Is My Child Ready for School? A Practical Parent Workshop

Is your child starting school next year?

Maybe you are wondering:

Will they cope with a full school day?

Will they be able to tell someone when they need help?

What happens if the classroom becomes too noisy or overwhelming?

Will their teacher understand what they need?

And how do you know which school setting is right for them?

If these questions have been sitting in the back of your mind, this workshop is for you.

Join paediatric speech pathologist Nevena Graovac and experienced teacher and behaviour support practitioner Adriana Galinec for an honest, practical workshop about preparing your child for school.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is for parents and carers of children who:

• Are starting school next year
• Have speech or language delays
• Have developmental differences or delays
• Are autistic, have ADHD or have other learning and support needs
• May need additional support or adjustments at school

This is an adults-only event. Children will not be attending.

By the end of the workshop you will:

• Understand what your child will be expected to manage during a normal school day
• Know what children are taught at school and what is helpful to practise beforehand
• Feel clearer about your child’s strengths and where they may need extra support
• Understand what support you can ask the school to provide
• Leave with a practical plan for what to do next

Meet your presenters

Nevena Graovac

Nevena is a paediatric speech pathologist with close to 15 years of experience and the founder of Therapy Talks Speech Pathology in Ravenhall.

Her work focuses on speech, language, literacy, school readiness and supporting children with developmental differences or delays.

Nevena is also a mum who has supported her own child through a challenging transition to school. She brings both professional knowledge and personal understanding to this workshop.

Adriana Galinec

Adriana has more than 21 years of teaching experience across public and private schools and now specialises in behaviour support.

She has also contributed to education consultations with the Victorian Government.

Adriana is a mum of six, including neurodivergent children, and brings both lived experience and a deep understanding of what children are expected to manage in a real classroom.

Together, Nevena and Adriana will give you both the communication and classroom perspectives.

NDIS information

Families may be able to claim through their child’s NDIS plan when the workshop relates directly to the child’s goals and parent or carer training needs.

This will depend on your child’s individual plan and how it is managed. Please check with your plan manager or support coordinator before booking, as reimbursement cannot be guaranteed.

If you require an NDIS invoice, please let us know when booking.

Dietary requirements

Please tell us about any dietary requirements or allergies when booking so we can plan morning tea.

Accessibility and parking

There is plenty of on-site parking, lift access and accessible toilets.

Refund policy

Please choose carefully, as tickets are non-refundable.

Please note

This workshop provides general education and practical planning support. It cannot decide whether your child should start school or select a school on your behalf.

Individual decisions should be made by families in consultation with their child’s educators, school and relevant professionals.

Questions?

Email Nevena at nevena@therapytalks.com.au or you can find us on Instagram @nevena.graovac and @adriana_galinec