PDAT Workshop Registrations are now open. Our Professional Disability Awareness Training workshop has two online training sessions: Thursday 16 and Thursday 25th March 2026. Reserved for sex workers only.

What is PDAT? Professional Disability Awareness Training (PDAT) is an online workshop by Touching Base where participants will: gain a deeper understanding of working with clients with disability, challenge common myths and prejudices about disabled people, learn about the diverse sexuality of disabled people and the barriers they face an accessing sex services, practical strategies for taking bookings with clients with disability and strategies to make your services and workplace more accessible

Where can I do PDAT? PDAT Consists of two three hour live sessions held over two consecutive weeks. You must attend both sessions. Registrations close Monday the 16th of March. Session one Thursday the 16th of March 2026 from 1pm to 4 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (NSW / VIC / ACT / TAS), from 12:00 p.m. to 3 p.m.(QLD), 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (SA), from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.(WA) from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.(NT) . Session two Thursday the 16th of March 2026 from 1pm to 4 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (NSW / VIC / ACT / TAS), from 12:00 p.m. to 3 p.m.(QLD), 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (SA), from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.(WA) from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.(NT) . Please note these workshops are only open to sex workers who have worked in the sex industry for a minimum of three months. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of both workshop sessions

How do I sign up? Cost $125 per person. This registration fee covers both sessions and also includes a training workbook. Payment can be made Buy MasterCard/ visa, or by a bank deposit/ transfer. Sex workers who are Touching Base members only pay $112.50 Register via the Touching Base website under the “Training” tab or via our Linktree. touchingbase.org/workshops-and-training/pdat If you have any questions please email our Training Coordinator, Emma: training@touchingbase.org

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Touching Base's Professional Disability Awareness Training (PDAT) workshop registrations are now open

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Truly an honor! 💙

Text reads "We wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us in celebration, those who donated, our speakers, performers, sponsors, stallholders, our team and all of the amazing people who contributed to such a wonderful evening.".

Text reads "It was a joy to be in the room full of such love, talent, history, tasty treats and good will." - Julie Bates, Events Coordinator".

The perfect way to celebrate 25 years!

Text reads "3rd december is International day of people with Disability"

text reads "The broader discourse around sex and disability continues to perpetuate the idea that people with disability or chronic illness are unsexy, undesirable, or incompatible with sexual expression. But people with disability are just as diverse in their sexuality, desires, and experiences as anyone else, reflecting the full spectrum of human intimacy found in the wider community. On this International Day of People with Disability, we want to celebrate that diversity and affirm that disabled people are multifaceted human beings whose sexuality is valid, complex, and deeply individual.".

text reads "We also want to acknowledge disabled and chronically ill sex workers, whose identities are often rendered invisible as they navigate the compounded stigma of a profession that is hypersexualised and a disability identity that society frequently deems unsexy. Their voices and experiences deserve recognition and respect. DSWAG—the Disabled Sex Workers Advisory Group—is currently conducting a survey on disabled sex workers’ experiences accessing the healthcare system; you can find the survey via the link in our bio.".

Today on International Day of People with Disability, we acknowledge the disabled and chronically ill community and their right to sexual expression.
Disabled rights are human rights and sexual expression is a human right.

text reads" Touching Base is looking forward to celebrating 25 years of advocacy on Sunday, 7 December 2025. We are also hosting a silent auction as part of our fundraising efforts and invite everyone to register and be part of the action. We have some great items donated to bid for: "

Text reads "from artworks to opera house tickets and even a very special overcoat. Auction will remain live until the 12th december. link in bio"

We are hosting a silent auction as part of our fundraising efforts! Head to the link in below to have the chance to get your hands on some incredible items 🤫
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Text reads " Touching base 25th anniversary celebration Featured guests and support crew".

text reads "ENTERTAINMENT: Paul Capsis - Renowned Australian singer, actor and cabaret star, known for his starring roles in the stage productions of Cabaret and The Bird Cage. Stephen Allkins A.K.A Love Tattoo - Our very own house DJ and music producer. Ms Imogen Kelly - Notoriously known as Australia’s Queen of Burlesque. Miss Kooky Devine - Our Mistress of Ceremonies.".

text reads "Support By: Sound Engineer: Gemma. Catering by: The Catering Specialists. Keynote Speakers: The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG & Ms Rosemary Kayess - Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner. tickets available through the link in our bio".

25th Anniversary Celebration
💫Featured Guests & Support💫

Tickets available below ⤵️
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Text reads "Touching Base 25th anniversary celebration. You're invited to celebrate with us!"

Text reads "We’re looking forward to raising a glass to 25 years of advocacy and collective achievements. Born out of the need to connect people with disability and sex workers, we've spent 2.5 decades fighting discrimination, advocating for human rights and challenging attitudinal barriers. This intimacy-positive event in a fully accessible venue will blend a disability expo with a ‘sexpo’. We have a great line up of very special keynote speakers, guest artists and our own house DJ. There will be a delicious afternoon tea along with lucky door prizes, raffles and a silent auction. There will be a live stream of key presentations and speakers for those unable to attend in person. DATE: Sunday 7th December, 2025 VENUE: East Sydney Arts & Community Centre, Burton Street, Darlinghurst (Fully accessible venue) TIME: 1.30pm - 4.30pm"

Text reads "Keynote Speakers: The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG & Ms Rosemary Kayess - Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner. ENTERTAINMENT BY: Paul Capsis -Renowned Australian singer, actor and cabaret star, known for his starring roles in the stage productions of Cabaret and The Bird Cage. Stephen Allkins A.K.A Love Tattoo -Our very own house DJ and music producer. Ms Imogen Kelly -Notoriously known as Australia’s Queen of Burlesque. Miss Kooky Devine -Our Mistress of Ceremonies. SUPPORT BY: Sound engineer: Gemma. Catering by: The catering Specialists."

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Text reads" PDAT Workshops. Professional Disability Awareness Training for sex workers wanting to gain awareness around supporting clients with disability. Registration closing soon".

Text reads "Session 1: Friday 7th November 2025 1pm – 4pm AEDT (NSW/VIC/ACT/TAS) (12pm - 3pm QLD) (12.30pm – 3.30pm SA) (11.30am - 2.30pm NT) (10am – 1pm WA) Session 2: Friday 14th November 2025 1pm – 4pm AEDT (NSW/VIC/ACT/TAS) (12pm - 3pm QLD) (12.30pm – 3.30pm SA) (11.30am - 2.30pm NT) (10am – 1pm WA)"

Text reads "You will: Gain a deeper understanding of working with clients with disability. Challenge common myths and prejudices about disabled people. Learn about the diverse sexuality of disabled people and the barriers they face in accessing sex services. Learn practical strategies for taking bookings with clients with disability. Learn strategies to make your services and workplace more accessible."

Text reads "Cost: $125.00 per person This registration fee cover both sessions and also includes a training workbook. Payment can be made by MasterCard/Visa, or by bank deposit/transfer. Sex workers who are Touching Base members only pay $112.50. Enquiries: training@touchingbase.org Please note: these workshops are only open to sex workers who have worked in the sex industry for a minimum of 3 months. Participants will receive a Certificate upon completion of both workshop sessions. Head to our Linktree to sign up!".

Don’t forget to sign up for our upcoming PDAT workshops! Registration closes soon 🎓🧠
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GiveNow - 25th Anniversary Fundraising Appeal To help celebrate our 25th anniversary Touching Base aims to raise at least $5,000.

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