Families in the Geelong area are invited to join Debby Fraumano, Adult Support Manager and Linda Jungwirth Regional Coordinator for lunch at the Black Cup Cafe.
This workshop is for families living in the Geelong region.
Date
Date: Thursday 28 November 2024
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (VIC)
Location
Black Cup Cafe
103 Garden Street East Geelong, VIC 3219
About the event
This is an opportunity to build connections and network with others. You may also spark a new friendship or two.
Families will:
- have the chance to catch up with each other and network
- have the opportunity to meet others in the community
- establish referral pathways
- strengthen connections between Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) and Down Syndrome Geelong.
- have the opportunity to learn more about Down syndrome, DSV and other relevant services and supports.
To register
To register, please visit our online registration page.
Presenters
Debby Fraumano, Adult Support Manager
Debby is a social worker who has been working in a range of social services in Victoria for the last thirty years. She started out in family services supporting vulnerable families before specialising in disability. Debby has experience in working in direct service with people with disabilities, case management and advocacy, information sharing and training.
Debby is a parent of an adult with a disability, and as such also experiences the trials of the disability world, having firsthand experience of navigating the NDIS, health, housing, education, employment and ageing. Debby is also a keen equine enthusiast and loves spending time with her herd of horses.
Linda Jungwirth, Regional Coordinator
Linda lives in country Victoria and has five children (mostly adults now). She has a teenage son with Down syndrome and is passionate about inclusion and opportunities for all people. She has been a member of DSV for many years and is excited to be a part of the DSV team. Linda strongly believes in working to create the world she wants to live in, and has engaged in volunteer work and many community projects over the last twenty years.
As the Regional Family Network Coordinator, she works with family networks around the state.
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