“My family have undoubtedly felt the flow on and the benefits of me doing the program – it has brought joy back into our journey.
I don’t feel fearful now; I feel lighter, and hopeful.”
Support your child’s development while ensuring your entire family thrives
The ENVISAGE Families Program
A free strength-based program funded by the Australian Government. Developed in collaboration with parents, professionals, and researchers, it will introduce you to evidence-based frameworks and practical strategies that have worked for other families raising children with disability.
What You’ll Learn
As the expert in your child and family, ENVISAGE will empower you to:
- Use your child’s strengths and interests to support their development
- Foster a sense of belonging for your child
- Build collaborative relationships with therapists and healthcare professionals
- Prioritise what is important to your family
- Increase the well-being of your child and your entire family
A Free Program for Families
ENVISAGE is fully funded by the Australian Government and free for parents and caregivers raising children with developmental concerns, disability, delay and Autism aged 0-8 years old. Your child does not need a diagnosis to access ENVISAGE.
Kindred Facilitated Workshops
Kindred is partnering with Australian Catholic University to deliver ENVISAGE in NSW and ACT. An experienced parent facilitator from Kindred will co-facilitate workshops with an early childhood professional from Lifestart or Noah’s Ark.
Built around the needs of families ENVISAGE is delivered flexibly both online and face-to-face, with both daytime and evening sessions. The program runs in different formats including weekly sessions over 5-weeks, and intensive 2 and 3-day options.
Spaces are limited, and registrations essential. Find out more about upcoming Kindred workshops below.
Upcoming Term 3 Dates
Wednesday, 7 August - 4 September; Starting 12:00pm | Online
Day: Wednesday
Time: 12:00pm – 1.30pm (NSW Time)
Dates: 7 August, 14 August, 21 August, 28 August, 4 September
Location: Online via Zoom
Register
Tuesday, 13 August - 10 September; Starting 7:30pm | Online
Day: Tuesday
Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm (NSW Time)
Dates: 13 August, 20 August, 27 August, 3 September, 10 September
Location: Online via Zoom
Register
Wednesday, 21 August - 18 September; Starting 7:30pm | Online
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:3pm – 9.00pm (NSW Time)
Dates: 21 August, 28 August, 4 September, 11 September, 18 September
Location: Online via Zoom
Register
Thursday, 22 August - 19 September; Starting 11:00am | Online
Day: Thursday
Time: 11:00am – 12.30pm (NSW Time)
Dates: 22 August, 29 August, 5 September, 12 September, 19 September
Location: Online via Zoom
Register
Monday, 26 August - 23 September; Starting 7:30pm | Online
Day: Monday
Time: 7:3pm – 9.00pm (NSW Time)
Dates: 26 August, 2 September, 9 September, 16 September, 23 September
Location: Online via Zoom
Register
Thursday, 29 August - 26 September; Starting 7:30pm | Online
Day: Thursday
Time: 7:3pm – 9.00pm (NSW Time)
Dates: 29 August, 5 September, 12 September, 19 September, 26 September
Location: Online via Zoom
Register
What Parents Say
ENVISAGE will support and empower you to feel confident to navigate the journey of raising your child with disability
The ENVISAGE Families program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services (go to www.dss.gov.au for more information) and has been evaluated by researchers from Australian Catholic University, CanChild, McMaster University (Canada), Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and the University of Melbourne.
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