Bodies, Boundaries and Being Me

Reliable, relevant, and grounded in best practice, this programme has been developed for people with an intellectual disability in Aotearoa New Zealand. It is for disability organisations, kura, and schools to use when working with people with an intellectual disability aged from 13 years old.
 
Participants will build practical knowledge through interactive activities and kōrero across eight modules covering:

• body awareness
• puberty and physical changes
• identity, culture and orientation
• consent and boundaries
• healthy relationships and communication
• pregnancy and reproduction
• sexual health and contraception
• digital safety and getting help. 

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• young people aged 13+ with intellectual disabilities
• adults with  intellectual disabilities

Participants may also have sensory, physical, learning, or neurodivergent conditions. Participants want practical knowledge about topics like bodies, relationships, pleasure, consent, and reproductive choices.

This course consists of information for facilitators to prepare them to deliver this programme – but we recommend attending our training before delivering this content to tāngata whaikaha. Facilitators may be any kaimahi who support the health and wellbeing of tāngata whaikaha and want to weave sexual wellbeing into their practice. 

To arrange training, please contact your local Community Health Promoter.

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