Upcoming Parent and Carer Information Sessions
Please see below a list of parent and carer information webinars, offered by reputable providers over the coming weeks. These webinars are free to attend and may assist parents and carers in supporting the learning and wellbeing of their child. For more information relating to these webinars, please click on the host and registration links provided.
In addition, parents and carers can access School TV at any time via their child’s school’s website, by typing ‘School TV’ in the search function (insert There, you will short videos, fact sheets and special reports on a variety of topics including Cyber Safety, Mental Health, Positive Parenting, School Survival, Diversity and Inclusion and Health Bodies.
Week 4
Tiny parenting habits, monumental family change. Stress less and connect more.
Wednesday 19 February, 7.00pm-8.30pm
This webinar is essential for every parent seeking to cultivate emotional resilience and bring greater calm to their family life. Presented by CEO of Positive Minds Australia, Madhavi Nawana Parker will present expert insights and practical tools based on her published book ‘Unmad.’
Madhavi will also guide attendees with her professional knowledge on how mastering emotions can lead to more meaningful relationships, a more peaceful household, and a happier, more fulfilled parenting journey. Perfect for parents at any stage, this webinar will assist you in building emotional strength and creating the family life you’ve always wanted.
Hosted by: The Federation of P&F Associations, Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
Week 5
School Speak 101
Do you ever wonder what some of the words that schools use, mean? Things like syllabus, curriculum, KLA, summative assessment?
Presented by Mary Ryan, the Head of Professional Learning for Catholic Schools NSW, this webinar is designed to assist parents and carers in learning the ‘lingo’ of school so that you can support your child’s learning and communicate with their teachers.
Topics covered include; scope and sequence, how curriculum develops, what NESA does, NAPLAN, what’s different about the new K–12 curriculum and how you can work with your child’s school to improve their child’s achievements and wellbeing.
Hosted by: Catholic Council of School Parents NSW/ACT and Catholic Schools NSW
Supporting healthy tech use as your child transitions into high school
Tuesday 25 February, 3.30pm-4.00pm
This presentation will explore the social pressures, peer influences, and technological challenges young people face as they transition into high school. It also offers practical strategies for navigating online friendships and connections to help minimise negative experiences.
It’s suitable for parents and carers of children in upper primary school (ages 11 to 12) and Year 7.
Hosted by: e-Safety Commissioner
Career Exploration: A foundation for confident decision-making, adaptability, and identity
Wednesday 26 February, 12noon-1pm
Career exploration is a crucial process that helps students develop self-knowledge and learn about career opportunities, to support more effective decision-making and planning when necessary. Through exploration, students develop and use mindsets and behaviours such as curiosity, confidence, adaptability, and proactivity.
This webinar presents the myfuture Insights report Career Exploration in Schools: A foundation for confident decision-making, adaptability, and identity. In the webinar, Dr Michael Healy, myfuture’s National Career Education Manager, will explore the vital role of career exploration. Participants will gain valuable insights from research and best practices about how to:
- Understand what career exploration is and why it is important;
- Advocate for the importance of career exploration in their schools and communities; and
Support students’ career exploration journey
Hosted by: MyFuture
School Speak 101
Wednesday 26 February, 7.30pm-8.00pm
Do you ever wonder what some of the words that schools use, mean? Things like syllabus, curriculum, KLA, summative assessment?
Presented by Mary Ryan, the Head of Professional Learning for Catholic Schools NSW, this webinar is designed to assist parents and carers in learning the ‘lingo’ of school so that you can support your child’s learning and communicate with their teachers.
Topics covered include; scope and sequence, how curriculum develops, what NESA does, NAPLAN, what’s different about the new K–12 curriculum and how you can work with your child’s school to improve their child’s achievements and wellbeing.
Hosted by: Catholic Council of School Parents NSW/ACT and Catholic Schools NSW
Respect workshop for parents and carers
Thursday 27 February, 7.00pm-8.30pm
Do you know what’s influencing your kids? With young people spending so much time online, what they see and do can impact their behaviours and beliefs. Online disrespect is one of the ways violence-supportive attitudes can start to develop.
Stop it at the Start has partnered with Tomorrow Man and Tomorrow Woman to help parents, carers, and other significant adults of young people aged 10-17 better understand how the online world is influencing their views on respect and gender, and share practical ways they can build relationships and start important conversations.
Join facilitators Ryder Jack and Kasey Miles for the interactive, evidence-based 90 minute workshop focused on connecting with young people, fostering healthier masculinity, and providing families with practical tools they can use day to day.
Hosted by: Tomorrow Man + Tomorrow Woman in partnership with the Australian Government’s Stop it at the Start campaign
Week 6
Dream Big- Careers webinar for parents and carers of Primary School children
Wednesday 5 March, 12.30pm-1.00pm
This webinar helps parents spark early career curiosity in their children by encouraging them to explore a wide range of professions, dream big, and see the world of work as exciting and full of possibilities.
Through storytelling, books, role models, and hands-on activities, parents will learn practical ways to nurture their child’s interests and imagination. The session also introduces parents and carers to interactive tools and resources designed for young learners.
Hosted by: Catholic Council of School Parents NSW/ACT and Beyond
Week 7
The Big 6 Skills that Create Wellbeing in Children and Teens
Wednesday 12 March, 7.30pm – 8.45pm
Presented by clinical psychologist, author, speaker and creator of Learning Strengths™, Andrew Fuller.
Topics covered as part of this session include:
- Anxiety reduction
- Concentration
- Friendship skills
- Reducing Gaming
- Sleep and rest
- Increasing motivation
The presentation will be drawn partly from Andrew’s books ‘Tricky Behaviours’ and ‘From Surviving to Thriving promoting mental health in young people’.
Following the presentation, parents and carers will be invited to ask questions.
Hosted by: Federation of P&F Associations
