Queer Displacements Conference
THU
4
Sep
to
FRI
5
Sep
The Queer Displacements Conference, held biannually by the Forcibly Displaced People's Network, is the first and only event in the Asia-Pacific region that focuses on the intersectional challenges and solutions for LGBTIQA+ forcibly displaced people.
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We’re proud to have our Family Violence team at Thorne Harbour Health presenting at the conference, exploring the intersection of forced displacement and family violence for LGBTIQ+ communities.
A 2023 FDPN report found that while 60% of forcibly displaced LGBTIQ+ people in Australia experienced violence, only 14% sought support from family violence or sexual assault services. This critical gap calls for better practitioner responses, systemic support, and community education.
Our session will focus on:
- Understanding how family violence and seeking asylum can intersect
- Exploring the connections between interpersonal and systemic violence
- Identifying and responding to violence using a power and control analysis
- Mapping relevant supports for practitioners and community members
Through case studies and practical tools, we’ll explore the ongoing need for systemic, intersectional approaches to family violence response.
Register now for the conference at the link above.