Resources Archive - Page 4 of 6 - Belongside Families

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Carer Impact Statement

A Carer Impact Statement is a document written by you, the carer of a person with disability. It is also...

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How Peer Support Can Benefit Your Family

Peer Support programs allow families to give and receive knowledge, support, shoulders to cry on, and communities to celebrate with....

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8 tips for supporting siblings

Having a child with a disability affects the whole family dynamic. Including (and perhaps especially) their siblings. Luckily, there are...

Three smiling children, two girls and one boy, pose closely together outdoors. The boy in the center wears a red jacket, while the girls on either side wear blue and white. All look happy and are enjoying each others company.

How to harness the strength of the sibling

Our parents got together to share a few tips around how siblings can play an important role in empowering our...

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Navigating NDIS Plan Management

Here’s everything you need to know about the three most popular Plan Management options: Self-Managed, Plan Managed and Agency Managed...

You’ve had your child’s NDIS planning meeting, what next?

Answering some FAQs regarding what's next after NDIS planning meetings

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School and Hospital

Laura, a primary school teacher and a mum, shares her tips and tricks on keeping up with schooling in the...

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Writing your Child’s Medical History

As parents of children with disability, developmental delay or medical needs, you may find yourself going to medical appointments more...

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Tips for an inclusive Festive season

Here are some tips and strategies for a fun, inclusive and hopefully stress-free Festive season while supporting your children with disability, medical needs, or developmental...

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6 Things Every Family Should Have in Their Toolkit

There are so many different types of support available when you are raising a child with disability.

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Need a new therapist? 3 important questions to ask

Presenting three important questions sure to set you on the path to finding the right therapist! Better yet, these questions...

Early Days

If I could start again: Advice to my younger self by Sam Paior

Hear Sam share her insights on topics such as building a strong voice when working with professionals, looking for inclusive...

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Resources List

Carer Impact Statement

How Peer Support Can Benefit Your Family

8 tips for supporting siblings

How to harness the strength of the sibling

Navigating NDIS Plan Management

You’ve had your child’s NDIS planning meeting, what next?

School and Hospital

Writing your Child’s Medical History

Tips for an inclusive Festive season

6 Things Every Family Should Have in Their Toolkit

Need a new therapist? 3 important questions to ask

If I could start again: Advice to my younger self by Sam Paior