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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
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
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.
Gemma Mirtschin
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
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.

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Funding eligibility declaration

To be eligible for a place in our Child Agency Toolkit Workshop Series, funded by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Grants Program, you must meet a set of eligibility criteria.

Please review the information below, select the checkbox and provide your Organisation Name to indicate you comply with these requirements and be eligible for a funded place.

  • I provide services to NDIS participants
  • The services I deliver are in line with the approved supports funded by the NDIS
  • The services I deliver are in line with the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Pricing Limits
  • I understand that if I provide false or misleading information, I may be required to pay Noah's Ark for the cost of the training product.

To be eligible for a place in our My Child's Choices Workshop Series, funded by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Grants Program, you must be a parent or immediate carer of a child or young person accessing the NDIS.

Please select the checkbox to indicate you comply with these requirements and are eligible for a funded place.

Funded by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Grants Program.
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