Pamela Rogers

Peer Facilitator

Pam studied Early Childhood Education at university, but it was raising, caring and advocating for her son Christopher that deepened her passion for supporting other families, especially mothers. The unique perspectives gained through parenting Christopher have shaped her values and understanding of the importance of community – insights that now guide her work at Belongside Families. 

Pam is a storyteller and loves that she can honour her boy and their story, by sharing her wisdom and experiences – offering validation and companionship to other families raising children with disability on this path less travelled. 

Pam works as a peer facilitator at Belongside Families, facilitating MyTime groups, Envisage and other parent workshops as well as supporting families in our community with high medical needs She enjoys writing about her experiences, and helped develop the resource ‘Finding Your Way’. Pam hopes that by offering a friendly ear, a shoulder or a virtual hug, parents and carers can leave the group feeling buoyed and connected – reassured that they are doing the very best that they can and that their challenges and hardships do not define the relationship they have with their child. Most importantly, she hopes they feel safe and secure in the knowledge that the love they hold for their child will always be enough.  

Pam loves engaging in creative projects, including maintaining family albums and scrapbooks and making quilts out of baby clothes. While Pam cherishes spending time with her family, she especially enjoys time shared with girlfriends over a wine and some cheese that just sparks joy.