02 4227 1079

info@interchangeillawarra.org

Parents & Carers Support

As well as caring for people with disabilities and their families, we believe in developing opportunities for parents and carers to ensure their lives, as well as the lives of those they care for and their immediate families, are enriched.

We do this through assisting parents and carers to participate in their local community, foster relationships that strengthen informal networks and provide information and support to plan for their future through key stages of life.

“We believe in developing opportunities for parents and carers to ensure their lives, as well as the lives of those they care for and their immediate families, are enriched.”

Caring for the Carer

Better Communication Through Visual Aids

We Value Your Feedback

Caring for the Carer

To overcome some of the barriers that are associated with caring for a family member with a disability, Interchange Illawarra believes in providing holistic support to parents and carers.

By organising health and wellbeing activities, workshops and connecting them to useful community information, we provide opportunities for parents and carers to meet others in a similar circumstance, socialise, learn some new skills and enjoy some fun time out that’s all about them.

Health and wellbeing activities vary from year to year; Luncheons, Nights out for dinner, Bus trips, Pamper days, Carers Week events, Behaviour management, Passive self defense, Wills & Estate Planning, Relaxation & Meditation and Visual Communication & Support.

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Better Communication Through Visual Aids

We can provide one-on-one support to parents & carers to assist with the development of visual aids to support communication with the person you care for. If you don’t require assistance from our communication support worker to develop these aids, the facilities and resources to create these yourself are available for a small fee towards materials.Contact us for more information.

We Value Your Feedback

Your feedback, as well as ideas and suggestions for different activities is very much appreciated.

For further information regarding Parents and Carers Support, please contact us, call our office on 4227 1079 or email us at info@interchangeillawarra.org