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 training will introduce you to the LGBTQ+ acronym and expand your understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
The session includes activities, open discussion, and take-home resources.
Topics:
- Gender and sexuality diverse people and communities
- Understanding the difference between gender and sexuality
- 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
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 sexualities and genders
- Review important events from queer history and the current legislation related to these priority populations
Duration:
- 4 hours (including a 15-minute break)
Audience:
- Anyone 18 years and over
Requirements for the webinar:
- Individual access to computer/laptop with a Chrome web browser
- Ability to access the ZOOM platform
- High-speed internet
- Familiarity with general computer knowledge
- Access to headphones/microphone (webcam is optional)
- Your mobile phone to participate in live activities
- Please read more about system requirements HERE. You can also join a test webinar to check out your access, HERE.
Public Training Schedule
| Group | Date: | Time: |
| 2 |
16 May 2023 |
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM (AEST) |
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 start the training.
Private sessions:
- For up to approximately 30 people
- Cost does not include 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 available below.
You may transfer your seat to another person up to three days before the live webinar only if you have not started any online component and there is a future date available.
