School & Early Education Presentations
Empowering Parents and Families:
Expert Therapy-Led School and Early Education Presentations on Child Development
Supporting Parents with Expert Guidance
We are excited to introduce our new school and early education presentation service, designed to support parents in fostering their child’s development in two key areas: nutrition or gross motor skills. Led by experienced allied health professionals, these engaging and informative sessions provide practical strategies that parents can implement at home to support their child’s development.
Supporting Children with Life Skills
In addition to presentations for parents, we also offer preschool and school sessions for children, where our dietitians deliver healthy eating education directly to classrooms and small groups. These age-appropriate, interactive workshops aim to build positive food associations and foundational nutrition knowledge in a fun and engaging way.
Preschool or Primary School Workshops:
Healthy Eating for Preschoolers & Primary School students
Overview
We are proud to offer interactive, child-focused workshops in preschool and primary school settings. These sessions are designed and delivered by experienced dietitians, providing children with engaging and age-appropriate education around healthy eating.
Why This Matters
Building positive relationships with food begins early. Our workshops introduce children to the concepts of balanced eating, food variety, and fun ways to enjoy nutritious foods in a supportive environment.
What Children Will Experience:
✔ Interactive activities like identifying food groups through games and stories
✔ Exposure to a variety of foods from the five food groups in a relaxed and fun setting
✔ Engaging hands-on experiences using food models, songs, and visual aids
Benefits for Centres, Schools and Families:
- Reinforces key messages of healthy eating within the centre’s educational curriculum.
- Supports the development of positive food habits during early years.
- Provides families with follow-up ideas and materials to extend learning at home.
Dietetic Presentation:
Understanding and Managing Fussy Eating for Parents & Families
Fussy eating is a common challenge among young children, often leaving parents feeling frustrated and unsure of how to encourage a balanced diet. Our dietitian-led presentations provide parents with evidence-based strategies to navigate this critical stage of development.
What Parents Will Gain
✔ A deeper understanding of the causes behind fussy eating.
✔ The difference between fussy eating and problem feeding.
✔ Practical strategies to encourage a more varied, nutritious, and balanced diet at home.
✔ Insights into how mealtime environments and family habits influence eating behaviours.
Key Learning Outcomes
Recognising Fussy Eating Patterns – Identifying typical versus problematic fussy eating behaviours and when to seek further support.
Encouraging Positive Mealtime Behaviours – Techniques to create a stress-free and enjoyable eating environment.
Building a Healthy Relationship with Food – Strategies to promote lifelong healthy eating habits without pressure or coercion.
Physiotherapy Presentation:
Supporting Gross Motor Skill Development for Parents & Families
Gross motor skills are essential for a child’s ability to move confidently and engage in everyday activities. Delays in these skills can impact coordination, confidence, and participation in play and school activities. Our physiotherapy-led presentations equip parents with the knowledge and tools to support their child’s motor skill development at home.
What Parents Will Gain
✔ A clear understanding of the stages of gross motor development.
✔ Practical, age-appropriate activities to enhance movement skills.
✔ Awareness of early signs of motor delays and when to seek further assessment.
Key Learning Outcomes
Understanding Milestones in Gross Motor Development – Recognising the typical progression of movement skills from infancy to early childhood.
Promoting Active Play at Home – Practical ways to integrate movement into daily routines to support balance, coordination, and strength.
Identifying and Addressing Early Signs of Delay – Knowing when and how to seek professional support for motor skill challenges.
Book a Presentation for Your School or Centre
Our goal is to empower parents and children with expert knowledge and practical strategies to help them develop healthy habits for life. Schools and early education centres interested in hosting one or more of these presentations or workshops can contact us to arrange a session tailored to their community’s needs.
If you’d like more information or to schedule a presentation, contact us via any of the buttons below or call us on (02) 8678 7874 (Monday to Friday). One of our friendly team members will happily answer your questions.
