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Teens and Beyond: Online Program for Parents of Teens with Disability

29 Sep 2026 - 2 min read - Share on Facebook, LinkedIn or by email.
ACD TEENS

Are you a parent or carer of a teenager with disability aged 13 or over?

The Australian Centre for Disability (ACD) is offering Teens and Beyond, a three-week online program designed to help parents and carers navigate some of the key issues that arise during the teenage years.

Across three online sessions, the program explores practical topics including school and post-school options, NDIS supports, financial support, future planning, behaviour support, mental health and friendships.

The sessions are led by facilitators who are also parents of children with disability and bring their own lived experience to the discussions.

When

Choose one of the following three session times:

  • Mondays: 12 October to 26 October, 7.00 pm
  • Tuesdays: 13 October to 27 October, 7.00 pm
  • Wednesdays: 14 October to 28 October, 10.00 am

Each program runs for three weeks, with one session each week.

Topics covered

The program will explore:

  • Financial support
  • School and post-school options
  • Future planning
  • Wellbeing, including friendships, communication, behaviour support and good mental health
  • Supporting your teenager’s independence

What to expect

  • A welcoming online space for parents and carers of children with developmental delay and disability
  • Facilitators with lived experience as parents of children with disability
  • Practical information and shared experiences
  • Online delivery via Zoom
  • One registration covering all three sessions
  • Accessibility needs can be discussed with the organisers
  • Confirmation and Zoom access details will be provided after registration

Families who have previously attended the workshops have described the sessions as providing practical guidance, knowledge and greater confidence in supporting their child’s independence.

Watch the video to learn more about Teens and Beyond

Questions and registration

For more information or to ask questions:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03 9880 7000
Regional callers: 1800 654 013
REGISTER HERE

ACD workshops provide general information, peer support and shared lived experience. They do not provide medical or counselling advice. Information shared during the event is intended to support and empower families.