Perimenopause and Menopause- IN PERSON

Join Canberra Menopause Centre from SHFPACT for an accessible session on perimenopause and menopause. Resources will be available. A free workshop for women, gender diverse and non-binary people with disabilities. Canberra Menopause Centre at Sexual Health and Family Planning will join us for an accessible session on; • General information on what is perimenopause and menopause • How to recognise and communicate your experience of the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause • General information on the management of perimenopause and menopause ACCESSIBILITY DETAILS If you have specific accessibility needs that you would like us to meet, please book a week prior. This will ensure we have time to properly prepare. We can accomodate most commonly requested needs, time permiting. Mobility Accessibility The room has lift access available. The venue strives to be inclusive of all mobility needs, please email [email protected] to request addiontal information, if required. Carers and Companions Carers and companions are included in this free event, and can participate with you. Please book a ticket for them too. All assistance animals are welcome. Please be advised the venue staff may request to see accreditation (for example, a certificate, token or harness) or other evidence to demonstrate that the animal is properly trained. Accessible Toilets Accessible toilets are availible. TRANSPORT Parking There is onstreet parking around the venue and at the front of the venue. Accessible Parking Mobility parking is available free of charge with a valid disability parking permit. Public Transport Stops ACTION buses R10, 66, and 47 stop at the Denman Prospect Shops on Felstead Vista. COVID SAFETY • If you have any cold or flu symptoms do not attend the event, this is not only for covid safety but also general disability safety. • We encourage masking at our events, N95 masks and hand sanitizer will be available at events. • If you test positive with covid up to 10 days after the event, please email WWDACT so we can notify the other attendees ([email protected]). Your identity will be kept confidential. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Who can attend WWDACT events and workshops? Any woman, femme-aligned or non-binary person who self-identifies as having or living with disability/ies can attend WWDACT events. If you're not sure if that's you, it likely is! Feel free to email [email protected] if you're unsure. To attend, please sign up as a WWDACT member. See next FAQ How do I become a WWDACT member? Complete the quick and free membership form here: https://app.joinit.com/o/women-with-disabilities-act What is the Our Autonomy Project? The Department of Health, Ageing and Disability has funded WWDACT to run Our Autonomy until June 2027. It's being run by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities to build skills, knowledge, & confidence. It includes 3 parts: Peer events, info & skill building workshops, yearly member magazine.