Belongside Webinars

When epilepsy is a part of your child’s life, it can feel frightening and overwhelming. Many families live with the fear and uncertainty of not knowing when the next seizure may happen or how they can best support their child when it does.

We’re joined by Tina Furse from Epilepsy Action Australia. Whether your child’s epilepsy is newly diagnosed or something your family has been managing for some time, this session will provide practical information to help you feel more informed and prepared to support your child.

When your child feels anxious or distressed about going to school, it can be a lot to carry.

There is the worry about their wellbeing. The school meetings and advocacy. And the ongoing search for support that will actually help. With so much energy going into helping your child, your own needs can slip to the bottom of the list.

We’re joined by Bec Steele, a counsellor from Living in the Know, to talk about how School Can’t can affect parents and carers too, and realistic ways to support yourself.

When your child is tube fed, exploring blended feeding can feel like one more thing to learn and manage. You may have questions about where to start and how it could work for your family.

We’re joined by Sarah Thomas and Lewis Railton from Blended by Sarah, and Eliana Joseph from Tubie Fun. Together, they’ll share what blended tube feeding has been like for two families at different stages. They’ll talk about the trial and errors, the benefits and the challenges. They’ll also share the ways they have made blended feeding work for them.

When you are a solo parent raising a child with disability, so much rests on your shoulders. You are the one responsible for appointments, advocacy, decisions, and daily care. Carrying all of this on your own can be exhausting.

Parents Olivia and Sarah will share how they handle different parts of parenting on their own. In this honest conversation, they will talk about the practical and emotional demands of being a solo parent, and what can help lighten the load.

Deciding whether to explore blended tube feeding often raises questions about nutrition and safety. It can be difficult to know whether it is the right option for your child.

Senior paediatric dietitian Kate Dehlsen from Sydney Children’s Hospital joins us to talk about the nutritional and practical considerations of blended tube feeding. Kate will help families better understand whether blended feeding is something they’d like to explore with their child’s healthcare team.

Autistic parents often hold a lot at once. You may be helping your child through sensory overwhelm, big feelings or school stress. At the same time, you’re trying to manage your own energy, needs, and capacity.

When it feels hard to balance everyone’s needs, it can be easy to blame yourself. But it’s not your fault. Karise McNamee from Paths with Purpose joins us to talk about shame, guilt and burnout. As well as ways Autistic parents can support their family without losing themselves.

Delivered in partnership with the Early Childhood Intervention Best Practice Network (ECIBPN), this four-session online Conversation Series is designed to help parents navigate the primary school years and advocate for their child’s inclusion and participation. Experienced parents and therapists shared real-life examples and practical strategies on best-practice therapy in schools, understanding IEPs, building collaborative partnerships, and what to do when things aren’t working — helping families gain confidence and tools to support their child to thrive.

Delivered in partnership with the Early Childhood Intervention Best Practice Network (ECIBPN), this four-session online Conversation Series is designed to help parents navigate early childhood education and care settings — including childcare, daycare, and preschool — and advocate for their child’s participation and inclusion. Parents, educators, and therapists shared real-life examples and practical strategies on reasonable adjustments, best-practice therapy, building collaborative partnerships, and what to do when things aren’t working — helping families build confidence and stronger relationships with their child’s early learning community.

Delivered in partnership with Siblings Australia, this five-part webinar series shone a light on the experiences, strengths, and needs of siblings when a child in the family has disability, developmental delay, medical needs, or Autism. Each session combined expert insight and lived experience with practical strategies to help families strengthen relationships, build resilience, and make space for all children’s needs. Topics included understanding the sibling experience, relationships and resilience, the sibling role, school and community connections, and support in medically complex families.

Delivered by Belongside Families in partnership with Genetic Alliance Australia, this four-part webinar series shares insights from parents and professionals to help families make sense of the genetic testing process and the emotional and practical realities that come with it. Each session offers guidance and support for every stage of the journey — from seeking answers to living with a diagnosis. Topics included understanding genetic testing and results, navigating services and shaping the future of genetics.

This four-part webinar series explores the emotional and practical realities of raising a child with disability. Each session features honest conversations between parents and professionals about the experiences we don’t often talk about — but that can make all the difference along the parenting journey. Topics include navigating uncertainty, managing the parenting load, dealing with family and friends, and rediscovering yourself outside of your caring role.

The Navigating the NDIS webinar series blended expert insight and lived experience with practical strategies to support families in planning, accessing, and maximising NDIS supports. Topics include preparing for your NDIS meeting; what to expect during the planning meeting; understanding your plan budgets, assistive technology and portal functions; managing and using supports; and what to do if you’re not happy with your plan.

These webinars help families understand and navigate the wide range of services and supports available for children with disability, developmental delay, autism, and rare or genetic conditions. Each session features guest organisations sharing how their free programs and supports can help families in practical ways. Designed to make complex systems easier to understand and use, topics have included Carer Gateway, MyTime, and Supporting Country Kids with Royal Far West.

A collection of webinars featuring trusted professionals such as Child Life Therapists, counsellors and hospital specialists, alongside parents with lived experience. Each webinar recording offers practical information to help you navigate the healthcare system, specialist care and the realities of family life with complex medical needs. 

A collection of webinars each featuring Autistic speakers with professional expertise, sharing practical insights to help families better understand and support their Autistic child. Topics have included When School is Hard, Understanding Masking, Understanding PDA, and How We Talk about Autism.