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Siblings Australia

Siblings Australia is a national profit-for-purpose organisation, that offers a range of programs to support siblings of children and adults living with disability, chronic illness, or mental health diagnosis.

Supporting life’s relationships is at the core of what they do. Siblings Australia help to maximise the wellbeing of siblings and build their capacity to navigate life’s journey as the sibling of a person with disability/illness.

Vision and mission

Siblings: acknowledged, connected, resilient.

How Siblings Australia can help

Siblings Australia offer one-on-one and group support to adult siblings, and parents of young siblings, as well as a variety of educational resources for siblings, parents and professionals.

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Last reviewed: April 2023

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Building Resilience & More - How Parents Can Help | Siblings Australia

Discover all the resources available to parents of siblings of children with a disability to cope better. Peer support, mental health resources & family communication.

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Professional Support For Adult Siblings of People with Disability | Siblings Australia

As a sibling, it is helpful to work with professionals who are keen to understand and respect how you have been impacted by being a sibling of a person with disability.

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Help with the NDIS - for Adult Siblings | Sibings Australia

The NDIS is Australia’s first national scheme for people with disability which provides funding to individuals eligible to participate.

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I have a Sibling with Disability - Info & Support | Siblings Australia

We understand that each sibling of a person with a disability is different. Here you will be able to connect with other siblings and make sense of your own experiences.

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Talking About Disability & More - Support from Parents | Siblings Australia

Understand the challenges siblings of children with a disability face and the different signs of stress. Talk to us today.

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Future Planning & Disability - Adult Siblings | Siblings Australia

Siblings are often concerned about more than just their own future planning. This section aims to assist in navigating the process of what siblings need to consider.

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Sibling Experience - Support For Adult Siblings of People with Disability | Siblings Australia

Siblings talk about the difficult experiences they face amid feelings like isolation, grief and/or guilt. Through seeking support, many talk about moving forward with more self-acceptance.

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Disability Support For Teen Siblings of People with Disability | Siblings Australia

During your teen years there is a lot to consider particularly when your brother or sister has a disability. Adult siblings say connecting with other sibs when they were teens was important.

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Mental Health Support for Siblings & Parents - Siblings Australia

Siblings Australia offers one-on-one support sessions, where Siblings Australia staff with lived experience will provide strategies tailored to your individual circumstances.

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Health Professionals, Mental Health & Disability | Siblings Australia

Common challenges for siblings can include isolation, family stress, feeling different, difficult emotions, additional responsibility and others’ reactions.

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