Right to Belong

Right to Belong

Develop a better understanding of the needs of LGBTI people, and increase the confidence of aged care staff to deliver an inclusive service.

By GRAI's Community of Practice Making LGBTI Inclusion Happen in Aged Care

Date and time

Tuesday, June 4 · 9am - 4pm AWST

Location

Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia

Level 11 2 Mill Street Perth, WA 6000 Australia

About this event

  • 7 hours

This training is delivered by LGBTI aged care specialist GRAI, and funded by the

Commonwealth Department of Health as part of the National LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Training Project, and is subsidised for those working in the aged care sector.

These workshops will:

• Increase awareness and understanding of LGBTI clients and support the delivery of

culturally safe and welcoming services to LGBTI elders.

• Assist your organisation to provide LGBTI inclusive care and comply with legal

obligations under the Aged Care Act and the Equal Opportunities Act.

Organized by

1. exploring practices and environments of aged care providers2. identifying challenging areas and examining strategies to overcome these3. collecting, exchanging and improving resources4. identifying and sharing research, and5. creating a peer support network