LGBTQ Inclusive Practice In-Person Training

Expand your accessibility to clients by providing a safe, and inclusive space that promotes and delivers exceptional person-centered care. 

Clients with diverse genders and/or sexualities come from all cultures and walks of life. Their lived experiences and potential differences in gender and/or sexualities, as compared to the broad population, may require unique approaches in how you communicate and care plan for the future. 

Improve your provision of person-centered care and elevate your clients’ overall experience with a full-day workshop. Guided by a qualified ACON facilitator, this training will help you expand your understanding of people with diverse genders and/or sexualities as well as their respective communities through discussion with like-minded professionals, video testimonials, and engaging in learning activities. 

Topics:  

• The difference between sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. 
• The lived experiences of people with a diverse gender and/or sexuality.  
• Several health impacts caused by social stigma, assumptions, and bias. 
• Significant legislative actions and defining moments in queer history. 
• Useful tips to help you become a stronger ally for people with a diverse gender and/or sexuality. 
• Best practices to ensure LGBTQ inclusion in your service. 
• How to identify areas of practice in your services or organisation that may require review.
• Mechanisms to help you implement inclusive practice into day-to-day client interactions. 
• Independent and co-dependent methods to drive organisational change—and why it’s essential. 
• Other tips to help you elevate inclusive services across your organisation. 

Learning Outcomes:  

• Differentiate between gender and sexuality 
• Summarise unique health and wellbeing disparities faced by sexuality and gender diverse people 
• Review important events from LGBTQ+ history and the current legislation related to these priority populations 
• Detect areas for improvement within their role and workplace 
• Develop strategies and implement actions to increase access and satisfaction of service for people with diverse sexuality and gender 

Duration:  

• 7 hours, including morning, lunch, and afternoon catered breaks

Audience:  

• Any health and wellbeing service provider 

Public Training Schedule (2021)

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 in a new program.

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 our cancellation/refund policy.