MyTime Parent & Carer Support Group
Make time for YOU at MyTime – a peer-to-peer support group for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic health condition.
MyTime is a chance for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic health condition to come together and spend time with others who ‘get it’. This group provides the opportunity to support each other as you travel the road of finding the best care and supports for your child. MyTime is also an opportunity to learn about services you might find helpful.
There is no charge to come along. You will have the chance to take some time for you and enjoy a hot drink and a chat with other parents and carers. Preschool-aged children are engaged in play with our wonderful play helpers giving parents time to relax and talk.
MyTime is a group of parents and carers from different backgrounds and whose children have different abilities and needs. We’d love to have you join us, even if your child is not using the services of Allowah. Take time for you at MyTime!
Chat over coffee
In some MyTime sessions, members just relax over a tea or coffee, talk about their week and share advice and information.
Learn something new
In some sessions the facilitator or a guest speaker might lead discussion on a topic of interest.
Take care of yourself
Sometimes, the group might just
have fun with an activity aimed at helping members relax and look after their wellbeing.
Professional guidance
All MyTime groups have a trained facilitator, who helps group members get to know each other and learn more about local resources and support services.
You can bring your children
You can bring your preschool-aged children to MyTime. While you unwind, children are kept engaged nearby by MyTime play helpers.
MyTime is free
MyTime is free to join, and being a part of MyTime does not affect your NDIS funding.
It’s support for you
Meet other parents and family carers of children with additional needs. MyTime is a place to socialise, to discuss, to get information, and to support and be supported by other carers.
Term 2 Schedule
May 02 – Welcome to Term 2 Brunch
May 09 – Crafting with Carole
May 16 – Special Mother’s Day Brunch
May 23 – ZOOM with Psychologist Susan Knight (guest speaker)
May 30 – Café catch up (off-site)
June 06 – Coffee & Craft
June 13 – Conversations with a Dietitian (guest speaker)
June 20 – ‘Play Therapy’ – How can it work for you? (guest speaker)
June 27 – Conversations with a Support Coordinator (guest speaker)
For more information, contact our Family Liaison, Taryn Clausing:
Email: taryn.clausing@allowah.org.au | Call: 02 8877 3400 and ask for Taryn.
We are grateful for the support of Parramatta Council in helping promote MyTime to the local community.
