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Discovery Sexuality Counselling and Education

When it comes to relationships, sexual health, and sexuality, people tend to shy away from having important conversations. However, research shows that providing education around sexuality and relationships can significantly reduce the chances of abuse and support decision-making. 

We started Discovery Sexuality Counselling and Education sessions to provide an inclusive setting in which to increase understanding around these topics. You can download a PFD of our Discovery Flyer to share among your networks.

We teach individuals about healthy relationships and sexuality

 

​​It is so important to ensure that individuals with a disability, whether intellectual or developmental, have access to age-appropriate, medically accurate and inclusive sexuality education in a safe learning space. 

Provided in a one-on-one setting, Discovery Sexuality Counselling and Education explores topics such as:

  • Understanding who you are as a person – interests, likes/dislikes, communication style

  • How to be in different kinds of relationships (friendships, employer/employee, intimate)

  • How to start a relationship, how to stay in one and how to decide what is ok in relationships

  • How to communicate with others

  • Sexuality and sexual health

  • Sexual parts

  • What can go wrong in a sexual and romantic relationship? And how to make things go right (consent, safe expression, legal issues)

In addition to talking, we will do role-plays, play games, and activities to engage participants in their learning.

 FAQs

 

  • Each session runs between an 1 and 1.5 hours and are charged at $193.99 per hour.

    Ark is a registered NDIS service provider and can claim for this service under Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy or Training - Social Work. The cost of the intake meetings are charged upon enrolment being confirmed.

    This will come out of your Capacity Building budget. If you are NDIA managed, funds can come from Improved Daily Living. If you are plan/self-managed, funds can come from Improved Daily Living or Improved Relationships Budget.

    Clients who do not have NDIS plans can self-fund, contact us directly to discuss payment options. Please note that this service is not eligible for Medicare rebates.

  • Ark Support Coordination operates 5 days a week, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. We will work with you to organise days and times for sessions and will do our best to accommodate your needs.

    Counselling sessions will be held at Ark Support Coordination’s office in Victoria Park, WA. We do offer Discovery sessions online, or there may be flexibility for us to see you in the community.

  • Qualified social workers work with individuals to tailor the topics to their areas of interest and provide psychoeducation in an affirming, person-centered and safe environment. All counsellors have undergone training specifically in sexuality education for people with developmental disabilities.

  • Suitability for this program is individuals aged 18 and over.

    However, we do tailor the program to the unique needs of each individual. If you are interested on behalf of someone under the age of 18, please contact at us at programs@arksc.org to discuss options.

  • The length of each counselling program is tailored to the needs of each participant. Part of the enrolment process features an intake meeting where this is discussed and agreed to in partnership with the participant, guardian or nominee.

  • Participants can choose to bring anyone they like to the session. The role of the support person is to provide support to the participant during the session in a way that is aligned with the values and approach of the program, empowering the individual participant and building their self-determination.

  • To enrol, you’ll need to complete an intake form.

    Please get in contact with us at programs@arksc.org to arrange enrolment, or ask us any questions.

    Once you have been in touch and completed the intake form, we organise an intake meeting to get to know you better. We will provide a set of questions to help us gauge what you/the participant knows about each topics to tailor the program. We will also discuss which topics you want to cover and the length of the program.

    If a support person/partner is coming along, please let us know. They will need to attend the intake meeting where we will discuss their role in the sessions.

    Once you are happy to sign up, we will review our Service Agreement, Client Handbook and Terms and Conditions with you and make a booking for your first session with your counsellor.

Find out more about our services

 

To find out more about any of our NDIS services, get in touch to speak with a team member.