2Spirits 101 - Monday 29th of April 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

Please join the 2Spirits and Yarns Heal Project team for a yarn about sexualities, genders and bodies.

The session will cover:

Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy identities, cultures and languages
Stories: Growing up Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy
Caring for LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy Mob

Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-binary, Sistergirl and Brotherboy Workshop - Monday 29th of April 1.30pm to 4.30 pm

Please join the 2Spirits and Yarns Heal Project team for a yarn about gender and gender diversity from a cultural lens.

The session will cover:

Language and terminology

Includes gender diversity across the world
Decolonising gender

TGDNBSB experiences (includes societal, healthcare)

Specifically mental health and wellbeing
Access to healthcare

TGDNBSB inclusive practice and support

LivingWorks SafeTalk delivered by Diverse Voices - Tuesday 30th of April 9.30 am to 1.30 pm

Please note – all participants must be 15 years and over to attend the LivingWorks SafeTalk session
In LivingWorks safeTALK you will learn how to reach out to someone thinking about suicide and help them keep safe by promptly connecting them to further support. Your role as a connector is the main focus of this training, which features:

Trainer presentations, facilitated discussion, and skills practice

Videos that illustrate what happens when signs of suicide are overlooked, and how you can contribute to safe outcomes when these signs are heard and addressed

Opportunities to further explore organisational applications of the training

A community resource person will be on hand at the workshop to support your safety and comfort.

2Spirits Sexual Health 101 - Tuesday 30th of April 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm (This session is designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy Mob).

Please join the 2Spirits and Yarns Heal Project team for a yarn about sexual health and safer sex.

The session will cover:

What is safer sex?
PrEP & PEP
HIV & STI Prevention

Stigma and Discrimination regarding STI’s & HIV

STI & HIV Campaigns

Wrapped N Ready Safer Sex supplies available

Please read the Yarns Heal registration model before registering for this event.   

Thank you for your support of the Yarns Heal Project.

Please sign up now - At this time, we are looking to prioritise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people providing peer support outside of professionalised spaces (i.e. Elders, grandparents, parent’s, family, friends and community). If this is you, please sign up for a free ticket now. 

Please join the waitlist - If your primary or main relationship with the community is in a paid work role - please sign up to the waitlist.

This event has been designed and tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s, families and communities. Particularly, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people’s and/or family, friends and communities connected to community. 

At this time, we are looking to prioritise people providing peer support outside of professionalised spaces (i.e. Elders, grandparents, parent’s, family, friends and community). If your primary or main relationship with the community is in a paid work role - please sign up to the waitlist. If positions remain closer to the session, the Yarns Heal team will be in contact to offer you a position in the session.

These sessions aim to bring together support, community, and resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy folks, families and communities to thrive. This event will offer opportunities to engage in community care, peer support, discussions, skill-sharing, and co-reflecting. 

If you have any questions, please contact the 2Spirits team on 2Spirits@qc.org.au. 

With gratitude, 