Delivered as part of the broader Silver Rainbow aged care capacity building project, this training introduces participants to the principles of LGBTI inclusive practice in Aged Care. The training addresses the Aged Care Quality Standards and their relationship to LGBTI cultural safety in aged care.

This training uses interactive activities, case studies and research-based evidence to build participant’s skills in inclusive ageing and aged care practice. The aim of Silver Rainbow training is to build the capacity of aged care services to adopt practices that create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex) older people.

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About Silver Rainbow

We deliver Silver Rainbow Ageing and Aged Care Training in two formats, as follows:

  • 5-hour face-to-face training including breaks (max 40 people, available in Sydney metro only)
  • 2.5 hour online training (max 50 people)

    Any worker providing support or care to older people accessing aged care funded services. Settings may include residential aged care, independent living support, community care, home care, and respite.

    Whilst the training is predominantly for aged care workers in direct care roles, the training may be adapted for workers in other roles such as allied health, administration, support staff and volunteers (e.g., Community Visitor Scheme). The training may also be used as an introduction to LGBTI inclusion for management and leadership teams.

    1. Develop understanding of the lived experience of LGBTI older people, including impacts of discrimination and negative experiences.

    2. Understand concepts of gender, sexual orientation, bodily diversity and relationships.
    3. Use language and practice that is inclusive of LGBTI communities.
    4. Increase knowledge of sector requirements for providing inclusive care.
    5. Identify strategies for inclusive practice for LGBTI older people in your community or residential aged care service.

    Online trainings require can host up to 50 staff

    This is an interactive online workshop, so having cameras and microphones on and working is mandatory for engagement.

    Face-to-face trainings can host a maximum of 40. You will need to provide:

    • A training room with set up like a U-shape of chairs
    • Projector & screen or TV, with speakers
    • Wifi with capacity for YouTube videos
    • Gender neutral bathroom

    Individual staff can also sign up for our Silver Rainbow 2.5 hour online training or 5 hour face-to-face training that is open to anyone who works with LGBTI older people and tickets are sold per person. This will mean the content won’t be tailored to suit your organisation or specific area, but it does share the same guidance and key messages around LGBTI inclusive practice.

    See our training calendar for upcoming dates & ticket purchases.

    • 5 hour training – $2500 + GST
    • 2.5 hour online training – $2000 + GST

    LGBTI Inclusive Aged Care Community of Practice (Online)

    We intermittently run online collaborative conversations where you can join as an individual and learn about LGBTI Inclusive Care in ageing and aged care settings, facilitated by Silver Rainbow trainers. There will be time for questions and answers, and discussions with other people working in your sector who are passionate about LGBTI inclusive ageing and aged care.

    Check out our other LGBTIQA+ Inclusivity Training Services