Workshops: Strengthening LGBTQ+ community responses to disclosures of sexual violence
Are you an ally or apart of LGBTQ+ communities?
Do you want to feel empowered to build healthy consent focused environments?
Do you want to learn how to confidently respond to disclosures of sexual violence?
About this workshop:
ACON are running a workshop for any LGBTQ community and allies to upskill their knowledge and capacity to build healthy consent focused environments and learn how to confidently respond to disclosures of sexual violence.
This workshop is designed to provide a safe space for you to learn and understand more about sexual violence in our communities including how to prevent it and how to respond to it.
Who can attend this workshop?
- This workshop is anyone has a connection to the multiple LGBTQ+ communities.
- Who is interested in upskilling themselves in how to respond to a disclosure of violence.
- The groups are open to people of all genders. Trans people of all genders are welcome and encouraged to join.
- You must be over 18 years old to participate and live in NSW.
Where and when will this workshop be held?
We are currently underway arranging more workshops to be held soon (both in person and online).
Please register interest below so we can keep you updated! (No spam we promise!)
If you would like to speak to us about any concerns, prior to registering your interest, you can email Bonnie at healthyrelationships@acon.org.au
If direct support is needed
If you, or someone you know would like support; ACON can offer one on one counselling, case work and practical assistance to community members who are feeling unsafe in their relationships.
You can call ACON on 02 9206 2000 to connect with this support.
If you or someone you know needs immediate support, you can contact Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline which is for anyone from the LGBTIQ+ community whose life has been impacted by sexual domestic and/or family violence. You can contact them via 1800 497 212 (available 24/7).