Time for Grandparents Program
The Department of Communities’ Time for Grandparents program provides respite and support for grandparents raising children, outside of the child protection system, by funding and facilitating their access to camps and recreational activities throughout Queensland. The Time for Grandparents program is delivered by the Seniors Enquiry Line.
All activities in the program are provided free of charge and the grandchildren can participate in a range of recreational activities according to their age, interests and abilities. Also free grandfamily overnight support and respite camps for grandparents and their grandchildren are currently available in South East Queensland.
The grandfamily camps are attended by grandparents and their grandchildren and provide:
- safe and enjoyable recreational based activities for both grandparents and grandchildren; facilitated by suitably qualified and culturally sensitive experienced indoor/outdoor instructors;
- opportunities for grandparents, to access information sessions, which may include information on legal, financial and parenting issues, as well as individual counselling and therapeutic group sessions, provided by suitably qualified culturally sensitive staff; and
- links to local support systems and services in their communities.
The program is currently engaging more service providers throughout Queensland, including those from regional, rural and remote areas.
Time for Grandparents also includes the Grandparent Information Line which provides valuable information, support and referrals to grandparents raising children.
To find out more about Time for Grandparents call the Grandparent Information Line on 1300 135 500 or visit the web page www.grandparentsqld.com.au
Last updated: 19 August 2008.