- SERVICE 01
Professional Development
for Schools
Evidence-based professional development for primary, secondary, and special education settings — built on the latest neurodivergence research and focused on practical, classroom-ready strategies. All sessions are customized to your school's context, year level focus, and student cohort.
All sessions include: customised slide deck, take-home resource pack for all participants, school-specific written recommendations after the session, and built-in Q&A time. In-person (Gold Coast & SE Qld) or online nationally. Travel fees apply outside Gold Coast.
-AVAILABLE WORKSHOP TOPICS
- SPECIALIST SUPPORT
Gifted & Twice-Exceptional Learners
90 min · Suitable for all teaching staff
$750
Twice-exceptional (2e) learners are among the most frequently misidentified and underserved students in Australian schools. This session gives educators the tools to identify, understand, and program appropriately for gifted students with co-occurring learning differences.
THIS SESSION COVERS
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What giftedness means - and what it does not mean
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Twice exceptionality - when giftedness and neurodivergence co-occur
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Why 2e students are so often missed or misdiagnosed
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Asynchronous development - understanding the uneven profile
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Identification strategies beyond test scores
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Differentiation and extension that genuinely works for 2e learners
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Emotional intensity, perfectionism, and wellbeing in gifted students
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Advocacy - supporting families to access appropriate programming
- TECHNOLOGY & WELLBEING
Neurodivergence & Screens: What the Research Actually Says
90 min · Suitable for all staff and school leadership
$750
Screen time is one of the most discussed and most misunderstood topics in neurodivergent education. This session cuts through the noise - giving educators a clear, evidence-based picture of how digital technology affects neurodivergent brains, and practical frameworks for supporting healthy technology use in and beyond the classroom.
THIS SESSION COVERS
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What the current research actually shows about screens and neurodivergent brains - separating myth from evidence
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Why neurodivergent children are more vulnerable to dysregulation from screen exposure
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The dopamine connection - how screens affect attention, motivation, and reward pathways in ADHD brains
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Hyperfocus and digital gaming - understanding the appeal and the risks
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Screen-based anxiety and social media in autistic adolescents
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Practical classroom frameworks for technology use that support rather than undermine regulation
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How to have productive conversations with families about screen time at home
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The difference between harmful screen use and beneficial assistive technology
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School-wide policy considerations - what the evidence supports
- SCHOOL REFORM
Gifted and Talented School Reform
Half day · Suitable for school leadership & all teaching staff
$800
Most schools have gifted and talented students who are chronically underserved - not because of a lack of care, but because of a lack of systemic structure. This half-day workshop equips school leadership and educators with the knowledge, tools, and frameworks to build a whole-school approach to identifying, programming for, and genuinely challenging gifted and twice-exceptional students.
THIS SESSION COVERS
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What a whole-school gifted and talented program actually looks like - and what it requires
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Identification beyond test scores - finding the students the system currently misses
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Understanding twice-exceptional (2e) learners and why they are the most underserved group in schools
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Asynchronous development - how to build programming that addresses the whole profile
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Differentiation that goes deeper, not just faster - practical classroom frameworks for all year levels
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Building consistent school-wide language, policy, and practice around giftedness
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Emotional intensity, perfectionism, and wellbeing - supporting the whole gifted child
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Communicating with families of gifted and 2e students - what they need to hear and how to say it
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Turning gifts into talents - the educator's role in developing extraordinary potential
- SERVICE 02
Professional Development
for Childcares
Specialist professional development for long day care, family day care, OSHC, vacation care, and kindergarten settings - with a focus on early identification of neurodivergence, inclusive environments, and confident conversations with families. Aligned with the EYLF and National Quality Standards.
All sessions include: session resources and handouts, observation checklist and documentation templates, parent conversation guide, and post-session centre recommendations. In-person (Gold Coast & SE Qld) or online nationally.
-AVAILABLE WORKSHOP TOPICS
- FLAGSHIP WORKSHOP
Early Signs of Neurodivergence in the Under-5 Setting
90 min · Suitable for all educators
$650
The most impactful early childhood PD Clare delivers - giving educators the knowledge and confidence to observe, document, and respond to early developmental differences in the children in their care.
THIS SESSION COVERS
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Early signs of ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences and developmental delays in children aged 0–5
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What typical vs atypical development looks like at each age
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The difference between a difficult day and a developmental pattern
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Observation-based documentation - how to record what you see in a way that supports referral
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Understanding the referral pathway - GP, paediatrician, allied health
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How to approach families when you have concerns - language, timing and tone
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What happens after a diagnosis - your role as an educator
FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
Having Difficult Conversations with Families
90 min · Suitable for room leaders and centre directors
$650
One of the most frequently requested topics in early childhood — practical, scripted guidance for having honest and compassionate conversations with families about developmental concerns.
THIS SESSION COVERS
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Why these conversations are so difficult - and what gets in the way
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The educator's role and professional limits - what you can and cannot say
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Preparing for a conversation - documentation, setting, and timing
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How to open a conversation about developmental concerns with care
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Scripts and sentence starters for common scenarios
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Managing family responses - denial, distress, anger, and disengagement
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Following up after the conversation and maintaining the relationship
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Working with families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
WHAT EVERY MENU REVIEW COVERS
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Full nutritional audit of current menu against brain health and developmental benchmarks
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Blood sugar and energy regulation - how meal and snack timing affects classroom behaviour and focus
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Identifying high-risk food additives, artificial colours and preservatives linked to hyperactivity and dysregulation in children
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Key nutrients for learning - omega-3 fatty acids, iron, zinc, protein and slow-release carbohydrates
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Allergen and food sensitivity protocols - ensuring all children are safe and included
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Practical, budget-friendly menu swap recommendations
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Alignment with ACECQA food and nutrition requirements and Education Queensland food policy
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Written report with scored audit, findings and prioritised recommendations
- SERVICE 03
Menu Reviews
for Schools & Childcares
Evidence-based tuckshop and menu reviews - with a specific focus on how food directly affects behaviour, attention, and learning capacity in children. Practical, budget-friendly, and aligned with Australian food policy standards.
Lunchbox Workshop for Parents: A 60-minute parent information session covering brain-healthy lunchbox building, key nutrients for neurodivergent children, simple food swaps, and how to manage picky eating practically. Can be delivered in-person at the school or online.
- PACKAGES
Menu Reviews
for Schools & Childcares
For schools and childcare centres wanting a comprehensive engagement across multiple areas - custom packages are available combining PD, consultancy, and menu reviews at a reduced rate.
SCHOOL PACKAGE
Whole-School Neurodivergence Package
90 min · Suitable for all educators
From $2,200
Two customised workshops for teaching staff, a school-level consultation to review current practices and support structures, and a written recommendations report. Ideal for schools beginning their neurodivergence inclusion journey or refreshing an existing approach.
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Two workshops from the school workshop menu (your choice of topics)
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School practice review - current support structures, plans, and environments
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Written report with school-specific recommendations and priority actions
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Follow-up email support for 4 weeks post-engagement
CHILDCARE PACKAGE
Whole-Centre Early Childhood Package
2 x 90-min workshops + centre consultation + menu review
From $2,000
Two workshops for the full team, a centre-level consultation focused on inclusion and identification, and a full menu review - delivered as a single coordinated engagement that addresses both practice and nutrition.
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Two workshops from the childcare workshop menu (your choice of topics)
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Centre consultation - observation documentation, family communication, and inclusive practice review
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Full menu audit with written report and recommendations
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Follow-up email support for 4 weeks post-engagement
COMBINED PACKAGE
Education + Nutrition School Package
PD workshop + tuckshop review + parent lunchbox session
From $1,850
A single day engagement covering both the education and nutrition dimensions - one workshop for staff, a full tuckshop or menu review, and a parent information session on brain-healthy lunchboxes.
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One 90-minute workshop (choice of topic) for teaching or support staff
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Full tuckshop or canteen menu review with written report
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60-minute parent lunchbox workshop (in-person or online)
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All written deliverables and resources included
CUSTOM
Tailored Engagement
Flexible - built around your setting and goals
Contact for quote
Every school and childcare is different. If none of the above packages quite fit - or if you need something that spans multiple sessions across a term or year - Clare is happy to design a custom engagement around your specific context, team, and goals.
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Multi-term workshop series
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Individual child or student cohort consultancy
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Leadership and administration briefings
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Combined school + parent engagement programs
Ready to bring this to your setting?
Contact Clare to discuss your school or centre's specific needs, confirm availability, and receive a tailored quote. All sessions can be adapted in scope and content to suit your team, your time, and your students.
Delivery: In-person (Gold Coast & SE Queensland) or teleconference/video nationally · Travel: Travel fees apply outside the Gold Coast region — discussed at quote stage · Cancellation: 5 business days notice required for booked sessions · Invoicing: Invoice issued prior to session. EFT or credit card accepted.