In a time when many services are decreasing in smaller communities, the Burdekin has bucked the trend.
The Burdekin MyTime group has been operating for over 20 years. It caters for families with children with special needs and provides regular opportunities for carers to share, encourage, educate and support.
Long-term MyTime coordinator, Gwen Marshall, said that the group’s primary aim was for carers to “meet with friends who understand!” “Our group has elected to have around half of the meetings devoted to family-based activities, which foster friendships and connection.”
Tia Wall, mother of 5, said that “MyTime is a great opportunity for me and my kids to get out. We don’t go out that often as a family. It’s a good time for support and the siblings are now asking to meet up with their friends from MyTime. There’s also food, so I don’t have to think about dinner”.
Gwen Marshall said that MyTime groups are federally funded through the Parenting Research Centre (PRC). In North Qld, it is managed by PlayMatters and locally by the Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre. (BNC)
The BNC took on MyTime 3 years ago, and it fits with the Neighbourhood Centre ethos of providing a trusted community service to foster better lives.
“The value of being able to ask questions and get advice from others in the group is a bonus”, says Katrina Paterson, a long-term group member.
Our next meeting is scheduled for:
When: Saturday, 13th of September
Where: Beach Rd Park.
Time: 11 am -3 pm
If you are interested in participating, feel free to come along to the park on the 13th or contact The Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre for more information on 07 4783 4243.
Contributed with thanks to Maddy Darley
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