This Forum will build upon discussions held at last year’s Roundtable on LGBTI Youth in Faith Communities, which focused on mental health and well-being and the increased risk of self-harm and suicide experienced by LGBTI Victorians.
Research conducted among LGBTI people of faith in Victoria has highlighted the need to create safe, welcoming spaces in our communities and places of worship. Creating supportive networks for faith leaders in which to share experiences and learn from each other.
The Forum will address the role that faith and community leaders play in fostering inclusive environments for LGBTI people of faith. Guest speakers will include Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Robin Scott MP; Minister for Equality, Martin Foley MP; leaders from diverse faith communities; and LGBTI people of faith.
Participants will have the opportunity to share best practice approaches, including provision of pastoral care to LGBTI people of faith, use of inclusive language and interpretation of scripture.
Who: Faith and/or community leaders wishing to create sensitive and respectful conversations supporting positive mental health and well-being outcomes for LGBTI people of faith.
Where: Woodward Conference Centre,
10th floor, Melbourne Law Building (106), 185 Pelham St, Carlton Vic 3053
Bookings: RSVP by 8 August 2017. Advise attendance, including any accessibility and dietary requirements, to shoshana.silverman@dpc.vic.gov.au .
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Victorian Government
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Community Resilience and Social Cohesion Branch
Level 9, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000
Shoshana Silverman, Senior Policy Officer |
Tel: 03 7017 8174
Website: www.dpc.vic.gov.au
Website: www.vic.gov.au
This is part of the commitment made by Victorian Government in the Victorian. And proud of it. Multicultural Policy Statement