Join us for this important conversation on bi+ inclusion, building on the findings of the Bi+ Sexual Health and HIV (BiSHH) study, Australia’s first national survey of sex, health, and relationships designed specifically for the bi+ community.

About this session

Research shows that the bi+ community has high rates of health and support needs compared to the general community and other parts of the LGBTIQA+ community. However, bi+ people often face challenges in accessing and feeling welcome in organisations and services.

This discussion convened by Bi+ Pride Victoria will explore vital questions including:

• What are the key health and support needs for the bi+ community?

• What are the barriers to bi+ people accessing services and support?

• How can practitioners and services improve access and inclusion for the bi+ community?

• What does effective bi+ inclusive practice look like, and what positive examples can we learn from?

Our panel of researchers, advocates and practitioners will share their professional expertise and personal experience on these topics. Featuring:

• Bella Bushby - Bella (she/her) proudly identifies as queer and bi+, is a PhD candidate at Kirby Institute and coordinates the BiSHH study

• Dikshita Guha - Dikshita (she/her) is a social worker and lawyer, a bisexual migrant woman of colour and is the Rainbow Door Practice Lead at Switchboard

• Kate F - Kate (she/they) is a social worker and is is currently the senior practitioner of the family violence team at Thorne Harbour Health

• Clint Lingard - Clint (he/him) is an Aboriginal Murri Man, a lawyer, academic and teacher, entrepreneur and a BiPan+ community advocate

• Ruby Mountford - Ruby (they/them) is a bi+ community advocate, a human rights advisor, and has led LGBTIQA+ and disability inclusion initiatives in healthcare

Event details

Free event - please register. Webinar link will be emailed prior to the event.

• 4 - 5pm AEST - Panel discussion/webinar - join us in person or online

• 5 - 6pm AEST - Snacks & socialising for those attending in person

All bi+ people and allies interested in bi+ health and inclusion are warmly invited to this important discussion. Practitioners and representatives of services are encouraged to attend.

We hope to see you there!