Looking After Me Program (LAMP) education packages provide information about relationship and sexuality education for people with disability.
Cost: $1,000 - $1,50
Delivery method:
Face-to-face in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Toowoomba and Sunshine Coast.
Zoom sessions available for LAMP Standard (4 sessions).
Who should register?
This program is designed for anyone with a disability.
Please note that there can be extended wait times of 8-10 weeks for commencing LAMP during busy periods. If you reasonably suspect a child is at risk of harm call 000, or make a report to child safety. If you are at risk of harm (or supporting an adult at risk of harm) please contact 1800 RESPECT.
How to book
- Click Book Now to register your (consenting) client online
- In the biller section, pay by credit card OR request an invoice to be emailed to the biller.
- Make sure your invoice payment is properly identified to your client. Unidentified payments result in delays.
- Once payment is received a True educator is notified and will make contact within the week to make an appointment. At busy times, appointments will be made 8-10 weeks in advance.
Please note: LAMP is offered at reduced cost due to online booking. Quotes, individual or line itemised invoices, separate contracts, requests for written information, pre-service discussions with educators etc. are not included in this online booking price. Requests outside the booking system incur the usual education fee: $350 (+gst) per hour.
LAMP Standard (4 sessions)
Offered across four sessions either in person in at our True offices in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Toowoomba or Sunshine Coast or via Zoom.
LAMP Basic offers information that helps develop a broad understanding of:
- public and private body parts, places and behaviours
- personal safety (on and offline)
- healthy relationships
$1,000 (+GST)
LAMP Extended (6 sessions)
Offered across six sessions, this extended package supports understanding of:
- public and private body parts, places, and behaviours
- personal safety (on and offline)
- healthy relationships
- different relationships and types of touch that are ok in each
plus, a choice of either:
- puberty or
- sexual activity, sexual relationships and consent, safer sex
$1,500 (+GST)
Overview
True’s Looking After Me Program (LAMP) offers engaging education packages on relationships and sexuality, designed specifically for people with disabilities.
Using visual resources and interactive activities, LAMP creates an inclusive learning experience. The program can be adapted to suit a variety of needs, with a special focus on individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.
Each approach is personalised to match the person’s age and abilities, with tailored support discussed during the initial meeting to ensure the best possible experience.
Included in your session
- 45-minute initial appointment with the person with disability to determine individual education wants/needs. Support person to attend this meeting (eg. parent, carer, support worker, youth workers, service provider).
- This is followed by 3 or 5 one-hour education sessions. All packages must be completed within a four-month timeframe from commencement. All sessions can be scheduled on a weekly or fortnightly basis.
- Take-home brochures and resources to support the education sessions held with True.
LAMP education uses visual resources, simple language and interactive activities to proactively teach people with a disability about topics such as bodies, growing up, relationships and personal safety, age-appropriately. It does not provide counselling.
A support person can continue conversations and learning following the Looking After Me Program. Without a consistent and an appropriate support person (that the person with disability is happy with), Looking After Me sessions may not go ahead.
Access
Face-to-face meetings and sessions are held in meeting rooms at True Relationships & Reproductive Health.
Online sessions will be conducted using Zoom, which is a secure, web browser-based service. The participant will be provided with an individual link for each session, which will only be shared with them. No equipment or special software is required.
Participants will just need to be able to access a secure and stable internet connection and a laptop, PC, or tablet for the sessions with a camera, speaker, and microphone function. They will also need a current email address to have the meeting link sent to join the sessions. Having a trusted adult to support the participant throughout each session is still a pre-requisite if they are a child, or an adult requiring support.
Our commitment
True complies with the NDIS Code of Conduct in regards to confidentiality and person-centred approach. Once LAMP is booked there will be an initial meeting with the participant (and support person) to obtain consent to participate and discuss the parameters of information sharing.
True and the NDIS
True is able to provide NDIS funded education services to people who are partially or wholly self-managed NDIS participants (that is, their funding is not exclusively managed by the NDIA). For participants using a registered plan manager, it may be possible to access the services of non-registered providers such as True.
For more information
Contact True’s Education team on 3250 0240 or email disabilty@true.org.au.
Course info
Who is the Looking After Me Program package suitable for?
LAMP packages use visual resources and interactive activities. They can be adapted to meet a range of needs; however, they are best suited for individuals with an intellectual disability or with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The approach will be tailored based on an individual’s age and abilities and this can be discussed at the initial meeting.
Does the person with a disability need to consent to the education?
True strongly advocates that the person is informed and provides their consent. It is important that the young person or adult is aware that a booking is being made and that they understand the purpose of participating in LAMP.
Why does True ask for a support person to attend the sessions?
True invites parents, carers, or service providers to be a part of the education process. If there is a support person present, there is then an opportunity to continue the education process after the program is completed. It is very helpful for the person to have someone to provide ongoing clarification and follow up at home or in other settings.
Who can be a support person?
A family member, good friend or service provider who has a positive, ongoing relationship with the person can be a support person. It is important that the person feels comfortable with whoever is attending the sessions with them. It is preferable that the same person accompanies the person for the duration of the program.
Is it ok for someone to attend alone?
In some circumstances this will be appropriate. This can be negotiated at the initial meeting.
How long are the sessions?
The initial meeting with a parent/carer or a service provider lasts for 45 minutes. LAMP sessions are 1 hour each.
Do we have to come every week?
Looking after me sessions can be scheduled to occur at weekly or fortnightly intervals. This time frame enables the delivery of the education to flow and provides opportunity for reinforcing learning at each session.
How long do we have to complete the sessions?
Looking after me sessions can be scheduled to occur at weekly or fortnightly intervals. This time frame enables the delivery of the education to flow and provides opportunity for reinforcing learning at each session.
Can we swap the topics between the packages?
Unfortunately no, the topics in each of the packages have been selected based on True’s experience of delivering relationships and sexuality education for people with disability.
The package that provides the most flexible approach is the 6-session package.
What if we want to have some extra sessions? How much will they cost?
Extra sessions can be added to your package. Session topics can be chosen from the existing topics within the package options. Each additional session is $350 +GST and can be negotiated at the initial meeting or at any time during the delivery of the sessions.
What if we need to cancel or reschedule? How much notice do I need to provide?
Please read the cancellation and refund policy as it explains important information.
True requires full payment for the LAMP package prior to the commencement of the first session.
How will True keep information confidential?
Read True's Privacy policy to learn more.
Will we get resources to take home?
Yes, you will be able to take away all the work that has been completed during the sessions. You may also be provided with extra visual resources to support learning between sessions. True's online shop also has a selection of useful resources available for purchase.
Is this service eligible for rebates from private health funds or Medicare?
No, this is not a rebated service
For further questions, please contact True directly at disability@true.org.au or call us on 07 3250 0240.
