Strengthening support for LGBTQ+ young people with disability
About event organiser
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) undertakes high-quality, impartial research into the wellbeing of Australian families, to inform government policy and promote evidence-based practice in the family services sector.
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About the event
For more information and to register, visit the event sign-up page.
This webinar will explore how practitioners can better support the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ young people with a disability.
This webinar will provide:
- an introduction to intersectionality theory and how this framework can be applied in practice to help understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ young people with disability
- a better understanding of the factors that influence a young person’s exploration of their identity as an LGBTQ+ person with disability and the impact this can have on their mental health and wellbeing
- practical tips on how you can better support LGBTQ+ young people with disability.
A recording of the webinar will be made available on the AIFS website: https://aifs.gov.au/webinars
Please direct all queries to the organisers.
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