Health in Difference 2013

18 Apr 2013

Panel on bringing the National LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Strategy to life

Ageing and Aged Care

In December 2012 the Australian Government released its National LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Strategy. This panel provided an opportunity to discuss what’s contained in the strategy and how it can be used to address LGBTI issues within the aged care sector. Comprised of LGBTI, aged care and Government representatives, the panel highlighted practical opportunities from the strategy for aged care providers, LGBTI organisations and older LGBTI people. Panelists will each make opening remarks followed by a question and answer session with conference delegates.

Panelists include:

• Corey Irlam, LGBTI Health Alliance
• Carol Lantus, Department of Health and Ageing
• Anneke Deutsch, Matrix Guild
• Catherine Barrett, ARCSHC/GLHV
• Paul Ostrowski, Care Connect
• Kellie Shields, UnitingCare Ageing NSW/ACT

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20 Apr 2013

Conference Summation

Ageing and Aged Care, Cultural Determinants, Doing LGBTI Health Differently, Intersex, Trans and Gender Diversity, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Rapporteurs for each of the conference streams will present a summation and synthesis that draws out the major findings, emerging issues ...

20 Apr 2013

Opening Doors: rainbow cultural competency in NZ

Doing LGBTI Health Differently, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Presenter: Michael Stevens, Affinity Services In 2011 the Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) commissioned research into the needs and experiences of Rainbow ...

20 Apr 2013

Gender Diverse young people: a therapy case presentation

Intersex, Trans and Gender Diversity, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Presentation: Vanessa Watson, National LGBTI Health Alliance This presentation aims to illustrate therapeutic considerations when working with transgendered young people and their ...