LGBTTQIA+ patients are at a higher risk for certain cancers yet access relevant screening and healthcare less frequently than cisgender, heterosexual women. This can be attributed to fears of discrimination, feeling unrepresented, and past experiences of disrespect from healthcare professionals. As social workers we have responsibilities to advocate for change and challenge the status quo. This webinar will explore the use of inclusive language, changes to the physical environment, and practical changes to how we undertake our work and engage with LGBTTQIA+ patients.

Presenter

Lizzie Waring

Lizzie’s current professional role is with Te Whatu Ora, Capital Coast & Hutt Valley in Cancer Support: Psychology and Social Work. Prior to this, Lizzie held roles as a social worker with the New Zealand Defence Force, IHC New Zealand, and New Zealand Police. In her spare time, Lizzie enjoys baking, reading, and walking and running trails in Wellington.

Please join us for our digital seminar on:
OSWANZ Zoom Webinar – Gender Identity in Cancer

This digital event will be hosted via zoom on:
Thursday 11TH May 2023
This webinar will run for 1 hour.
Webinar start times across Australia and New Zealand:

This seminar is FREE for CURRENT OSWANZ members and $25.00 AUD for nonmembers. current members will automatically have their discount applied on checkout.

You will receive the zoom webinar access details in your order confirmation email, so please make sure you check your spam emails.

Any enquiries, please contact the OSWANZ Secretary: olga.gountras@slatergordon.com.au