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.

🚨 Today is the last day of our no-cost drop-in mpox vaccination clinic 🚨

📆 Friday 19 June
⏰ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
📍 SHQ, 70 Roe St, Northbridge WA

There has been an increase in local cases in WA, including among people not previously considered high risk.

People who should consider vaccination:
✅ Men who have s*x with men
✅ S*x workers
✅ People who attend s*x parties or s*x-on-premises venues
✅ People who use hook-up apps for s*xual contacts
✅ People whose partners meet any of the above criteria

Clients can still book mpox vaccination appointments outside of this drop-in service if preferred via our website shq.org.au or by calling us on 9227 6177. All vaccinations will be provided at no cost.

For more information about mpox, visit shq.au/mpx

Did you know up to 61% of LGBTIQA+ individuals have experienced intimate partner violence?

This one-hour online training equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to support LGBTIQA+ clients with experiences of violence, coercion, and abuse.

Through interactive modules and real-world scenarios, participants will learn to create safe, affirming environments that empower clients and foster healing.

Register: shq.learnupon.com/store/4833567-supporting-lgbtiqa-clients-with-experiences-of-intimate-partner-violence-and-reproductive-coercion

SHQ offers a range of courses and resources to support health and community workers provide inclusive care to people experiencing intimate partner violence and reproductive coercion and abuse. Explore learning options: shq.org.au/education/clinical-education/ipv-rca-education

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

📆 5 – 6 August 2026
⏰ 8.30am - 5pm
📍 SHQ, 70 Roe Street, Northbridge
🔗 shq.org.au/course/certificate-nursing-cervical-screening-only

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

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

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 S*xuality 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 S*xting, and Healthy and unhealthy relationships
💜 Improving confidence when teaching about s*xuality and relationships
💜 Protective interrupting and responding