Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Awareness is a training for service workers looking to increase their basic knowledge around LGBTI people and communities. This 4-hour in-person training will introduce you to the LGBTI acronym and expand your understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics.
Session includes activities, open discussion and take home resources. A tea break with light refreshments is included.
Topics:
- What and who does 'LGBTI people & communities' mean?
- What is the difference between sex characteristics, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation?
- Understanding the lived experience of LGBTI people
- Understanding the health impacts of social stigma and assumptions
- Legislation
- Acceptance versus inclusion
Learning Outcomes:
After this training, learners should be able to:
- Differentiate between gender and sexuality
- Summarise unique health and wellbeing disparities faced by sexuality and gender diverse people
- Outline the health impacts of social stigma and assumptions
- Understand the lived experience of people with diverse sexuality and gender
- Review important events from LGBTIQ history and the current legislation related to these priority populations
Duration: 4 hours, including a 15-minutes catered tea break
Audience: Anyone
Public Training Schedule (2020)
|
Location |
Dates |
Training venue |
Seats remaining |
| Surry Hills - Sydney |
Tuesday, 24 March 2020 (9:30 AM - 1:30 PM) |
ACON, 414 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills | 20 |
| Lismore |
Tuesday, 31 March 2020 (9:30 AM - 1:30 PM) |
ACON Northern Rivers, Suite 4P Conway Court, 17 Conway Street, Lismore (next to Lismore Post Office and near Lismore Memorial Baths) |
25 |
| Newcastle |
Thursday, 2 April 2020 (9:30 AM - 1:30 PM) |
ACON Hunter, 129 Maitland Road, Islington | 13 |
| Surry Hills - Sydney |
Wednesday, 6 May 2020 (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM) |
ACON, 414 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills | 25 |
| Surry Hills - Sydney |
Thursday, 28 July 2020 (9:30 AM - 1:30 PM) |
ACON, 414 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills | 25 |
| Surry Hills - Sydney |
Thursday, 10 September 2020 (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM) |
ACON, 414 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills | 25 |
| Surry Hills - Sydney |
Thursday, 12 November 2020 (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM) |
ACON, 414 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills | 25 |
Public sessions:
- Concession discount available, please click here for more information.
- Once payment is complete, you will get an email from notifications@acon.bridgeapp.com saying you have been enrolled into a new program. Click “Go To Program” to enrol for a course date. If you have not received this email, it may have been redirected to your junk/spam inbox.
Private sessions:
- For up to 25 people
- Cost does not include travel outside of Sydney metro, catering, venue, or GST.
- Volume discount applies for purchasing more than 4 sessions.
Invoices can be arranged, please email PrideTraining@acon.org.au for more information.
Please make sure to read the cancellation/refund policy.
