Book Louise for a speaking engagement

 

Do you require a group education session? Perhaps you are arranging an organisation planning day, or a secondary school or university lecture, new parents’ group sessions, staff in-service, conference or seminar session, an evening or Saturday group education?

Louise is sought after for speaking engagements Australia-wide, providing group presentations to parents and professional groups alike. These may take the form of a single 1.5-hour session; a half day workshop with written handouts and weblink resources or a full day workshop with a resource folder for each participant. 

Education is available on the following topics:

  • Perinatal Mental Health and Self Care for new Mothers

  • Infant Mental Health and Attachment Relationships… the most popular session for professionals!

  • Infant Sleep & Settling… the most popular session for parents!

  • Early Infant Nutrition -Breast or Formula Feeding/ Introduction of Solids/ Toddler Diet

  • Toddler Behaviour: Positive Guidance

  • Toddler Sleep

  • Childhood Health and Developmental Expectations

  • Preschooler challenges: circumnavigating relationships, sleep, diet and behaviours

  • The Importance of Age Appropriate Routine & Play

 

Louise's previous speaking engagements include:

  • A series of Practitioner and Parent Education Sessions at Sunshine, Victoria regarding toddler behaviour, infant sleep, preschooler challenges, child health and development and maternal emotional well-being, 2018 and 2019

  • A Post Natal Depression and Transition to Parenting' seminar for healthcare professionals at the Australian Catholic University, Ballarat

  • A series of Practitioner and Parent Education Sessions at Bannockburn, Victoria regarding toddler behaviour, infant sleep, preschooler challenges, child health and development and maternal emotional well-being, 2017 and 2018

  • Education session for Northern Grampians M&CH Nurses regarding Infant Mental Health, 2017

  • A presentation focussed on Perinatal Depression at the Baby and Children's Expo in Ballarat and Geelong, 2016

  • Guest speaker at Western Victorian Paediatric Conference, Creswick regarding Approaches to infant sleep, 2016

  • A series of Parent Education Sessions throughout the Golden Plains Shire regarding toddler behaviour, infant sleep, preschooler challenges, child health and development and maternal emotional well-being, 2015 and 2016

  • Lectures at Federation University, Ballarat regarding Perinatal and Infant Mental Health, 2015 and 2016

  • Staff education session at Karinya, Ballarat, focussed on Infant Mental Health and Attachment Relationships, 2015

  • A presentation regarding Infant Sleep & Settling at Pilates HQ, Buninyong

  • A series of lectures regarding perinatal and infant mental health to Undergraduate Midwives at Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy

Below is some of the feedback Louise has received following her presentations.

“Thank you for engaging the ‘almost’ un-engageable. Teenage parents can often be very reserved, with perhaps an element of suspicion, when being ‘told what to do’ or when solutions are suggested. But, your respectful, inclusive approach to the Toddler Behaviour presentation ensured that every mum in the room was comfortable enough to ask questions and I am sure each and everyone of them left with a renewed sense of parenting confidence.”
“In my years as a family worker, I have never sat through a more interesting and informative information session regarding perinatal and infant mental health. The practical parenting strategies you provided, whilst relating the reasoning for these back to infant mental health theory, were second to none. Thank you for sharing your knowledge so generously. My practice has changed forever.”
“From first enquiry, to listening carefully and accurately interpreting the education requirements of my staff. Providing value for money and remaining within stated budget. Finally delivering a professional, evidenced-based whole day workshop as determined. Louise ensured ongoing clear communication throughout this entire process, making my job extremely easy from start to finish. Highly recommended.”
“Thank you so much for yesterday, all of the ladies loved your presentation on INFANT SLEEP at our mums and bubs Pilates session, and I am sure they will benefit from it greatly.
You are an absolute delight to listen to and deal with. I can’t thank you enough for sharing your knowledge and experience.”

Express interest

Make contact with Louise to discuss your group education requirements - no matter how large or small - and a suggested program of training, including materials and cost will be provided.