CONSUMER FORUMS 2011
The ADHD Coalition of Victoria Inc. is holding three consumer forums to
support parents who are bringing up children and adolescents with ADHD
.
The forums are FREE but a gold coin donation would be appreciated.
Wednesday 8th September 2010: TRIPLET MOTHER
Carolyn Angelin, the mother of teenage triplet boys with ADHD, and author of the new book “ADHD to the Power of Three”
will speak about her experiences of mothering her sons. Following her presentation, there will be time for questions, and discussion.
Wednesday 6th October 2010: MANAGING SOCIAL DIFFICULTIES
Emma Sciberras, psychologist and researcher will talk about social difficulties experienced by children
with ADHD, and also about the kinds of research into ADHD that is being carried out at the Royal Children's
Hospital in Melbourne.
Wednesday l0th November 2010: GETTING THE RIGHT HELP
Jacqui Briggs, the parent of a late primary school boy with ADHD will talk about the issues involved in parenting
a child with ADHD, and how to go about getting the right support.
Forums will be held from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm at the Inner East Community Health Service, 378-380 Burwood Road, Hawthorn.
Tea and Coffee provided
For information phone 95218184 [Geraldine Moore], or check the website:
www.adhdcoalitionvic.org.au
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FUTURE MEETINGS OF THE ADHD COALITION OF VICTORIA INC FOR 2010
Venue code: RCH = The Child and Community Health Seminar Room, 6th Floor, the South-East Building [enter near Gatehouse Street],
The Royal Children's Hospital, Flemington Road, Parkville.
Venue Code IECH = Inner Eastern Community Health, 378-380 Burwood Road, [corner Kent Street], Hawthorn.
Wednesday 1 September 2010, 12.30 - 2.00 pm. RCH.
Wednesday 13th October, 12.30 to 2.00 p.m. RCH.
Wednesday 3rd November 2010,
12.30- 2 pm. RCH.
Wednesday 1st December 2010,12.30-2pm, RCH
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ADHD WORKSHOP WITH KERRY COONEY IN BALLARAT
Take a journey to understand the world of the child with ADHD along with why and how their world effects their environment
and all those around. Discover the keys necessary to help change their environment, decrease anger and aggression; reduce
stress and anxiety; provide tools for the child’s future; while giving recognition and credit to their abundant positive qualities.
These workshop presentations have been designed to offer management keys to parents, teachers, early
childhood staff, in fact, any one who wants to understand and better manage the world of ADHD.
Kerry Cooney has 30 years experience working in schools and homes assisting challenging children and families. 10 years
were spent facilitating parenting courses and workshops for teachers and other professionals involved with ADHD.
| Tuesday, August 31st 5:30-9:30pm |
Practical Behaviour Management |
| Thursday, September 2nd & Friday, 3rd Sepember 9:00am-4:00pm |
Train the Trainer in ADHD Facilitation |
Cost: $30 per person; $40 couple; $20 Concession
