About FSF
FSF was born from almost accidental contact between parents in specialist's waiting rooms, early intervention programs and in hospital wards when sitting beside our kid's beds. We quickly realised that we understood each other, that we could problem solve for each other purely based on first hand experiences, and in a way that works for our whole families including partners, siblings and our child with the disability. FSF membership has grown to well over 100 families plus service providers. FSF was formally launched in 2003 and continues to grow beyond the resource for families and service providers that we originally dreamed of.
Mission statement
To provide an opportunity for families with children with special needs to exchange ideas, information and experiences.
Committee members
As you know we are all parents of children with special needs, indeed one of is a grandparent. We are always looking for support with committee business so if you feel you have something to contribute please contact us.
- Cindy - Secretary - Hospital Volunteer
- Cindy is a mum of twins and she has a passion for education adaption and technology. Cindy is also training as a teachers aide.
- Sharon - Treasurer - Hospital Volunteer
- Sharon handles all our accounting and she is a mum of three with the fourth on the way.
- Kay - Editor
- Kay is mum to two boys and an extended family. She is our editor and has an extensive background in Advertising in the UK. Kay is also hoping to commence training as a teachers aide.
- Cathy - Fundraising
- Cathy is our fundraising specialist and she has just joined us this year bringing a lot of expertise with her. Cathy is a mum but in addition she is a foster mum.
- Liz - Social Events
- Liz organises our events like ice skating, girls nights out and other fun get togethers. Liz is a busy mum of triplets but is currently completing her beauty therapist diploma.
- Sue - Grant Coordinator - Hospital Volunteer
- Sue has successfully acquired grants for unique projects we have created and she juggles a busy life as a nurse, a teacher, and mum of two.
- Jeanene - Hospital Coordinator - Hospital Volunteer
- Jeanene has developed and runs our hospital support program at the John Hunter Hospital. She is a nurse and mum of three.
- Chriselle - Social & Event Assistant - Hospital Volunteer
- Chriselle is a mum of three and is currently completing Uni studies in Physics. She assists with creating events and sourcing fundraising materials.
- Mickey - Coordinator - Hospital Volunteer
- Mickey overseas the general running of FSF and is a mum of one, she works at AAMI and is completing an Assistant In Nursing course.
- Lorraine - Minutes Secretary & Hospital Liaison- Hospital Volunteer
- Lorraine is Sue's mum and is a tremendous support to FSF with minute taking and liaising with hospital staff who are booking support visits. Lorraine brings a unique perspective and years of volunteer experience.
- Lyn - Editors Assistant - Hospital Volunteer
- Lyn is mum to one and supports FSF in a number of areas.
- Julie - Editors Assistant
- Julie is mum to two and supports FSF in a number of areas.
- Linda - Membership Assistant
- Linda is mum to one and supports FSF in a number of areas. She ensures FSF information and flyers are distributed around the community.
- Leeta - Special Projects
- Leeta is mum to two and supports FSF in a number of areas including as a representative on special projects with other service providers.
Donations
Families Supporting Families Incorporated is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient from 14 Nov 2003, as such we are able to receive income tax deductible gifts. Contact us today to discuss donations.