Every child’s path to confidence and independence looks different. As parents and carers of children with disability, we can nurture self-esteem, resilience, and autonomy in ways that reflect our child’s strengths and needs.

Join our peer group discussion to explore ways to nurture self-esteem, encourage decision-making, and support independence in daily life. We’ll share strategies for creating an environment that fosters autonomy, the role of play and friendships in building confidence, and how to help children navigate new experiences.

Come along to connect with other parents, exchange ideas, and celebrate the wins—big and small—that shape your child’s journey.

This event is facilitated by Kristy

Kristy is the proud parent of Dash, an inquisitive, gentle-hearted, and wonderfully funny 8-year-old. Dash is Autistic, has ADHD, and global development delay. Kristy likes to say that Dash "got it from his Mama", as she identifies as AuDHD herself. A passionate advocate for her family, Kristy thrives as a parent peer facilitator, dedicated to sharing her insights, celebrating neurodivergent joy, and connecting with other families on a similar journey.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO PRIVACY CONSIDERATIONS THESE SESSIONS ARE NOT RECORDED.

Belongside Families (formerly known as Kindred) is an independent not-for-profit organisation providing free support for families raising children with disability, delay, or autism.

Who is this event for?

MyTime is for parents and caregivers raising a child with disability, developmental delay or autism.
Please note, this event is not intended for professionals. If you are a professional, we invite you to explore our recorded Conversations Series and Info Sessions on our event page, which are open to all, or visit our Professionals page for more details about our work.

During a MyTime session, there is a guided discussion and a space to connect with other families. These discussions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to share and learn from each other. Find out about the other MyTime’s we run for all families raising children with disability, delay and autism.

More information

MyTime is held online using Zoom.
If you have accessibility needs, please advise during registration.
By registering for this event you agree you have have read and agreed with the MyTime member consent statement - MyTime Consent Statement
Further questions? Contact us at: info@belongsidefamilies.org.au

Disclaimer: Belongside Families provides an opportunity for families raising children with disability to learn from each other and share their experiences and resources. Belongside Families does not provide personalised advice or services.

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Visit www.dss.gov.au for more information.