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HEALTH IN DIFFERENCE 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).
- Welcome to Country
- MC Mon Schaffer Introduction
- LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Welcome
Nicky Bath, CEO, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
- KEYNOTE Ms Christine Morgan, Mental Health Commissioner
Speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins Panellists, 20 mins live Q&A. Panelists: Dallas Hure-Little, Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Alliance (NATSIHA) North Queensland’s Regional Peak Body, Jordan Wimbis, Aboriginal Liaison Officer at Neami National STEP and has a long history of community engagement and health promotion. Kirsten Dezuanni Social Health Manager at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services (ATSICHS), Shakara Liddelow-Hunt, Researcher at Telethon Kids Institute on the Walkern Katatdjin (Rainbow Knowledge) project, Chaired by: Professor Braden Hill, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Equity and Indigenous and Head of Kurongkurl Katitjin at Edith Cowan University.
- Mental health among Australian LGBTQA+ young people: Findings from the Writing Themselves In 4 national survey Adam Hill, Public health sociologist, La Trobe University - Corelates of psychological distress among Australian LGBTQ adults: Findings from the Private Lives 3 national survey Natalie Amos, Research Officer, La Trobe University - The Dinosaur SQUAD – an intergenerational approach to supporting LGBTIQ community members doing it tough - Merrin Wake, Coordinator, The Kindness Pandemic - Non-Binary Inclusion In The Lgbtiqa+ Community: (Un)Intelligability, (In)Validation and Mental Health Sav Zwickl, PhD Student La Trobe University and Trans Health Research Group University of Melbourne
Six speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins Panellists, 20 mins live Q&A Panelists: Andrew Moore, Bridget Haire & Morgan Carpenter
Six speakers in moderated discussion. 40mins Panellists, 20 mins live Q&A Panelists: Bonnie Hart, Elizabeth Patton, Siobhan Irving, Mandy Henningham, Leanne Beagley. Chaired by: Simon Ruth.
- A matter of life and death: doing suicide prevention & intervention work within our own LGBTIQA+ communities Fiona Paskulich, Volunteer & Community Education Officer, Twenty 10 - MISSING: Safety on Social Media When a Suicide is Suspected Anna Bernasochi, Suicide Prevention Manager, Switchboard Victoria - Tools for communicating safely and sensitively about suicide: An overview of Mindframe and the National Communications Charter Dr Elizabeth Paton, Acting Project Lead, Everymind. - Impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the Australian trans community. Sav Zwickl, PhD Student La Trobe University and Trans Health Research Group University of Melbourne.
Four speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A
Six speakers in moderated discussion. 40mins Panellists, 20 mins live Q&A. Panelists: Jaelea Skehan, Susan Cadman, Mark Roddam. Chaired by: Joe Ball
Welcome to Country Keynote Tony Briffa, City Councillor, Former Mayor, Human Rights Advocate/Educator & Public Speaker
Six speakers in moderated discussion. 40mins Panellists, 20 mins live Q&A Panelists: Garret Prestage, Nadine Ezard, Venetia Brissenden, Julie Mooney-Somers Chaired by: Nic Parkhill
Improving psychosexual healthcare for LGBTIQ+ cancer survivors: A mixed-methods study of oncology healthcare providers Sylvia Eugene Dit Rochesson, Research Assistant, The University Of Sydney - Transitioning Flip Books Associate Professor Meghan Kelly, Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning), Faculty of Arts and Education - Priorities and practices of risk reduction among gay and bisexual men in Australia who use crystal methamphetamine for sex Kerryn Drysdale, Research Fellow, Health Equity Research and Development Unit, Centre for Social Research in Health - Does the targeting of cancer prevention and screening interventions to LGBTQ communities achieve better outcomes? Kerryn Drysdale, Research Fellow, Health Equity Research and Development Unit, Centre for Social Research in Health - Queerability: an national disability insurance scheme toolkit for sexuality and gender diverse communities Joanna Leigh, Disability Project Community Health Promotion Officer & Charbel Zada, Disability Project Community Health Promotion Officer, ACON
Six speakers in moderated discussion. 40mins Panellists, 20 mins live Q&A “ Panelists: Ruby Mountford, Giancarlo Devera, Renee Dixon Chaired by: Margherita Copplolino
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Opening Plenary9:30 am - 10:00 am
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander healthSpeakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins Panellists, 20 mins live Q&A. Panelists: Dallas Hure-Little, Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Alliance (NATSIHA) North Queensland’s Regional Peak Body, Jordan Wimbis, Aboriginal Liaison Officer at Neami National STEP and has a long history of community engagement and health promotion. Kirsten Dezuanni Social Health Manager ATSICHS, Shakara Liddelow-Hunt, Researcher at Telethon Kids Institute, Chaired by: Professor Braden Hill, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Equity and Indigenous and Head of Kurongkurl Katitjin at Edith Cowan University.10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Break / Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking11:00 am - 11:30 am
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Abstract Spotlight Session11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Abstract Spotlight Session- Mental health among Australian LGBTQA+ young people: Findings from the Writing Themselves In 4 national survey Adam Hill, Public health sociologist, La Trobe University - Corelates of psychological distress among Australian LGBTQ adults: Findings from the Private Lives 3 national survey Natalie Amos, Research Officer, La Trobe University - The Dinosaur SQUAD – an intergenerational approach to supporting LGBTIQ community members doing it tough - Merrin Wake, Coordinator, The Kindness Pandemic - Non-Binary Inclusion In The Lgbtiqa+ Community: (Un)Intelligability, (In)Validation and Mental Health Sav Zwickl, PhD Student La Trobe University and Trans Health Research Group University of Melbourne11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Policy & Data CollectionSix speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins Panellists, 20 mins live Q&A Panelists: Andrew Moore, Bridget Haire & Morgan Carpenter12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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Welcome & opening9:30 am - 10:00 am
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Mental HealthSix speakers in moderated discussion. 40mins Panellists, 20 mins live Q&A Panelists: Bonnie Hart, Elizabeth Patton, Siobhan Irving, Mandy Henningham, Leanne Beagley. Chaired by: Simon Ruth.10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Break / Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking11:00 am - 11:30 am
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Abstract Spotlight Session- A matter of life and death: doing suicide prevention & intervention work within our own LGBTIQA+ communities Fiona Paskulich, Volunteer & Community Education Officer, Twenty 10 - MISSING: Safety on Social Media When a Suicide is Suspected Anna Bernasochi, Suicide Prevention Manager, Switchboard Victoria - Tools for communicating safely and sensitively about suicide: An overview of Mindframe and the National Communications Charter Dr Elizabeth Paton, Acting Project Lead, Everymind. - Impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the Australian trans community. Sav Zwickl, PhD Student La Trobe University and Trans Health Research Group University of Melbourne.11:30 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 PreventionSix speakers in moderated discussion. 40mins Panellists, 20 mins live Q&A. Panelists: Jaelea Skehan, Susan Cadman, Mark Roddam. Chaired by: Joe Ball12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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Welcome & opening9:30 am - 10:00 am
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Alcohol & Other DrugsSix speakers in moderated discussion. 40mins Panellists, 20 mins live Q&A Panelists: Garret Prestage, Nadine Ezard, Venetia Brissenden, Julie Mooney-Somers Chaired by: Nic Parkhill10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Break / Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking11:00 am - 11:30 am
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Abstract Spotlight SessionImproving psychosexual healthcare for LGBTIQ+ cancer survivors: A mixed-methods study of oncology healthcare providers Sylvia Eugene Dit Rochesson, Research Assistant, The University Of Sydney - Transitioning Flip Books Associate Professor Meghan Kelly, Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning), Faculty of Arts and Education - Priorities and practices of risk reduction among gay and bisexual men in Australia who use crystal methamphetamine for sex Kerryn Drysdale, Research Fellow, Health Equity Research and Development Unit, Centre for Social Research in Health - Does the targeting of cancer prevention and screening interventions to LGBTQ communities achieve better outcomes? Kerryn Drysdale, Research Fellow, Health Equity Research and Development Unit, Centre for Social Research in Health - Queerability: an national disability insurance scheme toolkit for sexuality and gender diverse communities Joanna Leigh, Disability Project Community Health Promotion Officer & Charbel Zada, Disability Project Community Health Promotion Officer, ACON11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Disability & InclusionSix speakers in moderated discussion. 40mins Panellists, 20 mins live Q&A “ Panelists: Ruby Mountford, Giancarlo Devera, Renee Dixon Chaired by: Margherita Copplolino12:30 pm - 1:20 pm
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Closing Remarks | Mon Shafter | Carolyn Gillespie1:20 pm - 1:35 pm
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Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking1:30 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).
- 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
Speakers in a moderated discussion. 40 mins, panellists, 20 mins live Q&A Michael Frommer, Vijay Naraidoo, Dorothy McRae-McMahon, Bill O’Loughlin
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
Speakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A Robert Day, Kathy Mansfield, Julia Geljon, Samantha Edmonds
Speakers in a moderated discussion. 40 mins, panellists, 20 mins live Q&A Joel Murray, Kimberley D Acquaviva, Annetta Mallon, Phil Carswell, Deb Rawlings
- 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
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 Bev Lange, Paul Van Reyk, Brenda Appleton, Bianca Brijnath and Jennifer Smith
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 speakers in a moderated discussion. 40 mins, panellists, 20 mins live Q&A Russ Gluyas, Fiona York, Margaret Crothers, Josephine Inkpin
Closing remarks: Nicky Bath, CEO, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Carolyn Gillespie, Director of Services at Thorne Harbour Health
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Break / Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking2:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Opening Plenary2:00 pm - 2:20 pm
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Keynote address Honorary Michael Kirby, Former High Court Judge2:20 pm - 2:35 pm
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Human Rights of Older LGBTI PeopleSpeakers in a moderated discussion. 40 mins, panellists, 20 mins live Q&A Michael Frommer, Vijay Naraidoo, Dorothy McRae-McMahon, Bill O’Loughlin2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Break / Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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Abstract Spotlight SessionRecognising 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 Inc4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Findings from the Royal Commission and its Impacts on Diversity and Inclusion in Aged CareSpeakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking6:00 pm - 6:40 pm
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Welcome & opening2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Palliative Care and the LGBTI CommunitySpeakers in a moderated discussion. 40 mins, panellists, 20 mins live Q&A Joel Murray, Kimberley D Acquaviva, Annetta Mallon, Phil Carswell, Deb Rawlings2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Break / Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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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, Wesley4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Community Resilience, Innovation and CreativitySpeakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A June Low, Catherine Barrett, Dan Parker, Margherita Coppolino, Dion Tatow5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking6:00 pm - 6:40 pm
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Welcome & opening2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Ageism and Elder AbuseSpeakers in moderated discussion. 40 mins, Panelists, 20 mins live Q&A Bev Lange, Paul Van Reyk, Brenda Appleton, Bianca Brijnath and Jennifer Smith2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Break / Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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COVID-19 PANELFour 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).4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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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 Inkpin5:00 pm - 5:50 pm
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Closing Keynote: Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo5:50 pm - 6:05 pm
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Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking6:05 pm - 6:40 pm