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Positive Mental Health Outcomes for LGBTIQA+ Clients
21 October @ 9:30 am – 22 October @ 4:30 pm
About the Course
LGBTIQA+ people experience some of the worst mental health outcomes of any population group in Australia. This 2-day course examines the underlying drivers of these poor outcomes and gives practitioners the tools to provide evidence-based and affirming care to LGBTIQA+ clients.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the 2 days participants will be able to:
· Describe mental health issues impacting LGBTIQA+ individuals and groups
· Describe the impact of historical and contemporary stigma, discrimination, harassment and abuse
· Adhere to appropriate legislative requirements in relation to service delivery
· Use appropriate language and terminology to support LGBTIQA+ clients
· Embed LGBTIQA+ inclusive practices into everyday behaviours and organisational practices
· Apply evidence-based strategies for improving mental health outcomes for LGBTIQA+ clients.
Who is this for?
Mental health service staff and clinicians
Where?
Launceston (Venue TBC)
When?
October 21 & 22, 2024, 9:30 am—4:30 pm each day (exact times may change)
Cost?
$590 (ex GST) per person for the 2 days.
Some catering provided (more information to come).
Enquiries: 6231 1200 or info@workingitout.org.au
Previous feedback for this course:
· Great facilitators, great level of engagement from participants, safe inclusive space for discussions
· Loved it! Will be recommending this training!
· 10/10 average overall rating
Click the above link to register.