Expression of Interest · Pilot cohort
Empowering Caregivers: Understanding and Supporting Children with ADHD
A warm, practical online programme for parents and caregivers who want clearer understanding, calmer routines, and more confidence supporting a child with ADHD at home and at school.
- Live online · 8 weeks · 90 minutes per week
- Designed for parents and caregivers of children aged 5–12
- Pilot cohort recruitment: Greater Sydney and surrounds
No payment required today. We’ll contact you to confirm eligibility and share next available dates.
At a glance
A calm, structured space to learn and practise together
Programme EOI is for the pilot cohort of Empowering Caregivers—an 8‑week live online psychoeducational course created for parents and caregivers navigating ADHD with a child.
Each week blends clear explanation, real‑life examples, and gentle reflection, so you leave with small, practical shifts you can try straight away at home.
Format
Live online (Zoom) with a small, supportive group.
Length
8 weeks · 90 minutes per week.
Recruitment focus
Greater Sydney and surrounds for this pilot cohort.
Future cohorts
Open to any NSW caregiver—join the list early.
What this programme is
Evidence‑based, practical, and genuinely family‑friendly
Empowering Caregivers is a structured psychoeducational programme designed to help you better understand ADHD and apply clear, doable strategies at home.
Across 8 weekly sessions, you’ll build a simple toolkit covering:
- Understanding ADHD and executive functioning
- Routines and environmental supports that reduce overwhelm
- Positive reinforcement that actually works for ADHD brains
- Emotional regulation and de‑escalation strategies
- School advocacy and communication
- Caregiver wellbeing and burnout prevention
- Long‑term support planning for your child and family
Sessions are friendly and relaxed—no need to have it all together. You are welcome exactly as you are.
What parents often say
"I wish someone had just explained ADHD like this years ago.”
“I wish this programme was available earlier!”
Who this is for
Is this pilot cohort right for you?
This pilot cohort is for you if:
- You are a parent or primary caregiver of a child aged 5–12 with ADHD or suspected ADHD.
- You can commit to attending weekly live online Zoom sessions.
- You’re curious, open‑minded, and willing to try small weekly strategies at home.
You do not need a formal ADHD diagnosis for your child to express interest—many families join while they’re still exploring assessments.
What you’ll need
To take part comfortably, you’ll need:
- A stable internet connection
- A device that can run Zoom (computer, tablet or smartphone)
- A quiet-ish space if possible (we know that’s not always easy!)
- A willingness to try small weekly strategies between sessions
If you’re unsure whether this is the right fit, you can still complete the Expression of Interest form and we’ll follow up with you one‑to‑one.
What you’ll learn
Your 8‑week journey
Each session focuses on one key theme, building your confidence step by step.
Week 1: Understanding ADHD and Child Development
Build a clear, compassionate understanding of ADHD as a neurodevelopmental condition. Learn how differences in attention, planning, impulse control, and executive functioning show up in your child's daily life across home and school settings. Explore strengths-based perspectives and separate common myths from evidence.
Week 2: Supporting Executive Functioning and Daily Life
Understand how ADHD affects executive functions like working memory, planning, organisation, and task initiation. Learn practical strategies including visual schedules, timers, checklists, and how to break tasks into manageable steps. Create a personalised Executive Functioning Toolkit for your child's specific challenges.
Week 3: Building Positive Routines and Predictability
Design effective routines for your most challenging daily transitions - morning, after-school, homework, and bedtime. Learn to create visual routine charts, involve your child in the process, troubleshoot common breakdowns, and build flexibility within structure. Reduce decision fatigue and increase predictability.
Week 4: Encouraging Growth Through Positive Reinforcement
Discover why traditional approaches to behaviour often fail for children with ADHD and learn what works instead. Explore the neuroscience of motivation, effective reinforcement principles, and how to celebrate effort over outcomes. Design a customised positive reinforcement system aligned with your child's interests and developmental level.
Week 5: Navigating Emotional Regulation and Big Feelings
Understand the neurological basis of emotional dysregulation in ADHD. Learn co-regulation techniques, emotion coaching, calming strategies, and de-escalation approaches for meltdowns. Build a personalised calm-down toolkit with your child's input and practice repair and reconnection after big feelings.
Week 6: ADHD at School - Advocating for Supportive Learning Environments
Learn how ADHD affects learning, attention, and social interactions in the classroom. Understand school-based supports including accommodations, individualised learning plans, and behaviour support plans. Build effective communication strategies for working with teachers and prepare a School Advocacy Action Plan.
Week 7: Self-Care for Caregivers - Sustaining Emotional Wellbeing
Acknowledge the reality of caregiver stress and burnout. Learn to recognise the signs, implement practical self-care strategies that fit real life, set boundaries, manage guilt, and build a support network. Create a realistic Personal Wellbeing Plan with accountability built in.
Week 8: Consolidating Learning - Long-Term Strategies for Support and Growth
Review and celebrate your progress across all sessions. Learn to adapt strategies as your child develops through different life stages, anticipate key transitions, and access ongoing resources. Create a personalised 6-month action plan with goals, strategies, and support resources for the road ahead.
Ready to explore if it’s right for your family?
Programme EOI
Take the first gentle step towards calmer ADHD support at home
Share your details and we’ll be in touch to confirm your eligibility, answer questions, and offer you a place in the upcoming pilot or a future NSW cohort.
- No obligation to enrol
- No payment taken at this stage
- You can opt out at any time
Expression of Interest form
This short form helps us understand your family and which cohort will suit you best.
We will confirm your eligibility, share dates and details, and give you the option to secure a place.
Privacy
Your details stay with us
We take your privacy seriously. Any information you share in the Expression of Interest form will only be used to:
- Confirm your eligibility for the pilot cohort
- Share programme dates and enrolment information
- Contact you about future cohorts (only if you choose to opt in)
We will never sell your data or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
Is there a cost to join the pilot cohort?
Registering your interest does not require payment. If you are eligible, we’ll contact you with details of the pilot cohort, including pricing or any available subsidies, before you decide whether to enrol.
Do I need a formal ADHD diagnosis for my child?
No. Parents and caregivers of children with suspected ADHD are welcome. The programme focuses on understanding ADHD traits and practical strategies, which many families find helpful even while they are waiting for assessment.
I live outside Greater Sydney—can I still join?
This pilot cohort prioritises families from Greater Sydney and surrounds. However, future cohorts are planned for caregivers across NSW. If you live elsewhere in NSW, you are very welcome to register your interest so we can keep you updated.
What if I miss a session?
We understand that life with children is unpredictable. We encourage you to attend live wherever possible so you can participate fully. If you do need to miss a week, we’ll share key notes and suggestions so you can keep in step.