Support Groups Victoria
VANGSG
- Victorian Affiliated Network of Gifted Support Groups. Formed in 1998 after an overwhelming response to a newspaper article about gifted students. Provides support to member groups throughout Victoria. Assists both parents and teachers find services and resources appropriate to their needs. Contact: Rhonda Collins ph(03)5475 2392 Email: wellsprings_centre@yahoo.com.au
PACSA
- Parents Association for Children of Special Abilities. Support Group based in Central Victoria. Reference library, parent support kit and advocacy and support available to members. Contact: Rhonda Collins ph.(03)5475 2392 Email wellsprings_centre@yahoo.com.au (No website link)
Camelot Rise Parents Support Group
- Parents Support Group for Camelot Rise Primary School in Glen Waverly, Victoria.
Gifted Support Network
- Supporting families of gifted children in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne - Support group for parents plus opportunities for like-minded children to come together. Provides a playgroup for youngsters and activities for the older children. Parent library available.
Ballarat GAT Parents Network
- Forum for parents of academically gifted children to support each other and to discuss issues relating to the education and raising of gifted children.
Maroondah Gifted Children's Parents Association
- Support group for all interested parents. Based in City of Maroondah, Outer Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne.
Boroondara Gifted Network
- Educational support group for interested teachers, parents and friends. Meet once per school term for a presentation specific to gifted education. Based in City of Boroondara, in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne.
Victorian Association for Gifted and Talented Children
- Victorian group interested in promoting the welfare of gifted and talented children. Provides basic information about giftedness.
Highlands Victoria Gifted and Talented Network
- Network for parents, students, teachers and schools interested in gifted and talented children. Includes groups focusing on educational and support needs. Based in Ballarat Region.
