Working with people who identify as LGBTIQA+SB in an AOD setting

Presented by: Workforce Development, Mental Health Commission and expert panel from AOD sector.

Target audience: Clinical and support workers in the alcohol and other drug (AOD) specialist sectors.

This webinar aims to support workers in the AOD sector to increase their knowledge and understanding to ensure inclusive practice when working with people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, intersex, queer, questioning, asexual, sistergirl and brotherboy (LGBTIQA+SB).

More specifically, this webinar aims to assist workers to:

• Understand the underlying factors for AOD use amongst people who identify as LGBTIQA+SB
• Increase understanding around the functionality of AOD use
• Explore the prevalence of AOD use amongst people who identify as LGBTIQA+SB
• Acquire practical skills to promote an inclusive and supportive

environment.

The webinar will have a panel of guest speakers from the AOD sector who will share their expertise and practical knowledge.

Application deadline: Tuesday, 20 February 2024

To register for an event, go to: https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/training-and-events/training-for-professionals/aod-webinars/