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Inspired Carers is based in Shepparton and supports parents and carers whose children have a variety of additional care needs, including chronic and life threatening illness, physical, intellectual, neurological, behavioural and developmental delay concerns or if your child is going through diagnosis.
We deliver a variety of supports and programs which have benefited parents and carers in our community since 1989.
OUR MISSION
To provide information, support and education to families who have a child with additional care needs.
What you can expect:
- To be listened to and have your concerns validated
- That anything you say will be treated as confidential
- That if the Coordinator cannot assist you, you will be referred to someone who can
Call Inspired Carers on 03 5831 7157 between 9am to 5pm weekdays for support and information.
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Together we can make a difference
Inspired Carers welcomes the valuable contribution volunteers can make within our organisation. Joining our Committee of Management is one way you can get involved and help. Please contact the office for further details and explore different options.
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Inspired Carers
Based in Shepparton, we provide information and support to parents raising a child with a disability, throughout the regional area.
ACD is excited to bring parents a whole month focused on preparing for your young person with a disability's life after school. A Good Life Month is your chance to build confidence, learn what's possible, and feel more prepared for what's ahead.
Join Mandy from Two Peas in a Podcast, Jodi from Love on the Spectrum, and others for a series of 4 practical webinars. You'll get clear, helpful information to support a good life beyond school, for those not on a traditional pathway.
You'll also learn about the support currently available through the NDIS for school leavers.
Webinar dates:
• Tuesday 4th August: NDIS support post-school
• Wednesday 12th August: Wills and estate planning
• Wednesday 19th August: A panel discussion with Mandy Hose
• Wednesday 26th August: Supporting friendships, with Jodi Rodgers
All the details for each webinar and to register are in the link below. This is a great opportunity to hear about a variety of topics in the comfort of your home and start thinking about future possibilities.
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If you're raising a young person with disability, you will be thinking about how to support and plan for their life after school.Join ACD throughout August for A Good Life. This series of webinars is ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Free webinar: supporting teens with disability to navigate relationships, sex and pornography 💜
Join this practical session for parents and carers of young people aged 12+ with disability.
Co hosted with Amaze, Let’s Talk: Relationships, sex, and pornography is presented by Associate Professor Wenn Lawson and Maree Crabbe.
You’ll learn how to support your child to build respectful, consenting relationships with confidence.
Topics will include:
🔹Autism, young people, and technology
🔹Autism, young people, puberty and sexuality
🔹Pornography and young people
✨ This is a one-off event and not to be missed.
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Wangaratta - Looking to connect with other parents who get it? 💬
Our MyTime group is a friendly and inclusive space for parent/carers raising children with a disability. It’s a chance to come together, share ideas, learn from one another, and enjoy some light-hearted activities along the way.
Each session offers a mix of conversation, shared learning, and a bit of fun—because support doesn’t have to feel heavy.
✨ Why join us?
• Connect with parents who understand your experiences
• Learn practical tips and insights from each other
• Enjoy relaxed activities in a welcoming space
• Take some time for yourself in good company
Check the latest details and join us when you can.
New faces are always welcome—we’d love to have you join us 💛
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