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This is my protected timeslot. It is saved in my calendar and my partner knows that this is a non-negotiable for me. I have learnt so much from everyone in the group and I love being able to share and help other parents."

Belongside Families has created an essential community for parents and carers. The team at Belongside Families have created a village for families walking a similar path. Some are a little further along than others and some are deep in the trenches just be starting to navigate their way.  But although every family’s path is different, we are all walking together in solidarity. This community creates strength & moves us forward with hope. When we have the right support, anything is possible.

I love being able to learn off other parents. I equally, if not slightly more, love being able to help other parents. It feels so good to be connected to a community - to MY community - through Belongside Families. I’ve had chat conversations with strangers for an hour who I’ve helped solve problems with, and vice versa. It’s such a crucial network for our well-being as parents and when we feel in control and informed them, we can support our kids to the best of our abilities.

All the information that is provided is valued and I can become a bigger advocate for both of boys who have disabilities but also a more confident and stronger advocate for the disability community.

Feeling connected with other like-minded & supportive other parents who are living similar (never the same) experiences, is empowering and comforting - I no longer feel alone - Thank you Belongside Families for assisting me to feel engaged & connected.  Since becoming a member of the Belongside Families family, I have been able to improve my skills as a parent of a child with a disability and strengthen my attitude to be a ‘can-do’ motivated & confident parent!

Belongside Families's workshops have been practical and specific. The fact that the team are all parents with a disabled child themselves makes them a unique organisation. They create a culture of acceptance and acknowledgement, by sharing their experience with disability and valuing ours. It’s this sense of community that has helped me normalise and acknowledge the challenges. They are knowledgeable and connected and have helped connect me with other services.

I love that Belongside Families is run by passionate and inspiring families that understand what it’s like to have a child who is medically fragile with disability.    I have learnt things, been inspired and encouraged by Belongside Families on so many levels. I wish I had Belongside Families in the early years of navigating our child’s life.

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.

This program is more than just a set of tools; It empowers you to make choices that are right for your family, ensuring that every decision, whether prioritising therapy or cherishing family moments, contributes to building a good meaningful life for everyone involved.

All the information that is provided is valued and I can become a bigger advocate for both of boys who have disabilities but also a more confident and stronger advocate for the disability community.