Child & Family Support | Wilson Home Trust

Respite

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 13:27:06 +1300

What is respite? Respite is taking a break from your caring responsibilities. Taking time out can help you feel rested and re-energised. Families can have differing needs, so there needs to be different respite structures in place to cater to these needs. Some children may...

Siblings

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 13:23:59 +1300

Siblings Living with a disabled child can have huge effects on the entire family - parents, siblings, and extended family members. It is a unique shared experience for families and can affect all aspects of family functioning. On the positive side, it can broaden horizons, increase...

Transitioning

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 13:17:25 +1300

Transitioning / Leaving School Transition Services and the Transition Plan Transitioning from school life is a significant milestone or rite of passage for young people. It is the process of deciding where and what they want to do with their life once school finishes. Transition...

School Years

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 14:14:18 +1300

School Years Starting School Every child is unique and no one school or system works for everyone, particularly if your child has extra needs. Depending on your location will determine what's on offer in your community. You may follow the specialised education or the...

Pre-School

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 14:13:56 +1300

Pre-School Years There are a variety of supports available for children with physical disabilities depending on diagnosis. During the pre-school years your child will most likely be referred to an Early Intervention Team that operates out of the Child Development Services (CDS)...

Parents / Caregivers

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 14:11:50 +1300

Parent / Caregivers We provide parents and caregivers of children with physical disabilities support and resources to help them navigate the health and disability sector. There is a minefield of information out there on offer for families but often you need help knowing the...

Our Regular Programmes

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 15:48:10 +1300

Our Regular Programmes Hydrotherapy Hydrotherapy is available in the Ronald Caughey Building located at the Wilson Home Trust site, 1 St Leonards Road, Hauraki 0622 on the following days: Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 2.30pm to 4pm (during school term time...

Resource List

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 15:47:57 +1300

Resource List We have put together a printable A to Z List of organisations that provide support and assistance to a child with disabilities and their families. You will find specific regions have different levels of support networks so we have organised...