
Description
**The Friendship Circle’s mission is (1) to provide Jewish children who have special needs with a full range of social, recreational, educational and Judaic experiences; (2) to provide their parents with respite and support; and (3) to enrich, inspire and motivate Jewish teenagers through sharing of themselves with others.**
**Our programs:**
**Emergency support services**
We provide 24/7 support services for children with special needs and their families. When needed we will arrange emergency babysitting services and make ourselves available to families at all times.
**Sunday program**
Every Sunday morning, volunteers and participants meet for joint programs. In addition we arrange Sunday programs specifically for boys to encourage social interaction. For our girls we also have a special initiative to teach them female empowerment
**Camps and WOW events**
Certain weeks we run special full-day events which include Scienceworks and musicals! Every year, Friendship Circle runs a winter and a summer day camp packed with awesome excursions and daily programs. Participants are paired with volunteers and together they enjoy a week of fun and interactive activities!
**Sibling programs**
Once a month volunteers and siblings of children with special needs meet for fun joint activities such as visiting Luna Park, bowling and more! Suitable for volunteers from year 7 and up!
**Home buddies**
Once a week, some of our devoted volunteers visit individuals with special needs and their siblings at their homes. This programs provides friendship and much needed help for families involved.
**Girl’s Space**
A monthly girl’s empowerment program for our young ladies and dedicated volunteers providing inclusive activities and friendship.
**Boy’s Zone**
A monthly energetic and fun program for our boys and volunteers where they are able to connect in a more intimate environment.
**Mum’s nights out:**
Activities such as paint nights and self-care to facilitate connection between mothers and provide an outlet to enjoy themselves.
Address: Charnwood Grove, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
Social Links: Friendship Circle of Melbourne
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