Pastoral Care: Children and Disability Services
Derek Poupard is the Pastoral Care Co-ordinator at Melbourne Citymission and in addition to providing support to the regional Pastoral Care team, has been providing Pastoral Care services in Children’s and Disability services since 2002. This means working primarily with the ABI and Disability Case Management and Early Intervention teams as well as the families associated with the Childcare Centre.
Experienced in a variety of pastoral care roles for over thirty years he brings to this role, training, skills and experience as a psychologist. He is committed to providing person centred support through the life cycle especially through times of adjustment, grief and loss, or conflict and to engage in conversations about meaning, belonging, and purpose which often arise during periods of transition.
Derek is available on Wednesday Thursday and Friday
Contact
P: (03) 9487 9208
Pastoral care
Pastoral care is a person-centred, holistic approach to care that complements the support offered by other Melbourne Citymission programs and services. It pays particular attention to spiritual care of the people we work with and support.
Pastoral care workers, through skilled companionship, provide people with support not only to confront particular situations, but also to explore the possibilities for personal and spiritual growth present within them.
Pastoral care workers are located in each of the Melbourne Citymission regions and are available to all clients and families, regardless of religious affiliation or personal beliefs.
