LGBTIQ+[Ai] Awareness & inclusion
Providing fundamental information for organisations embarking on their inclusive practice journey or wanting to refresh their existing knowledge.
- Duration: 2 hours
- <25 participants
ABOUT THIS MODULE
Organisations are recognising that increasing awareness and inclusion of LGBTIQA+ people and communities can provide healthier outcomes for staff and services users. It's not uncommon for people and organisations to feel like this is new territory. LGBTIQ+[Ai] Foundation Training provides fundamental information to help organisations embrace diversity and to improve their inclusive practice. If you are just beginning your journey of LGBTIQ+ inclusion or need a refresher, this is a great place to start. We draw on evidence-based statistics and research conducted by leading institutions such as La Trobe University and UNSW.
BEFORE YOUR TRAINING SESSION
A Pre-Session Questionnaire is sent to all participants prior to training delivery. This Meridian tool is used to:
- Understand the existing level of LGBTIQA+ awareness in the group.
- Gain insight into how welcoming and inclusive participants believe their organsation to be for LGBTIQA+ people.
- Provide an opportunity for participants to ask anonymous questions.
This data can guide discussion and structure of sessions.
TRAINING OUTCOMES
- Understand and recognise diversity within human experience.
- Explore evolving concepts of sex, gender and sexuality.
- Gain confidence in the use of language and terminologies around LGBTIQA+ people and communities.
- Identify and develop ways to enhance workplace inclusive practice and policy.
- Focus on topics of learning and discussion specific to your organisation.
TOPICS COVERED
- Unpacking the acronym
- Why are we here? – Stigma & discrimination
- Sex, gender & sexuality – The fundamentals
- Language and terminologies
- Gender affirmation at home & at work
- The heteronormative lens
- LGBTIQA+ inclusion in the workplace – a practical application