The LGBTI Ageing & Aged Care Conference 2021

On Friday 16 April 2021, at 9am
Posted: . Last update: 17 March 2021

Amplify Our Voices

Conference Theme “Amplify Our Voices”

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.

Afternoons | Fri 16 April | Fri 23 April |  Fri 30 April

In 2021 those two premier conferences will be hosted online over 3 consecutive Fridays in April. Health in Difference will run in the mornings and our LGBTI Ageing and Aged Conference will run over the afternoons. 

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.

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.

We encourage submissions for all priority LGBTI populations. In deciding on the theme to submit a presentation under, consider who your target audience are. Practice-based abstracts are welcomed in all themes – consider whether your project is a good example of the translation of research into practice.

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The proposed program 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). 

2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
Fri 16 April
Fri 16 April
Break / Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking

Opening Plenary

- Welcome to Country - Acknowledgment of Country - Dr Kerryn Phelps - MC - - LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Welcome Nicky Bath, CEO, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia - Government Welcome Minister Richard Coelbeck, Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services

Keynote address Honorary Michael Kirby, Former High Court Judge

Human Rights of Older LGBTI People
Speakers in a moderated discussion. 40 mins, panellists, 20 mins live Q&A Michael Frommer, Vijay Naraidoo, Dorothy McRae-McMahon, Bill O’Loughlin

Speakers in a moderated discussion. 40 mins, panellists, 20 mins live Q&A Michael Frommer, Vijay Naraidoo, Dorothy McRae-McMahon, Bill O’Loughlin

Break / Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking

Abstract Spotlight Session
Recognising and supporting LGBTQI+ carers Lukas Hofstätter, Research & Development Officer, Carers NSW - Culture and Ethnicity in LGBTQ Ageing: Review and Research Directions Jin Chen, PhD Candidate, Flinders University - Exploring the evidence on the housing needs and preferences of older LGBTI people Sandra South, Policy and Research Manager, Australian Association of Gerontology - Lived experiences of gender and sexuality diverse people with dementia: A scoping review towards a research agenda Louisa Smith, Research Fellow, Australian Health Services Research Institute - Lesbian Feminist Conversations - building connection through personal and political stories Robyn Lierton, Community Engagement And Diversity Manager, Ech Inc

Recognising and supporting LGBTQI+ carers Lukas Hofstätter, Research & Development Officer, Carers NSW - Culture and Ethnicity in LGBTQ Ageing: Review and Research Directions Jin Chen, PhD Candidate, Flinders University - Exploring the evidence on the housing needs and preferences of older LGBTI people Sandra South, Policy and Research Manager, Australian Association of Gerontology - Lived experiences of gender and sexuality diverse people with dementia: A scoping review towards a research agenda Louisa Smith, Research Fellow, Australian Health Services Research Institute - Lesbian Feminist Conversations - building connection through personal and political stories Robyn Lierton, Community Engagement And Diversity Manager, Ech Inc

Findings from the Royal Commission and its Impacts on Diversity and Inclusion in Aged Care
Speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A

Speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A Robert Day, Kathy Mansfield, Julia Geljon, Samantha Edmonds

Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking

Fri 23 April
Fri 23 April
Welcome & opening

Palliative Care and the LGBTI Community
Speakers in a moderated discussion. 40 mins, panellists, 20 mins live Q&A Joel Murray, Kimberley D Acquaviva, Annetta Mallon, Phil Carswell, Deb Rawlings

Speakers in a moderated discussion. 40 mins, panellists, 20 mins live Q&A Joel Murray, Kimberley D Acquaviva, Annetta Mallon, Phil Carswell, Deb Rawlings

Break / Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking

Abstract Spotlight Session
- Beyond ‘difficulties’: Can services help LGBTIQ+ older people name elder abuse? Lucinda Shannon, Silver Rainbow Engagement Coordinator, Working it Out - KEEPING OLDER COMMUNITY CONNECTED ONLINE Russ Gluyas, Program Coordinator, Ageing, ACON - Abuse of the older person-e-learning program for health professionals Maree Montgomery, Project Facilitator, Older Persons Advocacy Network - LGBTI Aged Care System Navigators Olivia Hogarth, Community Engagement & Learning Coordinator, Working it Out - Creating spaces, places and climate that people be and become best selves! Bilge Ozgun, Diversity and Inclusion lead, Wesley

- Beyond ‘difficulties’: Can services help LGBTIQ+ older people name elder abuse? Lucinda Shannon, Silver Rainbow Engagement Coordinator, Working it Out - KEEPING OLDER COMMUNITY CONNECTED ONLINE Russ Gluyas, Program Coordinator, Ageing, ACON - Abuse of the older person-e-learning program for health professionals Maree Montgomery, Project Facilitator, Older Persons Advocacy Network - LGBTI Aged Care System Navigators Olivia Hogarth, Community Engagement & Learning Coordinator, Working it Out - Creating spaces, places and climate that people be and become best selves! Bilge Ozgun, Diversity and Inclusion lead, Wesley

Community Resilience, Innovation and Creativity
Speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A June Low, Catherine Barrett, Dan Parker, Margherita Coppolino, Dion Tatow

Speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A June Low, Catherine Barrett, Dan Parker, Margherita Coppolino, Dion Tatow

Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking

Fri 30 April
Fri 30 April
Welcome & opening

Ageism and Elder Abuse
Speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A Bev Lange, Paul Van Reyk, Brenda Appleton, Bianca Brijnath and Jennifer Smith

Speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A Bev Lange, Paul Van Reyk, Brenda Appleton, Bianca Brijnath and Jennifer Smith

Break / Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking

COVID-19 PANEL
Four abstract submitters in panel discussion. Panel members comprise: Prof Mark Hughes (Southern Cross University), Mr Jack Thepsourinthone (Southern Cross University and Western Sydney University), Dr Trevor Gates (University of the Sunshine Coast) Dr Tinashe Dune (Western Sydney University).

Four abstract submitters in panel discussion. Panel members comprise: Prof Mark Hughes (Southern Cross University), Mr Jack Thepsourinthone (Southern Cross University and Western Sydney University), Dr Trevor Gates (University of the Sunshine Coast) Dr Tinashe Dune (Western Sydney University).

Planning to Grow Old and Older – What do I need to do?
Four speakers in a moderated discussion. 40 mins, panellists, 20 mins live Q&A Russ Gluyas, Fiona York, Margaret Crothers, Josephine Inkpin

Four speakers in a moderated discussion. 40 mins, panellists, 20 mins live Q&A Russ Gluyas, Fiona York, Margaret Crothers, Josephine Inkpin

Closing Keynote: Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo

Closing remarks: Nicky Bath, CEO, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Carolyn Gillespie, Director of Services at Thorne Harbour Health

Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking

Fri 16 April
Fri 23 April
Fri 30 April
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