here to listen and to care
DESCRIPTION
Here to Listen and to Care. Support and Information for Parents, Families and Carer’s of a Child with a Disability or Special Need. PSN assists families and carer’s in a variety of ways and has been providing support in the east for almost 30 years. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Here to Listen and to Care
Support and Information for Parents, Families and Carer’s of a Child with a Disability or Special Need
PSN assists families and carer’s in a variety of ways and has been providing support in the east for almost 30 years.
PSN aims to provide flexible support based on individual need.
PSN is part of a network of regional support workers across Victoria and is closely aligned with the Association for Children with a Disability.
PSN receives funding from both the Dept of Health and DEECD.
PSN is a not for profit organization administered by a volunteer Committee of Management.
What We Can Offer
PSN WebsiteOur website provides a range of information on disability services,
as well as information on PSN activities and a forum allowing
carer’s to connect with each other.
www.psn-emr.com.au
Telephone SupportAvailable 5 days a week providing
- Assistance and advice on services
-Assistance with referrals
- Assistance with advocacy
Email Newsletter- Weekly email information updates of what’s happening in the east
- A quarterly newsletter with information on PSN Activities.
Support Groups
PSN facilitates a number of support groups and provides information
about other disability support groups in the east.
- Parent Support Groups meet once a month in the Cities of Boroondara, Monash, Whitehorse, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges.
- Support groups are also available for Dad’s of Children with a Disability and Parents of Young Children with High Support Needs
- An activity is provided each month ranging from craft and movie mornings to educational and self improvement sessions.
- Groups are a great opportunity for parents to meet other parents, exchange information and ideas and feel less isolated.
Workshops
We organize a number of workshops and information sessions in response to parent requests including:
-Wills and Estate Planning
- Art Therapy Workshops
- Self Advocacy
Social ActivitiesThroughout the year a number of social and recreational activities are offered that often encourage parents to give themselves time out from their caring role as well as have fun as a family. Some of our more popular events are:
- Weekends Away
- Dinners Out
- Carer’s Week Outings
- Christmas Family Fun Day
