Aout Kelly George

I’m Kelly. I’m an Aussie who is currently living in a rainbow caravan, travelling our beautiful country. Along for the ride is my husband of 17 years, Daniel, and our five children – Gabrielle, 14, Holli and Asha, 13, Rex, 12, and Forrest, 9.

None of our children have ever been to school (or kinder, or childcare). We decided early on to homeschool and have never regretted our decision. Although I thought homeschooling would be school at home (oh, how wrong I was!) I thought it would be the only way for my children to get a truly individualised education, and maintain their confidence and quirky individuality. Over the last ten years, I’ve realised that the education benefits are only the tip of the very large iceberg of homeschooling benefits.

Apart from homeschooling, I love travel. I also love making stuff. I sew, crochet, knit, make soap, cook from scratch, and when we’re living in a house, it's always a mini-farm (Anglo-Nubian goats are my thing). I love seeing how things work, and learning how to DIY. The rainforest is where I feel most at home, and I’m happiest when I have a big pile of books and projects ready for me to work on. I’m opinionated, somewhat blunt and love a great debate. And one day I’ll finish my nursing degree (four subjects to go!).

Links mentioned in this podcast

https://fearlesshomeschool.com/

https://gabriellegeorge.com/

https://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/home/Pages/homeeducation.aspx

https://australianhomeschoolsummit.com/

About the VPC

Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.

The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.

In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.

VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.

Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.

http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au

My Son’s Autism diagnosis rocked my world and was the catalyst for the greatest and most important journey of my life. It was 2007 and upon hearing the words I had suspected were true, I came to the realisation that the best way I could help him, and others who suffered similarly from stress and anxiety, was to teach him how to manage this himself. Long term medication could simply not be the ONLY option open to our family.

I attended every seminar, workshop and training event I could manage on Autism, Stress and Anxiety Management, Sensory Processing Disorders and Speech and Language delays and started to implement strategies like ABA Therapy, Makaton and Meditation at home. This type of therapy along with Speech and Occupational Therapy became a part of our everyday lives with my husband and daughter playing an integral part in their implementation.

As my son grew I wanted to explore the educational settings and options available to him so I volunteered my time at Frankston Special Development School. Understanding more about the school system and the stressors that might accompany it was so important to me that I studied to become an Integration Aide.

Now in mainstream high school, for the most part, my son is able to manage his challenges with the strategies we have used over the years in conjunction with Psychology and Speech Therapy. As his body and mind matures he is of course faced with new challenges (which teenager isn’t?), but at this stage he is still medication free.

I am passionate about working with both children and adults to heal, by inspiring them to manage their stress and anxiety in a natural, holistic way. Bringing the traditional and alternative together through Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Counselling, Colour Therapy, Crystal Therapy, Reiki and other healing modalities I can provide a personalised approach to managing stress and anxiety.

As a winner in the recent National Business Brilliance Awards for 2019, I also contribute articles to local and national media including Kiddipedia and Peninsula Kids Magazine. I also contribute to local and national podcasts and Facebook Live interviews.

As a registered NDIS provider I am also grateful for the opportunity to work with a variety of special needs families providing an alternative to a medication only approach.

What I want most is to help you create calmer kids and a happier family.

Kim                                                    https://rainbowlighttherapies.com.au/

About the VPC

Building Informed Confident Parents

Celebrating More Than 60 Years Of Service

Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.

VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.

Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.

http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au

You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.

My Son’s Autism diagnosis rocked my world and was the catalyst for the greatest and most important journey of my life. It was 2007 and upon hearing the words I had suspected were true, I came to the realisation that the best way I could help him, and others who suffered similarly from stress and anxiety, was to teach him how to manage this himself. Long term medication could simply not be the ONLY option open to our family.

I attended every seminar, workshop and training event I could manage on Autism, Stress and Anxiety Management, Sensory Processing Disorders and Speech and Language delays and started to implement strategies like ABA Therapy, Makaton and Meditation at home. This type of therapy along with Speech and Occupational Therapy became a part of our everyday lives with my husband and daughter playing an integral part in their implementation.

As my son grew I wanted to explore the educational settings and options available to him so I volunteered my time at Frankston Special Development School. Understanding more about the school system and the stressors that might accompany it was so important to me that I studied to become an Integration Aide.

Now in mainstream high school, for the most part, my son is able to manage his challenges with the strategies we have used over the years in conjunction with Psychology and Speech Therapy. As his body and mind matures he is of course faced with new challenges (which teenager isn’t?), but at this stage he is still medication free.

I am passionate about working with both children and adults to heal, by inspiring them to manage their stress and anxiety in a natural, holistic way. Bringing the traditional and alternative together through Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Counselling, Colour Therapy, Crystal Therapy, Reiki and other healing modalities I can provide a personalised approach to managing stress and anxiety.

As a winner in the recent National Business Brilliance Awards for 2019, I also contribute articles to local and national media including Kiddipedia and Peninsula Kids Magazine. I also contribute to local and national podcasts and Facebook Live interviews.

As a registered NDIS provider I am also grateful for the opportunity to work with a variety of special needs families providing an alternative to a medication only approach.

What I want most is to help you create calmer kids and a happier family.

Kim                                              https://rainbowlighttherapies.com.au/

About the VPC

Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.

VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.

Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.

http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au

You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.

Wendy Eves has extensive experience as an education, and has worked across a variety of education settings including Early Childhood Intervention, K-6 and Adult Education in Government, Catholic and Community sectors. Wendy has developed and presented workshops for teachers and parents focussed on the early years and most specifically on the transition to school has developed a number of transition to school resources for both teachers and parents.

Wendy is passionate about supporting children and families, particularly in the early years, in order to ensure more positive long term outcomes. She is accredited by NESA and is also a trained Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) facilitator. She currently works in a consultancy capacity, providing professional support and services to schools, organisations and individuals. Her specialities include – transition to school, facilitation of professional networks, parent partnerships, linking ECEC and school sectors and developing resources.

~About the VPC~

Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au

You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.

Wendy Eves has extensive experience as an education, and has worked across a variety of education settings including Early Childhood Intervention, K-6 and Adult Education in Government, Catholic and Community sectors. Wendy has developed and presented workshops for teachers and parents focussed on the early years and most specifically on the transition to school has developed a number of transition to school resources for both teachers and parents.

Wendy is passionate about supporting children and families, particularly in the early years, in order to ensure more positive long term outcomes. She is accredited by NESA and is also a trained Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) facilitator. She currently works in a consultancy capacity, providing professional support and services to schools, organisations and individuals. Her specialities include – transition to school, facilitation of professional networks, parent partnerships, linking ECEC and school sectors and developing resources.

~About the VPC~

Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC.

We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.

In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.

http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au

You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.

Wendy Eves has extensive experience as an education, and has worked across a variety of education settings including Early Childhood Intervention, K-6 and Adult Education in Government, Catholic and Community sectors. Wendy has developed and presented workshops for teachers and parents focussed on the early years and most specifically on the transition to school has developed a number of transition to school resources for both teachers and parents.

Wendy is passionate about supporting children and families, particularly in the early years, in order to ensure more positive long term outcomes. She is accredited by NESA and is also a trained Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) facilitator. She currently works in a consultancy capacity, providing professional support and services to schools, organisations and individuals. Her specialities include – transition to school, facilitation of professional networks, parent partnerships, linking ECEC and school sectors and developing resources.

~About the VPC~

Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.  The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.

In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.  Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au

Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.

Episodes 26-30 is a 5 part series featuring  Amanda Lecaudé - Episode 27 is all about Homework and studying for students. 

Amanda is an experienced academic life coach, executive function coach and organising expert who works closely with schools and students to ensure they are equipped with simple and effective organisational, time management and study skills, which are key to their success and enjoyment at school and in life. She regularly speaks and conducts workshops for students from Year 6-12 and in particular with a focus on the transition of students between primary and secondary school. Amanda’s workshops range from speaking to small and large student groups with the topics focusing on educating and providing students with practical tips and strategies to assist them with their academic lives.

She is a regular speaker at a variety of conferences, workshops and panels and is becoming well known for her expert knowledge and experience in these key topics. Amanda’s audiences, particularly parents, appreciate her content rich tips and strategies enabling them to be better equipped to face the challenges they and their children confront today.

https://organisingstudents.com.au/

~About the VPC~

Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria. The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria. In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation. VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children. Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve. http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au

You can subscribe to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.

Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.

Episodes 1-3 are all about NAPLAN, please join Mary Kerba on Episodes 1-2, and Ruth Fordyce on Episode 3.

Join guest Mary Kerba as she helps with suggestions on how your kids can sail through NAPLAN and how you can support your Year 3 and Year 5 children. 

Mary Kerba is an experienced educator, combining special needs education and school leadership.  Mary is the founder of The Hills Leaning Centre, a current professional member of SPELD NSW and Learning Difficulties Australia (LDA); a committee member of the Learning Difficulties Coalition (LDC) and an associate member of the Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA).

About the VPC

Established in 1959, VPC was originally known as the Parents and Friends Federation of Victoria.

The parents of Catholic school children decided to act to empower school-going children and their parents and created what is now called VPC. We have come a long way and are now the most vibrant online community for parents of school aged children in Victoria.

In 2019 VPC celebrated 60 Years of Service as a non-profit organisation.

VPC is a registered charity dedicated to everyone who supports Parents educating children.

Being online has expanded our service to accommodate parents in Victoria, Australia and even globally – an exciting change, congratulations and thank you for expanding our ability to serve.

http://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au.

Please subscribe to our podcast series and also to the Video version of the podcast at our YouTube channel.