Out In Suburbia: The Untold Story of LGBTIQ+ People in Australia's Outer Suburbs

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Out In Suburbia: The Untold Story of LGBTIQ+ People in Australia's Outer Suburbs is a  hybrid information-sharing and meaning-making seminar to examine new research and its implications for LGBTIQ+ people in outer suburban areas in Australia, and those who serve them.

Join us for a thought-provoking seminar that challenges conventional wisdom on the intersection of mental health, wellbeing and place in LGBTIQ+ communities. Discover groundbreaking research by the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society and other LGBTIQ+ health leaders, shedding light on the under-explored realities of LGBTIQ+ people in Australia's outer suburbs.

This event, fueled by the insights of the LGBTIQ+ community, will unite experts from rural, regional, and community sectors, alongside local government stakeholders, to delve into the implications of this research. Expect brief presentations from diverse perspectives, interactive discussions, and a collaborative exploration of how this research can shape the future for providers, policymakers, and researchers. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and contribute to fostering positive change.

Presenters

Lara Hedberg, Senior Policy Lead, Switchboard

Alexandra Storey, Acting Team Leader General Counselling, Thorne Harbour Health

Ellen MacDonald, North West Pride, Tasmania

Shelley Karpathakis, Mental Wellbeing and LGBTIQA+ Advisor City of Casey, Victoria

Professor Andrew Gorman-Murray, Professor of Geography and Discipline Leader of Geography, University of Western Sydney.

Ruby Grant, Research Fellow, Australian Centre for Sex, Health and Society

Location

This is a hybrid event online and at La Trobe City Campus, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne.