Online Parent Groups - Belongside Families

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You're not alone. Connect with other parents through Virtual MyTime.

Raising a child with disability, developmental delay, autism or medical needs can feel overwhelming—we know because we’re parents too. The endless appointments, navigating systems, and making big decisions about your child’s future can be exhausting and lonely.

Our online parents groups, called Virtual MyTime, are a space where you can connect with parents who truly understand. Together, we share openly, exchange practical strategies, support one another through the challenges, and build genuine connections that make the journey feel lighter.

Join a MyTime group

What to expect

A welcoming, inclusive, judgement-free space.
Led by a trained parent peer facilitator with lived experience.
Join in however feels right for you — whether that’s sharing a little or a lot, having your camera on or off, speaking or using the chat, or just listening.
Free to attend and fully online.
Join weekly or only when you need it.

Groups we offer

Topic-based groups – conversations focused on different parts of disability parenting, with opportunities to share and learn from other families.
Connect & Chat sessions – casual conversations with no set agenda, just space to be yourself and connect with other parents.
General parent groups – open to any parent or carer raising a child with disability, developmental delay, or autism.
Autism parent groups – led by an autistic peer facilitator, exploring parenting through a neurodiversity-affirming lens, with groups for parents of autistic children aged 0–8 years and 8+.

Upcoming Virtual MyTime Sessions

Upcoming Virtual Autism MyTime Sessions

What parents are saying

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Powerful to hear real life stories and learn about strategies and resources from other families. Sessions like these offer hope, support, validation and belonging.

MyTime Parent

A young girl with glasses and a woman with long brown hair are smiling together, their heads close, in a casual selfie.

Through Virtual MyTime I have found a community of parents who understand and support each other’s journeys. We share our challenges, wins, strategies and resources—which has empowered me to support my family’s needs and embrace our strengths.”

MyTime Parent

A smiling woman wearing sunglasses and a cap takes a selfie with a joyful boy in a motorized wheelchair outdoors on a sunny day, with trees and grass in the background.

I’m so glad I found MyTime. It’s just what I have been searching for.

MyTime Parent

A woman and a child with long dark hair sit close together indoors, smiling and laughing joyfully as they hold hands, creating a warm and happy atmosphere.

I felt instantly welcomed and supported by the facilitator and members. Loved it so much, felt like a very safe and supportive group.

MyTime Parent

A smiling woman with curly blonde hair and a boy with a missing front tooth stand close together outdoors near water, grass, and a sidewalk.

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.

MyTime Parent