Wellbeing updates

Understanding and supporting students who experience ‘school can’t’

Wednesday, 04 June 2025 | 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM

School Can’t Australia understands the challenges and distress of caring for a child or young person experiencing school attendance difficulties.

As Australia’s largest national parent/carer peer support community for school attendance difficulties (often referred to as school refusal and school avoidance), School Can’t Australia offer support, guidance, and a listening ear.

In this webinar, a representative of School Can't Australiawill speak to parents and carers about:

identifying early signs of distress
why we need to reframe School Refusal as School Can't
how to support your child or teen when they are distressed about attending school
learn about common stressors and the autonomic nervous system
the relationship between chronic stress and wellbeing
looking after yourself as a parent/carer.

*This session will be recorded and available to everyone who registers, for a limited time.

Session details

Date: Wednesday 4 June 2025
Time: 7pm to 8.30pm
Venue: online

Bookings are essential: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zCFnBNOtRACFOUboQmDyeQ#/registration

Sleep and teens webinar

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 | 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM

Many parents and carers have experienced the challenges of trying to convince their teen to get enough sleep and discovered just how challenging this can be! 

This webinar is presented by Kate Wilde from the Human Development Workshop and will explore:

The brain science behind changing adolescent sleep patterns.
The most common barriers to sleep (physical, social, mental health).
Resources and strategies for getting more sleep.
Simple and actionable steps for better communication between adults and teens so that everyone can get a better night’s sleep.

Session details

Date: Tuesday 20 May
Time: 7pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Online webinar
Cost: Free