12. Sex-education and Disability Family Planning Services

Family, Whanau and Disability

Research and co-ordination: Lisa Pirihi and Carolyn Jury
Presenters: Val Ockenden and Louise Ratcliffe
Produced by Louise Ratcliffe and FreeFM89.0
Guests: Julia Drury
Julia Drury is a Health Promoter for Family Planning, based in the Hamilton Office, covering the Midland region.
She supports schools, professionals, community groups and agencies with sexuality and relationships related education programmes, training and events.
In this role she promotes a positive view of sexuality so that people are able to make informed
choices and have access to accurate information, quality sexual health services and relationship education.
She has been with Family Planning for over 20 years and is passionate about all aspects of sexuality education.
Programme Synopsis

• Supporting parents and educators teaching children about sex and relationships, especially children with additional needs.
• Family Planning resources and courses.

Music
“Lets talk about sex” by Salt and Pepa
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Connect, Inform, Support features interviews with professionals and specialists on disability-related topics, and is a source of information and resources for families and whānau caring for people with disabilities.
Discussion topics cover a range of subjects related to disability and special needs, such as inclusive education, supporting someone with special needs, and the challenges and triumphs of living with disability.
Links

• Familyplanning
• Safesquares
• Parent to Parent New Zealand Inc
• Altogether Autism
• Care Matters or 0508 236 236 freephone service for carers
• Mana Whaikaha – MidCentral only