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Supporting neurodivergent children and young people
Dear Listeners,
Supporting a neurodivergent young person or child can sometimes feel overwhelming, particularly when behaviours are difficult to understand or when a child seems to struggle with things that others take for granted. Sleep, sensory sensitivities, anxiety and the demands of everyday routines can all influence their ability to cope. Understanding these factors can help us find practical ways to support a child’s wellbeing.
In this podcast we speak once again with Nikki Valentini, clinical nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner, who works with neurodivergent children and young people. She provides valuable and practical insights for all carers of neurodivergent young people and children.
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Savings for Victorian Families - Free Swimming Lessons
Latest seminars
Upcoming Seminars for Kinship carers
KCV invites kinship carers to register for two upcoming seminars.
Creative Arts and Sound Therapy for kinship Carers – Melton 2 Nov with Chrissy’s Creative Arts
Financial Support for Kinship Carers – Dandenong 2 Dec with a guest speaker from Services Australia
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Victorian Government Supports
A resource for Victorian families
Dear Readers,
KCV’s newest Resource booklet lists a series programs funded by the Victorian Government which families are able to access.
We commend this resource to you and urge you to take up the supports and programs on offer.
Cheers,
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director
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Online interactive resource guides for carers
Dear Readers,
This flyer draws your attention to the resources on the KCV website that are most often opened. Do have a look at them if you have not already and share the links with people who might need to know about them.
Cheers,
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director
Latest video
GPV/KCV Positive Discipline video
GPV/KCV campaign to ensure that physical punishment of children is made illegal across Australia.
The video is recommended as a gentle reminder that positive discipline can work. The video should be viewed in conjunction with reading written materials on positive discipline on the GPV/KCV websites.
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KCV Talks - Navigating Difficult Conversations
Cheers,
Anne McLeish OAM
Director










