Support for carers

A support group for carers of children with a disability, disorder or syndrome will be held at the Umina Beachside Family Centre on December 4 and 18.

The support group CHIC (Children Having Individual Challenges) is run by Gosford Family Support Service and Horizons Family Services in partnership with the Schools As Community Centres program.

The group is for all carers of children with a disability, disorder or syndrome.

Those attending will meet other caregivers who are facing the challenges of raising children with individual needs and often chronic conditions.

The group aims to give emotional support, informal education, information about other services, finances and caregiving, and an opportunity to sit down, relax and take time out.

There is free childminding and morning tea will be provided for a gold coin donation but booking for childminding is essential.

The group will meet fortnightly.

Umina CHIC Support Group will meet from 10am to 11.30am at the Beachside Family Centre in the grounds of Umina Public School, Sydney Ave, Umina.

Bookings can be made on 4343 1929.

Press release, November 20 Debbie Notara, Beachside Family Centre