Conference Program

Conference Program

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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). 

9:30 am
10:00 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
11:30 am
12:00 pm
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
Fri 16 April
Fri 16 April
Opening Plenary

- Welcome to Country
- MC Mon Schaffer Introduction
- LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Welcome
Nicky Bath, CEO, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
- KEYNOTE Ms Christine Morgan, Mental Health Commissioner

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health
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 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.

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.

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

Abstract Spotlight Session

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 Melbourne

- 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

Policy & Data Collection
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. 40 mins Panellists, 20 mins live Q&A Panelists: Andrew Moore, Bridget Haire & Morgan Carpenter

Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking

Fri 23 April
Fri 23 April
Welcome & opening

Mental Health
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.

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.

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

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.

- 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.

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
Six speakers in moderated discussion. 40mins Panellists, 20 mins live Q&A. Panelists: Jaelea Skehan, Susan Cadman, Mark Roddam. Chaired by: Joe Ball

Six speakers in moderated discussion. 40mins Panellists, 20 mins live Q&A. Panelists: Jaelea Skehan, Susan Cadman, Mark Roddam. Chaired by: Joe Ball

Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking

Fri 30 April
Fri 30 April
Welcome & opening

Welcome to Country Keynote Tony Briffa, City Councillor, Former Mayor, Human Rights Advocate/Educator & Public Speaker

Alcohol & Other Drugs
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

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

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

Abstract Spotlight Session
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

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

Disability & Inclusion
Six speakers in moderated discussion. 40mins Panellists, 20 mins live Q&A “ Panelists: Ruby Mountford, Giancarlo Devera, Renee Dixon Chaired by: Margherita Copplolino

Six speakers in moderated discussion. 40mins Panellists, 20 mins live Q&A “ Panelists: Ruby Mountford, Giancarlo Devera, Renee Dixon Chaired by: Margherita Copplolino

Closing Remarks | Mon Shafter | Carolyn Gillespie

Meeting hub / Meet the Exhibitors / Interest based networking

Fri 16 April
Fri 30 April

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). 

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