LGBTQA Conversion Practices Ban - Launch of Indigenous explainer video

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Anti-Discrimination NSW invites you to a special event to launch our LGBTQA conversion practices ban Indigenous explainer video. 

Conversion practices are harmful practices which seek to change or suppress an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. They are sometimes referred to as ‘gay conversion’ practices or ‘conversion therapy’.

The Conversion Practices Ban Act 2024 (NSW) prohibits conversion practices and allows people to report conversion practices to Anti-Discrimination NSW, which can help resolve complaints through conciliation.

Join our host Steph Tisdell and guest presenters as they explore the new civil complaints scheme and the difference the conversion practices ban makes in helping people feel safe and respected. 

Please feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues interested in learning more about the LGBTQA conversion practices ban. 

Host

Steph Tisdell

Actor | Writer | Comedian

Steph Tisdell thought she’d be a lawyer before she became one of the brightest stars in Australian comedy, selling out award-winning live shows and having several viral sensations. With an ever-growing list of acting and writing accolades, Steph Tisdell’s star is on the rise. While she is best known - and loved - for cracking us up, an early interest in politics saw Steph enrol to study law. This sense of social justice matched with her formidable intelligence enables Steph to deliver insights that challenge cultural stereotypes in a way that is hilarious, relatable and - importantly as a proud Indigenous woman - powerful. 

Speakers 

Marjorie Anderson
Head of Indigenous Affairs | Lifeline Australia.

Marjorie Anderson is the Head of Indigenous Affairs for Lifeline Australia and former National Manager of 13YARN. Marjorie is a proud Aboriginal woman born and bred in Redfern and her mob is from northern New South Wales. Prior to co-designing, developing and delivering 13YARN, Marjorie worked at several public service agencies, including the Aboriginal Housing Office, Sydney Foreshore Authority and the Department of Juvenile Justice. Marjorie is passionate about building resilience, sustainable communities and in 2025 was the NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year recipient. 

Chris Csabs 
Co-founder | SOGICE Survivors (Survivors of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Change Efforts)

Chris Csabs is a survivor of conversion practices which began in NSW at the age of 16. He is co-founder of SOGICE Survivors and co-author of the SOGICE Survivor Statement, which has been utilised by advocates, researchers and legislators worldwide. Chris contributed to the Tasmanian Law Reform Institute's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Conversion Practices Issues Paper. He is a member of the Steering Committee for the national Conversion Ideology and Practices Research Project (La Trobe University).

Mia Zahra
A/Director | Anti-Discrimination NSW 

Mia Zahra is the acting Director at Anti-Discrimination NSW. Over the past two decades, Mia has held various leadership roles at the Department of Communities and Justice and Legal Aid NSW. Mia has also worked at the South Australian Attorney-General's Department including Multicultural SA and the Equal Opportunity Commission of SA.

Please note this event will be hosted in-person only and numbers are limited. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact adbmedia@justice.nsw.gov.au to let us know how we can support you.