T.I.M.E. Out Sibling Program
Melbourne Citymission acknowledges that having a child with a disability may have an impact on family life. Our Time Out – Sibling Support program provides children and adolescents who have a sibling with a disability with opportunities for support and socialisation.
Two primary school aged groups operate on a fortnightly basis, with a teenage therapeutic group delivered over eight weeks during school terms. All groups combine for occasional holiday program outings.
Is this program for me?
We can work with you if:
- you have a child or adolescent that has a sibling with a disability
- you are living in Melbourne’s north and west.
How can the program assist me?
The T.I.M.E. Out Sibling program can provide your child with a chance to:
- meet others their own age who also have siblings with a disability
- make lasting friendships
- talk about their home life
- learn that they are not the only ones with a brother or sister with a disability.
This program can help your child to:
- improve their self-esteem
- develop their own sense of identity
- better understand and accept their situation.
Give Me 5 Program
Click on the link to view to Give Me 5 program evaluation report. Give Me 5 Program Evaluation Report 2010 - 2011
Contact Us
| Program contact details: |
Co-ordinator, T.I.M.E. Out - Sibling Program |
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Phone number | 03 9385 3211 |
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Contact email address | |
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Days of operation |
Monday to Friday |
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Opening hours |
9 am to 5 pm |
| Geographical service operating areas | Melbourne's North and West metropolitan region |
| Service capacity | 65 clients |
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.
