LGBT Ireland is a national organisation which runs a number of frontline services (National LGBT Helpline; Transgender Family Support Line; a range of peer support groups). Through its frontline work, LGBT Ireland is well placed in understanding the needs and issues facing LGBT people, their friends and families.    At the LGBTQ+ Awareness Training participants will have an opportunity to:

• Understand more about ‘sexual orientation’ and ‘gender identity’
• Understand the challenges many LGBTQ+ people face
• Understand the LGBTQ+ terminology
• Be presented with recent Irish research on Being LGBTQI+ in Ireland
• Become more aware of older LGBT+ people, LGBTI+ Travellers, LGBTI+ refugees
• Become familiar with existing support services
• Learn practical ways to help make your organisation or community more inclusive
• Let’s learn from one another, bridge the gaps, and build a kinder, more inclusive DLR Community.

The workshops are funded through the Dormant Account Fund, and are a collaboration between DLR PPN and dlr County Council.

This in person awareness training will take place in the Dundrum area, details of venue will be advised on confirmation of a place. Refreshments and light lunch will be provided

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