Embracing Ministries

Embracing Ministries is a chaplaincy unit of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn. They provide holistic care, including a range of programs and services, for children with disability and their families, regardless of religious affiliation.

Embracing Ministries has four main objectives:

• Support – To provide emotional, social and spiritual support to families with children with special needs
• Train – To offer workshops to families in the area of social safety and equip youth to provide care to young people with a disability
• Advocate – To develop links and relationships across the diocese to advocate for people with a disability in churches
• Events – To offer retreats, camps and other events for people with disabilities and parents of children affected by disability.

There are a number of events coming up soon.

The launch of CHECKPOINT and its first meeting is on 7 August at 7pm. CHECKPOINT offers a supportive network specifically for men who play pivotal roles in the lives of children with disabilities. It offers a unique space where you can connect with peers who understand the challenges and joys of caregiving. For more information, please click here.

There are also regular children's programs including the 'Little Treasures' holiday program, women's programs including mid-week and weekend activities and getaways for carers which provide refreshment and relaxation. They also offer a men's program with monthly opportunities for primary carers to hang out, share their experiences and a support one another. For information on these, contact details can be found here.