Navigating conversations about relationships, friendships, and sexuality with your family member can feel a little tricky - but you're not alone.
This August, our Parent Support Group welcomes Carolyn O’Neill from To Be Frank – Sexuality Education and Consultancy, who brings over 20 years of experience in the disability sector.
Together, we’ll explore how to support safe social connections and build confidence - at home, in the community, and beyond.
Carolyn will offer practical tips for:
- Having open and respectful conversations
- Supporting healthy friendships and relationships
- Creating space for safety and confidence to grow
This is a free, online Zoom event for families - a chance to share, ask questions, gain insights and connect in a safe, supportive space.
Registration is essential.
We often hear parents mention how much they value the connections they're able to make at our events. If you're interested in (virtually) meeting others in the community and sharing experiences together, we welcome you to join us.
About Carolyn O’Neill, To Be Frank:
Carolyn has 30 years of experience in facilitating learning around assertiveness, communication, friendships, relationships, sexual health and sexuality. She has also worked in the disability sector for over 20 years.
She supports disabled people, families, and professionals to explore sexuality and relationships in inclusive, respectful, and practical ways.
She enjoys working alongside whānau and support people to encourage changes in attitude to sexuality and relationships for disabled people, by finding solutions to perceived barriers and creating plans for actioning these.
Details:
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Date: Wednesday 6 August 2025
Location: Online via Zoom
Fee: Free for parents, families and whānau, $50 for sector professionals
Registration to this free event is essential. Please RSVP by sending an email to
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You may also like the following events from Disability Connect:
- Next Monday, 4th August, 07:00 am, Zoom Support Group | Free online support for parents and families in Auckland, New Zealand
- This month, 18th August, 11:00 pm, Planning for Adulthood - Legal webinar for parents in Auckland, New Zealand
- Next month, 2nd September, 11:00 pm, Transition Expo 2025 - explore what's available for school leavers in Auckland
Also check out other
Nonprofit events in Ris-Orangis,
Meetups in Ris-Orangis,
Health & Wellness events in Ris-Orangis.
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