Association for Children with a Disability logo
Go to text-only and print-friendly version of this page

Overview
Our Parent Support Service
NoticeBoard Magazine
Through the Maze: A Guide
Key Regional Contact Information Sheets
Helping You and Your Family
Kindergarten Inclusion Tip Sheets
Positive Education Planning
Siblings
Sib Fact Sheets (new)
Supporting Siblings Booklet
Sibling Program Directory
Headspace Ideas (new)
Sibs Websites
Sib Links
Dads
Community Languages
Links to Other Sites
Your Feedback

MacKillop Family Services

Region:

Western

Contact Details:

Emma Leunig or Merita Whelan

Postal Address:

118 Commercial Road
Footscray Vic 3011

Street Address:

118 Commercial Road
Footscray Vic 3011

Phone:

(03) 9680 8444

Fax:

(03) 9396 1814

Email:

emma.leunig@mackillop.org.au or merita.whelan@mackillop.org.au

Localities:

Wyndham & Melton

Description:

To provide a social network where individuals have something in common (a brother/sister with a disability) and can take ownership of their own group away from family and other friends. The program provides a non-formal approach and focuses on social & recreational activities. Facilitators provide a nurturing environment where participants are comfortable to be themselves, and have freedom to grow and experience life safely through their adolescent years.

Target Group:

Siblings aged 11-16 years living in Wyndham or Melton.

Service Fees:

Approx. $0 - $15 per mid weeknight activity, $0 - $50 other day activity, $60 3 day camp.

Days of Operation:

Varying - bi-monthly Wednesday (one month Wyndham, the other Melton), school holiday activity day varies, occasional Saturday activity, occasional Friday night activity, 3 day camp during holiday period.

Back to Western Metropolitan Region Page