Health in Difference 2018: Australia's LGBTI Health Conference

www.healthindifference.org Health in Difference is Australia’s premier conference on the health and wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer and sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people and communities throughout Australia. This conference brings together community members, community organisations large and small, health practitioners, researchers, academics, policy makers, advocates, and others who are interested in improving the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of LGBTI people. In 2018 we also celebrate both the 10th Health in Difference conference and the 10th year of the National LGBTI Health Alliance. We warmly invite you to join us in Redfern from 11-13 April 2018 for the 10th Health in Difference conference! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Conference theme: Health in Place - Country, Communities, Contexts, Capacity ------------------------------------------------------------------ At this conference we will explore the ways that health and place intertwine. Together we will journey into a deep consideration of Country, community, and the intersectional contexts that shape the lives and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ people. We will acknowledge that our lives and health move through and are shaped by a wide range of ‘places’. We will consider the possibilities for the transformation of place and health through research, policy, design, and community involvement. We are also excited to offer an entire stream dedicated to building our collective capacity through skills workshops led by experts from across Australia. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Key topics included ------------------------------------------------------------------ Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples Ageing & Aged Care Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs Bisexuality Cultural & Linguistic Diversity Identities Data & Data Collection Disability Digital & E-mental health Domestic and intimate partner violence End of life care and supports Family Fear, phobia, stigma, & discrimination Gay mens health Health across the lifespan Inclusive practice Intersex Lesbian health Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Research Religion & Spirituality Social determinants of health Sport Trans health And more! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Key dates ------------------------------------------------------------------ Early bird registration opens - 4th October 2017 Early bird registration closes - 25 January 2017 Presentations and abstracts submissions open - 4th October 2017 Presentations and abstracts close - 30 November 2017 Presenters notified - 11 January 2017 Conference held - 11-13 April 2017