Workshop Series:
Pleasure for Every Body: Accessible & Inclusive Intimacy

Hosted by: Women's Health in the North, Women with Disabilities Victoria, Sexual Health Victoria and Women’s Health in the South East

Location: Toorak/South Yarra Library
Dates: Monday 20 April & Monday 27 April
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Cost: Free (registration essential)
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible venue. AUSLAN interpreter provided. Please let us know your access requirements when registering.
Refreshments: Light refreshments provided
Places: Limited

About This Series

Pleasure, intimacy and relationships are a vital part of wellbeing and everybody deserves access to affirming, inclusive information and spaces to explore these topics safely.

This two-part workshop series is designed specifically for women and gender diverse people with a disability. The sessions will provide practical, empowering and inclusive information about pleasure, consent, communication and sexual wellbeing in a relaxed and respectful environment.

The workshops are facilitated by experienced educators and are grounded in a rights-based and inclusive framework. There is no expectation to share personal experiences: participants are welcome to engage at their own comfort level.

Please note: these sessions will be offered in-person only, they will not be recorded or available online.

Session 1 — Monday 20 April

Exploring Pleasure, Consent & Communication

This session focuses on building confidence and understanding around pleasure and communication.

We will explore:

What pleasure means and why it matters for wellbeing

Understanding affirmative consent as ongoing and mutual

Communicating boundaries, desires and comfort levels

Challenging stigma and myths about disability and sexuality

Practical language and tools for real-life situations

Free cervical screening self-collection available

Session 2 — Monday 27 April

Accessible & Inclusive Intimacy

The second session builds on key concepts and focuses on accessibility and inclusion in intimate relationships.

We will explore:

Summary of pleasure, consent and practical tools for people with disabilities

Adapting intimacy to different bodies, abilities and comfort levels

Sex toys, pleasure and accessibility

Inclusive information about sexual health and screening

Where to find affirming and accessible sexual health services

Free cervical screening self-collection available
Presentation by Passionfruit Sensuality Shop about accessible sexual aids and toys. Passionfruit is an all-embracing sensuality store that puts pleasure first.

What You’ll Gain

By attending, participants will:

Receive accurate, inclusive information about pleasure and sexual wellbeing for people with disabilities

Build confidence to communicate needs, boundaries and desires

Gain practical tools for safer, more satisfying intimacy

Learn where to access respectful and disability-affirming health services

Who Is This For?

This workshop series is for:

Community members aged 18+

People who live with disability

Women and gender diverse people

If you are unsure whether this workshop is right for you, please feel free to contact the organisers.

What to Expect

A welcoming and respectful space

AUSLAN interpreters provided

Clear, accessible information

Opportunities to ask questions (anonymously if preferred)

Light refreshments provided

Registration

Both sessions are free to attend, but places are limited.
We encourage participants to attend both sessions to gain the full benefit of the series.

Register now to secure your place.

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