Advocacy at School: Workshop

Advocating for your child at school can feel hard, especially when you are already doing everything you can. You might be having conversations with the school, trying to explain your child’s needs, or raising concerns, but still finding it difficult. 

This workshop will give you practical strategies to help you speak up for your child and feel more confident when working with their school.

You’ll learn 

• Strategies to communicate clearly with your child’s school. 

• How to prepare for meetings and feel more confident going in. 

• What to try when things are not working. 

• How to stay focused on what matters most for your child without getting caught up in conflict. 

• What to do and where to go for extra help if you need it. 

This is an online workshop 

• Workshops are interactive and may include chat, polls and reflections.   

• You are welcome to participate in ways that feel comfortable for you, including simply listening. 

• You do not need your camera on. 

• For privacy, this session is not recorded. 

Who is this session for 

• This workshop is for parents and carers living in Australia who are raising children with disability, developmental delay, Autism, rare and genetic conditions and high medical needs.  

• Parents who are new to school advocacy, as well as those who have been advocating for some time and want to learn new approaches. 

• If you're facing serious conflict with your child’s school, it may be more helpful to engage with a free disability advocacy service. 

• This is not for professionals. 

Belongside Families is a not-for-profit organisation that supports parents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay, autism, genetic and rare conditions. We provide general information, peer support and shared lived experience. We do not provide medical or professional advice or counselling. Information shared during this event is intended to support and empower families and should not replace professional advice or care.   

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Belongside Families received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.