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SUMMARY:MyTime Marrickville
DESCRIPTION:Connecting parents with their peers \n\n\n\nMyTime is a FREE peer support program for parents and carers of children with disability\, developmental delay\, concern about their child’s development or cronic medical condition.It’s a regular meeting place where you can unwind\, socialise\, discuss\, get information\, and support and be supported by other parents and family carers. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you! \n\n\n\nMembers get to plan the group sessions around their specific needs as carers. \n\n\n\nMyTime Marrickville is run by parent-peer workers who have shared experience in raising a child with disabilities and delays. \n\n\n\n\n\nAt MyTime\, you can look forward to: \n\n\n\n\nChat over tea/coffee – In some MyTime sessions; members relax over a coffee\, talk about their week and share advice and information.\n\n\n\nLearn something new – In some sessions\, the facilitator or a guest speaker might lead discussions on a topic of interest.\n\n\n\nTake care of yourself – sometimes\, the group might have fun with an activity aimed at helping members relax and look after their well-being.\n\n\n\nBuild your village of support with likeminded families that understand.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is for\n\n\n\nParents\, family members and primary carers of children aged 0–18 years who have a disability\, developmental delay\, are neurodivergent or if there are concerns about their development. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen\n\n\n\nFive fortnightly sessions\, each two hours long.All sessions run from 11am to 1pm AEDT for NSW\, ACT\, VIC and TAS.You’re welcome to join any session\, or let us know during registration if you prefer a specific one.While we offer suggested discussion topics\, you’re always welcome to bring any questions or themes that matter most to you. \n\n\n			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Wednesday 29 July | “Stranger danger”: what families need to know todayChild safety today focuses on understanding behaviours\, not labels. Join us at MyTime for a relaxed conversation sharing practical ways to support children to recognise unsafe situations and build confidence. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Wednesday 12 August | Budget friendly supports for familiesSupporting family life on a budget can feel challenging. Join us at MyTime for a relaxed cuppa\, where we share low-cost ideas\, practical resources\, and helpful supports with other families. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Wednesday 26 August | Stories that help us feel seen (Book Week) Books\, stories\, and shared experiences can help us feel supported and understood. Join us at MyTime to share what inspires you\, connect with others\, and enjoy a relaxed and meaningful conversation. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Wednesday 9 September | Strengthening our advocacy skillsAdvocating for your child is part of everyday family life. Join us at MyTime to build confidence\, share what works\, explore practical tools\, and connect with families who understand your experience. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Wednesday 23 September | Creating connection through playPlay helps build connection\, communication\, and trust between children and families. Join us at MyTime to share ideas\, learn simple ways to follow your child’s interests\, and connect with others. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChild-minding\n\n\n\nChildminding is available for preschool-aged children\, depending on bookings and availability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\n\nThe program will be conducted face-to-face at our Marrickville house.Plumtree Children’s Services19 Yabsley Avenue\, Marrickville\, NSW\, 2204  \n\n\n\nIf you’re not based in Sydney or can’t visit our premises\, please join the group online. Simply select the ‘joining online’ option. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyer\n\n\n\nView | Download | Share \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about the program  \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about MyTime  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFunding \n\n\n\n\n\nMyTime is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services through Playgroup NSW. Visit www.dss.gov.au for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact details \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information or questions\, feel free to contact Mana (Learning Together Manager) mana@plumtree.org.au \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMyTime Vietnamese Group \n\n\n\n\n\nPlumtree also facilitates MyTime Vietnamese Group. For more information\, see here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlumtree is a not-for-profit\, community-based organisation that helps families thrive. Trusted for 40 years\, we work alongside children and families in the early years to build confidence\, capability and inclusion. Plumtree provides therapy and specialist support for children from birth to 8 years in everyday settings — at home\, in the community\, online or at our Marrickville centre. \n\n\n\nWe also offer free playgroups\, workshops and programs for all families\, along with an inclusive preschool where children of all abilities learn together. \n\n\n\nOur work is co-designed with families\, including programs like Now & Next and Pictability\, and we partner with organisations and government to build more inclusive communities.
URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/mytime-peer-support-fy2627/
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