Time for Grandparents

The programme features a telephone-based information and support service which provides referrals to relevant services.

They can also provide:

• Funding assistance for grandchildren to participate in extracurricular activities such as swimming, football, Scouts or to be able to attend their school camps, where they otherwise might not have financial capacity to do so

• Peer support groups both virtually and in person. Peer support groups are a great way to connect with other grandparents and learn about supports available to grandparents and children

• Grandfamily Camps over the school holidays in Redland Bay, Mount Tamborine and Gympie. These camps are a great opportunity for grandparents and grandchildren to make memories and be around other families who understand what they go through as grandparent carers. Grandchildren are supported by qualified Outdoor Education Instructors to participate in adventure-based activities whilst grandparents have some well-earned ‘time-out’ to read a book, go for a bush walk, catch-up on lost sleep or watch the children participate in their venturous activities

• Pamper Days, first held in Caboolture, Rockhampton and Springwood as respite and self-care for grandparent carers who rarely have the opportunity to spend time or money on themselves. The Pamper Day provided an opportunity to connect with other grandparents as well as receive a massage and another treatment of their choosing.

You can contact the Time for Grandparents programme on 1300 135 500 between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) and the helpline operator will transfer you through to a Time for Grandparents staff member. Alternatively, you can email Time for Grandparents directly at grandparentsinfo@uccommunity.org.au