Workshop 1: 101 Awareness - Thursday 18th January 2024, 6.00pm - 7.30pm
LGBTQ Awareness is an introductory session for anyone who is interested in learning more about the LGBTQ community and inclusion. This is an interactive session where questions are encouraged, and discussions are held in a respectful and safe environment.
By the end of the session participants will:
Understand the business case for LGBTQ inclusion and explain why it is important in a sporting context
Understand some of the lived experiences and unique challenges for LGBTQ people and the impact to sporting organisations
Understand the diversity of, and differences between sex characteristics, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation
Learn some introductory actions individuals can take to create a more inclusive sporting culture
Workshop 2: Empowering Allies - Wednesday 21st February 2024, 6.00pm - 7.30pm
The purpose of this session is to build on the knowledge about LGBTQ inclusion covered in ‘LGBTQ Awareness’. This session will focus on what an ally is and how we can be allies in the sport and beyond. This interactive workshop allows participants to build their skills in intervention as well as their understanding of what makes a good ally.
It is recommended that participants attend “LGBTQ Awareness” prior to attending this workshop.
By the end of the session participants will:
Understand what makes an effective ally
Consider their own capacity and capability for allyship
Respond to some of the common views that question the need for inclusion initiatives
Be able to intervene in non-inclusive situations
Presenter: Ben Cork, Pride in Sport