LGBTIQA+ UNDERSTANDING AND AWARENESS WORKSHOP

Catalyst Foundation's "LGBTIQA+ Understanding and Awareness" workshop is for individuals wishing to increase their understanding of language and terminology relevant to working with LGBTIQA+ communities, as well as issues facing LGBTIQA+ people in accessing services and support. Participants will reflect on their own workplace and begin planning to start conversations about LGBTIQA+ embedding inclusive practice in their daily work.

This workshop aims to:

• increase understanding of appropriate and current terminology and language
• increase understanding of sex, sexuality, gender and gender divsersity
• raise awareness of LGBTIQA+ discrimination and oppression
• understand how discrimination and invisibility affects LGBTIQA+ communities
• provide ways to develop more inclusive environments for all persons
• provide tips on how to embed inclusive practice into work practice

Testimonials:

"The team at Catalyst were professional, responsive, and adaptive to our agencies’ needs for undertaking the LGBTQIA+ Understanding and Awareness workshop. Thomas was an enthusiastic presenter who provided our staff with easy-to-follow explanations and personal anecdotes. This made the training a relatable and relaxed experience for staff where they felt comfortable asking questions and engaging with the content."
Maddalena Cooper
Green Industries

"The training on LGBTIQA Awareness and Understand was very well presented. Thomas was clearly very knowledgeable on the subject and presented in an engaging clear way. Thomas was responsive to our needs as an organisation and tailored his delivery to meet the needs of our lecturers. He was able to provide a great insight into the world of some of our more traumatised student cohort with clarity and supportive strategies for lecturers in the classroom."
Helene Le Chapelain
Principal Lecturer, Adult Migrant English Program
Health, Community and Foundation Skills/ TAFE SA

"Amazing! I wish it was a whole day session."
Lia Klajic
Aged Care Navigator
Hutt Street Centre

"Great Facilitator, very helpful information and it should be mandatory for all professionals and accessible for the mainstream population."
Anonymous staff member
Safer Family Services/Department of Human Services