Supporting Intimacy and Sexuality

Course Overview

Turn those “I don’t know what to say” moments into productive, professional and supportive conversations around intimacy and sexuality.

Why take this course?

Intimacy and sexuality comes in many forms, and it’s a natural part of a good life. But Support Workers, Managers and Providers often feel a little nervous going into these conversations, and understandably so. It’s often considered culturally taboo and met with concerns over opening the door to abuse. 

But as uncomfortable as it may feel, nothing good can come from sweeping these conversations under the rug. This 60-minute eLearning gives anyone working within the NDIS the chance to learn more about how intimacy and sexuality can be part of a holistic plan for supporting a person, while still comfortably operating within the professional and ethical boundaries of your role. You’ll leave feeling more confident to have these conversations and support a person to explore this important area of their life. 

What you’ll gain

In 60 minutes, we’ll dive into:

• How to talk about intimacy and sex with the people you support

• Conversation strings you can use in practice when speaking with participants and their family members about intimacy and sexuality

• Practical examples where intimacy, sexuality and sex can fit into your role or organisation

• Consent and communication

• Case studies looking at how to broach, plan and deliver intimacy, sexuality and sex supports with a wide range of participant needs

• The myth that intimacy, sexuality and sex can only happen with paid sex workers!

• Various clinical roles out there which can offer sexuality support, which providers can refer participants to

• Boundary setting when it comes to these conversations

Who’s it for?

Anyone and everyone who may be involved in conversations around intimacy and sexuality with participants.

• Support Workers

• Team Leaders and Frontline Leaders

• Service Managers

• Support Coordinators

• Allied Health Professionals (especially OTs)

What’s included?

• 60-minute eLearning module

• Conversation starters and guides to foster positive conversations around sexuality and intimacy

• A list of professionals (including Allied Health Professionals) who may be able to support this area

• Certificate of completion

Which NDIS Practice Standards does this course align to? 

Completing this course may help provide evidence of compliance with: 

• Core Module: Rights & Responsibilities (Person Centred Supports)

• Core Module: Rights & Responsibilities (Individual Values & Beliefs)

• Core Module: Rights & Responsibilities (Privacy & Dignity)

• Core Module: Rights & Responsibilities (Independence & Informed Choice)

• Core Module: Rights & Responsibilities (Violence, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation & Discrimination)

• Core Module: Provider Governance and Operational Management (Risk Management)

Read more about the on-demand library’s NDIS Practice Standards alignment