Virtual MyTime
Start: 2026-09-17T05:30:00-0400
End: 2026-09-17T07:00:00-0400

Thu, 17 Sep, 5:30am - 7am EDT

Online Event

Belongside Families

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Description

Are you looking to connect with other parents and carers who truly understand what it’s like? Our sessions are facilitated by experienced parent facilitators and while you may see different facilitators across the term, the focus remains the same: a safe, welcoming space to feel heard, supported, and understood.

This is an online peer group

Virtual MyTime brings parents and carers together to talk and connect

Guided by a facilitator, with space to hear from others, share your own experiences, or just listen.

This peer group discussion is not recorded, to respect and protect participants’ privacy.

Who this peer group is for

Parents and carers living in Australia raising children with disability, developmental delay, Autism, rare and genetic conditions and high 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.

MyTime is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. It is coordinated nationally by the Parenting Research Centre. Belongside Families proudly delivers MyTime on behalf of Playgroup NSW.

Facilitator

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.

FAQs

Will this peer group be recorded?

No. As a peer group, participants are invited to share their experiences. To create a safe space and protect everyone’s privacy this event will not be recorded.
Do I have to share my experiences?

No. You are invited to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable.

You are welcome to just come along and listen. Or to share in a way that feels right for you, either by speaking or by using the chat.
Do I have to have my camera on?

We ask that you briefly turn your camera on at the beginning of the session. This ensures that there is a real person on the other side of the screen, which helps create a safe space for everyone to share.
I am a professional, can I attend?

This event is not for professionals. It is designed to be a safe and supportive space for parents and carers. Professionals are welcome to register for our webinars.
If you would like to find out more about partnering with us to support families, please visit the professionals page on our website or get in touch.
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, and a member of our team will be in touch.

Through MyTime I’ve found a community of parents who understand and support each other’s journeys. We share our challenges, wins, strategies and resources. It’s been so helpful and so supportive.
It’s powerful to hear real life stories and learn about strategies and resources from other families. Sessions like these offer hope, support, validation and belonging.
I felt instantly welcomed and supported by the facilitator and other parents. Loved it so much, felt like a very safe and supportive group.

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.  

As part of your event registration, you have been added to our mailing list. You can unsubscribe at any time. 

By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to the MyTime Member Consent Statement.

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