Strengthening support for LGBTQ+ young people with disability | AIFS

As a minority within a minority, LGBTQ+ young people (9 to 24 years) with disability can face significant challenges due to societal marginalisation and discrimination. Not only do LGBTQ+ young people with disability experience significantly higher rates of harassment, poorer mental health outcomes and increased suicide risk than both LGBTQ+ people without disability and the general population, they also face unique barriers in accessing safe and affirming care.

According to the National Action Plan for the Health and Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ People 2025-2035 there is an urgent need for health and social care service providers to improve their accessibility, safety and inclusion for LGBTQA+ people and to recognise the diverse intersectional identities and experiences of the community.

Drawing on lived experience, practitioner knowledge and research, this webinar will explore how service providers can better support young people with this intersecting identity.

This webinar will give you:

• an introduction to intersectionality theory and how this framework can be applied in practice to help understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ young people with disability
• a better understanding of the factors that influence a young person’s exploration of their identity as an LGBTQ+ person with disability and the impact this can have on their mental health and wellbeing
• practical tips on how you can better support LGBTQ+ young people with disability.

Session facilitated by: Jacquie Lee (Emerging Minds)