Through our three pillars of support, we help families to:

Connect

Connect with other families for social and emotional support and provide expert guidance and navigation to find the right services and supports for their child.

 

Learn

Learn by providing families with tools and resources to build their knowledge and confidence as a parent and to advocate effectively on behalf of their child and family.

 

Be heard

Be heard by presenting the collective voice of parents and caregivers to policy-makers and key decision-makers on issues that are important to them.

 

Our experienced Peer Navigation team all have lived experience of caring for a family member with disability.

They have extensive knowledge of the health, disability and education systems and can help families find the answers they’re looking for to best support the needs of their child.

With almost 40 years of operation, firstly as Kalparrin and now as Kiind, we are well-known and widely-respected in the disability sector. We are valued and trusted by those we support and considered a vital link for families trying to find and connect with one another, navigate the complex world of disability, and secure the support they need to help their children and their families thrive.

Kiind is not an NDIS provider, and all services provided remain free-of charge.

Our impact 2023/24

6,605

Families supported with 11 new families joining Kiind on average each week.

1,115

Families received one-on-one, individualised planning and support.

5,000+

Members connected with one another online each week.

88

Families registered to an eight-week parent support group with professional guest speakers.

500+

Inclusive activities, events and opportunities were offered to families.

2,500+

Members were able to buy, sell, donate or exchange disability-related aids and equipment.

Our mission, vision and values

  • Vision An inclusive society where all children and families reach their full potential.
  • Mission
    To walk with families, amplify their voices and empower them with the knowledge and connections they need to advocate successfully for their children and their families.
  • Values
    • We have a soul.
    • We collaborate and connect.
    • We bring hope and empower.
    • We are for every child and family.

Key documents

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About us

Kiind supports thousands of families each year by providing practical assistance, emotional support, connection to other families and help to find the most appropriate services and supports for children and their families.

Strategic Plan

We aim to identify and respond to the needs of families by enhancing our service delivery, position in the sector and organisational sustainability.

 

Theory of Change

Our Theory of Change outlines the planning, participation, adaptive management and evaluation methods that we will use to achieve our organisational strategic intentions.