Kids+ Siblings Group: A Space Created Just For Them

Kids+ Siblings Group

When a child has a disability or developmental difference, their brothers and sisters are on the journey too. They share the same home, the same family, and often the same big feelings; but their experience is uniquely their own. The Kids+ Siblings Group is a dedicated space created just for them.

Why Siblings Need Their Own Space

Growing up alongside a brother or sister with a disability can bring incredible moments of love, loyalty, and connection. It can also bring confusion, worry, frustration, and sometimes a quiet kind of loneliness, especially when it feels like no one quite understands. Research tells us that siblings of children with disability are more likely to experience anxiety, emotional difficulties, and a sense that their own needs come second. They may struggle to explain their family to friends, feel unsure how to talk about their feelings, or simply carry a lot on their own.

The Kids+ Siblings Group gives these children the chance to breathe, connect, and simply be themselves; with other kids who just get it.

What Happens in the Group?

Sessions are fun, supportive, and age-appropriate, with activities designed to help children connect with peers who share similar family experiences, explore their feelings through play and creative activities, build resilience and coping strategies in a safe and nurturing environment, ask the questions they might not feel comfortable asking at home, and feel genuinely celebrated for who they are.

Groups are kept small to ensure every child receives the attention and connection they deserve, and are facilitated by Alice Shaw (Kids+ Support Coordinator) and Sally Jones (Kids+ Social Worker). Meet Alice & Sally.

Who Can Join?

The Siblings Group is open to brothers and sisters of children currently receiving support services at Kids+. Groups run periodically throughout the year.

Get in Touch

To find out about upcoming dates or to register your interest, reach out to Alice or Sally directly — we'd love to welcome your child to the group.