The 139 Collective Conference

Who are the 139 Collective?

“We are a group of Christian parents who all have children with disabilities or additional needs. We are a varied group with a huge range of needs represented – physical and intellectual disabilities, autism, rare or undiagnosed syndromes, and many other complex health challenges. We also have children of all different ages – right from newborn through to adult children. Our stories are all very different.

What we do have in common however is that we have all had to wrestle with the reality of having something hard happen to our child – something that at first glance might not have seemed like “God’s plan” for us or for our child.”

Visit the139collective.com.au/about-us for more information about the group.

The 139 Collective Conference – a Christian Conference for parents of children with disabilities

“First Loved: Parenting as children of God”

“What does it mean to parent from a place of being deeply loved ourselves? At this year’s 139 Collective Conference, we’ll explore the beautiful truth that before we are parents, carers, advocates, or helpers – we are first God’s beloved children.

As we grow in understanding the depth of our Heavenly Father’s love for us, we find fresh strength, grace, & compassion to love our own children well.

Together, we’ll reflect on the words of 1 John 4:19 – “We love because He first loved us.”

Through biblical teaching, encouragement, prayer, and fellowship, we’ll consider how God’s perfect love shapes the way we parent, especially in the joys & challenges of raising children with disabilities.

Join us for a time of refreshment, connection, and renewed hope as we fix our eyes on the Father who loves us first.”