The National LGBTI Ageing & Aged Care Training Project presents Right to Belong: LGBTI People in Aged Care. Develop a better understanding of the needs of LGBTI people, and increase the confidence of aged care staff to deliver an inclusive, best practice service. This training is delivered by LGBTI aged care specialist GRAI, funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health … Read More
The National LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Community of Practice Project
The National LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Community of Practice Project Delivered by LGBTI aged care specialists GRAI, these training sessions will prompt a better understanding of the needs of LGBTI people, and equip managers to increase the LGBTI inclusivity in their organisation. Since 2014, GRAI has delivered our ‘Right to Belong’ LGBTI inclusivity training to the aged care sector, … Read More
Befriending Program Social Meetup and Training
SOCIAL MEETUP & TRAINING For people 50 and over who identify as LGBTI and want to extend their social networks or support a peer. SATURDAY JANUARY 21st Southcare Hall, Pether Rd, Manning 10-12.30 pm making friends 12.30-1.30 lunch provided 1.30 – 3.30 befriender training Contact Rowan for more information: villagehub@grai.org.au 0493 368 023
The National Mental Health Commission wants to hear from the LGBTIQA+ community
The National Mental Health Commission is hosting an online webinar for people in the LGBTIQA+ community as part of Making Connections for Your Mental Health and Wellbeing (Connections2022) program. During this online forum, we invite you to share how the mental health system is working for you in general, and any challenges you have experienced that impact your mental health and wellbeing and thoughts about … Read More
Seniors Week Panel – Ageism in the LGBTI+ Communities
An intergenerational panel discussion on Ageism Does it exist? Is it an issue? Saturday 12th November, 4-7pm, Centre for Stories (Pop up) Hay St Mall (next to Kmart), Register with Eventbrite (no cost): https://bit.ly/LGBTIAgeism For more information contact Kedy at eo@grai.org.au
What a Life I’ve Lived!
What a life I’ve lived! A free healthy lunch, entertaining speakers on the theme, ‘What a life I’ve lived’, and creative activities to celebrate the good memories and times of our lives. When and where… Tuesday 11th October 11am – 2pmCitiplace Community Centre,(in the small Conference Room upstairs) Upper-Level City Railway Station Complex, Wellington St, Perth (1 minute from the … Read More
Right to Belong Free Training
Right to Belong LGBTI People in Aged Care Free Training Full day (9.30am-4pm)Tuesday 13th September 2022Institute of Chartered AccountantsLevel 11, 2 Mill St, Perth WABook your ticket – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/right-to-belong-lgbti-people-in-age-care-tickets-396929596107
LGBTI Intergenerational Playgroup
For more information contact Rowan at villagehub@grai.org.au
LGBTI Elders Games Hub
Board games, conversation and afternoon tea. Perth CBDFirst Thursday of the month: Citiplace Community CentreUpper Level Walkway, City Railway Station Complex, Wellington Street, PerthTIME: 1-3pm* SOR – FremantleFourth Wednesday of each month: Fremantle Library – The LabWalyalup Civic Centre151 High St, Fremantle.Time: 1-3pm* *Monthly until December 2022. NOR – WoodvaleCommunity Vision Woodvale Social Centre,5 Trappers Drive, WoodvaleMonday August 15th, 2-4pmMonday … Read More
CAMP Book Release
We are excited to let you know about a CAMP (Campaign Against Moral Persecution) book release! CAMP: AUSTRALIA’S PIONEER HOMOSEXUAL RIGHTS ACTIVISTSBy Robyn Kennedy & Robyn PlaisterPublish date August 2022 PRE-ORDER NOW – LIMITED PRINT RUN!• Beautifully presented 300-page hardback edition• Unique stories of pioneering activism and resilience• 35 original portrait photos of CAMP activists• Dozens of restored, rare archival … Read More
Free Event – Keeping Sane® by Understanding Caring for Older Persons
Come along if you are caring for or volunteering with an older person as this session will help you recognise any depression, anxiety and delirium they may have. It will help you develop an awareness of what is helpful to lift an older person’s mood and let you know when it is time to get help or let someone else … Read More