SibWorks 2027 Online Peer Support – Term 1 Weeknight Program (8–12-year-olds)

SibWorks Online – Term 1 2027 Weeknight Program (Ages 8–12)

SibWorks Online is a five-week online group program for children aged 8–12 years who have a brother or sister with disability or chronic illness.

Delivered via Microsoft Teams, the program is run by a Siblings Australia counsellor who is also a trained SibWorks facilitator, providing a safe, supportive and well-structured experience for children and families.

🗓️ Program dates

Sessions run weekly on Thursdays, with each session lasting 40 minutes:

• 18 February 2027

• 25 February 2027

• 4 March 2027

• 11 March 2027

• 18 March 2027

🕒 Session times in your location

• WA (Perth time): 4:00–4:40 pm

• NT: 5:30–6:10 pm

• Queensland: 6:00–6:40 pm

• SA and Broken Hill: 6:30–7:10 pm

• NSW (excluding Broken Hill), ACT, Victoria and Tasmania: 7:00–7:40 pm

These local times apply to all five sessions.

💻 How the online sessions work

Sessions are delivered live via Microsoft Teams.

After registering, families will receive:

• A Teams meeting link sent to the email address used at checkout.

• Simple instructions on how to join—no tech expertise needed!

📦 Program materials

A SibWorks program parcel will be posted to your child before the program begins. It includes all materials used across the sessions, clearly labelled by week.

👉 Please check that your postal address is correct when registering, so the parcel can arrive in time for the first session.

🌱 What children will gain

Through age-appropriate activities, discussion and connection, SibWorks supports children to:

• Better understand disability and sibling experiences.

• Develop positive coping strategies.

• Understand and manage tricky feelings.

• Feel less alone in their sibling role.

• Build confidence and emotional resilience.

💰 Cost

• Standard rate: $280 per child for the full five-week program.

• Concession rate: $150 per child for the full five-week program.

👥 Group size and minimum registrations

Small, supported groups help children connect and receive individual attention:

• Minimum: 4 children

• Maximum: 6 children

If fewer than four children are registered by Thursday 28 January 2027—three weeks before the program begins—the workshop series will be cancelled.