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Positive Mental Health Outcomes for LGBTIQA+ Clients- TAS

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 give practitioners the tools to provide evidence-based and affirming care to LGBTIQA+ clients. Learning Outcomes At the end of this session participants will be able to: · Describe mental health issues impacting LGBTIQA+ individuals and groups · Describe the impact of historic 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? Mornington Skills Centre, 9 Takari Place, Mornington When? May 23 & 24, 2024, 9:30am—4:30pm Facilitators Yalei Wilson (they/them) - Registered Psychologist, WIO’s Gender Group Facilitator, & member of the transgender community. Second facilitator TBC. Cost Free for participants. This is a pilot course, with costs being covered by LGBTIQA+ Health Australia’s MindOut program. Catering provided. Enquiries: 6231 1200 or info@workingitout.org.au
From: 23 May, 9:30 am
To: 24 May, 4:30 pm
Address: 9 Takari Place Mornington, TAS 7018
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