A weekend providing time out and a series of structured skills-based workshops for couples caring for a child with a disability.
This respite event will be held twice in 2010 at Sorrento, Western Australia.
This event is supported by the Channel 7 Telethon Trust. There is no charge for the weekend.
Accommodation and catering costs will be met by Kalparrin but couples will need to make there own way to the venue and to meet any incidental costs incurred.
Dates 9AM, Saturday 26 June – 2.30PM Sunday 27 June 2010
9AM, Saturday 11 September – 2.30PM Sunday 12 September 2010
Venue Quality Resort Sorrento Beach, Western Australia
Who should attend?
The weekend and workshops are designed to strengthen the
relationship between couples living in a committed relationship and
caring for a child with a disability. Preference will be given to couples
who have not previously attended Couples Weekends conducted by
Kalparrin although such couples may register their interest in
participating.
Purpose
- To provide couples who have a child with disabilities with an opportunity to spend time together without the interruptions and activity of parenting.
- To enable partners in a relationship to relax, re-create and rejuvenate, together in a relaxed, safe and supportive environment.
- The specially designed workshop sessions provide an opportunity to:
- Talk about the effect that having a child with a disability has upon your relationship
- Learn more about communication patterns in couple relationships
- Look at ways of strengthening communication skills and coping strategies
- Review the impact stress has upon your relationship and find ways to better manage stress in your lives
For further information or to register your interest in participating, please contact:
Family Support Officer at Kalparrin
Telephone: 93408094 / 1800 066 413
Email: kalparrinwa@health.wa.gov.au
Web: www.kalparrin.org.au
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