About

Build your knowledge and confidence to better advocate for your child’s needs at school. We’ll provide detailed information about how school processes work and how school plans can help your child.

This workshop is for parents and carers of children with disability who want to learn more about getting support at school for their child.

It’s a two-hour online workshop led by facilitators who are parents of children with disability.

You’ll learn about

  • Individual Education Plans

  • Behaviour Support Plans

  • Reasonable adjustments

  • Understanding school processes and plans


Other families have said

Families who attended this workshop said they left feeling informed, connected, and ready to take action.

  • “Great information delivered in an easy-to-understand way. Hearing personal stories and connecting with others made it especially meaningful.”

  • “I now feel confident preparing for our SSG meeting and advocating for the adjustments my daughter needs in the classroom.”

  • “The resources shared, along with guidance on how to use them, were incredibly helpful.”


What to expect

  • A welcoming space designed for parents and carers of children with developmental delay and disability

  • Led by experienced facilitators who bring understanding and lived experience

  • Content is intended for Victorian families of children with disability only

  • Delivered online via Zoom

  • You will receive a confirmation email with details on how to access the session

  • Let us know if you have any accessibility needs


If you have any questions

  • Email: educate@acd.org.au

  • Call: 03 9880 7000 or 1800 654 013 (regional callers)

  • ACD workshops provide general information, peer support, and shared lived experience. We do not provide medical, or counselling advice. Information shared during the event is for support and empowerment.


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