Teens and Beyond - Mon 12 Oct 7.00pm

Teens and Beyond is a three-week online program for parents of teens with disability aged 13 and over.

Over three online sessions, we explore key topics for the teenage years, including school and post-school options, getting the right NDIS support, behaviour support, mental health and friendships.

This three-week program is for parents and carers of children with disability and helps you build practical knowledge and skills to navigate the teenage years with confidence.

Each week covers a different topic and is led by facilitators who are parents of children with disability.

• Monday 12 October to Monday 26 October, 7:00 pm

You’ll learn about

• Financial support

• School and post-school options

• Future planning

• Wellbeing: friendships, communication, behaviour support and good mental health

  
  

Watch this short video to learn more

Other families have said
Families who attended these workshops said they left feeling empowered and confident to support their child’s independence.

• “Knowledgeable, empathetic facilitators who shared real-life stories”

• “Practical guidance to support my child’s independence”

• “The future doesn’t have to be scary. There are real options and possibilities.”

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

• Delivered online via Zoom

• You will receive a confirmation email with details on how to access all three online sessions

• Let us know if you have any accessibility needs

• One registration covers all three sessions

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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