A Good Life – Supporting Friendships

26 Aug 2026 7.30pm - 9.00pm

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.

Register here.

Details
Date:
26 Aug 2026
Time:
7.30pm - 9.00pm
Location
A Good Life – Supporting Friendships,
Cost
$0
Organizer
Event Registration
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