Amazing Parents

13/09/2026

💜 Hope & Healing – Women’s Wellness Circle 💜

Yesterday, 13 September 2026, Amazing Parents had the pleasure of bringing our mothers and carers together for another meaningful Hope & Healing – Women’s Wellness Circle. 🌸

It was an absolute pleasure to have Ms Shristi Tamang, Provisional Psychologist, join us and share her knowledge and insights into the important role psychology can play in supporting children, families and parents.

Shristi beautifully explained how psychologists can work alongside parents and other professionals to better understand children’s individual strengths, needs and wellbeing. We also had the opportunity to talk about something that is often overlooked — the wellbeing of parents and carers themselves. ❤️

As parents and carers, we spend so much of our energy caring for our children that we sometimes forget that we matter too. Taking care of our own emotional wellbeing is not selfish; it is an important part of being able to continue caring for those we love.

It was truly a session worth attending — a safe space to learn, share, connect and simply be heard. 🌷

A heartfelt thank you to Ms Shristi for her time, openness and valuable contribution. We look forward to staying connected and, hopefully, having her support and expertise available to some of our Amazing Parents families in the near future.

Amazing Parents – Accepting the Differences
🌸 Hope • Healing • Connection • Support 🌸

25/08/2026

Dear Amazing Parents families, 🌸

We invite you to join us for a warm, safe and welcoming Women’s Wellness Circle, a space to share, connect, listen and simply be understood. 🤗
Our special session will feature Shristi Tamang, Provisional Psychologist, who will talk about the role of psychology in supporting children and families, while also exploring parental wellbeing, self-care and the importance of looking after our own emotional health.

📅 Sunday, 13 September 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 42 Carrington Children’s Centre
42 Carrington Boulevard, Thomastown VIC 3074

Come as you are. Share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. There is no judgement. Just understanding, connection and support.

You matter. Your feelings matter. You are welcome here. 💜

Let’s come together to create a little space for ourselves, find hope, and support one another. 🌸
Roshani ShresthaSujan BharatiBinod AcharyaPrem Nischal Raj UpretiNabina ShresthaDipa KhanalEvan SubediRaaz RajDeepak Pandey

27/07/2026

01/06/2026

A Message of Gratitude and Farewell

Dear Amazing Parents Family,

As I conclude my term as President of Amazing Parents, serving from March 2024 to March 2026, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all our members, volunteers, supporters, community partners, and fellow committee members for their trust, support, and dedication throughout this journey.

Serving as President of Amazing Parents has been a privilege and an honour. As parents and carers of children with special needs, we understand the challenges, hopes, and aspirations that bring us together. Over the past two years, we have worked collectively to strengthen our community, advocate for our children, and create meaningful opportunities for families to connect, learn, and support one another.

Key Achievements During My Presidency (March 2024 – March 2026)

During this period, Amazing Parents continued to grow and strengthen its presence within the community through:

* Expanding support networks for families of children with autism and special needs.
* Organising community gatherings, parent support meetings, and awareness activities.
* Promoting social inclusion and participation opportunities for children and young people with disabilities.
* Building stronger relationships with service providers, community organisations, and stakeholders.
* Supporting families through information sharing, advocacy, and peer support.
* Strengthening the organisation's governance, communication, and community engagement.
* Encouraging greater volunteer participation and community involvement.
* Exploring new programs and future initiatives to support families beyond school years and into adulthood.

These achievements would not have been possible without the commitment and contributions of our members, volunteers, and supporters.

Welcoming the New Executive Team

I am pleased to introduce the new leadership team who will guide Amazing Parents into its next chapter:

Deepak Pandey – President
Subina Pandey – Vice President
Manisha Burlakoti – Secretary and Executive Member
Shova Shrestha – Executive Member
Nabina Shrestha – Executive Member

Together, they bring valuable experience, dedication, and a shared commitment to supporting families and advocating for children and adults with special needs. I have every confidence that under their leadership, Amazing Parents will continue to grow, strengthen its impact, and create new opportunities for our community.

As I step down from the role of President, I remain grateful for the opportunity to have served this wonderful organisation and the families it represents. The friendships, experiences, and achievements we have shared will always remain close to my heart.

I wish Deepak, Subina, Manisha, Shova, Nabina, and the entire team every success in their new roles. May Amazing Parents continue to flourish, expand its reach, and make a positive difference in the lives of many families for years to come.

Thank you once again for your trust, encouragement, and support throughout my tenure.

With sincere gratitude and best wishes,

Sujan Bharati
Outgoing President (March 2024 – March 2026)
Amazing Parents

10/05/2026

🌺🌺Week 40- Bond and Bloom session 🌸🌸

Today, Amazing Parents proudly celebrated Mother’s Day while also marking the successful completion of our 40-week Bond & Bloom Program with our wonderful families, children, and community members.

It was a joyful yet emotional occasion as all participating children received their completion certificates in recognition of their resilience, commitment, and enthusiastic participation throughout the program. We are incredibly proud of every child and family who has been part of this beautiful journey.

The celebration was filled with happiness, laughter, cake cutting, gifts for our amazing mums to pamper themselves, and a delicious potluck prepared with love and warmth by our incredible mothers. It truly reflected the strength, care, and unity within our Amazing Parents community.

A very special thank you to our chief guest Roshani Shrestha and her husband Dr. Giri Raj Kattel for accepting our invitation and for sharing your inspiring journey and valuable words with our families.

We would also like to sincerely thank Subina Pandey for her remarkable dedication, hard work, and successful coordination of the Bond & Bloom program over the past 40 weeks.

Although it was emotional to attend the final session, it was also a moment of great pride and achievement for all of us. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this program meaningful, memorable, and successful.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mums in our community.

04/05/2026

🌸🌸Bond & Bloom – Week 39🌺🌺

Today marked our final Week 40 session. Despite the not-so-great weather, it was wonderful to see families still showing up and joining in.

We enjoyed a fun sandwich-making activity, and the kids had a great time with indoor play, colouring, arts, and crafts. It turned out to be a lovely and engaging session.

Thank you to all the families who attended and made it special!

Next week will be our final catch-up session to wrap things up. Children will receive their attendance certificates, and we’ll also be gathering feedback and suggestions from everyone.

28/04/2026

🌸🌸Week 39 – Bond & Bloom🌺🌺
Pyjama Day & Creative Breakfast

This week was all about cosy pyjamas and a creative breakfast. The room felt warm, relaxed, and full of excitement from the start.We began with our usual mat time. The kids are now so comfortable in their routine, and they settled in beautifully.
Then came the highlight—rice cracker decorating.
Using strawberries, bananas, blueberries, and cucumber, the children created their own fun designs.

Each child took turns, showing patience and focus.
They were proud, engaged, and excited to show what they made.
The play continued throughout the session.Colouring, painting, playdough, trains, and dolls kept everyone busy.
Outdoor play was a big favourite.
The kids loved being outside and exploring freely.

Overall, it was a calm, creative, and joyful session where every child had a chance to shine.

20/04/2026

🌸🌸Bond & Bloom – Week 38 🌺🌺

Our session began with our usual mat time, and you could feel the excitement building as the children knew pancake making was coming next.

They showed such beautiful patience and teamwork, waiting for their turns and practicing sharing. While waiting, some children happily explored other activities playdough creations, colouring, playing with dolls, and racing cars each moment filled with imagination and joy.

When it was their turn, the smiles said everything. The children carefully made their pancakes and proudly decorated them, with a few even saying they were making them “for Mum and Dad.” That little gesture was truly heart melting.

The best part? Watching them enjoy what they created with so much pride and happiness.

We also made the most of the beautiful weather outdoors laughter filled the air as they played on the trampoline, rode bikes, and shot basketballs together.

It was one of those sessions where everything just felt right happy children, warm weather, and moments that truly matter.

13/04/2026

🌸🌺Bond & Bloom – Week 37 🌸🌺

Today’s special activity was making delicious Honey Joys

The kids absolutely loved the fun, messy, and sticky mixing of honey and cereal, followed by adding their favourite toppings like coconut, nuts, and colourful sprinkles It was wonderful to see their creativity and excitement as they made their own treats.

Alongside cooking, the children also enjoyed pretend play with dolls, colouring, play dough, and some lovely outdoor play in the sunshine .It truly was a beautiful day filled with laughter, learning, and joy.

Thank you to everyone who joined us we love seeing these special moments come to life .