Inclusive and Intersectional Support in Practice

Leora Healthcare

Meet Traidy, Founder of Chosen Family in a special Fireside Chat for Pride Month

Join us for an inspiring Pride Month fireside chat with Traidy Bugeja-Naidoo (he/him), founder of disability and mental health provider Chosen Family Australia.In conversation with <a href="https://leorahealth.com.au/" title="https://leorahealth.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Leora Healthcare</a> founder and co-CEO, Esha Oberoi, Traidy will be sharing practical tools and real-world scenarios on how to provide truly inclusive and intersectional support within the NDIS and aged care sectors.In this session, we’ll explore:<ul><li>The Ubuntu Philosophy – A powerful African principle that reminds us, “I am because we are,” and how it can shape compassionate care.</li><li>Intersectionality in Healthcare – Understand how overlapping identities (such as race, gender, disability, and culture) impact care experiences and outcomes.</li><li>Challenging Unconscious Bias – Learn strategies to reflect on and address personal and systemic biases in order to build more equitable support relationships.</li><li>Sustaining Empathy in Care Work – Discover why empathy and compassion are not only essential for participants but also vital for your own longevity and wellbeing in the healthcare sector.</li></ul>Whether you're a frontline worker, coordinator, or leader in care, this session will leave you with insights and tools to enhance your practice and connect more meaningfully with the people you support.This gathering is a celebration of diversity, inclusion and love. May your understanding and kindness help create a safe and welcoming space for everyone.We hope to see you there for an empowering and reflective discussion!

<h3>About Traidy <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/traidy-bugeja-naidoo%F0%9F%8F%B3%EF%B8%8F%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%8C%88%F0%9F%8F%B3%EF%B8%8F%E2%80%8D%E2%9A%A7%EF%B8%8F-8487ab13a/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/traidy-bugeja-naidoo%F0%9F%8F%B3%EF%B8%8F%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%8C%88%F0%9F%8F%B3%EF%B8%8F%E2%80%8D%E2%9A%A7%EF%B8%8F-8487ab13a/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️</a></h3>Traidy is a highly experienced Executive Director and a versatile professional with a strong presence in community services. He is a licensed Solicitor in both Australia and South Africa, as well as a Domestic Violence Practitioner. As a proud bisexual man, Traidy approaches his work through an intersectional lens, ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded across sectors. He is the founder of <a href="https://chosen.family/" title="https://chosen.family/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chosen Family Australia</a>, member of the <a href="https://www.welcomehere.org.au/about" title="https://www.welcomehere.org.au/about" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Welcome Here Project</a>.

📅 Thursday, 26 June🕒 11am – 12pm📍 Leora Healthcare | 17 Macquarie St, Parramatta NSW (600m or 8-minute walk from Parramatta Train Station)🌈 You're invited to dress in Pride colours for this special event!

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