field Disability and Sexuality Forum
This thought provoking forum will explore the sexual needs and wants of people with a disability. Participants will be provided with an opportunity to share ideas, network and meet people currently working in the sex industry.
Forum Overview
Forum content will include:
Barriers and issues facing people with disabilities in the area of sexuality and suggestions on how disability service providers can respond to these issues
Overview of DHS policy on human sexuality
Insight into the issues faced by service providers who are called on to respond to the expressed desire of people with a disability to access the sex industry.
Resources available.
Presenters
Dr George Taleperos: An academic and consultant who has a PhD in sexuality. He will outline aspects of his research regarding sexuality and people with a range of disabilities.
Two sex workers: Both sex workers (male/female) will provide a personal insight into the sex industry and their experiences of working with people with a disability.
Forum details
Melbourne- Disability and Sexuality Forum
Date: Wednesday 29 July
Time: 1pm to 4pm (registration starts at 12:15pm, forum commences at 1pm sharp)
Venue: Karralyka Centre
Mines Road, Ringwood East
Parking available on site
(Melways Ref: 50 A6)
Cost: $55
Registration
To register please complete the online registration form.
Some attendant support will be available on the day.
Further Information
For further information about registration please contact field:
Tel: 03 8686 5621
Email: maree.ireland@field.org.au
For further information about forum content please contact Josie Prioletti:
Mobile: 0438 846 584
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