Webinars and Parent Speaker Nights
Hear from local and international speakers who provide up to date information and ideas related to parenting & young people. Previous topics have included HSC, alcohol and other drugs, and technology. Our Community Development Team often collaborate with services, organisations, businesses and local high schools to deliver seminars to the wider community. If you'd like to keep up to date with future parent seminars, subscribe to our newsletter.
Navigating Autism at Home and School
There are growing numbers of children and young people receiving a diagnosis of autism or other forms of neurodivergence. Early identification provides the key to positive outcomes in school, home, and life. Professor Tony Attwood will provide information, strategies and a greater understanding that can make a difference to the child and young person in your life.
Sexual and Gender Diversity webinar
Featuring Twenty10’s Kristian Reyes and Steff Fenton. Being a parent, grandparent, or primary carer of a LGBTQIA+ young person can be wonderful and enriching but can also seem overwhelming and confusing at times too. This webinar will provide you with information that can make a difference to the young person in your life.
Transitioning to High School webinar
Leading Child and Adolescent Psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg speaks on how you can help your child adapt to new challenges and situations. Maria Comino, Chair of the Child and Family Interagency, gave details on support services available on Northern Beaches.
Our speakers were also joined by three representatives of the Youth Advisory Group.
Teen Disengagement
Is your teenager disengaged? Gain some practical strategies for dealing with online behaviours, school refusal and drug & alcohol use. Listen to specialists from Relationships Australia, Empowering Parents in Crisis, Sydney Drug Education and Counselling Centre and KYDS, to gain some practical strategies to deal with online behaviours, school refusal and drug & alcohol use.
