Question 1

What will my child do during the workshop?

Accepted Answer

Children will work with Dash Robots to explore robotics, coding and problem-solving through guided, hands-on activities designed for their age group.

Question 2

Does my child need any coding or robotics experience?

Accepted Answer

No. This workshop is designed for beginners, and no previous coding or robotics experience is required. Children are grouped by age to create a learning environment where activities are appropriate for their stage of development and experience.

Question 3

What is a Dash Robot?

Accepted Answer

Dash is an educational robot designed to introduce children to coding, robotics and computational thinking through fun, interactive challenges. Using simple, age-appropriate coding activities, children learn how to make Dash move, respond to commands, solve problems and complete exciting tasks. It's an engaging way to build confidence, creativity and critical thinking while making technology fun and accessible for beginners.

Question 4

What should my child bring?

Accepted Answer

Children should bring:A drink bottle. Any personal items they may need during the workshop, such as medication (for example, asthma inhalers or EpiPens), or any other essential medical or support items. Comfortable clothing suitable for participating in hands-on activities.All robotics equipment, technology and learning materials will be provided by Inspired Mind Lab, so there is no need to bring a device or any robotics equipment.

Question 5

Is all equipment provided?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Everything your child needs for the workshop is supplied.

Question 6

Do parents or guardians need to stay?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A parent or guardian must remain with their child in the workshop for the full duration of the session. There will be a few chairs placed at the back of the room which parents/guardians are welcome to use.

Question 7

How will I know my child will be safe during the workshop?

Accepted Answer

The safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. Our workshops are delivered by qualified STEAMM educators in a structured, supervised environment, with a parent or guardian required to remain with their child throughout the entire session.Inspired Mind Lab is committed to providing a child-safe environment and operates in accordance with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. All facilitators hold a current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) and follow our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Code of Conduct. A qualified First Aider will also be available on-site throughout the workshop to respond to any first aid incidents should they arise. If your child has any medical, accessibility or additional support needs, please let us know during registration so we can work with you to provide the best possible experience.

Question 8

What happens if we can no longer attend?

Accepted Answer

Please let us know by emailing us at contact@inspiredmindlab.com.au  as soon as possible so we can offer the place to another child on the waiting list. If you are not able to attend on the day, please contact Floyd on +61 402 752 897

Question 9

Why do I need to confirm my registration before the workshop?

Accepted Answer

To help us provide places to as many children as possible, all registered participants will be contacted by email and/or phone (call or SMS) two business days before the workshop to confirm their attendance. If we do not receive a confirmation by the requested deadline, your child's place will be offered to another family on the waitlist.

Question 10

Who is running the workshop?

Accepted Answer

The workshop is facilitated by a qualified STEAMM educator from Inspired Mind Lab, who is passionate about inspiring children through hands-on learning. Our educators create a fun, engaging and supportive environment where children can explore robotics, coding and problem-solving at their own pace. All facilitators hold a current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) and follow Inspired Mind Lab's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Code of Conduct to ensure a safe and positive experience for every participant.

Question 11

My child has additional support needs. Can they attend the workshop?

Accepted Answer

Our workshop welcomes children with a wide range of abilities and needs. Having ADHD, autism, dyslexia, a physical disability or another diagnosis does not automatically prevent a child from participating.At this stage, our facilitators are not equipped to provide specialised or dedicated one-on-one support. Children should generally be able to participate safely in a small group environment with the support normally provided by our facilitators.As parents/guardians remain onsite during the workshop, they may provide occasional, minimal assistance to their child where needed, provided this does not disrupt the activities or require ongoing one-on-one support throughout the session.If your child has higher support needs or you’re unsure whether the workshop will be suitable, please contact us (contact@inspiredmindlab.com.au) before registering so we can discuss their needs with you.We’re committed to making Inspired Mind Lab as inclusive and accessible as possible and hope to expand the support we can offer in the future.

Question 12

Can my child attend a workshop for a different age group?

Accepted Answer

We understand that families may have children in different age groups and that workshop times may not always suit everyone’s schedule.However, each Inspired Mind Lab workshop is specifically designed for the advertised age group, with activities, instructions and learning experiences tailored to their stage of development.To ensure every child gets the most from the experience and to give children in each age group a fair opportunity to participate, we’re unable to accommodate children in a workshop outside their designated age group.

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We are running two separate sessions, one for ages 6 to 9 and one for ages 10 to 12

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