Our Workshop Packages
We have two packages available for early education centres, schools and organisations wanting to book in a workshop with Hills District Speech Therapy. Our packages are designed to match the diverse needs of the locations and clients we service. We are also able to tailor our packages further following a consultation with a member of our bookings team.
What Workshops and Trainings do we offer?
Kindy Transition Workshop
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About this workshop:
This workshop is designed for parents who are supporting children moving from preschool and daycare into their first year of school. The workshop will cover:
- The components of language
- Why is language important for learning?
- What language and social skills are required in the lead-up to kindergarten and the classroom?
- What can we do as parents to develop our children’s language skills and get them ready for school?
Supporting Children with Communication Differences
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This workshop is available to both parents and educators wanting to further their understanding and skills in supporting preschool and school aged children with communication differences. Our presenters combine their experience as allied health professionals, and trainings in neurodiverse affirming therapy approaches to ensure attendees are well equipped to nurture and advocate for their child’s communication preferences. Some of the topics we cover include:
- Understanding my child’s communication profile using a strengths based approach
- Moving beyond requesting. Understanding and appreciating communicative functions and modalities
- Understanding and using total communication
- Understanding and supporting the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) at home, in the community and in educational settings
- Reframing goals and therapy
- Looking at accommodations and supports to integrate across a range of settings
Behaviour and Regulation
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This workshop is available to both parents and educators wanting to further their understanding and skills in supporting preschool and school aged children with behaviour and regulation challenges. Some of the topics we cover include:
- Understanding behaviour and regulation through a neurodiverse affiming lens
- Genuine connection with your child
- Fostering positive behaviours
- Your child’s toolkit to effective communication: a total communication approach
- Understanding the cycle of escalation including what happens in each phase, how to respond at each stage and how to prevent a crisis
- Safety and minimising harm during crisis moments
Speech and Language in the Home and Learning Environment
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This workshop is one of our most highly requested workshops. Our presenters help attendees answer the following questions:
- What is speech and language?
- Why is speech and language so important to learning?
- What speech, language and literacy skills are required in the lead up to Kindergarten and in the classroom?
- What can you as care givers do to develop speech, language and literacy skills?
Developmental Language Disorders and their Impact on Learning and Social Participation
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Who is it for?
Parents, carers and educators and therapists wanting to deepen their understanding on developmental disorder and how they can support their children.
About this workshop:
This workshop discusses and details Developmental Language Disorders (DLD)—a common yet often misunderstood condition affecting language development in children. This session will highlight how DLD impacts academic achievement, literacy, and social interaction, often leading to challenges in classroom learning and peer relationships. Educators, therapists, and caregivers will gain practical strategies for supporting children with DLD and fostering inclusive environments that promote both communication and participation. Whether you’re new to the topic or looking to deepen your understanding, this workshop offers valuable tools and perspectives for making a real difference.
Literacy Intervention: Supporting my Child at Home
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Who is it for?
This workshop is designed specifically for parents and carers wanting to enrich their knowledge on early literacy and strategies to support their children at home.
About this workshop:
This practical workshop is designed to support parents and caregivers with effective strategies to support their child’s reading and writing development at home. It will cover simple, evidence-based techniques to build literacy skills, boost confidence, and make learning enjoyable. Whether your child is struggling or just needs a little extra support, you’ll leave with tools and ideas to create a positive, literacy-rich home environment. Perfect for families looking to make a meaningful impact on their child’s learning journey.
Supporting my Child in the Digital Age
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Who is it for?
This workshop is designed specifically for parents and carers wanting to ensure they understand the current evidence surrounding screen time and ways we can ensure our children are accessing technology in a safe and beneficial way
About this workshop:
We’re all talking about screen time and its impact, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. With so much information out there, it can be hard to know if we’re making the right choices for our children. In this workshop we look at ways to use technology in a beneficial way to support your child’s learning at home. We will focus on using digital tools and resources to enhance language, literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills in engaging and meaningful ways. This workshop will help parents navigate educational apps, online platforms, and screen time with confidence—turning digital experiences into valuable learning opportunities.