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NSW 2100
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Our high-quality workshops and seminars are always practical and enjoyable.
Presented by qualified professionals in children’s development, health, and learning they offer you a unique opportunity to meet and talk with experienced professionals who have a wealth of knowledge to share.
Kids First’s Community Service Seminars are part of our commitment to supporting children, parents, carers, and professionals in our community.
Contact us to request a visit from a member of our professional team for professional training programs for staff, or parent support workshops for parents and carers.
On-site workshops delivered in pre-schools
If families at your early childhood service have lovable but strong-willed 3- to 5-year-olds, this super practical program for parents and caregivers is a winner. Presenter, Sonja Walker, is an award-winning parent educator, best-selling author and accredited facilitator of the respected 123 Magic & Emotion Coaching behaviour management program for families.
At this 2-hour evening seminar, Sonja will share lots of commonsense, family-friendly tips, as well as advice, information and free resources that members of your community can use now or keep for future reference.
Do your families have curious and energetic toddlers? Are they looking for practical solutions to navigate the wonderful, yet sometimes challenging, world of parenting a ‘tiny tornado’? At this parent/carer workshop, Kids First director and best-selling author Sonja Walker will dive into practical solutions to support toddlers’ positive growth, independence, social and learning skills.
In this two-hour program, Sonja will teach your families how to create consistent routines, set appropriate boundaries, and establish positive parenting practices that will give them the confidence and knowledge to not only enjoy a strong bond with their child, but also build the foundation for their son or daughter’s future social and learning success.
If children in your Centre are starting school next year, How to Help Your Child Make a Successful Start to School is a valuable program to offer to parents and caregivers. Presenter Sonja Walker is the best-selling author of SCHOOL READY: A practical and supportive guide for parents with sensitive kids, described by Australian parenting specialist Maggie Dent as
“one of the most comprehensive books ever written for parents who have children transitioning to big school…”
In this down-to-earth two-hour evening program, Sonja will help families make informed decisions about their child’s school readiness and share:
On-site workshops delivered in schools and pre-schools
Are your staff confident when talking about children’s additional needs with parents?
Can they recognise the warning signs for children who experience communication, coordination and behavioural difficulties?
Do they know what to say to parents and how to convey concerns effectively and compassionately?
In this 2-hour workshop, presented by Kids First’s experienced paediatric health and education specialists, your staff will learn about:
Communicating with Care can be presented after-hours. All we ask is that a minimum of 12 staff members attend.
Does your team need help to manage the social, emotional and behavioural needs of very young children?
Would it be helpful for the educators in your early childhood setting to have a deeper understanding of the reasons behind kids’ poor choices?
Could your team benefit from practical strategies so that they can not only meet the needs of the children in their care, but also feel calmer and less stressed during their working day?
In this 2-hour workshop, presented by Kids First director Sonja Walker, your staff will learn about:
Building Better Behaviour with Preschoolers can be presented after-hours. All we ask is that a minimum of 12 staff members attend.
Does your team sometimes feel that it is under-equipped to support the children and families who are part of your community?
Would you and your colleagues like to know how to make confident referrals when a child’s needs are beyond their scope?
Would it be helpful to have an understanding of funding options such as the NDIS, Medicare and health funds so that you can provide accurate information to the families you serve?
In this 2-hour workshop, presented by Kids First director Sonja Walker, your staff will learn about:
Who Can Help? can be presented after-hours. All we ask is that a minimum of 12 staff members attend.