Resources

Resources for Health Professionals

We are on a mission to normalise the conversation about disability and sexual wellness in the community. With our experience in healthcare and the NDIS, we are passionate about equipping healthcare workers to feel more comfortable with having these conversations with the people they support.

90% of healthcare practitioners agree that the topic of sexuality should be addressed as part of the holistic healthcare of clients, but 94% reported that they were unlikely to discuss sexual health concerns with their participants.

Haboubi and Lincoln (2003)

Despite evidence which emphasizes the significant correlation between sexuality, well-being, and quality of life, it's commonly disregarded within the healthcare field. Many OT's are hesitant to address the topic of sexuality.

Let's Talk About Sex

Links to resources

Family planning handbook for providers

People with disabilities have the same sexual and reproductive health needs and rights as people without disabilities, but often they are not given information about reproductive and sexual health or adequate care.

Download the chapter on working with clients with disabilities from the global handbook.

Resources to aid with education

SECCA has developed a range of unique resources to help people of all abilities learn and teach about relationships, sexuality, health and rights.

You can access the resources here.

Webinars and live recordings

SHINE SA have a range of online recordings of their live sexual and reproductive health webinars that can be accessed via an online learning system.

You can view the list of topics on their website here.

Why and how to have conversations about sexual wellness

Barwon Health and Deakin University Research held a presentation by leading health experts on why health professionals should be having conversations with participants about sexual wellness. They also discuss techniques and provide tools for healthcare professionals so they can have these conversations.

You can access all the presentations by Barwon Health and Deakin University Research on their Grand Round Webinar Series Recordinings page. The sexuality topic was recorded on Tues 8th November 2022.

Supporting the sexual health of youth with disabilities

An international resource developed by the SHEIDD project used input from interviews to develop guidelines for providing sexual health education to youth with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

You can view the guidelines they developed by clicking the link.

Family planning resources by state

Reach out to local family planning centres if you're looking to connect with professionals for help or pay to access their training:

NSW - Family Planning NSW Sexuality and Disability Service

VIC - Sexual Health VIC

WA - People First Programme is part of Family Planning Association of WA

ACT - Sexual Health & Family Planning ACT

SA - better resource is Shine SA

QLD - True

TAS - Family Planning Tasmania

NT - Family Planning Welfare Association of NT

Videos

ZIGGY tutorial

Erectile dysfunction

Traditional sexual wellness device designs are ineffective for people with erectile dysfunction. With it's flexible wings and built-in magnets, the Ziggy may be an effective solution.