"Being able to access education in the [sexuality and relationship] area helps you to understand the rules of relationships."
Mohammed
Our Sexuality and Relationship Education service for people with disability is the first of its kind to be offered by an Australian disability organisation. Developed following customer demand to lift the lid on taboo topics, our educational services have been created to support people with disability to achieve their sexuality and relationship goals and desires.
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Education
Learn about relationships and sexuality
Understand yourself
Explore who you are as a person
Relationships
Connect with others in meaningful ways
Build confidence
Empower yourself
***Some of our services may be delivered differently as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. To find out specific information about how these changes affect our services, visit our dedicated COVID-19 page.***
Access assistance with sexual activity — Our staff will work with you to ensure your support requirements, individual sexual needs and desires are communicated and actioned for your chosen intimate moment (for example, support with positioning and assisting you to set up your sexual experience). We will support you to feel confident and enjoy your sexual activity through our dignified and non-judgemental service.
Sexuality and relationship counselling – Through our one-on-one counselling sessions, we provide emotional support so you can manage and explore your relationships, sexual health and sexuality. Our counselling sessions provide a safe space to explore important issues and deepen your understanding about topics that are important to you.
Individual social skills development – We offer a 10 week relationship and sexuality program for you to increase your understanding about relationships, sexual health and sexuality as an everyday life skill. Our 10 week program covers specific topics to support you to understand relationships and sexuality.