Parents Connect Community Group | Term 2 | 8 weeks | Mondays 11.30am-1.30pm

If you are a parent/carer raising a child with a neurological condition, brain injury or illness, parents connect is a place to share and learn from other families and talk about your experiences, with some special guests.

Join us at Aspendale Gardens Community Service, facilitated by Brainwave, for:

• A chance to connect with other families with shared experiences;

• Special guests: massage students, nutritionist, mindfulness coach and more;

• Bring your little ones as we have access to the secured outdoor play area, kids’ toys and activities;

• Tea, Coffee and light refreshments provided; and,

• Free for Brainwave families OR free membership to Brainwave upon registration.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND >> https://nhs.clevero.co/aspendalegardens-cs/view/course/1624345

Contact our Program CoOrdinator LeighAnn Nolan with any questions or queries you may have via leighann.nolan@brainwave.org.au

Parents Connect Community Group | Term 2 | 8 weeks | Mondays 11.30am-1.30pm

If you are a parent/carer raising a child with a neurological condition, brain injury or illness, parents connect is a place to share and learn from other families and talk about your experiences, with some special guests.

Join us at Aspendale Gardens Community Service, facilitated by Brainwave, for:

• A chance to connect with other families with shared experiences;

• Special guests: massage students, nutritionist, mindfulness coach and more;

• Bring your little ones as we have access to the secured outdoor play area, kids’ toys and activities;

• Tea, Coffee and light refreshments provided; and,

• Free for Brainwave families OR free membership to Brainwave upon registration.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND >> https://nhs.clevero.co/aspendalegardens-cs/view/course/1624345

Contact our Program CoOrdinator LeighAnn Nolan with any questions or queries you may have via leighann.nolan@brainwave.org.au

Join us for some holiday fun for some school holiday fun for the whole family at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo.

Registered Brainwave families are invited to come and explore Taronga Zoo with us and enjoy some time together as a family.

From African lions to Australia's kangaroos, take your time to wander around and then join us for lunch on the lawn for Brainwave families. BYO lunch, and we’ll have some coffee and ice cream vouchers.

Tickets are limited, please email LeighAnn Nolan, Programs Coordinator.

Join us for school holiday fun for the whole family at The Big Goose, nestled in the heart of the beautiful Mornington Peninsula countryside, only 40 minutes south from Melbourne City.

Registered Brainwave families are invited to have some fun at The Big Goose with us and enjoy some time together as a family.

Explore the farm yard, enjoy tractor rides, playgrounds, native animals, a reptile show and much more. We’ll have the shed to have lunch, meet other families and take rest.

The Big Goose will be open to the general public, but Brainwave staff and volunteers will be there to support you.

Tickets are limited, please email LeighAnn Nolan, Programs Coordinator.

Come one, come all! Brainwave's annual Christmas party is back!

Join us for a fantastic morning at Luna Park in Sydney. We will have a marquee set up just for our Brainwave families, full access to the park and all its rides, and even a visit from Santa! This inclusive, festive event is one you won't want to miss, so mark the date in your calendar, and we can't wait to see you there.

Keep an eye on your emails as we'll send out an Expression of Interest during the week of the 10th of October.

Brainwave Australia invites you to their 2022 Fundraising Gala.

Hosted by Mark Beretta OAM, this will be a night to remember with special guests, an interactive quiz competition, DJ and amazing auction items to bid for, with proceeds providing critical support to children with brain illnesses and injuries, and their families.

DRESS CODE: Formal

TICKETS: Individual tickets $225 (+GST) // Tables of 10: $2,000 (+GST)

PURCHASE: Buy a table, or tickets, by clicking the link below or emailing events@brainwave.org.au

Brainwave's annual Christmas party is back!

Join us for a spectacular morning at Luna Park in St Kilda! We will have full access to the park and all its rides, so come ready to have some fun, and Santa will even be paying us a visit between 9am-11am! This is sure to be a fantastic event you won't want to miss, so mark the date in your calendar, and we'll see you there!

Keep an eye on your emails as an Expression of Interest will be sent out the week of 10th October.

Mindful Kids Melbourne is ready to support the families of Brainwave. Running on Monday 7th November, this online workshop is just for Brainwave Siblings. It aims to develop mindfulness and positive education strategies to support kids and their day-to-day wellbeing.

Keep an eye on our Parent's Connect Facebook Group for the event and link to join.

Our Brainwave Kids Book Club runs on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month, and we always have a lot of fun. Our book club is led by some fantastic Ferrero volunteers, who are always full of energy and laughter. They make the club enjoyable for the participants, and many people come back month after month after experiencing their first session.

If you haven't joined us online before, we'd love to have you. You can log in to the live session wherever it suits your family, and we hope to see you online with us in November!

We'll announce the books over the coming weeks, and watch our social media for links to join.

Join via the link in our Parents Connect Facebook Group or email LeighAnn Nolan, Program Coordinator for more information.

Kat has experienced the challenges of living a life in extraordinary circumstances, and she now empowers people to live a life without limits. Kat will discuss: compassion fatigue, self-compassion and how to put yourself first when it is the last thing on your mind, how to ask for help and how important it is and, lastly, she'll cover six proven strategies of ’self-care’.

To join, visit the Event post via our Parents Connect Facebook Group or email LeighAnn Nolan, Program Coordinator for more information.

You won't want to miss this! Join us on Thursday the 13th of October for a special live panel session with two incredible humans: Melanie Dimmitt and Lowri Williams - Hire Up (Community Engagement Manager). This is an invaluable opportunity to hear from people with lived experience AND experience developing sustainable working relationships within the NDIS.

We will focus on tips and tricks to help you build a fantastic support team; we'll explore the ins and outs of engaging support staff, what questions to ask, what your rights and responsibilities are, where to find staff, how to manage expectations, and so much more.

Participation is open to all Brainwave Families and simply register to attend using the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Mindful Kids Melbourne is ready to support the families of Brainwave. Running on Monday 3rd October and Monday 7th November, this online workshop is just for Brainwave Siblings. It aims to develop mindfulness and positive education strategies to support kids and their day-to-day wellbeing.

Keep an eye on our Parent's Connect Facebook Group for the event and link to join.