Strengthening Parent Support Program (SPSP)
Providing information, support and education to parents/carers in individual and group settings.
Introduction
The Strengthening Parent Support Program (SPSP) is a free service funded by the Victorian Government. SPSP Coordinators provide information, support and education to parents/carers both individually and in group settings. The SPSP coordinator assists parents and carers to connect with other families and the community.
SPSP Coordinators can:
- Provide information and support via telephone, email, online or face to face
- Assist you to navigate the maze of service and supports
- Organise guest speakers and information sessions relating to parenting and disability
- Provide support via disability parent peer groups
- Provide informative updates through a variety of platforms
- Will respect your privacy and confidentiality at all times
- Provide community education to professionals, service providers, students and the general community regarding issues for families of children with a disability
What SPSP options are there?
SPSP is a state-wide program, for a Coordinator in your local area please contact https://www.acd.org.au/strengthening-parent-support-coordinators/
There is a variety of Peer Connect options with Inspired Carers, please check out our events page or please contact us Current Peer Groups Inspired Carers for times and locations:
- Walk & Talk groups – Fresh air, gentle exercise , and good company and relaxed setting for these groups.
- Social Mixers group – attendees meet at different venues to enjoy a dinner or desert with other parents, these are relaxed fun options that allow for connection with others who are experiencing a similar parenting journey
- Coffee & Chat groups / Chit Chat groups – an opportunity for parents/carers to come together, to share experiences and learn in a supportive environment
- Book Club – provides parents/carers an opportunity for self-care, peer support and social connection.
Book Club your way - you can be a gung-ho intellectual BookCluber; you can be a didn't-have-time-so-just-watched-the-movie BookCluber. Or anything in between.Discussed over dinner on the last Friday evening of the month.
Referral Form
Parents and Carers can self-refer by contacting a SPSP Coordinator. Service providers please complete a referral form for any families you support who you believe would benefit from SPSP.
Want to join some of our events?
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Parents and Carers can self-refer by contacting a SPSP Coordinator. Service providers please complete a referral form for any families you support who you believe would benefit from SPSP.
Shepparton, Moira, Strathbogie, Mitchell
Nicole O'Brien
Days available: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
manager@inspiredcarers.org.au
03 5831 7157
Shepparton, Moira, Strathbogie, Mitchell
Catherine Pool
Murrindindi, Mansfield, Benalla
Liz Klein
Days available: Tuesday and Friday (during school terms)
coordinator@inspiredcarers.org.au
0497 483 319
Wangaratta, Wodonga, Alpine, Towong, Indigo
Katrina Redcliffe
Days available: Tuesday
katrina@leapcentre.com.au
02 6024 1809
Time for you with people who understand.
