Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Awareness is a training for service workers looking to increase their basic knowledge around LGBTQ people and communities. This 4-hour in-person training will introduce you to the LGBTQ 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.
Learning Outcomes:
- 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 LGBTQ history and the current legislation related to these priority populations
Topics:
- Gender and sexuality diverse people and communities
- What is the difference between sex characteristics, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation?
- Outline the health impacts of social stigma and assumptions
- Understanding the lived experience of people with a diverse gender and sexuality
- Understanding the health impacts of social stigma and assumptions
- Legislation
- Acceptance versus inclusion
Duration: 4 hours, including a 15-minutes catered tea break
Audience: Anyone
Public Training Schedule (2020)
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| TBA | POSTPONED | ACON, 414 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills |
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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.
