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Beyond Deficit Thinking: Strengths-Based Approaches to LGBTQ+ Research and Practice Forum

Join us for an engaging afternoon of research and practice insights at the Beyond Deficit Thinking: Strengths-Based Approaches to LGBTQ+ Research and Practice Forum.

Hear about the latest research from researchers at The Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) on topics such as sex and consent and trans health and wellbeing. This work showcases strengths-based approaches to LGBTQ+ research, moving beyond deficit models to highlight resilience, affirmation, and community strengths.

Discover how this research is being translated into actionable gender-based violence prevention, practice and training frameworks with the expertise of Rainbow Health Australia, bridging the gap between evidence and impactful change.

We are also thrilled to welcome guest keynote speaker Assistant Professor J.J. Wright from MacEwan University in Canada who will share insights from their Queer Sexual Joy Project that investigates queer, trans, and Two Spirit joy as resistance to rising anti-2SLGBTQ+ hate and gender-based violence in Canada.

This forum is open to researchers, policymakers, practitioners and students interested in reshaping LGBTQ+ research and practice through a strengths-based lens, particularly in the gender-based violence space.

Register now to secure your spot!

• Getting there: For travel options, check out Location and transport options, City Campus. When entering the building, you will be required to nominate a lift for access to Level 3. Please look for the touch panels at the elevator banks, nominate Level 3 and following directions to the alphabet lettered elevator to take you to level 3. There will be Event signage in the foyer directing you to where to go.
• Accessibility: We will aim to ensure this event is accessible for all participants, and adequate breaks will be scheduled throughout the day. Please specfiy your needs upon registration.

• Catering: there will be a small afternoon tea provided. We will proivde Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten & Nut free and low FODMAP options. Please advise us of any dietary requirements upon registration. Please note due to catering cut off times, any tickets with dietary requirements received after March 4th will not be included in the catering requirements.

  This event is a discrimination-free zone. No homophobia, transphobia, biphobia or discrimination against intersex people will be tolerated.

Access

This will be a hybrid event, held on Level 2, La Trobe City Campus, 360 Collins St Melbourne, and on Zoom. In-person capacity is limited, so please register early.

La Trobe City Campus is fully wheelchair accessible.

If you have any accessibility requirements (e.g. Auslan interpreting) please email arcshs@latrobe.edu.au) as soon as possible and we will make every effort to accommodate you.