Family Support Program, ENVISAGE X KUDOS

ENVISAGE is a program co-created by Australian and Canadian researchers, clinicians, and most importantly parents of children with developmental concerns and disabilities. The mission is to empower caregivers like you to feel confident and competent to navigate the experience of parenting a child or children with developmental concerns by embracing contemporary strengths-based ideas about health, wellbeing, and development.

Through our collaborative workshops, led by early childhood professionals and experienced caregiver peers, you’ll have the opportunity to share stories, exchange insights, and discover strategies that can truly make a difference in your daily life. 

So, how does ENVISAGE Families work?
• The program consists of 5 facilitated workshops that can be delivered either over several weeks. In some cases the program may be available as an intensive on 1 day.
• Workshops are facilitated by a clinician/ early childhood professional and a parent or carer who has lived experience of raising a child with a disability or developmental concern.

The purpose of the ENVISAGE Families program is to empower caregivers like you to feel confident and competent in raising children with disabilities or developmental concerns. We understand that caring for a child with special needs can be challenging, and we want to support you in finding ways to support your child’s development and your family’s needs. ENVISAGE Families uses a positive approach that focuses on child and family strengths and possibilities, and aims to enable caregivers to feel valued, validated, and capable in their caregiving role.

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ABOUT ENVISAGE PROGRAMS

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The ENVISAGE Families program is for parents and caregivers and family members of children aged 0 – 8 years old with developmental concerns or disability.

WHEN: Usually 5 x 90 minutes sessions. Some programs are advertised as a 3 or 2 day intensive. It is recommended that you attend all 5 sessions. Refer to the advertised dates and times for each program below. When choosing a program, please note that the starting time is listed according to the State which they are being facilitated from. All online programs are open to anyone in Australia. *Make sure you adjust to your time zone.

REGISTER: To register your FULLY FUNDED place in a program, select the Register Now button on a program that suits your availability OR call one of our friendly team members on 07 3861 6079 who can help you find a program and complete your registration. You can use the filter buttons to help find a program. Sessions are subject to cancellation due to low registrations (minimum of 4 to commence), if this is the case we will contact you to reschedule for another program.

WHERE / HOW: Programs are offered online or in person. When online using a platform like Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Otherwise refer to the address details on the tiles below. If you have accessibility needs, please advise during registration.

COST: Nil. For a limited time, this program is fully funded by the Department of Social Services, therefore there is no cost to you. A formal diagnosis or NDIS Plan is not required to participate in this program.

EVALUATION: To find out more about signing up for the opportunity to participate in our evaluation to help us understand if the ENVISAGE program helps parents feel more empowered and confident please see this link regarding eligibility.

For more information contact [email protected] or call (07) 3861 6079