Here to Listen and to Care

Here to Listen and to Care

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.

What We Can Offer

PSN WebsiteOur 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 SupportAvailable 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.

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.

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 ActivitiesThroughout 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