Advocating For Your Children At School

During a Mito Connect Call, Michele Hemmings (Patient Pathways Nurse) shared advice to advocate for children at school to ensure they are getting the best support.

Michele will spoke about:
  • Establishing welfare plans to cover all elements of schooling
  • How to maximise your interaction with the education department to reduce your stress and achieve the best outcome for your child
  • Complimentary support services that nurture your child’s learning and development

 

 

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