LGBTIQ+ SB AFFIRMING PRACTICE TRAINING

ODYS’ in-person LGBTIQ+ SB inclusion and awareness training is designed to enhance safety and inclusion for people of diverse sexualities and genders. Our training packages are developed and delivered by LGBTIQ+ SB community members and subject matter experts. ODYS training can be tailored to your needs and you are able to choose from the following modules to create your custom training package:

IDENTITY MAPS

Explore how different aspects of our identity can both empower us and present challenges, shaping our experiences in unique ways.​

SEXUALITY & GENDER

Dive into the key terminology and identities within the LGBTIQ+ SB community, gaining a deeper understanding of gender and sexual diversity.

QUEER HISTORY

Explore how different aspects of our identity can both empower us and present challenges, shaping our experiences in unique ways.​

TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE

Learn why a trauma-informed approach is essential and how you can integrate these principles into your everyday work.

AFFIRMING PRACTICE

Develop the skills to create safe, affirming spaces for LGBTIQ+ SB individuals through inclusive practices in your work and organisation.

TRANSFORMING KNOWLEDGE INTO PRACTICE

Develop the skills to create safe, affirming spaces for LGBTIQ+ SB individuals through inclusive practices in your work and organisation.

LGBTIQ+ SB TRAINING PACKAGES

TYPE

TIME

CAPACITY

COST

Half day training

3.5 hours (incl. 30 min break)

30 people max

$1,500 (ex. GST)

Full day training

7 hours (incl. of all breaks)

30 people max

$3,000 (ex. GST)

Customised training packages

TBC

TBC

TBC

TESTIMONIALS

“INCREDIBLE facilitators, I was sad for it to end – wish it was a 2 dayer! They created a safe environment for us to ask questions and not know things which is so important. They were understanding of the variation in our roles and were able to explain how we all play an important part in creating a safe environment.”

“Both Necho and Morgan were fabulous presenters who gave 110% in delivering with such grace, humility and care. Thank you for making the experience today a comfortable one and something I am excited to share with my friends and family.”​

COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE

Do you work with LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy young people? Are you ready to strengthen your skills in providing safe, inclusive, and affirming support? Join the Open Doors Community of Practice, an interactive professional development group, held online every first Tuesday of the month at 3:30pm. Bring your questions, and our experienced ODYS team will guide you through the latest strategies and best practices.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Open Doors Youth Service Inc. acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First people and Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters where we meet, live, learn and work. We acknowledge and celebrate the rich and thriving diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, the oldest continuing living cultures in the world.

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Phone: (07) 3257 7660
Email: opendoors@opendoors.net.au