Access to intimacy is for everyone
February 24, 2026
The Having a Say conference is always a great way to start the year. As the only Australian conference run by people with intellectual disability for people with intellectual disability, it is always full of great, targeted ideas and presentations that resonate with so many people.
We presented two sessions related to our intimacy program and we are truly energised for the year ahead.
For too long, people with disability have been left out of conversations about intimacy, have had decisions made for them based off outdated assumptions. Nobody has asked what intimacy might look like for them or what they want. We are on a mission to remove any stigma around intimacy and get people talking.
The key focus of our Having a Say presentations was showcasing the great workshops we now offer for parents, carers and other support networks to offer practical tips for talking about intimacy.
Meaningful connections are an important part of life, they can make you feel valued, safe and understood. We can provide helpful hints on how to make what might be an awkward conversation…well…slightly less awkward. Our workshops cover things like how to start conversations about intimacy, the different types of intimacy and how they can support you to access intimacy in a way that’s meaningful for you.
A very popular topic at Having a Say was consent, and we have lots of information on this vital topic to ensure everyone knows what consent is and importantly what it isn’t.
We run workshops all year round in various locations and can work with you to and your network to make sure the content is right for you.
Remember, access to intimacy is a human right, and everybody experiences intimacy differently and that’s more than OK!
