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    Evidence shows that overall, LGBTQA+ young people experience higher rates of mental ill-health, suicidal thoughts and behaviour, as compared with their heterosexual and cisgender peers. These experiences are compounded by poor access to and engagement with services, and services which are often poorly equipped to cater to their specific needs.

    We will be joined by lead investigator, Dr Penelope Strauss, Senior Research Fellow in Youth Suicide Prevention and Oliver Keane, Training Coordinator at The Kids Research Institute Australia (previously Telethon Kids Institute) to discuss the latest updates in the implementation of their Suicide prevention guidelines for LGBTQA+ young people.

    These guidelines outline best practice for suicide prevention in LGBTQA+ young people, targeting both clinical and community service providers. Implementation of these guidelines in service settings throughout Australia has the potential to improve the care received by LGBTQA+ young people who are experiencing suicidal ideation and/or engaging in suicidal behaviours.

    WEBINAR DETAILS:

    WHEN? Tuesday, 12th November at 1-2 pm (AEDT - Sydney time)

    WHERE? Via ZOOM

    REGISTER? Click this link to register via Zoom

     

    More about our guest speakers...

    Penelope Strauss (she/her)

    Penelope Strauss (she/her) is a Senior Research Fellow in Youth Suicide Prevention at The Kids Research Institute Australia and an adjunct research fellow at the University of Western Australia. Penelope received her Master of Public Health and PhD from the University of Western Australia. Her current research aims to decrease rates of suicidality among LGBTQA+ young people in Australia and she has an overarching interest in equity issues. Recently she developed and launched suicide prevention guidelines for LGBTQA+ young people, targeted at clinical and community service providers – the first of their kind in Australia. She also led the Trans Pathways project, the seminal study conducted on the mental health of trans young people in Australia and the barriers experienced when accessing medical and mental health services.

    Oliver Keane (he/they)

    Oliver Keane (he/they) is a Training Coordinator at The Kids Research Institute Australia. Oliver is a queer educator and community health advocate, located on Kaurna Land in the Adelaide Hills. Oliver has a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts, specialising in English and Health Education. He has worked in education, mental health, and sexual health organisations, and in most of his roles have focused on LGBTQIA+ young people and their access to affirming spaces. He has experience training a wide range of clinical and education professionals, and enjoys creating engaging and impactful learning for those who have an important impact on queer young people.

     

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    Non- Members - Policy and Research Webinar: Our Voices Have Changed the World

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 01:00 PM · $20.00 AUD · 5 rsvps
    Zoom

    Join us for an eye-opening webinar featuring Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Rights in Ageing Inc (GRAI)'s groundbreaking publication, “Our Voices Have Changed the World”—a captivating series of interviews with older LGBTI individuals sharing their powerful journeys of love, resilience, and activism.

    Why Attend?

    Hear untold stories: Gain insights from trailblazers who paved the way for today’s LGBTI rights.
    Learn about: How the development of the publication strengthened community connection and what is meant for the individuals interviewed:
    Honour the past, shape the future: Understand how their experiences can inspire and inform the ongoing fight for equality
    Connect and learn: Engage in a live Q&A with experts and advocates

    When - November 13th, 2024, 1.00pm AEDT 

    Facilitated by Kedy Kristal, EO, GRAI 

     

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    Vivienne Claire 

    Vivienne Claire is 64 years old.  She was emotionally programmed by her mother to believe that being transgender was on the same level as a practicing pedophile.  In spite of that she taught Computer Science at Curtin University for 25 years. Finally, the emotional pain of suppressing her true gender became overwhelming and, at age 60, she began her transition.

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    Maxine Drake 

    Maxine was raised in Sydney and enjoyed a busy and physical childhood.  A solo holiday in Perth at 18 became a migration to the west, where sexuality and identity were discovered. Study, work, family and community have made Perth well and truly home.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate diversity, challenge ageism, and honour the voices that have shaped our world.

     

    Staff, volunteers and delegates of LHA Full, Regular and Affiliate member organisations can attend free as part of their membership benefits.
    Please click here to register 

     

     

     

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    Policy and Research Webinar: Our Voices have changed the World

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 01:00 PM · 39 rsvps
    Zoom

    Join us for an eye-opening webinar featuring Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Rights in Ageing Inc. (GRAI) groundbreaking publication, “Our Voices Have Changed the World”—a captivating series of interviews with older LGBTI individuals sharing their powerful journeys of love, resilience, and activism.

    Why Attend?

    Hear untold stories: Gain insights from trailblazers who paved the way for today’s LGBTI rights.
    Learn about: How the development of the publication strengthened community connection and what it meant for the individuals interviewed. 
    Honour the past, shape the future: Understand how their experiences can inspire and inform the ongoing fight for equality.
    Connect and learn: Engage in a live Q&A with experts and advocates

    When - November 13th, 2024, 1.00pm AEST 

    Facilitated by Kedy Kristal, EO, GRAI 

     

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    Vivienne Claire 

    Vivienne Claire is 64 years old.  She was emotionally programmed by her mother to believe that being transgender was on the same level as a practicing pedophile.  In spite of that she taught Computer Science at Curtin University for 25 years. Finally, the emotional pain of suppressing her true gender became overwhelming and, at age 60, she began her transition.

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    Maxine Drake 

    Maxine was raised in Sydney and enjoyed a busy and physical childhood.  A solo holiday in Perth at 18 became a migration to the west, where sexuality and identity were discovered. Study, work, family and community have made Perth well and truly home.

     

    Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate diversity, challenge ageism, and honour the voices that have shaped our world.

     

    Staff, volunteers and delegates of LHA Full, Regular and Affiliate member organisations can attend free as part of their membership benefits. Please RSVP below.

    Are you a non-member, or an individual member? Please register here. 

     

     

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    Policy and Research Webinar - Vaping

    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 01:00 PM · 14 rsvps
    Zoom

    What do the changes to vaping laws mean for LGBTIQ+ people?

    From 1 July 2024, vapes are only available at pharmacies to help people quit smoking or manage their nicotine dependence.

    While we need more research on LGBTIQ+ communities, we know that smoking among gay, lesbian, and bisexual (LGB) people is declining, use of vapes and e‑cigarettes has more than doubled, with LGB people more likely to use e‑cigarettes than heterosexual people.

    The presentation will outline the evidence and the implications of the changing regulations.

     


    Dr. Erin Lalor AM
     (she/her) was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Alcohol and Drug Foundation in 2017. She is currently Deputy Chair of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and a member of the Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Drugs.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Staff, volunteers and delegates of LHA Full, Regular and Affiliate member organisations can attend free as part of their membership benefits. Please RSVP below.

    Are you a non-member, or an individual member? Please register here ($20).



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LGBTIQ+ Health Australia, (formerly the National LGBTI Health Alliance), is the national peak health organisation in Australia for organisations and individuals that provide health-related programs, services and research focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer people and other sexuality, gender and bodily diverse (LGBTIQ+) people and communities. Dropping the “+” from our name only occurs within digital formats that do not allow mathematical symbols, such as within our domain name, handles and hashtags.
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