Events
Stay up to date and get involved in upcoming events for children with a neurodisability.
Where to look
Stay up to date with these organisations who frequently host events.
Upcoming in October to December
Seeing Your Child’s Strengths First
Host: Belongside Families
Deficits. Delays. Challenging behaviour. Reports and assessments can focus heavily on what your child finds hard. Catharina from EmPlay joins us to shift that focus.
She’ll explore how recognising your child’s strengths, following their lead and using positive language can support their development and sense of self.
Managing End of Year Expectations
Host: Belongside Families
The end of the year brings so much with it. School events, family plans, celebrations and appointments, alongside all the usual family things. This conversation is a chance to connect with other parents and carers. We’ll talk about managing those expectations in ways that work for you and your family.
Connect & Chat: Virtual MyTime
Host: Belongside Families
Are you looking to connect with other parents and carers who truly understand what it’s like? Our sessions are facilitated by experienced parent facilitators and while you may see different facilitators across the term, the focus remains the same: a safe, welcoming space to feel heard, supported, and understood.
Traveling with Disability and Complex Medical Needs
Host: Belongside Families
When your child has disability and complex medical needs, there can be a lot more to think about before a family trip. Eron Barnett shares practical tips from her own family’s travels, from managing medications and equipment to working with airlines and planning for unexpected health needs.
Staying Connected as Your Child Grows
Host: Belongside Families
As your Autistic child grows, staying connected can look different from what you expected. Knowing when to step in or step back isn’t always easy. Linda Hollenberg from Reframing Autism joins us to share ways to stay close and build trust, even when you see things differently. We’ll talk about helping your child feel accepted and free to be themselves.
An Introduction to Puberty
Host: Belongside Families
Puberty can arrive sooner than many parents expect. If your child hasn’t started puberty yet, you may be wondering what they need to know and where to begin. Planet Puberty joins us to share age-appropriate ways to start the conversation and prepare your child for the changes ahead.
The Comparison Trap
Host: Belongside Families
School awards, graduations and family holidays can fill your social media feed at the end of the year. When life looks different for your family, it can be easy to start comparing. Mitch Woods from Mura Psychology joins us to talk about managing those feelings, keeping perspective and recognising your child’s progress in ways that feel right for your family.
The Grief of Missing Out
Host: Belongside Families
When your child has complex medical needs, illness or hospital stays can mean missing events you have both been looking forward to. Janet Burke from Holding Space Counselling joins us to talk about the grief parents can feel when this happens. She’ll share practical ways to understand these feelings, cope with disappointment, and manage the grief that can come with missing special moments.
Strength2Strength Groups: Brain Injury
Host: Care Rehab
This is a 5-session online program to help families of someone living with a brain injury to share lived experiences, supports, and connect with others.
Source Disability Expo
Host: Source Kids
An expo where you could discover assistive technology and devices for physical disabilities, NDIS plan assistance, support organisations, peak bodies, therapy providers and so much more.
ARFID & Restricted Eating
Host: Belongside Families
When eating is hard for your child, mealtimes can be stressful. You may hear people say it’s just ‘fussy eating’, but you know it’s more complicated than that. Margo White from Whole Body Nutrition will explain Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), what can make eating difficult for your child and share ways to support them without adding more pressure.
2026 KidsWish Christmas Party
Host: KidsWish
A free event for children living with disability or illness and their families is an amazing day full of joy and laughter, with KidsWish going all out to create a day that will be remembered forever.
Supporting Your Child’s Independence
Host: Belongside Families
As your child gets older, they may want more say and independence in their medical care. Clinical Nurse Consultant Natalie Gentile from Children’s Nursing QLD joins us to share practical ways to build your child’s skills and confidence, from looking after equipment to taking part in healthcare decisions. She’ll also talk about what this next stage can look like for both you and your child.
2026 KidsWish Christmas Party
Host: KidsWish
A free event for children living with disability or illness and their families is an amazing day full of joy and laughter, with KidsWish going all out to create a day that will be remembered forever.
2026 Junior Wheelies Camp
Host: Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT
These fun and inclusive camps are for children aged 6-18 years who want to give wheelchair sports a try and connect with a community of other families.