The PHASE program seeks to address the historical lack of sexual education provided to people with a disability. A lack of education around relationships and sex can lead to negative outcomes and problem sexualized behaviors of concern later in life. People with a disability have in the past been seen as asexual or forever children. Unfortunately the rate that people with disabilities are the victim or perpetrator of sexual offences far outweighs that of the general population. Better education around sexual health and relationships can lead to better relationship outcomes and improved quality of life.
1. Facilitator’s qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
- ARMIDILO-S: Assessment of risk management of individuals with intellectual disabilities who offend – sexually
- Family planning Victoria CHCEDU003: Provision of sexual and reproductive health information to clients with cognitive disabilities
- MHFA: Mental health first aid
- ASIST: Applied suicide intervention training
- Monash motivational interviewing
2. Program overview:
After 1 – 4 sessions of rapport building with the participant, an assessment of sexual knowledge is administered sessions are then designed and prioritised accordingly.
PHASE aims to provide non-judgemental guidance, support and education on:
- Developing and maintaining healthy relationships, sexual diversity, online safety
- Education about sexual health (e.g. STI’s, contraception, safe sex practices)
- Education about development, anatomy, pregnancy, childbirth
- Sex and the law (e.g. giving and obtaining informed consent, communication, age- appropriate relationships)
- Socially appropriate behaviors (public and private)
The program can:
- Address sexualized behaviors of concern (due to lack of knowledge or understanding)
- Work on concerns surrounding vulnerability/ risk of exploitation (e.g. protective skills, boundaries, rights, how to communicate wants/needs/feelings)
- Help people work toward their relationship goals
The program is individually tailored depending on:
- Presenting need and knowledge levels
- Cognitive capacity and literacy levels
- Individual learning styles
- Levels of comfort and interest
- Individual values and beliefs
- Individuals environment and circumstances
- 1:1 sessions, funded through NDIS.
3. Funding Requirements:
Funded under “Capacity Building”
4 hours repour building, 13 x 2 hrs sessions inclusive of travel, 4 hours for care team meetings and liaising with the care team, 4 hours for report writing. Total of 38 hours.
15_621_0128_1_3 Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy – Social Work – $193.99
38 hours
For smaller consultations / initial assessments/ recommendations /reports for plan reviews 5 – 15 Hours of 15_621_0128_1_3 Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy – Social Work –$193.99
For more information, the link below takes you to a presentation with further information.
https://prezi.com/view/UYsUVVUBw7TyYaKogF88/
Please contact me if you require any further information.
Kind Regards,
Luke Studd
Social Worker
BD Registered with AASW
