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Information Sheets & Guidelines | Information Sheet - Psychosexual Therapy and NDIS (April 2025) This document aims to provide clarity on the role of psychosexual therapy within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (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. 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. SAS Media Guidelines for Reporting on Sexuality and Diversity This document aims 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. |
Position Statements and Pledges | Position Statement - Access to Gender-Affirming Medical Care SAS unequivocally supports the right of all Australians, including those under 18, to access gender-affirming medical care. SAS advocates for the removal of structural barriers preventing access to this essential care, ensuring that all gender diverse people receive fair, equitable, and timely treatment. 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.
Position Statement - Universal Access to Reproductive Healthcare
SAS affirms that all people should have access to safe abortion services and access to information about and provision of affordable contraception. SAS strongly opposes any practices based on the inaccurate belief that sexual orientation is a disorder to be treated. Pledge Supporting Intersex 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. |
Policy Submissions | Submissions to the Religious Discrimination Bills – second exposure drafts consultation SAS 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. |
The Society of Australian Sexologists Ltd (SAS) acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live.
SAS represents health and allied health professionals working in the area of sex therapy, sexuality education, sexual health and sexology.
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