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Not another behaviour management lecture. Not self-care tips you'll never implement.
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Reserve your spot in our hands-on workshop designed to inspire and teach.
Workshop Overview
Focus: Practical tools for the specific fatigue of caring through, not just caring for.
Audience: For parents and carers of neurodivergent children who are exhausted from holding everything together for everyone.
Format: Interactive, scenario-based learning with practical tools you can use the next day
Workshop Goals
Recognise your activation patterns and build systems that keep your nervous system resourced enough to support your child's.
Turn exhausting conversations into structured, repeatable processes that protect your energy while still getting results.
Build sensory-friendly systems, clear boundaries, and recovery rhythms that prevent the post-crisis crash.
The Details
Modules & Content
Understanding Your Childs Neurodiversity
ADHD, autism and related profiles—what they mean for your family
Strengths-based language and reducing self-blame
Your child's unique wiring, not a problem to fix
Environment and Regulation
Sensory needs, noise, and space in busy family life
Creating calmer routines and predictable structures that actually work
Designing your home for everyone's nervous system
Connection Before Correction
Relationship-first responses to challenging behaviour
Co-regulation, de-escalation, and preserving your child's dignity—and yours
What to do when you're both activated
Practical Strategy Toolbox
Visual supports, social stories, and regulation spaces at home
Communication tools that reduce friction
Simple adjustments to daily activities, not complex interventions
Partnering with Schools and Professionals
Building trust and shared plans with teachers and therapists
Communicating concerns and progress clearly—without exhaustion
Managing the advocacy burden sustainably
Team Reflection and Action Planning
Identifying what's working and what's draining in your current life
Setting realistic next steps that fit your actual capacity
Creating accountability that doesn't become another task
Workshop Length and Fees (AUD, ex GST)
Half-day workshop (up to 3.5 hours): $1,100 (up to 20 participants)
Full-day workshop (up to 6 hours): $1,600 (up to 20 participants)
Digital workbooks and resources are included for all participants.
Workbooks and Materials
Printed participant workbook and resource pack: $25 + GST per person
Digital copies provided at no extra cost (ideal for cost-conscious families or or those wanting to print selectively)
Travel and Location
Delivered onsite at your service or school, or online (interactive videoconference)
Regional and remote travel within Western Australia: $0.80 per km from Perth
Interstate workshops: travel and accommodation charged at actual cost, itemised on your invoice
By separating core workshop fees from travel and printed materials, you can choose the level of investment that best suits your service while still accessing high-quality, neurodiversity-affirming professional learning.
I went in apprehensive but left with a lot more than I thought I needed
Brooke N, Western Australia
★★★★
Our Workshop
Join us for hands-on sessions designed to spark creativity and skill-building.
FAQs
What is this workshop?
An intensive for parents exhausted from advocating, managing, and holding everything together for their neurodivergent child. Practical tools to reduce the drain, not add to your load.
Who can attend?
Parents, primary carers, foster and kinship carers, grandparents in caring roles, anyone sustaining a neurodivergent child and running on empty. No diagnosis required.
How do I book a spot?
Simply use the booking form on this page to select your preferred date and time.
What should I bring?
Bring a notebook and an open mind ready to learn and participate.
Is there a fee?
Yes, the fee covers the workshop and materials and travel (regional and interstate) are charged separately based on your requirements.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
You can cancel or reschedule up to 1 week before the workshop without penalty.
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