Develop the skills needed to provide a safe and inclusive space that delivers exceptional person-centred care.
LGBTQ+ people experience higher rates of alcohol and other drugs use than the general population, often shaped by minority stress, discrimination, community connection, and broader social determinants of health. Many LGBTQ+ clients also face barriers when accessing alcohol and other drugs services, including fear of judgement, previous negative experiences, or concerns about being misunderstood. Inclusive practice is essential to creating environments where LGBTQ+ people feel safe, respected, and supported in their treatment and recovery.
This comprehensive full‑day training deepens your understanding of LGBTQ+ identities, lived experiences, and alcohol and other drugs‑related priorities, while equipping you with practical strategies to embed inclusive practice into your everyday work. Developed and delivered by LGBTQ+ community members and subject matter experts, the session blends foundational knowledge with applied learning through case studies, reflective activities, and real‑world scenarios.
Across the day, you’ll explore terminology, lived experience, discrimination and its impacts, patterns of alcohol and other drugs use, harm‑minimisation considerations, barriers to care, and the practical steps practitioners can take to create culturally safe, inclusive, and affirming services. Designed for professionals working in alcohol and other drugs support, this training helps you confidently engage with LGBTQ+ clients and adapt your practice to meet their unique needs.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define LGBTQ+ and differentiate between gender, sexuality, and related concepts, and describe diverse experiences within LGBTQ+ communities.
- Explain how discrimination, stigma, and historical context shape the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people, including alcohol and other drugs‑related outcomes.
- Identify key physical, mental, and alcohol and other drugs‑related disparities affecting LGBTQ+ communities, and describe the social and cultural contexts of alcohol and other drugs use.
- Discuss the unique challenges LGBTQ+ people may face when accessing alcohol and other drugs services and strategies to reduce barriers and increase inclusion.
- Apply inclusive, person‑centred, culturally safe, and trauma‑informed approaches when supporting LGBTQ+ clients in alcohol and other drugs settings.
- Implement practical LGBTQ+‑affirming allyship strategies using inclusive language, respectful communication, and adaptations to service environments.
This training is also eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
If a full‑day session isn’t practical for your team, get in touch to explore delivery in two or more parts to support spaced practice.
How To Book:
Please fill out our Training Request Form or email PrideTraining@acon.org.au to book your session today. Payment is made via invoice.
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