Understanding and supporting students who experience ‘school can’t’

Next date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 | 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM

Join us for a supportive webinar designed to equip you with the confidence, knowledge and practical tools needed to understand support students who experience 'School Can't'.

Hear from School Can’t Australia about:

• Identifying early signs of distress.
• Why we need to reframe School Refusal as School Can’t.
• How to support your child / teen when they are distressed about attending school.
• Learn about common stressors and the autonomic nervous system.
• The relationship between chronic stress and wellbeing.
• Looking after yourself as a parent / carer.

*This session will be recorded and available to everyone who registers, for a limited time.

Session details

• Date: Tuesday 12 May
• Time: 7pm to 8.30pm
• Venue: online
• Bookings are essential

Book online

About the facilitators

School Can’t Australia (SCA) was established in 2014, in response to the lack of dedicated support services for families whose children and young people are experiencing school attendance difficulties.  SCA provides peer support for parents and primary carers through a Facebook group.

SCA is run by volunteers from around the country, who are themselves parents and carers of children and young people experiencing school attendance difficulties. Many of our volunteers have qualifications in allied health and teaching.

SCA currently has over 15,000 members with almost 3000 members waiting to join the Facebook group.  Membership has been doubling in size every year since the group started.

Further information

For more information please contact Maroondah City Council on 03 9294 5740 or email childrens.services.events@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

Maroondah City Council is hosting this event in partnership with Boroondara, Knox, and Yarra Ranges Councils.

        

When

Location

Online via Zoom