BushED operates a number of zoom presentations to help engage rural communities and share valuable information.
Upcoming Zooms
Date: June 25th 2025 @7.30PM AEST
Subject: Keeping Kids Engaged with Remote Learning
Guest : Kathryn Murray
About: Join us for “Keeping Kids Engaged with Remote Learning”, a one-hour Zoom session featuring renowned educator and consultant Dr. Kathryn Murray. Drawing on her 40 years of experience working with children, families, and organizations worldwide, Dr. Kathryn will explore practical, brain-based strategies to help parents and educators keep children focused, motivated, and emotionally supported during remote learning. Through her Brain-SET Formula, she will share insights from neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and communication techniques, equipping participants with proven tools to create calmer, more engaging learning environments at home or in the classroom.
Register for Zoom : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PIp82F1tS06gNAsw0o9S8w
Date: July 30th 2025 @7.30PM AEST
Subject: Building Resilience in Remote Children
Guest: Dr Paula Barrett
About: Join us for “Building Resilience in Remote Children” – a one-hour Zoom session with Dr Paula Barrett
Internationally recognised clinical psychologist, scholar and researcher, Dr Paula Barrett, brings over 25 years of experience in building resilience in children and families. Named among the top 1% of global publishers in Psychology and Psychiatry, and honoured by the Australian Human Rights Commission for her outstanding contribution to child wellbeing, Dr Barrett offers both deep insight and practical strategies for today’s parenting challenges.
As the author of the world-renowned FRIENDS Programs – CBT-based resources endorsed by the World Health Organisation – Dr Barrett has helped shape how schools, families, and communities prevent and treat anxiety and depression in children. Her approach empowers parents and educators with tools to promote strong emotional foundations, particularly vital in remote and rural settings.
This session is ideal for parents, carers, and educators seeking practical, evidence-based ways to nurture resilience in children growing up in today’s uncertain world.
Register for Zoom : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FM82Yfg_TU6fG8Rx0XOmfw
Date: August 27th 2025 @6.30PM AEST
Subject: Building a Strong Parent-Child Bond in Isolated Settings
Guest: Maggie Dent
About: Join us for “Building a Strong Parent-Child Bond in Isolated Settings” – a special one-hour Zoom session with Maggie Dent.
Are you feeling uncertain or overwhelmed by the challenges of raising children in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing world? In this powerful and practical session, parenting educator and author Maggie Dent will share her renowned “10 Building Blocks” model — a common-sense framework designed to help children thrive emotionally, socially, physically, and cognitively.
Maggie’s wisdom is rooted in real-world experience and a deep understanding of child development. She’ll guide parents through simple, achievable strategies that can be applied in everyday family life — especially in rural and remote settings. You’ll leave feeling more confident and equipped to create a nurturing home environment where resilience can flourish.
Register for Zoom : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86866492619
Date: September 2025
Subject: Teaching STEM to Rural Kids
Focus: Encouraging a love of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in remote children.
Date: October 2025
Subject: Dealing with Loneliness in Remote Communities
Focus: Addressing isolation and building a support network in remote settings.
Date: November 2025
Subject: Educational Support for Special Needs in Rural Australia
Focus: Accessing resources and educational strategies for children with special needs in remote areas.
Date: December 2025
Subject: Balancing Work and Family in Remote Farming Communities
Focus: Managing family life and work on the farm while maintaining balance.
