Will the webinar be recorded?

Yes. Everyone who registers will receive a link to watch the webinar recording.

When will I receive the video recording?

You will receive an email within 7 days of the event. This email will come from Humanitix.

I am a professional, can I attend?

Yes. This event is open to parents and carers, as well as professionals.

I have accessibility needs.

If you require closed captions, they are available in Zoom. Once you join the session, you can turn captions on by selecting Show Captions in the Zoom toolbar. If you have other accessibility needs, please provide details when registering, and a member of our team will be in touch.

A Conversation on Solo Parenting: Webinar

Name: A Conversation on Solo Parenting: Webinar
Start: 2026-08-26T06:00:00-0400
End: 2026-08-26T07:00:00-0400

Wed, 26 Aug, 6am - 7am EDT

Online Event

Belongside Families

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Description

When you are a solo parent raising a child with disability, so much rests on your shoulders. You are the one responsible for appointments, advocacy, decisions, and daily care. Carrying all of this on your own can be exhausting.

Parents Olivia and Sarah will share how they handle different parts of parenting on their own. In this honest conversation, they will talk about the practical and emotional demands of being a solo parent, and what can help lighten the load.

In this webinar we’ll explore:

Managing caring responsibilities and the demands of daily life

What can help during times of isolation

Finding trusted people and building a support network

Asking for and accepting help without guilt or shame

Finding small ways to care for yourself when stepping away is not possible.

This is an online webinar

This webinar is being recorded, you can attend live or access the recording at your convenience.

A recording will be emailed to all registrants within 7 business days of the event.

This session is led by peer facilitators and guest speakers who bring both lived expertise and professional knowledge.

Who this session is for

For parents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay, Autism, rare or genetic conditions and high medical needs.

Professionals are also welcome to register.

Guest Speaker

Olivia Hamilton

Olivia is a solo parent of three children living in regional New South Wales. She homeschools her two youngest children, who are Autistic. Olivia understands how isolating it can feel to raise children with disability in a regional community. She is passionate about letting families know that connection and support are possible, and that they do not have to do everything on their own.
Sarah Esar

Sarah is a solo parent of two children, one of whom is Autistic. She lives in the city and comes from a proud culturally and linguistically diverse background. Sarah loves being part of her community and creating strong connections around her family. She has coached her children’s soccer team and values the sense of belonging that comes from being involved. For Sarah, community is an important part of helping her children feel supported, included and proud of who they are.

I love that the webinars are free, and you can register and catch up later. All the topics are so helpful and informative.
I keep recommending Belongside to anyone who may benefit because these amazing free webinars are making such a difference to my family.
The practical strategies and strengths-based, affirming approaches that consider our whole family are exactly what we needed. Webinars are so informed and empowering.

FAQs

Will the webinar be recorded?

Yes. Everyone who registers will receive a link to watch the webinar recording.
When will I receive the video recording?

You will receive an email within 7 days of the event. This email will come from Humanitix.
I am a professional, can I attend?

Yes. This event is open to parents and carers, as well as professionals.
I have accessibility needs.

If you require closed captions, they are available in Zoom. Once you join the session, you can turn captions on by selecting Show Captions in the Zoom toolbar.

If you have other accessibility needs, please provide details when registering, and a member of our team will be in touch.

About Belongside

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.

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