Free Sexual Orientation Awareness Training

HERe NI – A place for lesbian and bisexual women

SEXUAL ORIENTATION AWARENESS TRAINING

• Did you know that between 6*-10% of the population are lesbian, gay or bisexual? (*UK Treasury Estimates).
• Did you know that people who are lesbian, gay and bisexual experience considerable sexual, physical and mental health inequalities?
  • Did you know that the key barriers for people who are lesbian, gay or bisexual in accessing mainstream statutory and voluntary health promotion and services are Homophobia, Fear of Homophobia, Internalised Homophobia and Heterosexism?

Here NI delivers FREE Sexual Orientation Awareness training sessions for Community, Voluntary and Statutory service providers and policy makers. Key aspects of training are:

• Understanding same-sex attraction and use of appropriate terminology
• Key health inequalities experienced by people who are same-sex attracted
• Forms of homophobia and heterosexism
• Barriers to accessing mainstream statutory/community/voluntary service provision
• Mental and Sexual Health Outcomes for people who are LGB
• Legislative and social policy context
• Tips for improvement of practice

You can book a training session directly by contacting Tracey McDowell on 02890 249452 or via e-mail [email protected]