SAS SA/NT PD: Wheel of Consent with Stella Topaz

Dear SAS Members,

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming professional development session, featuring an exploration of the "Wheel of Consent."

Topic: The Wheel of Consent

Overview of the Session: During this session, Stella Topaz will delve into the key elements of the Wheel of Consent, including:

• A ‘pleasure-led’ approach
• The role of touch
• The importance of separating ‘touch’ and ‘sex’
• How slowing down is integral
• How this framework can complement talk-based therapies

This enriching session will also include a Q&A segment, allowing members to engage directly with our esteemed presenter.

About the Presenter: Stella is a sexological bodyworker and a certified facilitator in the Wheel of Consent®. She offers an embodied approach to choice, consent, and pleasure. Alongside her expertise in sexology, Stella has been a registered nurse since the 1980s, working with diverse populations facing structural barriers and stigma in accessing healthcare. Her extensive experience spans women’s health, HIV & sexual health, residential care settings, and LGBTIQ+ health.

Stella combines her nursing background, bodywork practice, and sex and consent education to support individuals, couples, family groups, and workshop participants. She provides consultations both online and in-person from Port Kembla, Dharawal Country, NSW.

Session Details:

• Date: 4th June 2024
• Time: 1:30 PM South Australia Time
• Venue: Online (You will receive a link upon RSVP)

This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and learning, and we look forward to your participation.

Warm regards,

SA/NT Committee