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Confident Beginnings - Yr 7 Transition Parent Info Session

Name: Confident Beginnings - Yr 7 Transition Parent Info Session
Start: 2026-01-20T12:30:00+11:00
End: 2026-01-20T12:30:00+11:00
Location: Northern Centre for Child + Adolescent Development

About

Starting secondary school is one of the biggest transitions in a child’s life. New routines, teachers, expectations and social dynamics can feel exciting—but also daunting—for children and parents alike.

Join provisional psychologist/former teacher Jane Dixon for this in-person workshop as she helps you understand what to expect in the Year 7 transition and gives you practical strategies to support your child—neurotypical or neurodivergent—to begin high school feeling confident, organised and emotionally supported.

What we’ll cover:

-Understanding the transition
-Building emotional resilience
-Practical routines for success
-Supporting social connections
-Parent mindset & communication

You'll leave with:
- A greater understanding of the expectations of your child in year 7 across various domains
- An increased sense of confidence in supporting your child's transition
- Ideas and strategies to assist with organisation and routines to support a calm household

This is an informal session where you'll have an opportunity to ask questions. You will also complete a short questionnaire beforehand to communicate any areas of high priority that you'd like addressed in the session.

About the facilitator:
Jane Dixon is a warm and collaborative provisional psychologist who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families to help them better understand themselves and navigate life’s difficulties with confidence and care. She has completed the final placement of her Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) at Australian Catholic University and is awaiting her full registration.
Formerly a primary school teacher, and with over 15 years of experience in education, Jane brings a deep understanding of child development to her work. She has worked in both school and private clinic settings, providing individual therapy and conducting cognitive and educational assessments.

Jane supports clients navigating a range of experiences, including anxiety, low mood, learning differences, school difficulties, identity development, social and emotional concerns, and grief and loss. She offers neuro-affirming, gender-affirming, and culturally responsive care, with a focus on creating a safe, inclusive, and validating therapeutic space.

Her approach draws on evidence-based frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and strengths-based practice. Jane tailors her work to each person’s developmental stage and unique needs, and often incorporates creative, play-based, and narrative techniques—particularly when working with children and adolescents—to support engagement and growth.