Bright Beginnings: Planning a happy and inclusive start to school - Online workshop

Starting school is an exciting and busy time for all families. For parents who have a child with disability it is also often a time when they have many questions (and a little apprehension!).

In this online workshop, we will address many of the common questions and concerns of parents of children with disability about to start school. You will be more clear on what inclusive education is and why it’s important for your child, and more confident in having enrolment interviews and ongoing conversations with your local schools. You will also get a chance to connect online with other parents just starting out on the school journey alongside their children with disability.

This session will cover:

Why planning for your child’s inclusive education is important
Information on school policies and the supports available
How our first conversations with school can go a long way in building a productive home-school partnership
What parents can do to help foster happy and inclusive school days
Common issues and how to work through them

This free online workshop will be delivered by CRU facilitators passionate about inclusive education and experienced in advocating for inclusion in the early years, secondary school and beyond.

Who should attend:
Parents of children with disability who will be starting school in 2026 or 2027. Parents whose children have started school in 2025 are also welcome to attend to learn, build their confidence, and meet other parents of young children.

Learning Objectives:

Deepened understanding of inclusive education and its value.
Introduction to practical strategies for building strong family–school partnerships.
Increased confidence in the authority and voice of families.
Preparation and tools for navigating challenging conversations with school staff.

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Date and Time

Tuesday 28th October 2025

Starts at 10am and concludes at 11:30 AM, registration is essential
RSVP: Registrations close on the 23rd October 2025

This session will be recorded, however we encourage you to try and attend this session live to get the most out of this online workshop. All registrants will be sent a recording after the event.

These workshops are delivered by CRU to assist families of students with disability to be clear, informed, confident and connected so they can work as respected and valued partners in their children’s education.

About CRU:
For over 35 years, Community Resource Unit has been working across Queensland to help people with disability take control of their lives and take their place in their community.

This event is Proudly supported and fully subsidised by the Queensland Government through the Department of Education.

Contact Community Resource Unit Ltd.:

Phone: 07 3844 2211 | Email: cru@cru.org.au
Website: http://www.cru.org.au
Address: Level 2, 43 Peel Street. South Brisbane. Queensland.
ABN:16 143 460 250 ACN: 617 860 009