envisage families
free parent support program in melbourne and online
getting started with envisage
Envisage Families is a free parent support program for families of children with developmental concerns or disability, available in Melbourne and online across Australia.
If you’re not sure where to start, this program can be a helpful first step.
At Emble Allied Health, we are proud to be a Victorian partner organisation delivering the Envisage Program – supporting families in Melbourne and online across Australia.
In-person programs are delivered from our Mill Park clinic in Melbourne, as well as online – making them accessible to families locally and across Australia.
what is the envisage program?
The Envisage Program is an evidence-based parent support program designed for parents and caregivers of children aged 0–8 years with developmental concerns, developmental delay or disability.
It provides a space to build confidence, develop practical strategies, and connect with other families who understand your experience.
Through the program, you will:
- Connect with other parents and caregivers
- Learn practical strategies to support your child and advocate for your family
- Build confidence in everyday parenting moments
- Explore ways to care for yourself while supporting your family
what's involved?
The program includes five workshops, delivered in person in Melbourne or online for families across Australia.
Workshop topics include:
- Understanding health and wellbeing in early child and family development
- Child, sibling and family development
- Parenting as a responsive relationship
- Looking after yourself so you can support your family
- Communication, collaboration and connection
Each session is designed to be practical, reflective and relevant to everyday life.
who is it for?
This program is for:
- Parents and caregivers of children aged 0–8
- Families of children with developmental concerns or disability
- Families who may be exploring or awaiting a diagnosis
You do not need a diagnosis or NDIS plan to participate.
making it easier to attend
We understand that attending programs can be challenging when you have children to care for.
For programs delivered at our Mill Park clinic, we may offer on-site childcare during sessions, provided by trained allied health assistants – at no cost to families.
This helps make it easier for you to participate and get the most out of the program.
cost
The Envisage Program is fully funded by the Australian Government and is free to access.
accessing the program
At Emble, we deliver Envisage programs in person in Melbourne and online for families across Australia.
If you are looking for in-person programs in other states, you can find more information through the Envisage Program website.
If you think this program would benefit your community, such as a school, service or parent group, you can learn more about how to bring Envisage Families to your area.
upcoming programs
At Emble, we run Envisage programs throughout the year.
envisage parent program
thursday evenings
- Thursdays - 5 x weekly sessions
- 7 May 2026 - 4 June 2026
- 7:30PM - 9:00PM (AEST)
- Online Program
- FREE - Program funded by Australian Government
envisage parent program
thursday afternoons
- Thursdays - 5 x weekly sessions
- 28 May 2026 - 25 June 2026
- 1:00PM - 2:30PM (AEST)
- Online Program
- FREE - Program funded by Australian Government
exploring your options?
If this program isn’t quite the right fit, we can help you find other ways to support your child and family.