SHQ - Sexual Health Quarters

This live webinar has been developed by the SHQ Disability Counselling and Education Team for counsellors, psychologists, social workers, disability support professionals, behaviour support practitioners, and allied health workers who work with people with disabilities, particularly those involved in responding to or managing s*xual violence, harmful s*xual behaviours, or forensic and safeguarding contexts.

📆 30 June 2026
⏰ 4 - 6pm
📍 Online - interactive webinar
👛 $30.00
🔗 shq.org.au/course/working-with-young-people-with-disabilities-hsb

Participants will explore the Affirmative Model of Disability, Australian s*xual violence legislation, current research and statistics, and engage in reflective practice to recognise bias and apply ethical, inclusive counselling approaches that promote accountability and safety.

Mooditj Leader Training is a three-day, hands on capacity building course that builds the confidence and knowledge of youth workers to yarn with young Aboriginal people about relationships and s*xual health and support them to make positive and informed choices about their wellbeing and relationships.

📆 16 - 18 June 2026
⏰ 9am - 4.30pm
📍 SHQ, 70 Roe St, Northbridge
🔗 Go to the education link in our bio to register

Are you a nurse or midwife looking to develop detailed knowledge and specialist clinical skills in performing cervical screening?

SHQ's Module 2 Cervical Screening Course is available as a standalone module or as part of the Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health.

Register now: shq.org.au/course/certificate-nursing-cervical-screening-only

This new program provides a trauma‑informed, disability‑affirming framework for understanding the unique impacts of s*xual assault on young people with diverse communication styles, sensory needs, cognitive profiles, and support environments.

It has been developed for counsellors, psychologists, disability practitioners, social workers, youth workers, and other professionals who support 18 – 24-year-olds with disabilities.

📆 28 July 2026
⏰ 4 - 6pm
📍 Online - interactive webinar
👛 $30.00
🔗 shq.org.au/course/working-with-young-people-with-disabilities-s*xual-assault

Problems with p**n use can lead to feelings of guilt and shame and affect s*xual relationships and intimacy.

If you feel like your p**n use is impacting on your day-to-day functioning or personal life, our counsellors can help you understand and explore these difficulties.

Individual and couple sessions are available in-person and online.

Call 9228 3693 or go to shq.org.au to make a counselling appointment.

The SHQ Sexual Health Helpline is a free and confidential service providing information and advice on s*xual health, including contraception, s*xually transmissible infections, emergency contraception, and more!

☎️ 08 9227 6178

If calling is not your thing, you can also send your questions to [email protected]

For unplanned pregnancy support and information, you can call 1800 4 Choice (1800 424 642) or visit the 4choice.org.au

This comprehensive training for allied health professionals, teachers, parents, and anyone with an interest in disability advocacy equips participants with the confidence and skills to provide inclusive s*xuality and relationships education and support to people with disability.

📆 29 - 30 July 2026
⏰ 9am - 4.30pm
📍 SHQ, 70 Roe Street, Northbridge
🔗 shq.org.au/course/s*xuality-and-disability

SHQ’s disability education team are experienced in delivering trauma informed, human rights-based workshops that build capacity to provide s*x positive, affirming support that promotes personal autonomy and informed decision making when it comes to s*xuality and relationships concepts.

Day one topics:
💜 Self-reflection, exploring attitudes and values.
💜 Reviewing key terminology for s*xuality and disability.
💜 Understanding the models of disability.
💜 Exploring common myths and their impact on people with disability and the people around them.
💜 Understanding the intersection of s*xuality and disability.
💜 Reviewing Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE).
💜 Exploring common challenges and teaching strategies.
💜 Understanding supported decision making and how to advocate for people with disability to make their own decisions.

Day two topics:
💜 Exploring s*xuality and relationships resources and accessibility
💜 Supporting diversity in gender, bodies, and s*xuality
💜 Exploring s*xual behaviour/expression; responding and supporting
💜 Teaching: Consent, P**n and Sexting, and Healthy and unhealthy relationships
💜 Improving confidence when teaching about s*xuality and relationships
💜 Protective interrupting and responding

👇🛒Click-and-self-collect STI testing is available at SHQ!

All you need to do is:

🖱 Book an appointment shq.org.au/clinic/book-appointment

✒ Complete paperwork online

🔬 Attend pathology clinic to collect samples

📱 Results will be sent to you once processed (usually 3 -7 days)

🚨 Note: If you have symptoms (e.g. pain, discharge, sores, or bleeding), please choose an in-person appointment instead.

💳 Cost: $25

📣 MPOX OUTBREAK in WA 📣

There has been an increase in locally acquired cases, including people who have not previously been considered at high-risk of mpox.

Anyone who is s*xually active and experiencing mpox symptoms is encouraged to get tested.

People who are s*xually active should be aware of symptoms. Anyone who thinks they may be at high-risk, including those who attend s*x parties or s*x-on-premises venues, should speak to their clinician about getting vaccinated.

If you have a ge***al lesion, you should consider whether it could possibly be mpox – if you are unsure, call HealthDirect on 1800 022 222 or our Sexual Health Helpline on 9227 6178 from 9.30am Tuesday.

To book an appointment, call us on 9227 6177 or visit shq.org.au