Support for Your Community Group
Many parents want clear guidance around feeding babies and young children, but often feel overwhelmed by the amount of information available.
Nutrition workshops can provide a calm and practical space where families gain confidence around topics such as starting solids, toddler feeding and balanced lunchboxes. Sessions can also support educators by building confidence in how they talk about food and nutrition with children in a positive and developmentally appropriate way.
These workshops are designed for schools, early learning centres and community groups who want to provide supportive, evidence based nutrition education for both families and staff.
Sessions can be delivered in person across the Sunshine Coast or online for organisations and parent groups.
Who These Sessions are For:
Early learning centres and community kindergartens
Primary schools
Mothers groups and playgroups
Councils and community programs
Parent education events
Staff professional development sessions
Sessions are tailored to suit the age group of children and the needs of the families attending.
Workshops For Parent Education
Common workshop topics include:
Starting Solids Confidently
Practical guidance for parents introducing their baby’s first foods. We cover when to start solids, iron rich first foods, introducing allergens safely and how to create positive early feeding experiences.
Understanding Toddler Eating and Fussy Phases
Toddler eating can change quickly, leaving parents unsure what is normal. This workshop helps parents understand typical toddler feeding behaviours and provides calm strategies that reduce pressure at mealtimes while still supporting balanced nutrition.
Healthy Lunchboxes That Kids Will Eat
A practical session helping parents build balanced lunchboxes that support energy and concentration throughout the day. We focus on simple combinations, reducing reliance on packaged foods and realistic options for busy families.
Additional topics can also be developed to suit the needs of your organisation or parent community.
Workshops for Educators and Staff
Educators often play an important role in shaping how children experience food in early learning environments. The way adults talk about food, respond to children’s preferences and structure mealtimes can all influence a child’s relationship with eating.
Staff workshops are designed to support educators in feeling confident discussing food and nutrition with children in a positive, developmentally appropriate way. Sessions explore how to create calm mealtime environments, respond to selective eating and talk about food without pressure or judgement.
Workshop Topics
Workshops may cover topics such as:
Supporting positive language around food
Understanding normal toddler eating behaviours
Responding to fussy eating in group settings
Encouraging curiosity around new foods
Creating calm and supportive mealtime routines
The aim is to give educators practical tools that support healthy eating habits while maintaining a positive and inclusive environment for all children.
Sessions can be adapted for early learning centres, schools and organisations depending on the age group of children and the needs of the staff team.
Many centres find that when educators feel confident about nutrition conversations, families feel more supported as well.
What Parents Gain from these Sessions
Parents often leave these workshops feeling more confident and less overwhelmed by feeding challenges.
Sessions focus on:
Practical nutrition guidance grounded in current research
Clear strategies parents can use immediately
A supportive space for questions and discussion
Building confidence around feeding babies and young children
The aim is always to make nutrition feel manageable and realistic for families.
Workshop Delivery
Workshops are typically delivered as relaxed, informative sessions that include time for discussion and questions.
Sessions can be delivered:
In person across the Sunshine Coast
Online for organisations or parent groups
As parent education evenings or daytime sessions
Duration and format can be adapted to suit your organisation.
Enquire about a Workshop
If your organisation is interested in hosting a nutrition workshop or parent session, I would be happy to discuss what might work best for your community.
Please get in touch to discuss topics, availability and workshop options.