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SUMMARY:Tools and tips for talking about sexual wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Tools and tips for talking about sexual wellbeing\nThis session introduces Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (formally Family Planning). Resources available\, include Easy Read; Consent for Sex; and a new sexual wellbeing programme ‘Bodies\, Boundaries and Being Me’. Attendees will come away with an understanding of resources available and a clearer sense of how to support open\, confident conversations about sexual wellbeing. \nPresenter\nLeah Rothman\nHealth Promotion Specialist\nSexual Wellbeing Aotearoa \nBiography\nI’ve been working in the social services world for over 20 years\, walking alongside young people\, their whānau\, communities and the people that support them. \nI have a background in Social Work\, Youth Work\, Development Studies\, and Social Service Supervision\, providing direct client work\, programme development and facilitation\, project management and clinical supervision. Most recently\, I have worked in the alcohol and drug and sexual wellbeing space. \nI love working with people and communities to help create positive change where it’s needed most. My mahi is client- and community-led\, strengths-based and designed to spark reflection\, action and change.\nI’m currently based in the Wairarapa with my partner\, our small children\, a dog\, and some spirited chickens. I’ve spent a lot of my life travelling but always return to living in the Wellington region. \nTheme: Health and Sexual wellbeing\nAudience: Parents\, whānau and professionals
URL:https://nzdsa.org.nz/event/tools-and-tips-for-talking-about-sexual-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Zoom\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Zealand Down Syndrome Association":MAILTO:na@nzdsa.org.nz
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SUMMARY:Home & School: Joyful connections and a strong relationship
DESCRIPTION:Home & School: Joyful connections and a strong relationship\nI’m presenting in my capacity as a parent\, not in a professional capacity. My daughter Charlotte is in Year 5 at our local primary school. I’ll be sharing with you about this journey so far\, and how we work together with our school to ensure that we have a strong relationship. It’s a long-term relationship\, and it’s not always smooth – but I’ve learned some important things along the way.\nI’ll talk about how we communicate\, plan and solve problems together. And how our focus has changed over the last 5 years.\nThis year\, we have been focusing on friendships and building social connections through school and outside of school. I’m passionate about ensuring Charlotte’s continued participation in school and community life. And educating those around her to best support\, understand and include her.\nThis is suitable for anyone who has a child starting school soon or who has already started primary \nPresenter\nPaula Beguely\nParent\nADSA Education & Information Facilitator \nBiography\nI live in Auckland\, with my husband Tom\, and two beautiful daughters\, Harriet (13) and Charlotte (10). Our journey with the Down syndrome community started when Charlotte was born in 2016. I was the Community Liaison with Auckland Down Syndrome Association for 6 years\, and now I’m in a new role as Education & Information Facilitator. \n  \nTheme: Education and advocacy\nAudience: Parents\, whānau and professionals \n 
URL:https://nzdsa.org.nz/event/home-school-joyful-connections-and-a-strong-relationship-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference 2026
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