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20 May 2026
ENVISAGE celebrates honorary doctorate awarded to ENVISAGE Parent Partner and advocate Rose Babic.
ENVISAGE is very proud to celebrate Rose Babic, a long‑standing Parent Partner and advocate, who was awarded an Honorary Doctorate (honoris causa) by Australian Catholic University (ACU) at a ceremony in Melbourne on Thursday 14 May 2026. This honour recognises Rose’s significant contributions to paediatric disability research, service delivery and real‑world outcomes — particularly her work empowering families raising children with developmental concerns to thrive through strengths‑based, values‑driven approaches to caregiving and support. A founding contributor to ENVISAGE, […]
20 May 2026
ENVISAGE celebrates honorary doctorate awarded to ENVISAGE Parent Partner and advocate Rose Babic.
ENVISAGE is very proud to celebrate Rose Babic, a long‑standing Parent Partner and advocate, who was awarded an Honorary Doctorate (honoris causa) by Australian Catholic University (ACU) at a ceremony in Melbourne on Thursday 14 May 2026. This honour recognises Rose’s significant contributions to paediatric disability research, service delivery and real‑world outcomes — particularly her work empowering families raising children with developmental concerns to thrive through strengths‑based, values‑driven approaches to caregiving and support. A founding contributor to ENVISAGE, […]
9 September 2025
Walking the journey together: Peter’s Story as a parent and facilitator with ENVISAGE
Peter’s journey into parenting did not start the way he imagined. When his son, Leo, was born with a genetic neurodevelopmental disorder, everything he thought he knew about raising a child was turned upside down. The hopes, expectations, and plans he had for fatherhood were suddenly replaced with uncertainty, new challenges, and a steep learning […]
10 December 2024
A Father’s Journey with Envisage: Learning, Growing, and Building Together
The Envisage program offered more than practical advice—it provided a space to connect with other families, share our experiences, and learn from one another
29 August 2024
Unlocking the Power of Perspective: A Parent’s Journey
I always knew I wanted to be a mum. I had it all mapped out — married by a certain age, first baby by 30, second not long after. And I did it. I ticked all the boxes. But nothing could have prepared me for what came next — for the quiet unravelling of everything […]
30 July 2024
Finding Strength in Sharing: Our Family’s Journey
My heart and mind went round in circles. The easy family life I had previously dreamed of was now being mourned as I looked ahead towards a future of uncertainty. Our lives as we knew them had been flipped upside down and everything had changed.
30 January 2024
The guide I wish I had for my unexpected journey
My journey into parenthood took a sharp turn I never saw coming. The vision I held for myself as a parent – carefree days, structured routines, and predictable milestones – changed dramatically as my child’s development unfolded in unexpected ways. I Found Myself On a Path I’d Never Imagined Suddenly, the rulebook I assumed would […]