Understanding Thriving Kids: Webinar

You may have seen recent news about the Thriving Kids Advisory Group report and want to know what it means for your child and family. With a lot of information circulating online, it’s completely understandable that many parents are feeling uncertain and have questions about what’s changing and what’s not. 
 

Join this free webinar to hear from three members of the Thriving Kids Advisory Group. They’ll share clear, factual information and practical examples to help you make sense of the report, what has been recommended and what it means for your family right now.  

We’ll cover: 

• The role and purpose of the Thriving Kids Advisory Group report 

• What has been recommended, and what happens next 

• What supports are expected to change 

• What supports are expected to remain part of the NDIS 

• Real-world examples of how Thriving Kids recommendations could support different family situations. 
   

Guest speakers from Thriving Kids Advisory Group: 
 
Morgan Fitzpatrick, Koorana Child & Family Services Ltd 
Morgan is the CEO of Koorana, a community-based not-for-profit organisation providing early intervention, allied health, early education and family support services for children and their families. Morgan contributed to the Advisory Group in both a professional capacity and as a parent with lived experience. 

Skye Kakoschke-Moore, Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA)  
Skye is the CEO of CYDA, the national peak body for children and young people with disability aged 0–25. She brings experience in disability advocacy and policy, with a strong focus on ensuring the voices of children and young people with disability are heard. 

 
Dr Caroline Crosser-Barlow, The Front Project  
Caroline is the CEO of The Front Project, a national organisation working to improve outcomes for children through early childhood education and care. She brings experience across early childhood education, disability and public policy, including work supporting national reform in early learning and inclusion. 
 

This webinar will be facilitated by: 

Stacey Touma, Belongside Families 

Stacey is the CEO of Belongside Families, a family-led, not-for-profit organisation which is part of the Child and Family Disability Alliance. Belongside supports parents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay, autism, and rare or genetic conditions. We offer free online peer groups, webinars, workshops and resources to help families navigate systems, find support and feel less alone. 

What to expect  

• An information-focused session to help families understand the Thriving Kids Advisory Group’s Report (this will not be a Q&A or interactive discussion). 

• This webinar is for parents and carers raising children with disability, developmental delay and autism across Australia. Professionals supporting families are also welcome to attend. 

• Due to the expected number of attendees, questions will not be taken during the session but may be submitted in advance. Common themes of questions will be covered during the session. 

• Speakers will share factual information based on what is currently known. Their views reflect the speakers’ professional and lived experience, and do not represent the Australian Government or views of other Thriving Kids Advisory Group members. 

• This webinar will not be recorded. 

• Please let us know any accessibility requirements when registering. 

• As part of your event registration, you’ll be added to the Belongside Families mailing list. You can unsubscribe at any time. 

Child and Family Disability Alliance (CaFDA) is a national partnership of not-for profit family-led organisations: ACD, Kiind and Belongside Families. Together, we support more than 30,000 families and carers raising children with all kinds of disability and developmental delay across Australia.