Building Strong Partnerships: ECEC Webinar Series

Building a strong partnership with your child’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers is essential for advocating for their needs and fostering their inclusion.  

Join us to learn how to build and maintain effective relationships with ECEC staff through clear communication and collaboration. A Family Information Worker and a parent will share insights, experiences, and tips to help you create a supportive and inclusive environment for your child. 

About the Conversation: Early Childhood Education & Care Series 

This event is part of our four-session series brought to you by Kindred in partnership with the Early Childhood Intervention Best Practice Network (ECIBPN). The series is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to build strong partnerships with your child’s daycare. childcare or preschool and advocate effectively to ensure their needs are met through their early education.

About the Speakers: 

Professional 

For the past 20 years, Debra has worked as a Peer-to-Peer Mentor, Facilitator, and Family Worker at Noah’s Inclusion Services. She has been part of the Noah’s community for nearly 26 years, starting as a parent when her son Sam, born with Down Syndrome, began Early Intervention at just six months old. Combining her lived experience with professional knowledge, Debra is passionate about connecting parents and empowering families to confidently advocate for their children. 

Parent 

Rachel is the mum of Manaia (8) and Keanu (5), two incredible non-speaking autistic boys. Although they share the same diagnosis, their early intervention, daycare, and schooling experiences have been completely different. Over the past six years, Rachel has learned the importance of building relationships with providers, educators, and support teams to foster a strong and collaborative team for her boys. She looks forward to sharing her experiences with the community.

These webinars will be recorded. If you can’t attend live, register to receive the replay via email. 

Belongside Families (formerly known as Kindred) is an independent not-for-profit organisation providing free support for families raising children with disability, delay, or autism.

Who is this event for?

• Families of children with disability, developmental delay or autism across New South Wales. While this event is primarily designed for these families, we value inclusivity and welcome all families who would like to participate, including from other states across Australia. 

More information

• This event is held online using Zoom. 
• If you have accessibility needs, please advise during registration.
• Further questions? Contact us at: info@belongsidefamilies.org.au

Disclaimer: Belongside Families provides an opportunity for families raising children with disability to learn from each other and share their experiences and resources. Belongside Families does not provide personalised advice or services. 

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Visit https://www.dss.gov.au/ for more information.