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SUMMARY:Maryborough Young Families to New Carers: Juggling a diagnosis, early support and family life
DESCRIPTION:Free event in Maryborough for parents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay or neurodivergence.\nDate: Tuesday 13 October 2026\nLocation: Mill House, Maryborough\nTime: 5:00–7:00pm\nRegister: At least 10 business days before the event to secure a supervised place for your family member.\nAbout this event\nKnowing where to start can be difficult when you’re exploring your child’s needs. There may be unfamiliar services to navigate, appointments to organise and plenty of questions along the way.\nJoin Lifely and local professionals in Maryborough for practical information and a chance to talk things through. Whether you’re seeking answers or adjusting to a diagnosis, this session will help you explore support for your child while making room for your own wellbeing and family life.\nWhat we’ll cover\n\nNavigating a diagnosis and understanding the next steps\nExploring early support and services for your child\nBalancing appointments, caring responsibilities and family life\nLooking after your wellbeing and building your support network\n\nMeet our speakers\n\nAsh Lance – Treehouse Paediatrics\nSiddhi Pathak — Ararat Wellness\nKeshia Fithall — Senior Support Coordinator, Lifely\n\nWhat’s included\n\nShort, practical talks from local professionals\nPanel Q&A with time for your questions\nOpportunities to meet local services\nA chance to connect with other parents and carers\nLight refreshments\n\nSupport during the event\nLifely staff can spend time with your family member while you attend. This is short-term, on-site general supervision and engagement.\nWe can’t provide:\n\nOne-on-one support\nPersonal care, including toileting\nMedication support\nComplex behaviour or medical support\n\nYou remain responsible for your family member and will be asked to step in if they need additional support.\nPlease register your family member at least 10 business days before the event. After this cut-off, we may not have enough staff available to provide supervision.\nImportant information\nThis event has been made possible through additional carer respite funding from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.\nWhen you register, we may ask about your family member’s needs and preferences to help us provide safe and appropriate support.\n
URL:https://lifely.org.au/events/maryborough-young-families-to-new-carers/
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CATEGORIES:Carer Support Groups,Parenting Support Group,Public Event
LOCATION:88-90 Burke St, Maryborough VIC 3465
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