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Webinars and Workshops for Parents

Koorana’s workshops, webinars, and training programs are designed to support parents and carers at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re looking for practical strategies or wanting to better understand your child’s development, our sessions offer trusted guidance, connection, and evidence-based support, all tailored to families of children of all abilities.

Upcoming Webinars

Before the Pencil: Building Foundations for Writing

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 | 1:00pm
This webinar explores the key foundations that support writing readiness, including body awareness, postural control, coordination, visual-motor integration, pre-writing development, and self-regulation. Parents will gain practical insight into how these foundational skills develop through play, movement, and everyday experiences, as well as learn simple strategies to support their child's development at home.
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More Than Holding a Pencil: The Visual Skills Behind Handwriting

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 | 1:00pm
This webinar will help parents understand the visual foundations that support handwriting and learning. We will explore the different types of visual perceptual skills, how they contribute to handwriting, and common signs that a child may be experiencing difficulties. Parents will also learn practical, play-based activities and everyday strategies to support visual skill development at home, as well as when to consider seeking additional support.
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Fine Motor Foundations for Learning and Independence

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | 1:00pm
This practical webinar will help parents understand the key components of handwriting development and how to support children as they build confidence with drawing, colouring, and writing tasks. We will explore different pencil grasp patterns, when to be concerned, and the role of posture and seating in supporting efficient handwriting. Parents will also learn about simple activities, adaptations, and assistive tools that can make handwriting more successful and enjoyable for children.
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Building Communication Skills Through Play and Connection

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | 1:00pm
This webinar will help parents understand how language develops during the early years and the important role they play in supporting their child's communication growth. We will explore practical, evidence-informed language stimulation strategies that can be incorporated into everyday routines, play activities, and shared book reading experiences.
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Other Upcoming Webinars 2026

The Power of Visuals

Thursday, August 27, 1:00 PM

Helping Children Understand and Thrive in the Classroom

This webinar will introduce parents to the different types of visual supports and explain why visual information is often easier for children to understand and remember than spoken instructions alone. Parents will learn how to use visuals to support communication, routines, transitions, independence, behaviour, and learning in everyday situations.

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Educator Showing Visual Aids

Thursday, September 3, 1:00 PM

Supporting Early Literacy

This webinar provides parents with an introduction to emergent literacy and its vital role in later reading, writing, communication, and learning success. We will explore the difference between emergent literacy and conventional literacy, why these early foundations matter, and how parents can support literacy development in meaningful and enjoyable ways at home.

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Girl reading a book

Thursday, September 10, 1:00 PM

What Parents Need to Know

This webinar will help parents understand the reasons children may toe walk or prefer W-sitting, when these habits may become a concern, and what can be done to support healthy movement patterns. We will explore the role of muscle strength, flexibility, posture, sensory processing, and motor development, as well as practical exercises and activities that can be incorporated into everyday play.

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Little toddler doing toe walking

Thursday, September 17, 1:00 PM

Creating Routines That Work

This webinar will help parents understand why morning routines can be difficult for some children and explore the underlying factors that may impact success, including executive functioning, sensory processing, emotional regulation, and transitions. Parents will learn practical strategies to create more structured, predictable, and successful mornings through the use of visual supports, environmental adaptations, and independence-building techniques.

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Mum hug a daughter before she goes to school

Thursday, September 24, 1:00 PM

Building Confidence, Coordination and Fun

In this webinar, parents will gain an understanding of the developmental skills that contribute to bike riding and broader motor development. We will explore how children develop balance and coordination, common challenges that can impact bike riding success, and practical ways to build these foundational skills through everyday play and movement experiences

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Watch past Webinars

Everyday Language Boosts: Simple Strategies at Home
Children learn through movement – from tiny wobbles to confident running and climbing.

This webinar helps families understand what to notice, what variation is typical, and how everyday play supports strong, coordinated bodies.

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Starting school is one of the biggest milestones in early childhood, but what does “school readiness” actually look like?

This session helps families think beyond ABCs and 123s, exploring the everyday skills that help children feel confident as they step into Kindy.

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Children learn through movement – from tiny wobbles to confident running and climbing. This webinar helps families understand what to notice, what variation is typical, and how everyday play supports strong, coordinated bodies.

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Play is far more than fun — it’s how children explore, experiment, and understand their world. 

This webinar helps families see the learning woven through every playful moment and how to support skill-building through simple activities.

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Make the most of everyday moments with easy strategies that help your child develop stronger language skills through play, routines, and conversations.

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Is your child finding it difficult to learn self-care skills like dressing, bathing, or feeding?

This free webinar will give families a clear and practical understanding of self-care skills, what they are, why they matter, and how they influence your child’s independence.

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Have you ever wondered what a Speech Pathologist actually does and how they can support your child’s development?

In this free, live workshop, we’ll explore the role of a Speech Pathologist—including areas you may not have considered, such as social communication and feeding. 

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Is your child starting school soon?

This informative webinar is designed to empower families in supporting their child’s transition to school with confidence.

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Do you sometimes wonder if your child’s “big feelings” are typical, or how best to support them through challenging moments?

This free, live webinar will give parents and carers practical tools to understand emotional development in preschool-aged children and strategies to foster strong regulation skills.

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Have you ever heard of sensory processing and wondered what it really means for your child?

This free, live webinar will give families a clear, practical understanding of sensory processing—what it is, why it matters, and how it influences everyday life.

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New Webinars Are Coming!

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Building Strong Bodies: Supporting Your Child’s Movement and Coordination
  • Understand key milestones in your child’s motor development
  • Learn everyday activities that support strength, balance, and coordination
  • Get ideas for active play at home and in the park
  • Know when to be concerned and how physiotherapy can help
  • Learn the roles of speech pathologists, OTs, physios, psychologists, and more
  • Understand how each professional supports your child’s development
  • Get tips on how to get the most from therapy
  • Feel more confident navigating services and asking questions
  • Learn how communication starts at home during daily routines
  • Discover fun and easy strategies to help your child express themselves
  • Understand how play, books, and songs support language
  • Learn when to be concerned and where to go for help
Toilet Training: Helping Your Child Succeed
  • Understand the steps involved in toilet training
  • Learn how to recognise when your child is ready
  • Get practical strategies and tools for success
  • Discover how to support children with additional needs
  • Learn why sport and movement are important for development
  • Discover inclusive and modified sport options
  • Get tips for building your child’s confidence and skills
  • Understand why play is essential for learning and development
  • Learn different types of play and how to support them
  • Get ideas for simple, engaging play at home
  • Learn how to encourage cooperative play with other children
  • Learn how social skills develop in early childhood
  • Discover strategies to support your child’s friendships and peer interactions
  • Understand common challenges and how to respond to them
  • Get ideas for helping your child practise social skills in everyday life

I started knowing nothing. Now, I walk away with a wealth of knowledge and the confidence to move forward. That’s the power of this training.

Parent attending a Koorana Workshop – July 2025

Koorana Child & Family Services