Small Steps at your Workplace

Anxiety awareness seminars for parents of primary school-aged children

WayAhead’s leading Small Steps program aims to raise awareness and improve the recognition of anxiety disorders in children. Historically delivered only in schools, you can now book a Small Steps seminar for your workplace.

“Small Steps makes the tricky subject of childhood anxiety very approachable. Our staff left feeling more confident to recognise, understand and support the children in their lives who have anxiety”- Zoe Wooldridge, NSW Ambulance, Project Office

About Small Steps

Small Steps was created to respond to a growing need in the community, as there was increasing recognition that children can show signs of anxiety from a very young age, and parents and teachers haven’t always felt equipped to recognise and respond to childhood anxiety.

The program has been running successfully in primary schools across NSW for more than 20 years. Offering this in the workplace means that parents who work won’t miss out and are able to increase their knowledge on this important topic.

The program was developed by WayAhead’s Anxiety Reference Group and sessions are delivered by experienced facilitators with lived experience of mental health. The seminar will run for one (1) hour including time for audience Q&A, and can be held before, during or after work hours.

Topics covered during the seminar

Signs and symptoms of anxiety
The different types of anxiety disorders and how they present
Evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders
Referral and treatment options

Pricing

WayAhead Workplaces member	$150
Non-member	$600

Packages available for non-members

If you would like to sign up as a WayAhead Workplaces member at the same time, there are discounts available for your workplace:

Membership Tier	Membership price	Small Steps price	Total	Discount
Tier 2	$300	$150	$450	$450
Tier 3	$400	$150	$550	$450
Tier 4	$600	$150	$750	$450

Register your interest

Lead time

Two weeks’ lead time for the session is required. WayAhead will respond to the enquiry within three business days and strive to meet the requested date and time.

Cancellation policy

If you need to cancel a session, please contact WayAhead with three business days’ notice. Rescheduling can be done until 24 hours before scheduled session time.

Group numbers

There is no minimum or maximum number of attendees. We will provide a communications package for you to share with your employees to engage as many attendees as possible.

How can I promote Small Steps to my workplace?

WayAhead will provide an email banner and a poster for you to edit and use to promote the session in your workplace, along with the link to register.

What if I don’t have Zoom?

All sessions are currently run virtually via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Please indicate your preferred platform when registering. You do not need your own Microsoft Teams or Zoom license or account to join the seminar, although we do recommend downloading the app, instead of watching in a web browser, for a better viewing experience.

More information

To find out more about Small Steps, contact Julie Leitch, the Small Steps Coordinator at Julie.Leitch@wayahead.org.au or (02) 9339 6003

To find out more about becoming a WayAhead Workplaces member, contact Stephanie Thompson, the Workplaces Program Lead at Stephanie.Thompson@wayahead.org.au or (02) 9339 6008.

What if I want to attend a Small Steps presentation without my workplace?