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I am a professional, can I attend?

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Blended Tube Feeding Family Panel: Medical Webinar

Name: Blended Tube Feeding Family Panel: Medical Webinar
Start: 2026-08-16T22:00:00-0400
End: 2026-08-16T22:30:00-0400

Sun, 16 Aug, 10pm - 10:30pm EDT

Online Event

Belongside Families

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Description

When your child is tube fed, exploring blended feeding can feel like one more thing to learn and manage. You may have questions about where to start and how it could work for your family.

We’re joined by Sarah Thomas and Lewis Railton from Blended by Sarah, and Eliana Joseph from Tubie Fun. Together, they’ll share what blended tube feeding has been like for two families at different stages. They’ll talk about the trial and errors, the benefits and the challenges. They’ll also share the ways they have made blended feeding work for them.

In this webinar we’ll explore:

What led each family to explore blended feeding

Balancing blended feeding with family meal planning and preparation

Navigating advice from health professionals

What they wish they had known at the beginning of their journey

This is the first webinar in our two-part series on blended tube feeding. Find out more about the other webinar, Nutrition & Blended Tube Feeding with Senior paediatric dietitian Kate Dehlsen from Sydney Children's Hospital.

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

Parents and carers of children with disability and complex, high medical needs, including those living with rare or genetic conditions, who are navigating the realities of an ongoing medical journey.

Professionals are welcome to register.

Guest Speaker

Sarah Thomas & Lewis Railton

Sarah is the founder of Blended by Sarah, a family company shaped by her own tube feeding journey with her son, Lewis. When Lewis received a G-tube in early childhood, Sarah wanted him to keep having whole, nourishing food and stay part of family meals. Sarah brings lived experience as a parent, along with a background in hospitality, food manufacturing and events. She is passionate about helping other tube feeding families feel informed, supported and included. Lewis is part of the Blended by Sarah family and brings his own lived experience of growing up tube fed. Now 18, Lewis offers a young person’s perspective on tube feeding, food, family meals and inclusion. He shares what it has been like to grow up as a tube fed child and why being included in everyday family life matters.
Eliana Joseph

Eliana is mum to Leah and Luke. Luke was born with a rare genetic muscle condition and has been tube fed since birth. Eliana knows what it is like to manage tube feeding, appointments and care routines while trying to keep family life moving. She is passionate about helping tube feeding families feel seen, supported and less alone. Through sharing her family’s story, and her work with Tubie Fun, Eliana helps families connect, learn and advocate for their children.

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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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