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Membership Prospectus

Accreditation

Reaccreditation

Supervision/Mentorship logs
Supervisor/Mentor approval
Reaccreditation criteria

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Financial Hardship Policy

Leave of Absence (LOA)

Retirement Policy

Membership Referees

Committee

Based on recent member feedback, the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS) is updating our accreditation systems and processes ahead of 2027. To give our team time to complete these updates, standard applications for initial accreditation and accreditation upgrades will be temporarily paused over the holiday period.

Notice Period: 16 Nov – 30 Nov 2026 Applications remain open. Please ensure all required documents are ready before submitting, as incomplete applications will not be processed before the pause.

Application Pause: 1 Dec 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 Standard applications are temporarily closed for system updates.

Applications Reopen: 1 Feb 2027 Applications reopen with updated processes and guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

I have an existing application currently being processed. Do I need to wait until Feb 2027 for an outcome?

No. Applications already submitted and in progress will continue to be assessed as normal.

I am already preparing my application. Will the requirements change so much that I will need to arrange extra supervision or training?

No. Core eligibility criteria are not changing. The updates focus on making the guidelines, pathways, and evidence requirements clearer and easier to follow.

What if I submit a new application before 30 Nov?

If you submit a complete application with all required documents by 30 Nov, we will aim to review it as normal. However, if your application is incomplete, it will be held over until applications reopen in Feb 2027.

What if I have an urgent, employment-related need for accreditation during the pause?

Please get in touch with us directly. While we cannot guarantee turnaround times over the holiday period, the Accreditation Subcommittee will review urgent requests on a case-by-case basis.

Does this pause affect annual re-accreditation?

No. This pause only affects new applications for initial accreditation and upgrades. If you have an overdue 2026 re-accreditation extension, please contact us directly to finalise it.

How can I contribute to the updates?

SAS members can stay tuned for upcoming event announcements—we will be running CPD-eligible online focus groups in Jan 2027 where you can help with testing and share your feedback.

ACCREDITATION

Guidelines and forms for use by General Members seeking accreditation.

Sample Statutory Declaration

Psychosexual Therapist Forms

Psychosexual Therapist Accreditation Application Form - General (.docx, effective 13 April 2026)
Psychosexual Therapist Accreditation Application Form - Curtin University / University of Sydney Graduates (.docx, effective 13 April 2026)
Psychosexual Therapist Accreditation Criteria (.pdf, effective 1 July 2021)
Psychosexual Therapist RPL Guidelines (.pdf, effective 1 July 2020)
Psychosexual Therapist RPL Evidence Matrix (.xlsx, effective 13 April 2026)
Provisional to Clinical Psychosexual Therapist Application Form (.docx, effective 1 July 2022)

Sexuality Educator Forms

Sexuality Educator Accreditation Application Form (.docx, effective 13 April 2026)
Sexuality Educator Accreditation Criteria (.pdf, effective 26 September 2022)
Sexuality Educator RPL Guidelines (.pdf, effective 1 July 2020)
Provisional to Sexuality Educator Application Form (.docx, effective 1 July 2021)

REACCREDITATION

Re-accreditation occurs on 1 July each year. Accredited members are required to submit:

Supervision and Clinical Hours Log / Mentorship and Teaching Hours Log
CPD Activity Log
Certificate of Insurance
Evidence of Registration with Approved Professional Association (Psychosexual Therapists only)
Current National Police Check and/or Working With Children Check.

Please refer to the guidelines and forms below.

SAS Reaccreditation Criteria (.pdf, effective 28 April 2026)

Supervision and Clinical Hours / Teaching and Mentorship Hours

Use to declare supervision and clinical hours/teaching and mentorship hours undertaken during the period.

Supervision and Clinical Hours Log (.docx, effective 1 July 2022)
Mentorship and Teaching Hours Log (.docx, effective 1 July 2022)

SUPERVISOR/MENTOR APPROVAL

Use the following forms if your supervisor/mentor is not an accredited SAS supervisor/mentor to ensure your supervision/mentorship hours meet requirements.

Psychosexual Therapist Supervisor Recognition Request Form (.docx, effective 1 July 2021)
Psychosexual Therapist Supervision Guidelines (.pdf, effective 1 July 2021)
Sexuality Educator Mentor Recognition Request Form (.docx, effective 1 July 2021)
Sexuality Educator Mentorship Guidelines (.pdf, effective 1 July 2021)

Use the following form if you are an accredited member seeking to be listed as a SAS Supervisor/Mentor:

Application for Accredited Members to be listed as a SAS Supervisor or Mentor (.docx, effective 1 July 2021)

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Use to log your CPD hours for the period. Refer to the SAS CPD Guidelines and Example document to ensure your CPD meets requirements.

Continuing Professional Development Activity Log (.xlsx, effective 3 June 2026)
SAS CPD Guidelines and Example (.pdf, effective 28 April 2026)

FINANCIAL HARDSHIP POLICY

Financial Hardship Policy (.pdf, effective 24 September 2025)

LEAVE OF ABSENCE (LOA)

For use by General and Accredited Members seeking a Leave of Absence from their membership/accreditation status.

Leave of Absence (LOA) Policy for Members (.pdf, effective 17 August 2023)
Leave of Absence (LOA) Request Form (.docx, effective 17 August 2023)

RETIREMENT POLICY

For use by General and Accredited Members retiring from teaching/practice.

Retirement Policy for Members (.pdf, effective 1 July 2021)

MEMBERSHIP REFEREE REPORT FORM

For use by those seeking SAS Membership.

Referee Letter for Membership - Curtin and USYD Lecturer only form (.pdf, effective 1 July 2023)
Referee Report for Membership - Standard form (.docx, effective 1 July 2019)

FORMS FOR COMMITTEE MEETINGS

AGM Nomination Form (.docx, effective 1 July 2019)
AGM Proxy Voting Form (.docx, effective 1 July 2020)

The Society of Australian Sexologists Ltd (SAS) acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. We also acknowledge and pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their contributions to our community.

SAS represents health and allied health professionals working in the area of sex therapy, sexuality education, sexual health and sexology. We are proud to be a member organisation of:

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