Sibling Support

Our Sibling Support Program welcomes all siblings aged 5 to 18 years who have a brother or sister with a disability.

Our Sibling Support Program gives children and teens, who have a brother or sister with a disability, the chance to do fun things and make connections with others who understand their particular situation – connections which develop often into firm friendships and provide ongoing peer support.

Sibs also learn strategies for coping with some of the issues they may be experiencing. Being a sibling of someone with a disability can sometimes be tough and bring its own particular set of challenges. Our program gives sibs a chance to have a break from their family circumstances and important time just for themselves.

Siblings camps and day activities are age-based to allow for maximum fun, engagement and connection. All-ages camps and activities are also offered throughout the year.

It’s a fact that siblings will often have the longest relationship with their brother or sister with a disability, so we need to make sure they are supported too.

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IOE is extremely grateful to Freemasons for their ongoing, generous support of our Sibling Program, which has enabled us to continue to support so many siblings over the years. Read how Freemasons are continuing to support the SIBS program here

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