Being a Grandparent

It takes a village to raise a child and grandparents are a very important part of that village.

Many grandparents are involved in their grandchildren’s lives, supporting their children and their grandchildren by being sources of love, care, experience and information. Grandparents can compliment the family unit, benefitting both the grandchild and their parents. Grandparents quite often have time when parents are very busy juggling multiple demands. In some cases, grandparents can even assume care of their grandchildren full time.

As a grandparent, your support and help in aiding your children in the care of their children, can be beneficial to the child's development , health and enrich their lives.  There have been many changes in raising children in recent times, and there are many resources in the community, online and at Ngala that can assist you in understanding these changes.

Grandparent Services Provided by Ngala

MyTime for Grandparents

A federal initiative by FaHCSIA, delivered nationally by the Parenting Research Centre. Ngala MyTime for Grandparents groups run during school terms and provide peer support groups to full time, formal or informal grandparent carers  of grandchildren up to age of  18. Groups give grandparents an opportunity to discuss the issues that matter to them,  watch guest presenters and socialize all in a comfortable centre setting,

For more information on group locations and contact details  go to http://www.mytime.net.au/index.php/mytime-for-grandparents . Alternatively call MyTime at Ngala, 08 9368 9357. or email mytimewa@ngala.com.au.

Grand Expectations workshops

These new workshops explore the important role Grandparents play in their grandchildren’s lives. The aim of the workshops is to equip grandparents with current research and knowledge on child development. The information will be useful for your involvement with your children in their new role as parents and building strong and positive relationships with your grandchildren

Click here for flyer and upcoming workshop dates

Useful links and numbers for Grandparents

Ngala helpline; 08 9368 9368

MyTime for Grandparents; Call 08 9368 9357. mytimewa@ngala.com.au

Kidslife tips for positive Grandparenting  http://www.kidslife.com.au/Page.aspx?ID=992

Grandparents Rearing Grandchildren WA Inc  http://www.grandparentsrearinggrandchildren.org.au/

Wanslea Grandcare Program 08 1800 008 323

Grandparents raising grandchildren:   http://www.raisinggrandchildren.com.au/

Raising Children Network, Grandparents: http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/raising_a_grandchild.html?highlight=grandparents

Council on the Ageing: : http://www.cota.org.au/

Grandparents and carers who raise and care for children—Centrelink http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/pg_grandparents.htm

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