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    5 ways to support your child’s start to school

    30 June 2025

    Starting school is a big step for every child. Here are five ways to support your child’s transition to school.

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    Who needs a Specialist NDIS Support Coordinator (and how they can help)

    25 June 2025

    Understanding the role and value of support coordination for people with complex needs

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    What to expect from Specialist Support Coordination

    18 June 2025

    Step-by-step guidance to help you feel confident and in control

     

     

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    Jess' voice is changing lives thanks to people like you

    After experiencing homelessness, Jess found safety and support at MCM’s Frontyard Youth Services. With wraparound care and a community that believed in her, Jess rebuilt her confidence and found her voice.

    Today, as a member of the Youth Action Group, she uses her lived experience to drive change, improving services and outcomes for other young people in need.

    Your donation can help provide the essentials that young people like Jess need, such as safe accommodation, food, and support. It can also invest in youth leadership programs that give young people the power to shape their own futures.

    Donate before June 30 and be part of their journey.

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