Check Out Our Upcoming Events & Workshops.
NOW & NEXT™ Online Workshop
WHEN: Tuesdays @ 8pm - 10pm
DATES: 10 Oct – 28 Nov
WHERE: online via Zoom
COST: free
Lasting positive change for your child and family.
We all want our children to thrive, and you make the biggest difference as parents and carers. By building on our children’s strengths, we can help them to lead a good life. Now & Next™ is an award-winning program that makes that happen.
Now & Next™ is facilitated by trained parent peer workers with lived experience in raising a child with a disability or developmental delay. By learning through shared experience and connecting with other families, the program complements the therapists and professionals you work with, to deliver great outcomes.
Over the course of 8 weeks, you will learn how to set goals and reach them using a strength-based and family-centred approach.
In this programme you will learn how to:
Identify vision and set goals for your child, family and self, using our unique Pictability™ planning tool.
Use our Goal to Action strategy to achieve three goals during the programme.
Create positive relationships with professionals.
Increase your personal agency, well-being and family resilience.
REGISTER: using the button below
MORE INFO: contact programme organiser Eram Afroze eram@mckenziecentre.org.nz
For Early Childhood Teachers
ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP - Sensory Processing.
We are pleased to advise you of our second workshop in the Professional Development series ...
Sensory Processing Workshop for Early Childhood Teachers
Join us for an informative workshop specifically designed for early childhood educators. Learn how to enhance the learning experience for tamariki through sensory activities and gain valuable insights into sensory processing.
Workshop highlights:
Explore the sensory system and its impact on child development
Identify sensory processing challenges and differences
Access strategies to support tamariki with sensory needs
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and create a more engaging learning environment for young children.
WHEN:
Option 1: Wednesday 11 October 5.30-7pm
Option 2: Thursday 19 October 5.30-7pm
WHERE: Online via Zoom
COST: $125pp
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Early childhood educators, Kaiako
RUN BY: Trisha Benge, Occupational Therapist, experienced in early childhood education and sensory processing.
BOOKINGS: Please RSVP your place by using the button below
QUERIES: please contact Victoria at workshop@mckenziecentre.org.nz
or phone McKenzie Centre on 07 839 5357
For Primary School Teachers
ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP - Sensory Processing.
We are pleased to advise you of our second workshop in the Professional Development series ...
Sensory Processing workshop for Teachers
Unlock the potential of sensory processing in education at our exclusive workshop designed for teachers. Join us for an informative workshop that will help you create a more engaging classroom.
Workshop highlights:
Gain insights into the sensory system and its role in learning
Recognise how sensory processing impacts student behaviour and attention
Discover tools to address sensory challenges in the classroom
Access strategies to support tamariki with sensory needs
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and create a more engaging learning environment for young children.
WHEN:
Wednesday 18 October 4pm - 5.30pm
WHERE: Online via Zoom
COST: $125pp
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Primary School Educators Years 0-3
RUN BY: Trisha Benge, Occupational Therapist, experienced in early childhood education and sensory processing.
BOOKINGS: Please RSVP your place by using the button below
QUERIES: please contact Victoria at workshop@mckenziecentre.org.nz
or phone McKenzie Centre on 07 839 5357
DADS VIRTUAL HANG OUT
WHEN: Fridays @ 12.30pm
DATES: 8 Sept, 13 Oct, 10 Nov, 8 Dec
WHERE: Online, via Zoom
COST: Free
Join Maia and the crew for a dads online hang-out.
A chance to take a break and connect with other parents for some like-minded company.
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