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East Melbourne PSN: Caring Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

Providing comprehensive support and information for parents, families, and carers of children with disabilities in East Melbourne for almost 30 years. PSN offers flexible assistance tailored to individual needs in collaboration with a network of regional support workers. Services include online resources, telephone support, newsletters, support groups, workshops, and social activities.

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East Melbourne PSN: Caring Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

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  1. Here to Listen and to Care

  2. 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.

  3. What We Can Offer PSN Website Our 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 Support Available 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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 Activities Throughout 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

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