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Helping young people understand growing up.

Engaging, age-appropriate sexual health, puberty and relationships education for South Australian primary schools.

Helping young people understand growing up.

Engaging, age-appropriate sexual health, puberty and relationships education for South Australian primary schools.

About The Chat Academy

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Our History

Dean Carter -Director & Program development

keryn carter - Director & Educator

Our History

The Chat Academy has been supporting South Australian primary school students and families with growth and development education since 2008, originally as Kidz Biz Education.

Today, we continue that long-standing work with engaging, age-appropriate programs designed to help young people understand their bodies, navigate the ch

Our History

The Chat Academy has been supporting South Australian primary school students and families with growth and development education since 2008, originally as Kidz Biz Education.

Today, we continue that long-standing work with engaging, age-appropriate programs designed to help young people understand their bodies, navigate the changes of growing up and build confidence along the way.

Our sessions are delivered by experienced health and education professionals and are designed to complement the Australian Curriculum while giving schools the flexibility to choose the topics that best suit their students and community.

Most importantly, we believe these conversations should feel comfortable, factual and completely normal.

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keryn carter - Director & Educator

Dean Carter -Director & Program development

keryn carter - Director & Educator

Keryn is a Registered Nurse with more than eight years of experience delivering growth and development education to primary school students.

After years of working as an educator with Kidz Biz Education, Keryn developed a real passion for helping young people feel comfortable and confident talking about their bodies and the changes that c

Keryn is a Registered Nurse with more than eight years of experience delivering growth and development education to primary school students.

After years of working as an educator with Kidz Biz Education, Keryn developed a real passion for helping young people feel comfortable and confident talking about their bodies and the changes that come with growing up.

As a mum of two teenage girls, she also understands these conversations from a parent’s perspective — including just how awkward they can sometimes feel!

Keryn’s warm, down-to-earth approach helps create a relaxed environment where students feel comfortable learning, asking questions and having a laugh along the way.

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A serene landscape featuring mountains, a lake, and a clear blue sky.

Dean Carter -Director & Program development

Dean is an experienced Primary School Health and PE teacher with more than 13 years in education.

His classroom experience and understanding of the Australian Curriculum play an important role in the development of The Chat Academy programs, helping ensure sessions are engaging, relevant and appropriate for primary-aged students.

As both a

Dean is an experienced Primary School Health and PE teacher with more than 13 years in education.

As both a teacher and a dad, Dean understands the importance of giving young people clear, practical information while creating opportunities for conversations to continue at school and at home.

Behind the scenes, Dean works alongside Keryn to develop and continually refine The Chat Academy programs as the needs of students, families and schools evolve.

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Meet our Educators

Tara

Natalia

- Bachelor of Midwifery

- Bachelor of Education

I am a qualified teacher and registered midwife with a strong passion for sexual health and wellbeing education.

I began my career as a primary school teacher before moving into midwifery, where I now work as a clinician and educator.

As a mum of two children myself, I understand the impor

- Bachelor of Midwifery

- Bachelor of Education

I am a qualified teacher and registered midwife with a strong passion for sexual health and wellbeing education.

I began my career as a primary school teacher before moving into midwifery, where I now work as a clinician and educator.

As a mum of two children myself, I understand the importance of providing age-appropriate, inclusive and respectful education that supports children to feel safe, confident and informed.

I am passionate about building relationships with the school communities I attend through humour and empathy.

When I am not working, I love heading away in my caravan to spend time at the beach to catch some waves and read a good book!

I am proud to work with The Chat Academy to help young people develop healthy foundations for their wellbeing.

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Natalia

- Registered Nurse
- Graduate Diploma of Nursing
- Registered Counsellor
- Masters of Counselling

Adolescence is a developmental period characterised by physiological, emotional and cognitive changes, coupled with social, academic and varying relational pressures. Not having an understanding of these changes can leave them vulnerable t

- Registered Nurse
- Graduate Diploma of Nursing
- Registered Counsellor
- Masters of Counselling

I have worked professionally as a Registered Nurse for 19 years, providing services in a range of specialty areas with children, young people and adults. The aim of completing my Masters of Counselling was to combine both qualifications in order to make a greater difference to the growing number of kids and adolescents who are experiencing mounting distress around growing up and puberty.

I've seen firsthand when kids and adolescents can't cope with mounting complexities around growing up today, both in hospital and private practice setting.

Both qualifications complement each other as I have the ability to connect at their level by having an understanding of issues they face, and support discussions in a safe environment.

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Contact Us

Let’s get chatting!

Whether you’re a school looking for the right program for your students, or a parent or caregiver wanting to know more about what we do, we’d love to hear from you.

Not sure which sessions would best suit your school? That’s okay too. Get in touch and we can talk through your students, your school community and what you’re hoping to achieve.

Ready to start the conversation?

contact@thechatacademy.com.au

Helping young people understand growing up.

Helping young people understand growing up.

Explore Our Programs

For Parents & Caregivers

Register Interest

About The Chat Academy

Our History

Dean Carter -Director & Program development

keryn carter - Director & Educator

Our History

Our History

keryn carter - Director & Educator

Dean Carter -Director & Program development

keryn carter - Director & Educator

Dean Carter -Director & Program development

Dean Carter -Director & Program development

Dean Carter -Director & Program development

Meet our Educators

Tara

Natalia

Natalia

Natalia

Natalia

Natalia

Contact Us

Let’s get chatting!

Get in touch

Connect With Us

Helping young people understand growing up.

Helping young people understand growing up.

Explore Our Programs

For Parents & Caregivers

Register Interest

About The Chat Academy

Our History

Dean Carter -Director & Program development

keryn carter - Director & Educator

Our History

Our History

keryn carter - Director & Educator

Dean Carter -Director & Program development

keryn carter - Director & Educator

Dean Carter -Director & Program development

Dean Carter -Director & Program development

Dean Carter -Director & Program development

Meet our Educators

Tara

Natalia

Natalia

Natalia

Natalia

Natalia

Contact Us

Let’s get chatting!

Get in touch

Connect With Us

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