Join ACD for a FREE 90-minute online webinar, Supporting Friendships.

Building friendships can be challenging, but with the right support, every young person can experience meaningful connection.

In this engaging and practical session, Jodi Rodgers will share strategies to help your young person develop strong, respectful, and lasting friendships. Discover how to nurture social skills, build confidence and independence, and create opportunities for genuine connection at a pace that feels right for them.

You’ll learn about

Nurturing social skills
Confidence and independence
Creating opportunities for connection

About the presenter

Jodi Rodgers is a qualified sexologist, counsellor, accredited supervisor and special education teacher. She founded Birds and Bees after 30 years in education, disability and sexuality, specialising in accessible relationship and sexuality counselling for people with disability.

Jodi was featured as the relationship specialist on the award winning series Love on the Spectrum and is the author of two books.

What to expect

A welcoming space designed for parents and carers of children with developmental delay and disability
Led by experienced facilitators who bring understanding and lived experience
Content is intended for Victorian families of children with disability only
Delivered online via Zoom
You will receive a confirmation email with details on how to access the session
Let us know if you have any accessibility needs

If you have any questions

Email: educate@acd.org.au
Call: 03 9880 7000 or 1800 654 013 (regional callers)
ACD workshops provide general information, peer support, and shared lived experience. We do not provide medical, or counselling advice. Information shared during the event is for support and empowerment.

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Contact the host of Supporting Friendships with Jodi Rodgers - Wed 26 Aug 7.30pm