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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.