About our workshops for parents and organisations

What topics do you present?

We have several frequently requested topics that you can find more detail about here or let us tailor a workshop for you. If you can’t quite find what you are looking for please contact us. We can tailor a workshop to suit your audience.

Should I hold an in-person or online workshop?

We have experience delivering both in-person and online workshops. While COVID-19 social distancing measures are in place, we are unable to deliver in-person workshops however we hope to be able to again soon. In the meantime, our clients are finding that online workshops are very convenient and popular with their participants.

Can online workshops be recorded? Will I have access to the recording afterwards?

The fee for our online workshops includes access to the recording for 1-month for your participants.

What size groups can you run a workshop for?

We run workshops for groups of all sizes. Our online workshops are limited to 100 participants linking in to the live presentation using our Zoom meeting room, however if you have an alternative platform we can use, the sky is the limit!

When can you deliver workshops?

We can deliver our workshops weekdays and weekends, days and evenings. An additional fee is applied for weekend bookings.

Can you present at conferences?

Yes we can. We have experience delivering our workshops to large audiences at local and national conferences, including the Australian Childcare Alliance Qld conference.

What locations do you travel to?

We can deliver workshops across Australia. A travel fee may apply if we need to travel >50km from our base. If flights or accommodation are required to get to you, these costs will be added to the workshop fee.

How much will my workshop cost?

Our workshops start at $450+GST for a 60-minute workshop. Please contact us for more detailed pricing information based on your needs.

Will you help me promote my workshop?

We create a PDF flyer to help promote the workshop to your group once you have chosen your topic. However, you remain responsible for promoting the workshop to your group.

What happens if I’ve booked a workshop for a set number of people and some cancel on the day?

It is your responsibility manage attendance at your booked workshop. Kids Dig Food cannot be held responsible for the number of attendees at your workshop. There is no fee if you cancel your workshop at least 7-days in advance. Workshops cancelled less than 7 days in advance will attract a 50% cancellation fee (workshop delivery costs only).

Our online workshops provide excellent security against poor attendance, as the recording is made available to your group for 1 month after the workshop.

Do I need to provide any equipment?

You are responsible for providing a suitable venue for the workshop to take place, including seating for participants. We provide our own laptop and data projector. Please have ready a blank whiteboard or wall to project onto, or we can also connect to interactive whiteboards or Smart TVs with HDMI cable or USB.

Do you provide any resources such as workbooks or handouts for participants?

Workbooks or handouts for participants may be provided either in paper copy or as electronic documents emailed to you for distribution to the group. Certificates of attendance can be provided on request.

What if I am not happy with the workshop?

We pride ourselves on delivering quality workshops that provide our clients excellent value. In the unlikely event that you are unhappy with your workshop we want to know ASAP so we can make it right. Complaints should be sent directly to: Deb Blakley, Director, Kids Dig Food at deb@kidsdigfood.com.au or by calling us on 1300 971 609.

I’ve never participated in an online workshop. How does it work?

After booking, you will be sent an email containing a link for our online meeting room. Please follow the instructions to enter the meeting room. You can join the meeting room from any device that has a camera, microphone and speaker such as a smart phone, tablet/iPad or PC/laptop/Mac.

Aren’t all kids different? How can I be sure that the online parent workshop will be valuable for me and my child?

Our workshops are designed to answer the most common challenges that parents face with feeding their children. We have been delivering and improving our parent workshops for many years based on parent feedback, so we’re pretty sure we’ve got the balance right. However, if you have ongoing challenges or lots of unanswered questions we encourage you to book a private appointment with one of our dietitians for more individual support.

I have specific questions about our family feeding challenges. Will I get them answered in the online workshop?

Our facilitators aim to answer as many questions as possible during our workshops. Unfortunately, sometimes we can’t get to them all. If your question does not get answered, we encourage you to contact us via email with your question.

Is the online workshop suitable for my child to listen to, or is it just for parents?

Our online workshops are suitable for parents, caregivers and educators of children. These workshops are not designed for children to attend. Parents and care-givers guide children to develop eating competence. Positive change to mealtimes and children’s eating starts with parents and care-givers. This time is for you.

What if I miss the live online workshop? Do I still get access to a recording?

All our online workshops include access to a recording of the workshop for 1 month after the workshop date.

What if I have problems linking into the online workshop?

We try to support participants who are having difficulty linking in wherever possible, however sometimes technology is unpredictable. If you have problems linking in, you will still get access to the recording.

Do you have an online space where I can connect with other parents about similar feeding challenges?

Please join us on the Kids Dig Food Facebook page or on Instagram where we support a nurturing, supportive and positive community of parents and caregivers.

Are parent online workshops claimable on private health insurance?

Our workshop fees may be claimable on your private health insurance. Please contact your insurer directly to check.