Rubix Support’s Sexuality and Relationship Education (SRE) service empowers people with disability to build safe, respectful and meaningful relationships. Furthermore, it helps people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to understand their own body, feelings and boundaries. We believe that everyone — regardless of disability, age, gender identity or cultural background — has the right to express themselves in ways that support dignity, safety and genuine wellbeing.

Our Sexuality and Relationship Education for people with disability in Melbourne is delivered by qualified educators. Additionally, every session is tailored to the individual, making learning accessible, inclusive, age-appropriate and genuinely fun.

Who Delivers Our Sexuality and Relationship Education?

What sets Rubix Support apart from other providers is the calibre and dual expertise of our educators. Moreover, this expertise directly shapes the quality of every session we deliver.

All of our Sexuality and Relationship Educators are registered Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioners. They also bring a diverse range of professional qualifications, skills and lived experience, including backgrounds in Developmental Education, teaching, allied health, disability services and behaviour support.

As a result of this combination of educational and clinical experience, our team can:

  • Tailor learning to each person’s age, communication style, goals and preferences

  • Deliver education in an accessible and inclusive way for people with intellectual disability, complex behaviours or additional support needs

  • Adapt sessions to suit different learning styles, cultural considerations and support requirements

  • Work collaboratively with families, carers and support workers to extend learning beyond the session

This is not a generic program. Instead, every engagement is built around the individual to ensure education is safe, respectful and meaningful.

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Our Approach to Sexuality and Relationship Education

Rubix Support uses the Understanding Sexuality Assessment before sessions begin. Specifically, our educators use it to evaluate a person’s current knowledge of sexuality and intimacy. Because of this, they can understand where to start, what to focus on, and how to structure a program that meets each participant’s needs and NDIS goals.

Additionally, our team actively contributes to the review and updates of the Assessment of Sexual Knowledge (ASK) tool. This reflects our genuine commitment to improving sector-wide standards in Sexuality and Relationship Education for people with disability.

Who Can Access Sexuality and Relationship Education Through the NDIS?

The NDIS funds Sexuality and Relationship Education for people with disability under the Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living budget. Furthermore, it is available to participants of all ages. Our team works with children, young people and adults across Melbourne and Victoria.

Sessions can support participants who are:

  • Navigating puberty and emerging sexual development

  • Seeking to build confidence and knowledge around relationships and sexuality

  • Living in SIL or shared accommodation and wanting to understand appropriate social and intimate boundaries

  • Exploring their gender identity or sexual orientation

  • Requiring education following experiences of abuse, exploitation or sexual violence

  • Carers or support workers wanting to better support a person with disability in this area

What Our Sexuality and Relationship Education Sessions Cover

Our Sexuality and Relationship Education program for people with disability in Melbourne covers a broad range of topics. For example, sessions can include:

  • Understanding Sexuality Assessment to evaluate current knowledge of sexuality and intimacy

  • Learning about puberty — the changes that occur and how to manage them confidently

  • Understanding bodies, consent and personal boundaries

  • Building knowledge of healthy relationships and respectful communication

  • Exploring identity, gender and sexual orientation in a safe and supportive environment

  • Learning about contraception, sexual health and reproductive choices

  • Increasing confidence to make informed choices about relationships and sexuality

  • Cyber safety and strategies for keeping safe in everyday and online environments

  • Support Needs Assessments and recommendations to guide future SRE support and NDIS funding requests

  • Education and training for families, carers and support staff to reinforce ongoing learning

Our educators deliver sessions for individuals, small groups and families. In addition, sessions are available both in person and remotely.

Ready to Access Sexuality and Relationship Education for People with Disability in Melbourne?

Our qualified team is ready to complete an Understanding Sexuality Assessment. They will then develop a personalised education program around your needs. Therefore, the sooner you get in touch, the sooner we can match you with the right educator. Submit a referral and we will be in touch to discuss the right approach for you or the person you support.

Frequently Asked Questions
About Sexuality and Relationship Education for People with Disability

Sexuality and Relationship Education (SRE) for people with disability is a structured, person-centred education program. It helps individuals understand their bodies, relationships, boundaries, consent, sexual health and identity. Furthermore, at Rubix Support our educators are also registered PBS Practitioners. As a result, every session is clinically informed, rights-based and tailored to each person.

Rubix Support’s Sexuality and Relationship Educators are registered Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioners. They also hold a broad range of professional qualifications, skills and experience across the disability and education sectors. Consequently, they bring both educational and clinical expertise to each session — something that is rare in Melbourne’s disability sector.

Yes. Because our educators are also registered PBS Practitioners, they adapt sessions for people with intellectual disability, complex behaviours, dual diagnoses and additional support needs. For example, they modify sessions in format, length, communication approach and content to suit each individual.

Yes. Rubix Support provides SRE education and training for families, carers and support workers. As a result, they are better equipped to support the ongoing learning of the people they support. Furthermore, this is an important part of embedding learning beyond the session itself.

Simply complete our online referral form. Our team will then review the referral and be in touch to discuss the person’s needs, goals and current NDIS plan. Following this, we will conduct an Understanding Sexuality Assessment and develop a tailored education program.

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Victorian Department of Health and Human Services registered disability service provider

Registered NDIS Partner

Rubix Support are registered providers of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Supporting Equality and Diversity

Rubix Support acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this land and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.

An Inclusive Service

Committed to providing an inclusive & respectful service, Rubix Support welcomes all, irrespective of gender identity, sexual orientation, age or religion.

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