Celebrating LGBTI carers in the West

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Tony Briffa will participate in a panel at an event on LGBTI carers, organised by Carers Victoria, on Wednesday 18 May 2016. The event organisers are Carers Victoria, who advise the following:

Celebrating LGBTI Carers in the West

This is a free community event. Celebrate LGBTI carers and people caring for LGBTI partners, friends and family members. Learn about inclusive support services.

Guest MC: Kelly Parry

Speakers:

Ro Allen (Victorian Commissioner for Gender and Sexuality)
Dr Philomena Horsley (Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria)

LGBTI Carers Panel followed by Q&A:
Philomena Horsley (lesbian carer)
Tony Briffa (Organisation Intersex International Australia/AISSGA; former foster carer)
Andrew Eklund (FTM Shed/Transgender Victoria; parent carer)
Jett & Bee (young carers)
Other speakers to be confirmed

Auslan interpreter. Light supper provided.

Register by Monday May 16. Bookings essential.

Call 1800 242 636 for more information.

This event is supported by Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria, Switchboard Victoria, CoHealth, ISIS Primary Care, Western Health, Health West Partnership, Tandem, Royal District Nursing Service, NEAMI Yarraville, QWest, Ethnic Communities Council Victoria, Women’s Health West, Victorian AIDS Council, Eureka Community Development Services

WHEN: Wednesday, 18 May 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
WHERE: Williamstown Town Hall (The Chamber), 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown, Vic

Registration