Increasing bi+ inclusion in services and supports: Exploring the results of the BiSHH study and beyond
Description
Join us for this important conversation on bi+ inclusion, building on the findings of the Bi+ Sexual Health and HIV (BiSHH) study, Australia’s first national survey of sex, health, and relationships designed specifically for the bi+ community.
About this session
The bi+ community includes bisexual, pansexual, queer and other multi-gender attracted people. Research shows that the bi+ community has high rates of health and support needs compared to the general community and other parts of the LGBTIQA+ community. However, bi+ people often face challenges in accessing and feeling welcome in organisations and services.
This discussion convened by Bi+ Pride Victoria will explore vital questions including:
What are the key health and support needs for the bi+ community?
What are the barriers to bi+ people accessing services and support?
How can practitioners and services improve access and inclusion for the bi+ community?
What does effective bi+ inclusive practice look like, and what positive examples can we learn from?
Please join us in person for this interactive panel session and Q&A at Thorne Harbour Health in Abbotsford, followed by snacks and socialising. We will also livestream the panel session as a webinar for those who can’t attend in person.
Our panel of researchers, advocates and practitioners will share their professional expertise and personal experience on these topics.
The event will be opened by Steve Dimopoulos MP, Victorian Minister for Equality, and Joe Ball, Victoria’s Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. The panel discussion will be facilitated by Aria Planigale and Tyler McRae from Bi+ Pride Victoria.
All bi+ people and allies interested in bi+ health and inclusion are warmly invited to this important discussion. Practitioners and representatives of services are encouraged to attend.
We hope to see you there!
Speakers
Bella Bushby
Bella (she/her) proudly identifies as queer and bi+ and is a PhD candidate at the Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, focusing on bi+ sexual health. She coordinates the BiSHH study and is passionate about community-led research and improving health outcomes for LGBTQ+ communities.
Dikshita Guha
Dikshita (she/her) is a Social Worker and a Lawyer who is passionate about conversations that promote visibility, inclusion, and representation. She is currently working as Rainbow Door Practice Lead at Switchboard. Being a bisexual migrant woman of colour from India with Bengali heritage, Dikshita understands the intersection of culture, gender, sexuality, and belonging.
Kate F
Kate (she/they) is a social worker living and working on unceded Boonwurrung and Wurundjeri lands. Kate has worked in the housing and family violence sectors for the last 15 years, and is currently the senior practitioner of the family violence team at Thorne Harbour Health, predominately working with victim-survivors.
Clint Lingard
Clint (he/him) is an Aboriginal Murri Man originally from Far North Queensland. Mixed Multicultural background man. Demisexual identification as part of BiPan+ category. Professionally Qualified Lawyer and currently non-practicing, Civil and Human Rights Community Advocate. Health and Hospital Advocate. Academic and Teacher. Creative Artist and Writer. Entrepreneur Owner/Founder. Community Volunteer.
Ruby Mountford
Ruby (they/them) was a founding member of Melbourne Bisexual Network, now Bi+ Pride Victoria, and pioneered Joy Media’s first bisexual+ program Triple Bi-Pass. They have led LGBTIQA+ and disability inclusion initiatives in healthcare and now work as a human rights advisor.
Details
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Panel discussion
Join us for this important conversation on bi+ inclusion, building on the findings of the Bi+ Sexual Health and HIV (BiSHH) study, Australia’s first national survey of sex, health, and relationships designed specifically for the bi+ community.
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Networking time
Meet other bi+ people and people interested in bi+ inclusion over light snacks.
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