Key details
- Duration: 4.5 hours
- Delivery: In person
- Cost: Fully subsidised for eligible individuals
This practical, interactive workshop supports educators, trainers and organisations to strengthen their understanding of LGBTQIASB+ communities and build greater confidence in creating learning and training environments where everyone feels safe, respected and included.
Through discussion, activities and practical examples, participants will explore LGBTQIASB+ identities, inclusive communication, barriers experienced in education and the workplace, and practical ways to demonstrate allyship and foster inclusion.
This session aligns with the Skills SA Student Support Standards and supports the principles of providing safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments where students and apprentices/trainees can participate, learn and succeed.
This workshop is for people working in Adult Community Education (ACE) providers and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) with a Funded Activities Agreement with Skills SA.
- Use LGBTQIASB+ terminology and pronouns with greater understanding and confidence.
- Use inclusive language and avoid assumptions about identity and experiences.
- Recognise barriers LGBTQIASB+ people may experience in education and workplace settings.
- Identify opportunities to improve policies, processes, facilities and organisational culture to support greater inclusion.
- Respond respectfully and appropriately when someone shares their identity or experiences.
- Develop practical short- and longer-term actions to strengthen inclusion in their organisation or learning environment.
- Demonstrate active allyship through ongoing learning, listening and advocacy.
Certificate of attendance
Lunch
Moe Meehan (He/They), Inclusion and Diversity Advisor, Sonder
Moe Meehan is a lived experience worker supporting people impacted by mental health distress and substance use concerns, on Kaurna Country.
Moe has over 10 years of lived experience as a Queer person and draws from relational advocacy to support mutual growth within facilitating educational trainings; they aim to strengthen engagement, reduce barriers to support, and amplify lived experience perspectives within community settings.