
For parents and caregivers of young people who struggle to attend school, and related education and health professionals. We share experiences and insights into what is going on for our young people and how we can offer support.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 84 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingEducationKids & Family | |||

Nina’s son was a bright, quirky young person who loved rocket science, coding and books. By high school he was having panic attacks every morning, and a ten minute walk to school could take an hour. Then, in Year 11, he was told that if he stayed in ... more
At 20, Angelina is studying paramedicine at university and scoring 96% in her exams. A few years ago, she couldn’t get through a school day.
Angelina was a conscientious, high-achieving student until Year 10, when she suddenly found she couldn’t do ... more
This episode is a collaboration between School Can't Australia and Yellow Ladybugs made possible through funding from the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building Grant.
This is the second of two special episodes with Yellow Ladybugs, who are ded... more
This week we're revisiting our conversation with Jackie Hall, first released as Episode 13. Since we recorded this conversation, Jackie has made her programs available free of charge. That includes a nine week autism parenting program, and Inside Aut... more
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Finding this podcast has helped me feel less alone and more supported navigating the constant challenges of school can’t, thank you!!
I was hooked on this podcast after listening to just one episode. I am so impressed by Leisa - her knowledge, compassion, and skill as a host; she knows how to draw the full story from her interesting range of guests with both lived experience and expertise in the area. As a parent of a child struggling with school, I can’t wait to listen to all the episodes for much-needed ideas and support.
Highly recommend this pod to educators and to families/supporters of neurodivergent kids/teens and any others struggling with school attendance due to its impact on their wellbeing. Really well presented, edited and recorded, lots of lived experiences being centred, but also insights from experts and researchers in the field too. Thanks Aussies!
Love this show. It’s so validating for parents of school can’t children. Thank you for helping build community and normalise our experience ❤️
I wish I had this podcast two years ago! Thank you for making me feel less alone on this journey of ‘school can’t’.
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The show centers on families and professionals navigating school attendance challenges, especially for neurodivergent students. Conversations blend lived experiences with expert guidance on executive function, burnout, attendance planning, and creating supportive learning environments. Episodes often feature parents, clinicians, educators, and community advocates sharing practical strategies, resources, and reforms needed to foster belonging, safety, and flexible education pathways. Notably, the program emphasizes compassionate, strengths-based approaches, avoiding blame, and foregrounding student wellbeing and agency. It's likely to appeal to listeners seeking actionable advice, validation, and community around school refusal, PDA, and rel... more
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