My Child's Choices Workshop

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This funded program is for parents and immediate caregivers of children and young people with disabilities and accessing the NDIS.

Course Overview

Join our dynamic interactive webinar, offering flexibility and convenience, allowing learners to participate from anywhere with an internet connection.

This workshop explores why supporting our children to be involved in discussions and decision-making is important, both now and for their future. It highlights the important role that caregivers play in supporting their child’s developing agency and how they can further support this as a ‘skilled-adult guide’. Barriers and opportunities will be explored and additional strategies identified that support children to express their thoughts and over time and with practice, build decision-making skills that will support them now and in the future.

Did you know that fostering your child's independence and decision-making skills can start at an early age? Supporting a child’s ‘agency’ enhances many areas of their development and helps build essential skills for when they are an adult. Join our interactive workshop to discover practical tools that empower your child and set them up for long-term success.

This workshop will provide you with:

An understanding of what child agency is and why it’s important
Strategies to support your child to share their thoughts and feelings that take into account their age, and learning style
Strategies to support your child to be more involved in decision making over time in line with your family values and preferences
A safe space to share and learn with other parents.

Kylie Matusewicz Practice Coach and Psychologist

Kylie has 30 years' experience as a Psychologist. She has worked in hospital and community settings in a range of roles supporting children and their families. Since joining Noah’s Ark in 2006, she has worked in a variety of roles including Key Worker, Team Leader and Practice Coach. Kylie is a strong advocate for child agency and understands that children of all ages and communication styles have the right and the capacity to make choices and decisions about things that are important to them. Kylie holds a Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree from the University of Newcastle and a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Sciences (Parent and Infant Mental Health) from the University of Melbourne.

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Jennifer Grant Speech Pathologist

Jen has worked as a Speech Pathologist at Noah’s Ark since March 2020, following a long career working in the media. Jen is particularly passionate about early intervention, strengths-based practice, lifelong learning and advocating for inclusion for all families and children.

Karlie Baker Speech Pathologist

Karlie is a passionate Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with over 10 years of experience working with children and families in regional Victoria. She is committed to a collaborative, strengths-based approach—partnering with families to highlight their and their children's unique abilities and support children in developing skills that enhance their independence and dreams. Ensuring every child and family feels heard and valued is integral to her professional outlook. As a current Noah's Ark Team Leader, Karlie supports the growth and development of professionals and teams to deliver high quality services in regional areas.

Gemma Mirtschin Speech Pathologist

Gemma has more than 15 years' of experience as a Speech Pathologist in regional New South Wales and Victoria. She has worked in a variety of different settings including early intervention, school-based therapy programs and private practice supporting children and their families. Gemma has also worked as a lecturer in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology and Masters of Speech Pathology programs at Charles Sturt University.

Since joining Noah’s Ark in 2022, Gemma has held the position of Key Worker. Gemma has a passion for supporting the children she works with to have a voice, sense of belonging and inclusion in all environments! Gemma holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Speech Pathology) from Charles Sturt University.

Frances Price Psychologist

Fran is a psychologist with over 10 years of experience, passionate about supporting children, families, and professionals. Drawn to Noah’s Ark by their shared values, she has embraced diverse roles including Key Worker, Team Leader, Discipline Specific Mentor, and Consultant Psychologist. She enjoys leading reflective discussions and loves seeing the "Aha" moments when people recognise their own strengths and gifts.

Tessa Petrie Speech Pathologist

Tessa is a Speech Pathologist who has been working with children and families as a key worker for 4 years. She enjoys partnering with families and educators to build everyday strategies that support communication, participation, and inclusion in home and education settings. Tessa is passionate about helping children with disabilities and the people in their lives understand and connect with each other, working within a neurodiverse affirming framework. Tessa holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and Master of Speech Pathology from Melbourne University.

Adele Stewart Speech Pathologist

Adele is a Speech Pathologist who has been working with Noah’s Ark since 2024 and is passionate about supporting children with early language development and multimodal communication. She has a strong commitment to strengths-based practice, advocacy and inclusion and values child-led learning and play, working closely with families and educators to integrate strategies into everyday life and routines. She is dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunities, tools and support to express themselves and participate in their daily life. Adele has experience working in a transdisciplinary model and working collaboratively with caregivers and educators to ensure the best outcomes are achieved for each child.

My Child's Choices Workshop

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