Diverse Schools, Inclusive Futures: LGBTQI+ Awareness and Advocacy in Education

Capability Levels: Evolving and Established

Join us for an enlightening two-part webinar that explores the broader topic of difference and diversity from a LGBTQI+ lens. The webinars focus on LGBTQI+ awareness in schools, aiming to create a supportive and affirming atmosphere for all students, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

The event will be inclusive of psycho education, personal stories and statistical insights from a developmental perspective including psycho neuro therapy approach outlining key influences of the LGBTIQ+ experience. Participants will gain valuable insights into the challenges faced by LGBTQI+ students, as well as practical strategies for creating safer and more inclusive school environments.

Who should attend?

This event welcomes social workers of various backgrounds. Whether you are employed in a school or are involved in a child-related setting, this event will be great opportunity to broaden your knowledge in working with LGBTQI+ children in an educational setting.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Define the differences between sexuality, gender, and sex, including queer identities;
• Identify key contributors to mental health pressure points, including suicidality, for LGBTIQA+ school students (primary and secondary) in the school and at home
• Develop strategies to promote mental health, create a safe environment, and support the parent of LGBTIQA+ school students
• Develop a best practice approach to working with LGBTIQA+ school students

Event Structure:

Day 1

Introduction (5 – 15 minutes)

Lesson 1 (30 minutes):

Define and explore the differences between sexuality, gender, and sex, including queer identities

Lesson 2 (30 minutes):

Identify key contributors to mental health pressure points, including suicidality, for LGBTIQA+ school students (primary and secondary) in the school and at home

Summarise and Q&A (15 minutes)

Day 2:

Introduction (5 - 15 minutes)

RECAP FROM WEBINAR #1: MAIN POINTS COVERED

Lesson 1 (30 minutes):

Supporting DIFFERENCE and DIVERSITY in SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS

Lesson 2 (30 minutes):

Develop a best practice approach to working with LGBTIQA+ school students

Summarise and Q&A (15 minutes)

Can't attend live? Your registration includes a copy of the presentation slides and 2 weeks' free access to the event recording.

Dates :

29 October 2024 - 2:00PM - 3:30PM (VIC/NSW Time)

30 October 2024 - 10:30AM - 12:00PM (VIC/NSW Time)

AASW Credential: Mental Health, Schools SW