Disability Team SHQ

Disability Team SHQ Supporting people with a disability in relationships, protective education and sexuality, along with parents, carers and service providers.

Topics Covered by People 1st Programme (PIP) include:

Self-esteem: understanding and dealing with feelings of inadequacy and promoting strategies and skills for enhancing wellbeing

Consent and making choices: decisions and related responsibilities

Protective education: strategies and skills for personal safety and wellbeing for all age groups

Public and private places and body parts: what's 'acceptable' and where

Making friends: developing skills needed to establish and maintain networks

Personal and social relationships: understanding different kinds of relationships and the need for healthy relationships

Puberty: being prepared for and dealing with physical changes and development

Sexuality and sexual health: understanding contraception, sexual and reproductive health care, sex and the law and safe sex negotiation


PIP SERVICES

*One-to-one education and counselling sessions*

Education and counselling sessions are an integral part of PIP's services and are designed to respond to individual needs. Sessions are provided in Perth, Albany, and the South West. Referral forms and be downloaded from our website.

*School Programmes*

PIP offers a comprehensive school programme or short sessions suited for primary and secondary students. Run in consultation with teaching staff, modules on the following topics are available:

- Self-esteem
- Feelings
- Puberty
- Building resilience
- Bullying and teasing
- Sex and sexuality
- Healthy relationships
- Choices and Consequences
- Public and Private
-Women's and men's health
- Menstruation
- Masturbation
- Protective education


*Support for Parents*

PIP provides support for parents who have a family member accessing our services. Parents' roles and informal educators are individual for reinforcing education provided in one-to-one sessions. Workshops are available and parents may also wish to discuss a particular issue or obtain further information.

*Professional Education*

PIP offers a variety of workshops for professionals and service providers, and teaching sessions can be tailored to the needs of individual organisations. Please see our website for a training timetable and upcoming workshops. www.people1stprogramme.com.au

SHQ provides expert support, designed to meet your individual needs, feelings, and goals as you navigate your s*xual hea...
06/11/2025

SHQ provides expert support, designed to meet your individual needs, feelings, and goals as you navigate your s*xual health journey. Our trained counsellors offer a safe and confidential space to discuss a range of sensitive topics, such as comprehensive s*xuality education, healthy relationships & consent, mental health and s*xuality, promoting positive s*xual wellbeing.

We have locations in Northbridge, Joondalup, Mandurah, and Albany, and can also attend sessions via telephone and video call.

Call 9227 6414 or go to shq.org.au for more information

SHQ provides specialist support tailored to your feelings, needs, and goals when it comes to building and nurturing your...
06/11/2025

SHQ provides specialist support tailored to your feelings, needs, and goals when it comes to building and nurturing your self-esteem. Our experienced counsellors create a safe, confidential space where you can explore a range of topics related to self-worth and personal growth, such as self-image and body positivity, building confidence and resilience, overcoming negative thoughts, self-acceptance and empowerment, and managing perfectionism & self-criticism.

We have locations in Northbridge, Joondalup, Mandurah, and Albany, and can also attend sessions via telephone and video call.

Call 9227 6414 or go to shq.org.au for more information

SHQ provides expert support to help you understand and manage your reproductive health. Our experienced counselors creat...
05/11/2025

SHQ provides expert support to help you understand and manage your reproductive health. Our experienced counselors create a safe, confidential space where you can explore a variety of topics, including understanding reproductive anatomy and function, menstrual health and cycle awareness, contraception options and family planning, s*xual health and STI prevention.

We have locations in Northbridge, Joondalup, Mandurah, Busselton and Albany, and can also attend sessions via telephone and video call.

Call 9227 6414 or go to shq.org.au for more information

SHQ provides tailored support to help you navigate the important concepts of public and private in your personal and soc...
05/11/2025

SHQ provides tailored support to help you navigate the important concepts of public and private in your personal and social life. Our experienced counsellors offer a safe, confidential space to explore a range of topics such as understanding personal boundaries, online privacy & safety, coping with public vs. private pressure, talking to others about boundaries and promoting emotional security & wellbeing.

We have locations in Northbridge, Joondalup, Mandurah, and Albany, and can also attend sessions via telephone and video call.

Call 9227 6414 or go to shq.org.au for more information

SHQ offers personalised support to help you understand and maintain good hygiene and self-care practices for optimal s*x...
04/11/2025

SHQ offers personalised support to help you understand and maintain good hygiene and self-care practices for optimal s*xual and physical wellbeing. Our experienced counsellors create a safe, confidential space where you can explore a variety of topics, including s*xual and reproductive hygiene, personal hygiene routines, self-care for emotional and mental wellbeing, balancing hygiene practices with lifestyle and promoting confidence and comfort with your body.

We have locations in Northbridge, Joondalup, Mandurah, and Albany, and can also attend sessions via telephone and video call.

Call 9227 6414 or go to shq.org.au for more information

SHQ provides specialist support tailored to your feelings, needs, and goals when it comes to navigating challenges aroun...
04/11/2025

SHQ provides specialist support tailored to your feelings, needs, and goals when it comes to navigating challenges around po*******hy use. Our experienced counsellors create a safe, confidential space where you can explore a range of sensitive topics, including internet safety & online boundaries, impacts on mental health, and setting boundaries for healthy viewing.

We have locations in Northbridge, Joondalup, Mandurah, and Albany, and can also attend sessions via telephone and video call.

Call 9227 6414 or go to shq.org.au for more information

SHQ provides specialist support tailored to your feelings, needs, and goals when it comes to understanding and managing ...
03/11/2025

SHQ provides specialist support tailored to your feelings, needs, and goals when it comes to understanding and managing your menstrual cycle. Our experienced counsellors offer a safe, confidential space to discuss topics related to menstruation, including:

🌸 Menstrual Education
💭 Managing PMS and Mood Swings
🩸 Menstrual Health & Disorders
💡 Product Options and Guidance

We have locations in Northbridge, Joondalup, Mandurah, and Albany, and can also attend sessions via telephone and video call.

Call 9227 6414 or go to shq.org.au for more information

SHQ provides expert support to help you navigate and build meaningful, healthy friendships. Our experienced counsellors ...
02/11/2025

SHQ provides expert support to help you navigate and build meaningful, healthy friendships. Our experienced counsellors create a safe, confidential space where you can explore a variety of topics, including understanding boundaries in friendships, effective communication skills, managing conflict and resolving disagreements, handling peer pressure and influence, talking to friends about sensitive topics.

We have locations in Northbridge, Joondalup, Mandurah, and Albany, and can also attend sessions via telephone and video call.

Call 9227 6414 or go to shq.org.au for more information

SHQ provides expert counselling and support to help you navigate and understand your emotions. Our experienced counselor...
02/11/2025

SHQ provides expert counselling and support to help you navigate and understand your emotions. Our experienced counselors create a safe, confidential space where you can explore a variety of topics, including understanding and expressing Your feelings, managing anxiety, stress, and overwhelm, developing healthy coping mechanisms for tough emotions, building self-awareness and emotional resilience, improving mental health and wellbeing, and talking to loved ones about difficult emotions.

We have locations in Northbridge, Joondalup, Mandurah, and Albany, and can also attend sessions via telephone and video call.

Call 9227 6414 or go to shq.org.au for more information

SHQ provides expert counselling and support for LGBTQIA+ individuals, offering a safe, inclusive, and confidential space...
01/11/2025

SHQ provides expert counselling and support for LGBTQIA+ individuals, offering a safe, inclusive, and confidential space to explore a variety of topics, such as understanding and embracing your s*xuality and gender identity, navigating coming out and self-acceptance, communication in LGBTQIA+ communities, managing discrimination, stigma, and social challenges, talking to family, friends, and allies about LGBTQIA+ topics, balancing personal identity with social, school, and work life.

We have locations in Northbridge, Joondalup, Mandurah, and Albany, and can also attend sessions via telephone and video call.

Call 9227 6414 or go to shq.org.au for more information

SHQ offers expert support tailored to your individual needs, feelings, and goals when it comes to contraception. Our exp...
01/11/2025

SHQ offers expert support tailored to your individual needs, feelings, and goals when it comes to contraception. Our experienced counsellors create a safe, confidential space where you can explore a range of important topics, including understanding contraceptive options, choosing the right method for you, safe and effective use of contraceptives, impact on s*xual health, and talking to partners about birth control.

We have locations in Northbridge, Joondalup, Mandurah, and Albany, and can also attend sessions via telephone and video call.

Call 9227 6414 or go to shq.org.au for more information

Address

70 Roe Street
Perth, WA
6003

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61892276414

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