Join us for a free workshop designed to build your skills, confidence, and cultural responsiveness when working with Rainbow Migrants (LGBTIQA+ clients in asylum and migration settings). Learn how to interpret ethically and sensitively in emotionally charged contexts—while supporting both client dignity and your own wellbeing.
Participants will:
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Gain foundational knowledge of LGBTIQA+ experiences and identities, concepts, and terminology across cultural and linguistic boundaries.
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Explore the intersection of migration, sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Develop ethical and trauma-informed interpreting practices tailored for emotionally charged scenarios.
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Enhance their confidence in supporting dignity and cultural safety while maintaining professional neutrality.
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Engage in reflective and peer-supported learning to build resilience and professional growth.
About the Facilitator
This session will be facilitated by Dr Lukasz Krzyzowski, Edith Cowan University / Rainbow Migrants.Dr Lukasz Krzyzowski (he/him) is a Vice Chancellor’s Research Fellow at Edith Cowan University and the founder and director of Rainbow Migrants. An applied sociologist, his work centres on co-designing community-driven initiatives and developing evidence-based policy to strengthen the sense of belonging, wellbeing, and social support networks for culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) LGBTIQA+ communities, including refugees and people seeking asylum.
Event Details
- When: Wednesday 21 May | 10am – 12pm AWST
- Where: ECU Mt Lawley – Building 18, Room 18.106 (in-person only)
- NAATI PD Points: 10 (Category 1.4)
- Cost: Free! (Places limited)
An Auslan interpreter can be provided at the event, please note this in the accessibility requirements.
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