Information Sheet - Psychosexual Therapy and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

To be released by end of April 2025

This document aims to provide clarity on the role of psychosexual therapy within the NDIS for NDIS planners, plan reviewers and local area coordinators. 

Psychosexual therapy addresses sexual functioning, intimacy, relationships, sexual identity and overall sexual wellbeing through specialised counselling and therapeutic approaches. The Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS) strongly advocates for formal recognition and inclusion of psychosexual therapy as an allied health service within the NDIS, in alignment with the principles and recommendations articulated by the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS). This inclusion is essential in providing comprehensive, equitable and inclusive support that acknowledges sexual health as an essential aspect of overall wellbeing and quality of life.

Joint Position Statement - NDIS and Sexuality

38 disability and allied health organisations and services across Australia have signed this position statement that strongly opposes any reform to the NDIS that allows the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to exclude services without consultation or following a process based on “reasonable and necessary” supports, particularly as they relate to sexuality supports for people with disability.

Joint Position Statement - NDIS and Sexuality

SAS Media Guidelines for Reporting on Sexuality and Diversity

The Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS) Media Guidelines for Reporting on Sexuality and Diversity aim to provide media outlets with a framework for responsible, inclusive, and respectful reporting on topics related to sexuality. These guidelines emphasise the importance of placing stories in context, ensuring accuracy and balance, and using respectful language. Furthermore, they stress the principles that any sexual practice that is consensual and legal should not be stigmatised. When reporting on sexual violence, special care must be taken to consider the survivor's privacy and utilise survivor-focused language, avoiding victim blaming.

Intersex Human Rights - My Body, My Choice

The Society calls for the end to unnecessary medical procedures on intersex people to modify their sex characteristics without their consent. 

SAS Pledge supporting Intersex Rights- My Body, My Choice

Sign the Equality Australia Petition Here

SAS Position Statement on Universal Access to Reproductive Healthcare

Submissions to the Religious Discrimination Bills – second exposure drafts consultation

The Society does not support laws that grant legal permission for some people to discriminate against others. The privileging of religious views over the human rights of all Australians, including the rights of those most vulnerable in our society,is likely to result in the violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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The Society of Australian Sexologists Ltd (SAS) strongly opposes any practices based on the inaccurate belief that sexual orientation is a disorder to be treated.