What the program offers:
- Regular opportunities for families and carers to meet in a safe, relaxed, and inclusive setting
- Make connections with other families in your local area
- Information sessions on relevant topics to gain knowledge, develop skills, and to support the health and wellbeing of families and carers
- Linkages to other community supports and services
- One-to-one support.
Who is eligible:
- Families and carers living in the western metropolitan region areas of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Melbourne, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley, and Wyndham
- The child does not have be an NDIS participant or be in receipt of supports from MacKillop Family Services.
Make connections with other families in your local area
| GROUP NAME | LED (P/F) | DAY (MONTH/WEEK) | TIME | VENUE NAME & ADDRESS | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIMBANK | F | 3rd Monday | 10:00am until 12:00 noon | Education sessions (evenings online) & social activities (tba) | 16 Sept, 21 Oct, 18 Nov, 16 Dec |
| MANDARIN | F | 2nd Tuesday | 10:00am until 12:00 noon | Education sessions (evenings online) & social activities (tba) | 10 Sept, 15 Oct, 12 Nov, 10 Dec |
| MELTON | F | 2nd Monday | 10:00am to 12:00 noon | Melton Library & Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie St, MELTON | 9 Sept, 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 9 Dec |
| MOONEE VALLEY | F | 4th Tuesday | 10:00am until 12:00 noon | Djerring Flemington Hub, 25 Mt. Alexander Rd, FLEMINGTON | 29 Oct, 26 Nov |
| VIETNAMESE (VFSN) | P | 1st and 3rd Thursday | 10:00am until 12:00 noon | MacKillop Family Services, 118 Commercial Road, FOOTSCRAY | 5 & 19 Sept, 17 & 31 Oct, 7 & 21 Nov, 5 & 19 Dec |
| WYNDHAM | F | 1st Monday | 10:00am to 12:00 noon | Quantin Binnah Community Centre, 61 Thames Boulevard, WERRIBEE | 2 Sept, 7 Oct, 4 Nov, 2 Dec |
* P or F = Peer or Facilitator-led
NOTE: NO meetings are held on school or public holidays.
Enquiries:
Strengthening Parent Support Program
(03) 9680 8444
spsp@mackillop.org.au
or let us contact you:
Referrals
If you would like to refer someone to the program, please complete the following:
Return completed forms to: spsp@mackillop.org.au
