About

If your child has developmental delay or disability and is starting Prep in 2027, then now is a great time to plan for the transition into school.

This workshop will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support your child's positive start to school. Plus, your child doesn’t need a diagnosis for you to register.

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


You’ll learn about

  • Understanding the language that schools use

  • How to build positive partnerships with the school

  • Transition planning with kindergarten and school

  • How school can support your child

Watch the video to learn more

Other families have said

Families who attended this workshop said they left feeling much more confident about supporting their child as they begin their school journey.

  • “Completing my child's profile for their teachers was incredibly useful and helped me feel more prepared.”

  • "Open and informative, with valuable links, resources and supports I didn’t know existed."

  • The facilitators explained things so clearly. I left with actionable information."

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

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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