An online info session for adults with Down syndrome to learn about the importance of bowel screenings and how they can save lives.
Date
Date: Wednesday 23 April 2025
Time: 7.30 pm – 8:30 pm (VIC)
Location
This is an online event.
About the event
Did you know that bowel cancer is one of the most preventable cancers if detected early? Regular screening can save your behind – literally! Yet many people, including those with disabilities, face barriers to getting their guts in gear for important health checks.
Don’t let screening be a pain in the butt – join us for a session that will help you flush away any worries and get the inside scoop on keeping things moving in the right direction!
This is a free information session designed for adults with Down syndrome. This session will help you get to the bottom of bowel screening and provide:
- details on the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
- practical tips to keep things moving smoothly
- guidance on wiping away worries and overcoming common challenges
- a safe space to ask questions and access useful resources!
This webinar is for adults with Down syndrome who want to learn more about bowel health and screening. Parents, carers and support workers are also welcome to attend.
The Cancer Council provide training for individuals to have the knowledge to present on this topic. Our presenter, Debby, has undertaken that training.
This webinar is sponsored by the Cancer Council.
To register
To register, please visit our online registration page.
Presenters
Debby Fraumano
Debby was trained by the Cancer Council to present on this topic. Debby is the Adult Support Manager and a FitSkills21 Facilitator at Down Syndrome Victoria, as well as a social worker who has been working in social services for the last thirty years. She started out in family services supporting vulnerable families before specialising in disability. Debby has experience in working in direct service with people with disabilities, case management and advocacy, information sharing and training.
Debby is a parent of an adult with a disability, and as such also experiences the trials of the disability world, having firsthand experience of navigating the NDIS, health, housing, education, employment and ageing.
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