Northern Parent Support Program
The Strengthening Parent Support program can assist families who have a child who is living with a disability or has additional needs by providing information about services, and by offering practical assistance and advocacy. The program actively supports the growth and development of parent support groups across the northern suburbs and training in volunteer support work.
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.
View our current newsletter
Please note
We welcome your ideas and skills that may improve our program.
Contact Us
| 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. |
| Geographical service operating areas | Melbourne's northern metropolitan suburbs |
| 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.
