Registration is now open for the virtual Health in Difference & LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Conferences taking place on Friday 16, 23 & 30 April 2021.
Welcome to the Virtual Conferences
Health in Difference is Australia’s premier conference on the health and wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer and sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people and communities throughout Australia.
The LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Conference is the leading event in Australia for aged, health and human service providers to develop their knowledge, skills and practice to meet the needs of LGBTI consumers.
Those conferences bring together community members, community organisations large and small, health practitioners, researchers, academics, policymakers, advocates, and others who are interested in improving the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of LGBTI people.
In 2021 those two premier conferences will be hosted online over 3 consecutive Fridays in April. Moving these important conferences online comes with new challenges, but it will enable us to use advanced conference software to provide both live events and on-demand content, networking, chat, breakout workshops, and a series of online social events every Friday afternoon to allow participants to network and reflect.
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HEALTH INDIFFERENCE 2021
(Mornings: 9.30am - 2pm)
The proposed program schedules below is intended as a guide and subject to variation. Breaks, social events, and networking events will be listed in an updated program including speakers and presenters.
Times shown are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Fri 16 April
Fri 16 April
Welcome & opening
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Four speakers in a moderated discussion. 40 mins, panellists, 20 mins live Q&A
Abstract Spotlight Session
Abstract Spotlight Session
Policy & Data Collection
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Meet Exhibitors
Fri 23 April
Fri 23 April
Welcome & opening
Mental Health
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Four speakers in a moderated discussion. 40 mins, panellists, 20 mins live Q&A
Abstract Spotlight Session
Suicide Prevention
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Suicide Prevention
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Meet Exhibitors
Fri 30 April
Fri 30 April
Welcome & opening
Alcohol & Other Drugs
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Four speakers in a moderated discussion. 40 mins, panellists, 20 mins live Q&A
Abstract Spotlight Session
Good Practice Showcase
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Meet Exhibitors
Fri 16 April
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Welcome & opening9:30 am - 10:00 am
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander healthFour speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Abstract Spotlight Session11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Abstract Spotlight Session11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Policy & Data CollectionFour speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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Meet Exhibitors1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Fri 23 April
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Welcome & opening9:30 am - 10:00 am
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Mental HealthFour speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Abstract Spotlight Session11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Suicide PreventionFour speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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Suicide PreventionFour speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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Meet Exhibitors1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Fri 30 April
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Welcome & opening9:30 am - 10:00 am
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Alcohol & Other DrugsFour speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Abstract Spotlight Session11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Good Practice ShowcaseFour speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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Meet Exhibitors1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
THE LGBTI AGEING & AGED CARE CONFERENCE 2021
(Afternoons: 2pm-6.40pm)
The proposed program schedules below is intended as a guide and subject to variation. Breaks, social events, and networking events will be listed in an updated program including speakers and presenters.
Times shown are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Fri 16 April
Fri 16 April
Welcome & opening
Human Rights of Older LGBTI People
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Four speakers in a moderated discussion. 40 mins, panellists, 20 mins live Q&A
Abstract Spotlight Session
Findings from the Royal Commission and its Impacts on Diversity and Inclusion in Aged Care
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Meet Exhibitors
Fri 23 April
Fri 23 April
Welcome & opening
Palliative Care and the LGBTI Community
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Four speakers in a moderated discussion. 40 mins, panellists, 20 mins live Q&A
Abstract Spotlight Session
Community Resilience, Innovation and Creativity
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Meet Exhibitors
Fri 30 April
Fri 30 April
Welcome & opening
Ageism and Elder Abuse
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Abstract Spotlight Session
Planning to Grow Old and Older – What do I need to do?
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Four speakers in a moderated discussion. 40 mins, panellists, 20 mins live Q&A
Meet Exhibitors
Fri 16 April
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Welcome & opening2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Human Rights of Older LGBTI PeopleFour speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Abstract Spotlight Session4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Findings from the Royal Commission and its Impacts on Diversity and Inclusion in Aged CareFour speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Meet Exhibitors6:00 pm - 6:40 pm
Fri 23 April
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Welcome & opening2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Palliative Care and the LGBTI CommunityFour speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Abstract Spotlight Session4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Community Resilience, Innovation and CreativityFour speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Meet Exhibitors6:00 pm - 6:40 pm
Fri 30 April
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Welcome & opening2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Ageism and Elder AbuseFour speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Abstract Spotlight Session4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Planning to Grow Old and Older – What do I need to do?Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Meet Exhibitors6:00 pm - 6:40 pm
Conference Program Schedule 2021
Check out the programs for both HID conference and the LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care conference here. The latest in research, policy, health innovations, community building, lived experience…
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