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Disability and Sexual Health
Everyone has the right to make choices about their body and relationships
People living with disability have the right to:
- have safe and respectful relationships
- learn about sexual health
- explore and express their gender and sexuality
- get support to make decisions.
SHINE SA provides sexual health information, services and resources for people with disability and their supports.
We also provide training and resources for educators and school staff.
Accessibility at Our Clinics
Accessibility at Our Clinics
SHINE SA clinics can support people with mobility, communication, sensory and other access needs.
Hoists, telehealth, interpreters and other adjustments are available. If you need extra support, including a hoist or transfer assistance, contact SHINE SA or book a phone assessment before your appointment to discuss your needs.
Education
Inclusive Education Training: Relationships & Sexual Health Education for Students living with Disability
SHINE SA’s 2-day course, facilitated by experienced educators, explores the information, skills and strategies staff needed by adults to deliver comprehensive relationships and sexual health education to students living with a disability.
Easy Read Fact Sheets
SHINE SA has worked with the South Australian Council on Intellectual Disability (SACID) to adapt SHINE SA’s Fact Sheets on Contraception into Easy Read resources.
Library and Resource Centre
SHINE SA’s Library and Resource Centre has a specialist collection of books, resources, kits, games, anatomically correct dolls and other teaching resources which can be used to communicate effectively about a range of sexual and relationship topics.
We endeavour to make the Library space welcoming and inclusive. There is a small collection of fidgets and other toys available, and pencils and pages for colouring in. With notice, some sensory preferences can be accommodated, such as turning off overhead fluorescent lighting and using window light, adjusting room temperature, or opting for minimal chat or eye contact. An appointment time should be made in advance for sensory accommodations by contacting library@shinesa.org.au
Other resources for people living with a disability
The South Australian Council on Intellectual Disability (SACID) have a range of resources on relationships, sexuality and disability as well as workshops for people with intellectual disability.
Learn more by visiting:
SECCA supports people with disability to learn about relationships, sexuality and sexual health. They have a range of resources available on their website: