February 2022: Our training program is being updated! Contact us to find out more.

Training

Book before the end of the financial year!
Our training calendar is nearly full, but don't worry! We are happy to process payments now for training delivered the new financial year.

Industry leading training on trans and gender diverse and LGBTIQA+ inclusion and service provision, available online or in person.
Our have lived expertise and are experienced trainers who can equip your organisation, business, or service with the skills to better support the needs of trans and gender diverse and LGBTIQA+ people.
Our training is available onsite across Victoria, with no extra fees for those organisations seeking training outside of Metro Melbourne/Naarm.
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TRANS AWARENESS
WEEK TRAINING

Trans Awareness Week starts on Novermber 13th! Is your organisation ready?

This Trans Awareness Week make a difference at work. Get industry leading diversity training and equip your team with the skills and tools to support trans and gender diverse people.
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Upcoming Open Workshops

Our open workshops are available for anyone to join.
The next ones will be listed here.
In the meantime, book us for your organisation. More information can be found below.

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Jun
Silver Rainbow: LGBTI+ Inclusive Aged Care *FULL*

This workshop is open to individuals who work in the aged care sector. It is designed to help you become more confident in delivering LGBTI+ inclusive aged care services. *FULL* Contact us to book training for your organisation.

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Workshops & Services

Trans and Gender Diverse 101
2 Hour
25
An introduction to gender diversity, differentiates orientation, intersex status, gender identity and expression. Also highlighted are key areas of disadvantage for trans and gender diverse people and related mental health impacts. Legislative obligations, tips and suggestions on working with trans and gender diverse people are included.
LGBTIQA+ 101
3 Hours
25
An introduction to LGBTIQA+ inclusive practices. This covers differences between sexual orientation, gender identity and people with intersex variations, identifying discrimination and stigma which LGBTIQA+ people can experience, and provides recommendationsfor working with LGBTIQA+ in your business or organisation.
LGBTIQA+ & TGD 101
3 Hours
Up to 25
The first half of this training provides an overview of LGBTIQA+ communities, issues and concerns and the second half delves into more detail about trans and gender diverse communities. We provide recommendations and tips for working with LGBTIQA+ and TGD clients, customers and staff.
Aged Care Training
2 Hours
Up to 25
LGBTI+ inclusive ageing and aged care training for all people involved in the aged care sector. This training promotes a better understanding of the needs of older LGBTI+ people. It provides staff with the confidence to deliver an inclusive, best practice service. Please see our Silver Rainbow page for more information about the program.
LGBTIQA+ Family and Intimate Partner Violence
4.5 Hours
Up to 25
This program begins with a modified 2 hour version, of the LGBTIQA+ training, which introduces concepts of gender, relationships, sex and sexuality diversity; followed by a 2.5 hour section on LGBTIQA+ family and intimate partner violence.

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Silver Rainbow Ageing
& Aged Care Training

A specially designed training and consultancy program to help hospitals, service providers, and aged care services, provide safe and inclusive care for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI+) people.
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Our training is available online and onsite. We travel across Victoria to deliver in person training at no extra cost for regional organisations.

Training Team

Kathryn
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Training and Development Manager

Kathryn (she/they) lives on Wurundjeri Country and travels across different Countries within ‘Victoria’ to deliver our training. They have a background in psychological research, and worked in counselling for a number of years. Their passion is ensuring that people are supported to be the best they can be. This passion informs their work, including the upskilling allies and professionals to support people who are LGBTIQA+ and trans or gender diverse.

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Nicole
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Trainer

Nicole is non-binary and queer, and has worked in the mental health field as a clinician and therapist for 15 years in Australia and the USA. They have worked with young people, adults and older adults in a variety of clinical, community and crisis response settings. Nicole is passionate about the crucial role of providing inclusive and gender affirming mental health and medical care. They joined TGV in 2022 and are excited to offer support to organisations to feel better equipped in providing care to the LGBTIQA+ community.

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Rudi
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Trainer

Rudi has been engaged as a dancer, choreographer, producer, production & stage manager, festival worker, photographer, writer, to name but a few. They love to support allies in their desire to learn, with the common goal of making work and social spaces more comfortable, accepting and enjoyable for everyone.

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Zoe
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Trainer

Zoe has presented content to a wide variety of audiences from kindergartens to corporate groups, to aged care and enjoys the challenge of tailoring her training style to suit the needs of diverse groups. Zoe has a strong passion for social justice and believes that education and exposure are the best ways to combat bigotry and oppression.

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