Parenting Webinars
Join local and international experts as they share the latest insights and ideas on parenting—helping you better support children and young people.
Our Community Development Team regularly partners with Services and organisations to deliver these valuable events to the wider community.
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The complexity of school refusal
Is your child struggling to attend school? School Refusal (or School Can’t) is a growing challenge for families. Join this webinar to hear from experts from KYDS, EPIC and Youth Up Front as they explore the causes, challenges and practical strategies to help navigate school attendance difficulties.

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.

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.