About

This 90-minute online workshop provides a welcoming and inclusive space for students with disability to build confidence, learn practical skills and connect with other young people who are also preparing for Year 7.

Students will:

  • Meet other students with disability who are preparing for secondary school

  • Talk about what to expect when starting Year 7

  • Practice ways to ask for help and speak up about what they need

  • Create a personalised checklist to help them feel organised, prepared and confident


Led by young people with lived experience, this workshop encourages students to develop self-advocacy skills, make meaningful connections and feel more confident about the transition ahead.

Developed by YDAS in partnership with ACD, parents are welcome to attend alongside your child.

What to expect 

  • A welcoming space designed for students with developmental delay and disability

  • Led by experienced facilitators who bring understanding and lived experience

  • Content is intended for Victorian families of children with disability only

  • These workshops are not about choosing or comparing secondary schools. It is intended for families who have already selected their child’s secondary school and are now preparing for transition to Year 7.

  • Delivered online via Zoom

  • You will receive a confirmation email that will have details about how to access the session

  • Let us know if you have any accessibility needs

  • Hosted and facilitated by YDAS (Parents are welcome to attend)

Questions?

  • Email: educate@acd.org.au

  • Call:  03 9880 7000 or 1800 654 013 (regional callers)

  • ACD workshops provide general information, peer support, and shared lived experience. We do not provide medical, or counselling advice. Information shared during the event is for support and empowerment.

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