The program provides support and information to families of a child or adult with disability or developmental delay.
What we offer
- Meetings in a safe, relaxed, and inclusive setting to share experiences, learn from others, and form connections
- Gain knowledge and develop skills to navigate the disability sector and to support the health and wellbeing of family carers
- Access to information sessions and workshops, i.e. navigating NDIS, understanding Centrelink, accessing financial supports, managing carer stress, developing advocacy skills, and many more
- Groups are either peer-led or facilitator-led and coordinated by MacKillop Family Services
- Assistance to link to relevant community supports and services
- One-to-one support.
Eligibility
- Family carers living in the following western metropolitan Melbourne areas of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Melton, Moonee Valley, and Wyndham
- The program is inclusive, so families do not require a formal diagnosis of their child’s disability or developmental delay to participate.
Cost
- Free
Program Timetable
Please note that no meetings are scheduled during school or public holidays.
| GROUP NAME | DAY OF MONTH | TIME | VENUE (Contact Program Coordinator for details) | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIMBANK | 2nd Tuesday | 10:00am | KEILOR DOWNS | 13-May, 10-Jun, 15-Jul, 12-Aug, 9-Sept, 14-Oct, 11-Nov, TBC-Dec |
| HOBSONS BAY | 3rd Wednesday | 10:00am | ALTONA NORTH | 18-Feb, 18-Mar, 22-Apr, 20-May, 17-Jun, 22-Jul, 19-Aug, 16-Sept, 21-Oct, 18-Nov, TBC-Dec |
| MARIBYRNONG | 4th Tuesday | 10:00am | MARIBYRNONG | 26-May, 23-Jun, 28-Jul, 25-Aug, 28-Oct, 25 Nov, TBC-Dec |
| MELBOURNE | 4th Wednesday | 10:00am | CARLTON | 25-Feb, 25-Mar, 29-Apr, 27-May, 24-Jun, 29-Jul, 26-Aug, 28-Oct, 25-Nov, TBC-Dec |
| MELTON | 1st Tuesday | 10:00am | MELTON | 3-Feb, 3-Mar, 5-May, 2-Jun, 4-Aug, 1-Sept, 6-Oct, TBC-Dec |
| MOONEE VALLEY | 2nd Wednesday | 10:00am | FLEMINGTON | 10-Feb, 10-Mar, 12-May, 9-Jun, 14-Jul, 11-Aug, 8-Sept, 13-Oct, 10-Nov, TBC-Dec |
| SALTWATER CARER SUPPORT GROUP [Peer led] | 4th Thursday | 10:00am | POINT COOK | 26-Feb, 26-Mar, 30-Apr, 28-May, 25-Jun, 30-Jul, 27-Aug, Carers Wk [TBC], 26-Nov, TBC-Dec. |
| VIETNAMESE FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS [CALD Peer led] | Ftly Thursday | 10:00am | FOOTSCRAY | 7&21-May, 4&18-Jun, 23-Jul, 6&20-Aug, 3&17-Sept, 15&29-Oct, 5&19-Nov, 3&17-Dec. |
| WYNDHAM | 1st Wednesday | 10:00am | HOPPERS CROSSING | 4-Feb, 4-Mar, 6-May, 3-Jun, 5-Aug, 2-Sept, 7-Oct, 4-Nov, TBC-Dec. |
For general enquiries:
Strengthening Parent Support Program
(03) 9680 8444
spsp@mackillop.org.au
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Registrations & Referrals
If you would like to refer someone or register yourself on the program, please complete the following:
Return completed forms to: spsp@mackillop.org.au
