IDAHOBIT 2022

You’re welcome to share these graphics on your social media (and we’d love it if you tag us too).

You can download these posters and resources for your service or email us to request hardcopies.

• Visibility: Don’t underestimate the importance of being visible. Add a pride pin to your uniform, purchase a pride lanyard from The WAAC Store, or put up a poster showing that your classroom, workplace or home is a safe space for LGBTIQA+ people.
• Host an event: Host a fundraising event such as a morning tea or book in an inclusivity training on sexuality and gender diversity
• Donate: Donate to WAAC, Freedom Centre / Freedom State and other LGBTIQA+ organisations like Transfolk of WA and Living Proud.
• Share the love: Help to amplify the messaging of LGBTIQA+ organisations by sharing their posts on social media to help them reach further.
• Keep it up: Remember that IDAHOBIT is just one day, it is important to continue promoting the values and visibility of IDAHOBIT year-round!!

• Educate yourself: Do your own research to better understand and correct misinformation that you hear.
• Don’t assume: Even if you have LGBTIQA+ friends already, it’s important to know that every person’s sexuality, gender identity and gender expression may be different. Rather than make assumptions, ask if you are unsure, and listen to the answer.
• Respect pronouns: Include pronouns in social media bios, email signatures and name badges, introduce yourself with your pronouns when you meet new people – even if you are cisgender!
• Check your privilege: Be sure to listen and consider which voices are not being heard. Understand how issues including racism, ablism, ageism, religious oppression and other forms of bigotry intersect with people’s identity and impact their experiences in the LGBTIQA+ community.
• Advocate: With a Federal election coming up, take the time to learn about what each political party is doing to ensure inclusivity and equality for all people. Use the Vote Compass to see how your views align with the major political parties.
• Call out harmful behaviour or language: Call out any hurtful language, remarks or jokes that are inappropriate. Seek out other allies who will support you in this effort.

IDAHOBIT event – Anchors Youth Centre

• 13 May 2022, 5pm – 9pm
• 16 Sail Terrace, Heathridge 6027

WAAC LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Health & Community Services Workshop

• 11 May 2022, 10am – 12pm
• Online
• Registration

WAAC LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Health & Community Services Workshop

• 11 May 2022, 10am – 12pm
• Online
• Registration

 

Private events are taking place at schools and organisations in the South West

If you would like support to host an event contact our Community Development Officer, Alannah.

WAAC and OUTMidwest: LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Community and Health Services Workshop

• 17 May 2022, 9am – 12pm
• Geraldton Multipurpose Centre – Meeting Room
• Registration

 

WAAC and OUTMidwest: LGBTIQA+ 101 for Parents and Carers Workshop

• 17 May 2022, 5pm – 7pm
• Geraldton Multipurpose Centre – Meeting Room
• Registration

 

Commissioner for Children and Young People Listening Tour

• The Commissioner will be visiting Geraldton to talk to LGBTQIA+ young people to hear about their experiences in Geraldton and hear their ideas on what areas could be improved (such as health services) and how they can be improved.
• 16 May 2022, 12pm – 2pm
• Lester House

 

For more information or to register your interest, contact our Community Development Officer, Luke by email or call him on 0436 464 202

WAAC LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Health & Community Services Workshop

• 11 May 2022, 10am – 12pm
• Online
• Registration

 

The Youth Project 2022 Jungle Party – WAAC Stall

• 14 May 2022, 6pm – 8pm
• Usher Park

 

WAAC Being Supportive Parents of LGBTQIA+ Young People Workshop

• 16 May 2022, 6pm – 8pm
• Sandalwood Family Centre

 

IDAHOBIT Community Event

• Enjoy an evening of popcorn, snacks and fun with this free screening of Love, Simon
• 17 May 2022, 6:30pm – 8:30 pm
• PCYC Hall, 198 Egan St, Kalgoorlie
• Register your tickets today

 

For more information or to register your interest, contact our Community Development Officer, Jack.