The Time for Grandparents program provides free places in existing youth activities and camps.
QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT SERVICES
The Queensland Government provides various services for seniors, pensioners and grandparent carers. These include the Child Care Information Service, the Time for Grandparents program, the Queensland Seniors Card, and a range of state government concessions.
In addition, the Queensland Government Department of Housing provides services that may assist you to find secure and affordable accommodation.
Services for Grandparents
The Department of Communities funds the Time for Grandparents program. This program aims to provide grandparents raising grandchildren outside the statutory child protection system with some respite from their daily responsibilities as well as providing grandparents and grandchildren with rewarding experiences to enhance their ability to cope with the pressures many of these families face.
The program provides free places in existing youth activities and camps run by organisations such as Scouts QLD, Girl Guides QLD, Police Citizens Youth Clubs, Brisbane City Council and Sport and Recreation Queensland. A wide variety of activities are available in many locations across the state.
The Time for Grandparents program can be accessed by calling Seniors Enquiry Line on 1300 135 500.
Seniors Enquiry Line can also assist grandparents of all ages by providing information and referrals relevant to grandparenting.
