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ENVISAGE celebrates honorary doctorate awarded to ENVISAGE Parent Partner and advocate Rose Babic.
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, […]
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ENVISAGE celebrates honorary doctorate awarded to ENVISAGE Parent Partner and advocate Rose Babic.
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, […]
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Walking the journey together: Peter’s Story as a parent and facilitator with 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 […]
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A Father’s Journey with Envisage: Learning, Growing, and Building Together
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
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The guide I wish I had for my unexpected journey
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 […]
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How ENVISAGE is empowering caregivers: Changing the view of parenting and caregiving for children with disability.
5 December 2023

How ENVISAGE is empowering caregivers: Changing the view of parenting and caregiving for children with disability.

One year after the announcement of the $6.9m of federal government funding to provide support for caregivers raising children with disabilities, ENVISAGE – which stands for ENabling VISions And Growing Expectations – is changing lives across Australia.
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