For all brothers and sisters, aged 5 - 18 years, of people with disabilities living in the eastern region of Melbourne.
SIBLING SUPPORT GROUPS
These groups support siblings in a fun and positive way. Each group is for a particular age range: 5 - 8 years, 9 - 12 years and our latest group for teenagers aged 13 - 18 years. Groups meets one afternoon a week, after school hours, for 6 weeks. Interchange runs one group per term. Siblings take part in discussion and activities which encourage them to express how they feel being the sibling of a brother or sister with a disability. They also learn to develop strategies for coping with stressful situations. Children learn they are not alone and friendships with other siblings often develop.
SIBLING CAMPS
A great way to catch up with sibling group friends and to make new friends ! The camps provide an opportunity for siblings to get away from home for a couple of days and have fun in a supportive environment. An interchange activity just for them and where they are the most important person ! Camps are run by Interchange staff with the assistance of volunteers, many of whom are siblings themselves.
Check out the Program Updates page to find out the latest Sibling Program news.
For more information about the Sibling Support Program contact kieran.cantwell@ioe.org.au