Society of Australian Sexologists Ltd upcoming events

2026 Re-accreditation (1 Jun 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Welcome to the re-accreditation page for 2026. We have set it up as an event to make it even easier to register your documents.

To start, please select the 'ticket' that relates to your accreditation type and level.

The registration form will require you to upload:

CPD Tracker recording 20 hours of CPD -- this must also be signed and 'yes' ticked in the declaration section. You can also include your supervision log (or mentoring log) all in the one document.

Supervision Log recording the required hours of practice and supervision for your accreditation level
OR
Mentorship Log recording the required hours of teaching and mentoring for your accreditation level
Insurance Certificate of Currency
Police Clearance (no more than 2 years old)
Therapists must also upload proof of their primary registration

If you are unsure of the requirements for your accreditation level you can download the Re-accreditation criteria.

Once registered, these documents are automatically saved to your member profile and the Accreditation Officer is notified that you have completed your registration.

*Please note you are not required to provide evidence of your CPD activities at this stage. However, if your file is audited you will need to provide evidence as part of this process.

Medical Approaches to Female Sexual Dysfunction with Dr Lesley Yee (29 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT

About

Many female patients present with a complex interplay of psychological and physical sexual issues. Historically, clinical practice tended to view the treatment of female concerns as primarily psychologically based. However, the rise in medical options for managing male sexual dysfunction has sparked greater interest in the medical side of managing Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD).

This presentation provides an overview of the categories of FSD and examines the role of medical management and treatment options for each. While holistic care requires consideration of broader psychosexual issues alongside any physical treatment, this session concentrates specifically on the medical management strategies available to clinicians.

Presenter

Dr Lesley Yee is a sexual health physician and medical psychotherapist currently in private practice. With over 30 years of specialised experience in sexual health, she has worked as a clinician and educator for Family Planning NSW, the Australian Centre for Sexual Health, and the Royal North Shore Hospital Gynaecology Clinic. Dr Yee is a recognised specialist in both female and male sexual issues with a special interest in trauma-based therapy, particularly sexual trauma. Her dual background allows her to bring both a psychosexual and medical understanding to her work, aiming to practise from a holistic viewpoint within a biopsychosocial framework.

Ethics: Staying on the Right Side of Complaints with Trish Purnell-Webb (2 Sep 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

About

One of the most stressful situations a health professional can find themselves in is dealing with a professional complaint through our state authority and/or professional body. Tens of thousands of notifications about psychologists, social workers, counsellors and psychotherapists are made every year across Australia. This workshop will explore the most common notifications made about health professionals offering sex therapy as part of their services. The workshop will be interactive and illustrated with case studies. Tips for protecting your practice will be offered.

Presenter

Trish Purnell-Webb is a Clinical Psychologist, Certified Gottman Therapist, Advanced Clinical trainer and Consultant for the Gottman Institute. Trish has worked with couples for 30 years in her private practice based on Burleigh Heads, QLD and is the founder of Relationship Institute Australasia, a training organisation for those wishing to work therapeutically with couples.

Trish is an active educator teaching into Masters programs in several Australian and Singaporean universities as well as being a board-approved supervisor (AHPRA), Assessor for the Supervisor Training Accreditation Program and Supervision Masterclass Facilitator (AHPRA).

Trish regularly provides support and supervision to professionals facing notifications and conditions set by AHPRA, QCAT, HPCA and regularly provides professional development workshops for many community and professional organisations throughout Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the USA.