Many of us step into parenting with a vision of how it’s going to look. A diagnosis can shift that vision in ways that are emotional, confusing, and at times overwhelming.

This session is about reimagining what it means to be a parent, making space for the emotions that come with hard moments, holding both joy and grief at the same time, and finding strength and resilience.

We’ll talk honestly about:

Letting go of expectations and adjusting to a different path than you imagined

The emotions that resurface around milestones and when comparison creeps up

The weight of deficit-based reports, assessments, and receiving an additional diagnosis

Celebrating the beauty in a parenting journey you didn’t expect

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

About Beyond the Diagnosis Webinar Series

When your child receives a diagnosis, there’s a list of things you’re told to do: book the therapies, apply for funding, learn the systems. But what no one prepares you for is the emotional weight that comes with it. The grief of hearing your child described in terms of deficits and delays. The exhaustion from advocating for supports. The guilt that you’re not doing enough.

This is the part of parenting we don’t talk about—the part we often carry alone.

Beyond the Diagnosis is a four-part Conversation Series created for parents navigating the emotional and practical realities of raising a child with disability. Through real, honest conversations, you’ll hear from parents and professionals about the things we often don’t talk about—but that can make all the difference.

About the Speakers

Professional
To be announced

Parent
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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.
A link to the video recording will be emailed approximately one week after the session has taken place.
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.