Rainbow Gate will provide information resources and referrals specifically for LGBTIQA+ people in Western Australia who are seeking information and support either for themselves or for someone else about the safety and equality of the relationships in their lives. LGBTIQA+ people may experience violence, power and control from their families of origin, chosen families, intimate partners, carers and from other LGBTIQA+ community members. In Western Australia, there are significant barriers for LGBTIQA+ people being able to identify what they are experiencing to accessing informed and inclusive support services. Rainbow Gate will provide resources about the safety, equality and/or health of LGBTIQA+ peoples relationships and places to reach out for connection and support. This includes the provision of capacity building information and a chatbot to support navigation to the right supports.
Rainbow Gate will also train people working in support spaces (FDV sector, counselling, community services) in the ways LGBTIQA+ people are specifically impacted by power and control and how to work inclusively with LGBTIQA+ communities. In 2023 we will also provide training to LGBTIQA+ groups and services so they can better understand the needs of their members and the communities they serve, and know the correct pathways to access support.
Rainbow GATE Will launch on Friday May 26th 2023, but in the meantime if you want to find out more, register for training, support our project, or provide lived experience perspectives to inform this work, please contact admin@connectionandwellbeing.com.au.
You can also find out more about the project here.
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