Parent to Parent New Zealand delivers a programme, which supports the specific needs of siblings who have brothers and sisters with a disability, health impairment or special need. The aim of Parent to Parent's   programme is to provide siblings with an experience that will assist them to cope with the challenges and stresses of living with a brother or sister who has a disability. Siblings develop their own support network, through sharing and making friends with others who understand.

SibCamps - Weekend Programme:

Parent to Parent's programme is designed for children aged from eight to eighteen years, who do not have a disability, health impairment or special need themselves, and who have a brother or sister who has.

Begin with theatre sports, drama games or other trust activities, continuing onto  and recreational activities. Siblings are divided, according to age, into groups for formal  sessions.  facilitators are siblings themselves and are able to offer empathy, individual support and an emotionally safe environment for the young people. A variety of recreational activities are also part of the weekend. The recreational experience is fun and rewarding and promotes informal sharing, with friendships continuing long after the weekend camp.

SibShops - Day Programme:

This is a busy interactive day for siblings. Issues are discussed and feelings shared in a  interspersed with team building games, theatre sports and lots of fun. The young people are supported by facilitators and leaders who also have brothers and sisters with special needs.

programmes are provided throughout New Zealand by Parent to Parent National Office.

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