Planet Puberty

Wet dreams and erections: preparing for lift off
2022-02-15 12:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Zoom App – Virtual Meeting, Australia
As boys start puberty they begin to experience wet dreams and more frequent erections. It is important to prepare your child for these changes but it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start. Join us as we discuss strategies and resources you can use to help your child learn about and manage wet dreams and erections.

Who is this webinar for? Parents and carers of children with intellectual disability and autism. This webinar is not suitable for children to attend.

Cost: Free!

Register here: https://fpnsw.wufoo.com/forms/p1drnag51tai1qt/

Hygiene: it all comes out in the wash
2022-02-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom App – Virtual Meeting, Australia
Changes to your child’s body during puberty means they will need to include new activities in their personal care and hygiene routines. For parents and carers of children with intellectual disability and autism this can raise concerns about how they will introduce these new skills to their child to help keep their bodies clean and healthy. Join us as we discuss strategies and resources you can use to support your child to learn about using deodorant, caring for their skin, showering and keeping their private body parts healthy.
Who is this webinar for? Parents and carers of children with intellectual disability and autism. This webinar is not suitable for children to attend.
Cost: Free!
Register here: https://fpnsw.wufoo.com/forms/pyhsbds1l8mk2b/

Masturbation: it’s a touchy subject
2022-03-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom App – Virtual Meeting, Australia
Masturbation is a normal part of growing up, but sometimes it can be hard to talk about with your children. For parents and carers of children with disability there may also be concerns about their child learning about privacy and masturbation. Join us as we discuss how to talk to your child about masturbation, what is normal, teaching private behaviours and using pornography.

Who is this webinar for? Parents and carers of children with intellectual disability and autism. This webinar is not suitable for children to attend.

Cost: Free!

Register here: https://fpnsw.wufoo.com/forms/p1gdexio1b5vw8s/

Emotions: riding the rollercoaster
2022-03-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom App – Virtual Meeting, Australia
It may seem like the teenage years and moodiness go hand-in-hand. When children start puberty, changes to hormones, relationships, identity and their body can cause their moods to be more changeable. Special guest speaker psychologist Zoe Semmler from Family Planning NSW sexuality and disability service will be joining us to discuss hormones, strategies for dealing with mood changes and outbursts, and talking to your child about sexy feelings
Who is this webinar for? Parents and carers of children with intellectual disability and autism. This webinar is not suitable for children to attend.
Cost: Free!
Register here: https://fpnsw.wufoo.com/forms/ps7u2r20g3tm62/

Periods: going with the flow
2022-03-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom App – Virtual Meeting, Australia
Preparing a child for their period can be a challenging time for a lot of parents of children with disability. Join us we discuss tips and strategies for preparing your child for periods, strategies for helping your child to manage their period and seeking support from your doctor.

Special guest Family Planning NSW Associate Medical Director Doctor Clare Boerma will join the webinar to discuss what a normal period is and when to talk to a doctor about period management.

Who is this webinar for? Parents and carers of children with intellectual disability and autism. This webinar is not suitable for children to attend.

Cost: Free
Register here: https://fpnsw.wufoo.com/forms/p1jquvo11n9zeix/

Source Kids Disability Expo - Melbourne
2024-07-05 10:00 - 2024-07-06 16:00 | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf, Victoria, 3006, Australia
Support your child through body changes, getting to know their emotions, navigating relationships and everything around puberty.
Our friendly team will be at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre at Booth F15 from 10am to 4pm on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th July, 2024.
Let’s chat about how our informative interactive games, podcasts and resources can help.

Navigating Puberty: Free Webinar Series
2025-04-28 11:30 - 2025-05-26 13:00 | Zoom app – online meeting
Our free webinar series is back to help parents and carers support children and young people with intellectual disability as they navigate puberty.
Starting on Monday, 28 April to Monday, 26 May, each of the five sessions offers practical advice, expert insights and open conversations on:

Hygiene
Masturbation
Wet Dreams & Erections
Periods
Managing Emotions

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/planet-puberty-webinar

Free Navigating Puberty Webinar: Hygiene
2025-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom app – online meeting
As your child’s body changes during puberty, so too may their personal care and hygiene routines.
Join our free webinar to learn strategies and discover resources you can use to teach children or young people living with intellectual disability about:

Showering
Keeping their body parts clean
Using deodorant
Caring for their skin
Shaving facial hair

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/planet-puberty-webinar

Free Navigating Puberty Webinar: Masturbation
2025-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom app – online meeting
Masturbation is a normal part of growing up.
As a parent or carer of children or young people with intellectual disability, learning strategies and having resources to understand this change can help.
Join our free webinar to find out more about:

Masturbation
What’s normal
Supporting independence
Private behaviours
Pornography

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/planet-puberty-webinar

Free Navigating Puberty Webinar: Wet dreams & Erections
2025-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom app – online meeting
When puberty starts, wet dreams and more frequent erections are common.
As a parent or carer of children or young people with intellectual disability, it’s important to prepare your child for these inevitable changes. However, it can be difficult to know where to begin.
Join our free webinar to learn strategies and discover resources to help your child understand and manage wet dreams and erections.
Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/planet-puberty-webinar

Free Navigating Puberty Webinar: Periods
2025-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom app – online meeting
Preparing a child for their period can be overwhelming for parents or carers of children with intellectual disability.
Join our free webinar with special guest Doctor Evonne Ong to learn about:

Preparing your child for their periods
Managing menstrual health
Seeking support from a doctor

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/planet-puberty-webinar

Free Navigating Puberty Webinar: Managing Emotions
2025-05-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom app – online meeting
When children start puberty, changes to their hormones, relationships, identity and body can cause mood shifts. This can be especially overwhelming for those living with intellectual disability.
Join renowned psychologist Sarah McCluskey at our free webinar to learn how, as a parent or carer, to:

Talk to your child about their sexual feelings and hormones
Handle mood changes and outbursts

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/planet-puberty-webinar
