Family & Carers Catch-up - Terms of Reference

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Authorised by Chief Executive Officer

Revised Date: 20 October 2020

 

Purpose of the gathering

The purpose of the Family & Carers Catch-up is to:

 

-    Provide a comfortable and informal opportunity for two-way exchange of information, ideas and perceptions about the services and activities of Kyeema Support Services.

 

-    Enable parents/carers to catch up on any recent developments or future plans, and to have their say on any matters that concern them.

 

-    Promote support and social contact between the family members of participants.

 

Attendees

Parents, family members or carers of people who are supported by Kyeema are invited to attend the Catch-ups, which are held quarterly.

 

 

Meeting Procedures

A Kyeema manager will convene and chair the Catch-ups, which will include the following items:

 

-    A report from the CEO or delegate on developments with Kyeema, its programs and services.

-    When available, the Respite House Coordinator and possibly a team leader will be in attendance to provide information

-    Any feedback from those present

-    Any queries or concerns that any parent/carer wishes to raise

-    Members will have the opportunity to make recommendations to the CEO and to the Kyeema       Board of Management.

-    Notes are taken and distributed with the next invitation