Northern Parent Support Program
If you child is living with a disability or has additional needs, we can offer you support, information and someone to stand up for you.
Is this program for me?
We can work with you if:
- you are a parent of a child (aged up to 18 years) with a disability
- you are a parent of a child (aged up to 18 years) with additional needs.
How can the program assist me?
We can relieve some of the stress in your life by:
- providing information about services which could assist you and your family
- providing confidential assistance with problem solving
- offering advocacy in meeting with schools or other institutions
- providing practical assistance
- helping you make contact with other parents who have a child in a similar situation for mutual support
- training in volunteer support work.
You can also:
- receive our newsletter, Parent News
- contribute your story to our newsletter.
Please note
We welcome your ideas and skills that may improve our program.
Contact Us
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Program contact details: |
Co-ordinator, Northern Parent Support Program |
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Phone number |
03 9385 3235 |
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Contact email address |
tcalzoni@mcm.org.au |
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Days of operation |
Monday to Friday |
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Opening hours |
You can contact us Monday to Wednesday from 9am to 5pm and Friday before noon. |
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Geographical service operating areas |
Melbourne's northern metropolitan suburbs |
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Service capacity |
30 families |
Find Us
Family and Community Links
Family and Community Links, based in Brunswick, is a hub for children, young people and their families with a specific emphasis on inclusion for people of all abilities. Integrated services focus on early childhood development, to provide additional support to families in a safe, inclusive learning environment.
