Trans inclusive practice: a journey towards understanding

Trans and gender diverse people are less likely to access appropriate healthcare due to negative experiences of assumptions, judgement and feeling unsafe. This session will introduce terminology for LGBTQI+ identities and explore practical advice for sensitive consultations and conversations in the clinical setting. With questions welcomed, this is a session to build therapists' confidence and understanding of trans inclusive practice

Presenters

Bronte Scott (she/her), APAM, is a senior physiotherapist and student facilitator at Westmead Hospital NSW working in the acute inpatient setting, and an APA Cardiorespiratory National Group member. As a lesbian woman of faith, Bronte has lived experience of the exclusion too often encountered by the LGBTQIA+ community. Bronte has partnered with Equality Australia and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras to oppose harmful legislation, and advocated in national media for LGBTQIA+ representation and rights.  She is passionate about creating safe spaces for both queer and straight physiotherapists to navigate the complexities of sexual diversity, and advocating for the needs of LGBTQIA+ people in accessing physiotherapy. Bronte is a part of the APA LGBTQIA+ Advisory Panel.

Cassandra Mangos (she/her), APAM, is a physiotherapist and clinical educator at Advance Rehab Centre in Sydney, and a member of the APA Neurology National Group. She identifies as queer, and for many years has advocated for inclusive practice in healthcare for trans and gender-diverse people. As a student, she worked alongside the University of Sydney to ensure the physiotherapy curriculum included education on gender diversity, a passion which grew and evolved while working in both inpatient and community settings. She chairs the Diversity Committee at her workplace, and believes that education on trans-inclusive practice is foundational to ensuring equal access to healthcare and outcomes for gender-diverse people.

Host

Advanced Practice National Group and LGBTQIA+ Advisory Panel

Date of Live Event

30/08/2023

CPD Hours

1.0 Hours

Please note: The content of this Lecture on Demand (LOD) was captured via a recording of a live lecture at the APA premises. Due to the nature of the event and the recording method, this LOD may not have captured some of the questions/comments from live audience. Your purchase of this module indicates your acceptance of this.