FDS 2023 Annual Report

18 **The impact of COVID-19 has continued with 45% of scheduled SS courses unable to run due to lack of registrations with individuals still hesitant to be in confined spaces with other individuals, especially during the early stages of the 2022/2023 financial year. Major Achievement This year Stepping Stones completed its 22 nd year of delivery . During this time there has been 239 courses delivered , servicing 2515 family members since Stepping Stones courses commenced in 2001 . Stepping Stones Participant Feedback o Loved the shared generosity and collective wisdom. o Speaking about our problem with the others in the group who we could open up with - other people who suffered the same issues. o Leader is so wise, experienced and compassionate - it was a privilege to learn from him. Facilitators were fantastic. o Will tell others if I ever find anyone in the same boat. o Useful to allow me to become a better parent. o Fantastic and very helpful and informative o Great collaboration - allowing all of us to share o A real step - Each time was heading towards to face reality of life and teaching each time with a positive approach. o Excellent leader, safe hands - facilitators superb o Meeting others in-person, who are going through similar things and learning together. I learn best face to face and with practical activities and discussion! o Useful to allow me to become a better parent. o I found listening to others stories and realisation that I am not alone, very useful. 239 courses delivered since 2001 2515 family members participated since 2001 22 years of Delivery