Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA) wants to know what people with disabilities think about using NDIS funding for sex work and sexual supports and services.

We want to share what you think.

We know that not a lot of people have used the Scheme to engage with a sex worker, but we think that making sure people can still use it is important to maintain choice and control.

Last year, we held a Forum about Sex and the NDIS. We heard how important it is to be able to access sexual supports and services. During our Forum, we heard that sexual services can help with wellbeing, healing, pleasure and connection.

This survey will help us to tell the NDIS what supports and services you need.

Confidentiality
Your responses will be private. We will not collect your name or other personal information. We will not share who you are and will combine responses where possible. We will only use quotes from people who tell us we can use their quotes.

Help with the survey
If you have any questions, need help with the survey, or want to send us feedback, please email sarahs@wwda.org.au or call 0438 535 123.

Timing
The survey is all on one page and should take a few minutes to complete, but may take you more time or less. You can take as long as you want to complete the survey. You do not have to answer every question in the survey. You can exit at any time by closing the page.

Support
If you find that you would like to talk to someone during or after this survey, you can find information about support services at the end of this survey. If you want to remove your answers, please let us know by emailing sarahs@wwda.org.au.

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* 1. How do you identify?
(choose all that apply)

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* 2. Do you get support from the NDIS?

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* 3. Do you identify as having a disability? If so, what type of disability do you have?
(you can choose more than one)

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* 4. The NDIS provides funding for supports and services that are considered 'reasonable and necessary' for people with disabilities.

Tell us about how sex work and support for sexuality can help or helps you.

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* 5. What sexual supports and services do you use with your NDIS funding?

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* 6. What sexual supports and services do you wish you had access to with your NDIS funding?

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* 7. What sexual supports and services do you feel are linked to your disability-specific support needs?

Examples and explanations are welcome and could be used anonymously to advocate for these support services.

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* 8. Quotes are a great way to understand a message.

Can we quote your anonymous responses when we talk or write about this survey?

Thank you!

That is the end of the questions. Please press the 'Submit my answers' button at the bottom of the page to submit your answers.

Do you want to seek support?

1800RESPECT
If you have experienced sexual assault, violence or abuse you can contact
1800RESPECT for counselling, referral and support.
Call 1800 737 732 or chat to someone online.

Lifeline
If you are thinking of harming yourself or experiencing a personal crisis, help is available. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or chat to someone online.

QLife
QLife provides anonymous and free support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Call 1800 184 527 or chat online.

Family Planning Alliance Australia
Family Planning Alliance Australia have state specific resources and supports available. Find out more information on their website.

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
If you would like to complain about or raise an issue with a service that you receive from a provider that is funded through the NDIS, like a support worker, or service provider, you can get support from the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Visit the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission website or call the Commission on 1800 035 544.

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