LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Practice

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LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Practice Training

This engaging course, facilitated by an LGBTIQA+ community member and experienced facilitator, uniquely shares Richmind WA’s extensive learnings from over 50 years of mental health expertise, underpinned by an unwavering commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion and belonging.  

Why we are well placed to support you with this training? 

  • First organisation in Western Australia to achieve Rainbow Tick accreditation (2014)  
  • Member of the LGBTIQA+ Mindout Champions program (10 years)  
  • Lived experience facilitator (13 years’ experience) 
  • Established Rainbow Tick Communities of Practice – Perth and Southwest (2020) – support network for organisations/clubs focused on building inclusivity.  

Why Attend?

Our facilitator builds organisational confidence that fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging for LGBTIQA+ employees. All learnings are designed for immediate application in the workplace and will help address the health and wellbeing disparities for LGBTIQA+ people.  

  • 78.6
    %
    Suicidal thoughts among LGBTIQA+ adults
    Compared to general population 16.5%
  • 60.6
    %
    Mental health distress among LGBTIQA+ adults
    Compared to general population 7.2%

Training Sessions

Session 1: All Stakeholders (5 hours)

This session creates a welcoming space to explore the diversity of the LGBTIQA+ community, learn inclusive language, understand the benefits of allyship, and address the unique challenges and psychosocial risks faced by the LGBTIQA+ population. 

Session 2: Management (3 hours)

This session focuses on creating and maintaining an LGBTIQA+ inclusive practice action plan by working through a brief organisational audit based on the Rainbow Tick Framework for LGBTIQA+ cultural safety. The audit findings will inform an easy-to-implement action plan, including auditing and evaluation processes, to support continuous improvement. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Session 1:

    • Understanding the challenges LGBTIQA+ people face and the impact on mental health and wellbeing 
    • Awareness of LGBTIQA+ identities and the difference between sex, sexuality, and gender diversity 
    • Knowledge of the history of LGBTIQA+ people and the mental health implications of discrimination 
    • Identifying protective factors that promote mental health and wellbeing for LGBTIQA+ people 
    • Recognising the importance of being an ally and how everyone can make a difference in your organisation 

  • Session 2:

    • Understanding the importance and benefits of LGBTIQA+ inclusive practice in the workplace based on the 6 Rainbow Tick Standards 
    • Conducting an inclusive practice audit and creating an effective action plan, including a bank of resources 
    • Implementing continuous improvement mechanisms through reflection and feedback 

Customisable Content

We incorporate relevant scenarios from your organisation into our training, encouraging interaction for a more relatable and practical application of the learnings. If you wish to further customise the training, we are happy to schedule a meeting and provide a quote based on your needs.

Why not package your training needs?

For a more comprehensive approach to understanding and responding to Mental Health challenges and conflict in your workplace, we are pleased to offer cost effective packages that can include

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