The impact of Covid 19 on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+SB community

The Queeroboree bi-monthly webinar series produced by Black Rainbow, in partnership with the Mental Health Professionals’ Network aims to help practitioners better support the mental health and social and emotional wellbeing needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+SB community. By unpacking the findings from research conducted by Black Rainbow, the presenters will discuss this community’s unique needs, highlighting ways to improve service delivery and access. Attend to learn about the importance of applying person-centred approaches in your practice.

Session aim: Discuss the impact of Covid 19 on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+SB community and how to strengthen the mental health and social and emotional well-being literacy of services and increase access.

Learning Outcomes:

Discuss findings from Black Rainbow Research on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+SB people and the Covid 19 pandemic.

Identify how the findings from Black Rainbow research highlights the mental health and social and emotional well-being needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+SB people including types of support that practitioners can provide.

Identify how to improve service access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+SB people.

Outline the importance of a person-centred approach when providing care and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+SB people.