Parenting in Partnership
The Melbourne Citymission Parenting in Partnership Program assists parents with learning disabilities to grow in confidence as parents, practice social skills, receive informal role modeling from another parent, and participate more fully in their community. Volunteers receive training and guidance to develop an activity plan with the parent.
Activities can include a range of choices where the volunteer may support the parent to begin new community activities which can be sustained by the parent when the mentoring ends.
Is this program for me?
We can work with you if:
- you are a parent living with a learning difficulty
- you are living without paid support
- you are living in Melbourne’s north or west.
Please note:
To be eligible for this program you must meet all of the above criteria.
How can the program assist me?
When you join up to our program we will ask you what you want to get out of your time with a parent mentor.
Your parent mentor can support you to:
- develop your parenting skills
- gain confidence as a parent
- get more active in your community
- go to local social and recreational events
- visit places in your community that your children might like to go to.
Who will I be matched with?
The parents that we match you with are volunteers from your community. We train all volunteers so they have the skills to help you to achieve the goals you want.
How do you join the program?
We can help you become a part of the program, but first we need your case manager or other worker to call us. The first step is telling them you would like to become a part of the Parenting in Partnership Program. The second step is your worker ringing us and making a referral. Then we can come and meet with you.
Contact Us
| Program contact details: |
Co-ordinator, Parenting in Partnership |
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Phone number | 03 9385 3212 |
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Contact email address | pboomert@mcm.org.au |
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Days of operation |
Monday to Friday |
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Opening hours |
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm |
| Geographical service operating areas | Melbourne’s north and west metropolitan region. |
| Service capacity | 12 clients and their 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.
