Free Public Lecture in Utsunomiya on June 6th to Discuss "Child-Centered x Whole-Family" Support Across Healthcare, Welfare, and Community
The NPO Sora-iro Koala will host a free public lecture titled "For a Society that Supports Child-Centered x Whole-Family" on June 6, 2026, in Utsunomiya City. Held as part of the 68th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Child Neurology, the event will bring together practitioners from healthcare, welfare, government, and the community. They will discuss how to support families and communities holistically, starting from the child's perspective, and explore ways to achieve cross-sector collaboration.
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The specially certified NPO Sora-iro Koala (Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture) will hold a public lecture, "For a Society that Supports Child-Centered x Whole-Family," on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Utsunomiya City.
This lecture is conducted as a public forum for the 68th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Child Neurology. It will bring together practitioners from diverse fields such as healthcare, welfare, administration, and the community to discuss the theme of "How to support families and the community, starting from the child."
**Reframing "Child-Centered" to "Whole-Family"**
Issues surrounding children are intertwined with complex factors such as family isolation, economic status, and community connections. Consequently, the importance of a perspective that supports the "whole family," rather than just the "child alone," has been growing in recent years.
In this lecture, speakers active in the fields of healthcare, welfare, and community will share practical examples, challenges, and collaborative strategies, exploring ways to provide support that transcends sectoral boundaries.
**Event Overview**
- **Date & Time:** Saturday, June 6, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- **Venue:** Light Cube Utsunomiya, Medium Hall (Venue 1)
- **Fee:** Free
- **Target Audience:** Open to everyone (students, parents, support workers, those interested in community activities, etc.)
**Program**
- **Chair:** Akihiko Takahashi (Hibari Clinic / Certified NPO Urizun)
- **Opening Remarks:** Hitoshi Kosaka (Jichi Medical University, Pediatrics)
- **Supporting Remarks:** Tochigi Prefecture Children's Policy Division
- **Practice Reports:** "Child-Centered x Whole-Family x Inclusive Community"
- Akihiko Takahashi
- Takuya Masuda (Jichi Medical University, Pediatrics / Specially Certified NPO Sora-iro Koala)
- Masayuki Hamano (General Incorporated Association Engao)
**Panel Talk**
Panelists from different fields—healthcare, welfare, administration, and community—will engage in a dialogue based on questions such as:
- "How can we engage with people who are hard to reach with support?"
- "How can cross-sector collaboration be realized?"
- **Panelists:** Akihiko Takahashi, Yoko Torikai, Takuya Masuda
- **Facilitator:** Masayuki Hamano
**Message from the Field**
What does a community look like where children, adults, and the elderly can naturally support each other, rather than anyone having to struggle alone? This lecture aims to be a place not just for professionals, but for every citizen to confront this question and find their own way to get involved.
**Features of this Lecture**
- Gathers practitioners from healthcare, welfare, administration, and the community.
- Adopts a perspective that views "child-centered" at the family and community level.
- Emphasizes real-world practical examples and dialogue.
- Open design that is accessible to students and citizens.
**Organizers and Supporters**
- **Organizer:** 68th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Child Neurology
- **Supporters:** Tochigi Prefecture, Specially Certified NPO Sora-iro Koala
**How to Participate**
Please register by filling out the necessary information on the event application form (https://x.gd/502O6). Walk-in participation is also possible. Please see the flyer for details.
This lecture is conducted as a public forum for the 68th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Child Neurology. It will bring together practitioners from diverse fields such as healthcare, welfare, administration, and the community to discuss the theme of "How to support families and the community, starting from the child."
**Reframing "Child-Centered" to "Whole-Family"**
Issues surrounding children are intertwined with complex factors such as family isolation, economic status, and community connections. Consequently, the importance of a perspective that supports the "whole family," rather than just the "child alone," has been growing in recent years.
In this lecture, speakers active in the fields of healthcare, welfare, and community will share practical examples, challenges, and collaborative strategies, exploring ways to provide support that transcends sectoral boundaries.
**Event Overview**
- **Date & Time:** Saturday, June 6, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- **Venue:** Light Cube Utsunomiya, Medium Hall (Venue 1)
- **Fee:** Free
- **Target Audience:** Open to everyone (students, parents, support workers, those interested in community activities, etc.)
**Program**
- **Chair:** Akihiko Takahashi (Hibari Clinic / Certified NPO Urizun)
- **Opening Remarks:** Hitoshi Kosaka (Jichi Medical University, Pediatrics)
- **Supporting Remarks:** Tochigi Prefecture Children's Policy Division
- **Practice Reports:** "Child-Centered x Whole-Family x Inclusive Community"
- Akihiko Takahashi
- Takuya Masuda (Jichi Medical University, Pediatrics / Specially Certified NPO Sora-iro Koala)
- Masayuki Hamano (General Incorporated Association Engao)
**Panel Talk**
Panelists from different fields—healthcare, welfare, administration, and community—will engage in a dialogue based on questions such as:
- "How can we engage with people who are hard to reach with support?"
- "How can cross-sector collaboration be realized?"
- **Panelists:** Akihiko Takahashi, Yoko Torikai, Takuya Masuda
- **Facilitator:** Masayuki Hamano
**Message from the Field**
What does a community look like where children, adults, and the elderly can naturally support each other, rather than anyone having to struggle alone? This lecture aims to be a place not just for professionals, but for every citizen to confront this question and find their own way to get involved.
**Features of this Lecture**
- Gathers practitioners from healthcare, welfare, administration, and the community.
- Adopts a perspective that views "child-centered" at the family and community level.
- Emphasizes real-world practical examples and dialogue.
- Open design that is accessible to students and citizens.
**Organizers and Supporters**
- **Organizer:** 68th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Child Neurology
- **Supporters:** Tochigi Prefecture, Specially Certified NPO Sora-iro Koala
**How to Participate**
Please register by filling out the necessary information on the event application form (https://x.gd/502O6). Walk-in participation is also possible. Please see the flyer for details.