Join our session for young teenagers with Down syndrome to learn about the important life stage of puberty.
Date
Thursday 16 April 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (VIC)
Location
Kensington
Please note: we will share the venue address with participants closer to the event.
Please note: this event has been postponed until later in the year. We will share the new date when it is available.
About the event
In this tailored session for teenagers with Down syndrome, we’ll talk about puberty — how your body changes, how to respect what feels right for you, and what good relationships look like.
You will learn about:
- your body and how it can change when you become a teenager
- what is private, what things I should keep private and what things I can share with others
- how feelings can change when you become a teenager and who I can talk to if I am worried or upset.
To register
Please note: this event has been postponed until later in the year. We will share the new date when it is available.
Presenter
Kardie Whelan
Kardie has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Disability), and has worked in a variety of disability settings, special schools and TAFEs. She has been at Sexual Health Victoria (formerly Family Planning Victoria) for 18 years as a sexuality educator for people with cognitive disability of all ages. Kardie also provides learning to professionals and volunteers working in the disability sector, education consultations to care teams and families, and facilitates information sessions for parents and carers.
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