What is MyTime
MyTime organises supported groups where parents and carers of children with disability or other additional needs can feel understood, share ideas and access quality information and resources.
By talking about their experiences and listening to each other without judgement, members share their highs and lows, including how they have navigated challenges. Through this, they build connections with people in similar situations, which can lead to an increased sense of belonging and wellbeing. MyTime is a place to socialise, to discuss, to get information, and to support and be supported by other parents and family carers. It's a world away from appointments and therapy.
In some sessions the facilitator or a guest speaker might lead discussion on a topic of interest.
Sometimes, the group might just have fun with an activity aimed at helping members relax and look after their wellbeing.
In some MyTime sessions, members just relax over a coffee, talk about their week and share advice and information.
Members plan the group sessions around their specific needs as carers and each group has between 4 and 12 members. At MOSS the MyTIme group meet every fortnght for around 2 hours during school term. It's not necessary to attend every session – members choose to go when they have time. Currently this group meets off-site.
Please contact Kirsty Wardle, MyTime facilitator on 0419 815318 for further details.
Preshool-age children are welcome to attend. A play leader will be on hand to engage these children in play.