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Supporting Children with ADHD

October 30, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Workshop: Supporting Children with ADHD

A Family-centered Approach

This workshop is designed to support families, caregivers, and educators to better understand ADHD and how it may impact children in their everyday lives. Together, we will explore what ADHD means for children and their families, with a focus on strengths, wellbeing, and practical strategies that enable children to live with confidence, joy, and meaning.

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Your Voice matters

Help shape the Early Years Services

As part of our Outreach Working Group, we are working to identify gaps in early years services, particularly those affecting families who may struggle to access the support they need. We know that professionals like you, working directly with children and families, have valuable insights into the challenges and barriers faced in the community.

To help us advocate for better outreach and services, we would love to hear from you.

Program

When and Where

  • Date: Thursday, 30th October
  • Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Venue: UnitingCare Kippax, 130 Hardwick Cres, Holt ACT 2615

What to Expect

  • Build understanding of ADHD and how it can affect learning, play, relationships, and daily routines.
  • Share practical strategies that encourage children’s participation, independence, and confidence in home, school, and community settings.
  • Talk through first steps in navigating therapy and appointments, so families feel more confident and prepared.
  • Address common myths about ADHD, including the idea that medication is the only option, and share a balanced view of supports available.
  • Provide up-to-date information and guidelines to help families make informed choices that suit their child and family.
  • Friendly advocacy and support services desk – come say hello.

Presenters

  • Alanna Jinks: Alanna is a speech pathologist and the Team Leader for Noah’s Ark in the ACT. She aspires to ignite a community-wide transformation where every child, regardless of ability, flourishes in inclusive environments that nurture potential and empower families. Drawing on her experience and leadership, she is committed to shaping a disability sector that celebrates diversity, removes barriers, and builds communities to embrace “presuming possibilities” as the foundation of children’s futures.
  • Fran Price: Fran is a psychologist with experience supporting children and families across a range of settings, including early intervention, disability services, schools, and private practice. She enjoys facilitating reflective discussions and is passionate about helping people build awareness of their strengths and take practical steps toward their goals.
  • Harley Valerius: Harley is an Occupational Therapist with experience supporting children and families at home, in school and in the community, and has an expertise in assisting children in engaging in their everyday activities. He loves to work on goals with children and their families via play-based therapies and runs a successful Dungeons & Dragons group, Ready to Role, where children can work on a wide range of goals in a social setting. Helping children and families achieve their goals and find success in their everyday lives motivates Harley each day in the work that he does.

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  • Date: October 30, 2025
  • Time:
    9:30 am - 12:30 pm

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