'Beyond Making Do' for professionals
About
Beyond Making Do: A Workshop for professionals who support children, young people and adults with complex disability related needs.Caring for someone with complex disability requires navigating multiple systems, making high-stakes decisions, and managing ongoing emotional and physical demands.
This workshop has been designed specifically for professionals supporting children and young adults with complex disability, including (but not limited to):
*Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
*Intellectual Disability
*Genetic / Chromosomal Conditions
*Cerebral Palsy
*FASD
*Complex behavioural and sensory profiles
and most often a mixture of a few of the above with a chaser of ADHD (complex presentations) and a psychosocial disability
Maybe non verbal or low verbal, incontinent, peg fed, in a wheel chair, sight impaired, hearing impaired and will require ongoing care in all areas of their daily life.
is going to go to, goes to or has attended a Specialist School or SDS unit this workshop is for you!
This is a neuroaffirming, practical, and deeply respectful space focused on what families actually need to know.
What We Will Cover
• Understanding behaviour through a nervous system lens (not compliance)
• What a full and meaningful life looks like beyond typical milestones
• How to recognise happiness, distress, and regulation
• Why “making do” is not enough – advocating for quality, comfort, and dignity
• Continence, sensory needs, and the realities families manage every day
• Navigating the NDIS:
o Core supports and what is typical
o Therapy when it does and doesn’t work
o Behaviour support
o Support coordination
• Collecting evidence that the NDIS will actually accept
• Planning for the future:
o SIL (Supported Independent Living)
o SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation)
o Wills, disability trusts, and guardianship
• Our role in the long-term sustainability of care
Who This Is For
• Teachers, educators and learning support staff
• All Allied health professionals, therapy assistants and support workers
• Support coordinators
• Emergency services
SDA/SIL , OOSHC and day program providers
What Makes This Workshop Different
This is not theory-based or generic advice.
It is grounded in:
• Real-world complex disability support
• NDIS legislation and advocacy
• Neuroaffirming and low-demand approaches
• Practical strategies you can use immediately
Event Details
Date: Friday, 29 May
Time: 4:00 - 6:00pm
Arrive from 3:30pm for a substantial afternoon tea
Location:
Quest East Burwood
Session Format
• Presentation
• Practical examples
• Real-life case discussion
• Opportunity for questions
What You Will Receive
• Practical tools and templates
• NDIS language and advocacy strategies
• Clear guidance on support levels and planning
• A framework to understand your child’s needs and your role
Important Information
• This workshop may include discussion of:
o behavioural distress
o family stress and burnout
o complex support needs
**Why is the workshop $193.99?**
This is an immersive workshop (cost equivalent to one therapy sessions) and includes catering, venue, workbook, and practical training.
**Is accommodation available?**
Yes — on-site at Quest East Burwood.
Book directly and mention Bobbi Cook’s workshop for a conference rate.
Date
Friday 29 May 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Quest Apartments East Burwood
315 Burwood Hwy, Burwood East VIC 3151, Burwood East Vic 3151
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