Challenging LGBTIQA+ Resistance Workshop

This FREE workshop is brought to you as part of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence.

It is for anyone working in LGBTIQA+ inclusion, supporting those working in LGBTIQA+ inclusion or wanting to complement their work in diversity, equity and inclusion. 

The workshop draws on three decades of practice and research evidence in challenging homophobia and transphobia, and engaging men whilst challenging everyday violence-supporting attitudes and behaviours.

During this workshop, participants will learn:

• How to identify, unpack and understand LGBTIQA+ resistance in everyday settings
• The difference between competence and confidence, and the importance of both in challenging resistance
• The common and effective ways to respond to, interrupt and engage LGBTIQA+-resistant individuals in everyday situations
• How to tailor your own individual ways to respond to, interrupt and engage
• How to plan for challenging LGBTIQA+ resistance success in everyday settings

NOTE: Places are limited to 25 in this workshop.

Morning tea will be provided.

Workshop Facilitator

Daniel is an award-winning author and the founder of Rural Pride Australia which focuses on the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in regional, rural and remote Australia. His focus is on helping communities assess their LGBTIQA+ inclusion readiness, practical strategies that work outside metropolitan centres and working on what can be done “in the meantime” ahead of an LGBTIQA+ utopia. For 15 years he worked with No to Violence in primary prevention, strategic and training roles, with a focus on engaging and challenging everyday men in their violence-supporting attitudes and behaviour. He has also worked with Kids Help Line, VicHealth and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission.

For information about this webinar contact:

Toni Mottram at Mildura Rural City Council - email toni.mottram@mildura.vic.gov.au or Ph 5018 8100   

For help or connection:

• If in immediate danger call Police 000
• Lifeline (13 11 14) 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
• QSpace Network (1800 542 847) Specialist individual & family counselling services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, and queer people of all ages, their families, and communities.
• Rainbow Door (1800 729 367) is a free service for all LGBTIQ+ people in Victoria, their friends, family and peers.
• Yarning Safe and Strong (1800 959 563) is a free and confidential counselling service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
• Headspace Mildura (5021 2400) One stop shop for young people aged 12-25 for mental, physical and sexual health services, work and study support and alcohol and other drug counselling. 
• Alphabet Soup at Headspace Mildura (5021 2400) discussion/activity/social and support group for young people aged 12-25 who are LGBTIQA+
• Sunraynbow Connection a social group who aim at supporting Mildura local and surrounding area LGBTQIA+ folk. 
  
• 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), available 24 hours. National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service
• The Orange Door - Mallee (1800 290 943) Family violence and family support services hub at 113 Madden Avenue Mildura

This webinar is supported by:

• Victoria State Government
  
• Mildura Rural City Council
  
• Respect Victoria
• Safe and Equal

Acknowledgement

We pay our respects to Elders past and present of the Latji Latji, Ngintait and Nyeri Nyeri traditional custodians of the land we meet on and extend that respect to neighbouring tribes and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.  We celebrate and respect their continuing cultures and acknowledge the memories of their ancestors.