February 5, 2025

Free Webinar: Strengthening AOD Responses: LGBTIQA+SB Communities at the Intersection of FDV & Suicide Prevention

Tue, 11 Feb

Where: Online - Microsoft Teams

Free Webinar: Strengthening AOD Responses: LGBTIQA+SB Communities at the Intersection of FDV & Suicide Prevention


Join us for a concise, powerful webinar on supporting LGBTIQA+SB individuals facing AOD challenges, family and domestic violence, and suicide risks. Hear practical strategies from Switchboard Victoria’s Anna McFee and Maya Ellazam to enhance inclusive, trauma-informed care.


Ideal for AOD workers, mental health professionals, social workers, and community services staff.


We are excited to welcome Anna McFee and Maya Ellazam from Switchboard, who will both provide valuable insights and practical strategies to build workforce capacity and enhance inclusive, trauma-informed care. This session will explore key challenges, highlight best practice approaches, and share resources to support frontline workers in effectively responding to the unique needs of LGBTIQA +SB individuals.

 

This webinar is ideal for AOD workers, mental health professionals, social workers, and anyone working in the community services sector looking to strengthen their knowledge and practice.

 

Register now to gain practice tools, deepen your understanding, and contribute to creating safer, more inclusive support systems.

 

Please find below a bit more information about our two key presenters:



Anna McFee (she/her) - Acting Suicide Prevention Manager, Switchboard Victoria

Anna McFee is the Acting Suicide Prevention Manager at Switchboard Victoria. For the past 3 years Anna has been working within Switchboard's LGBTQIA+ Suicide Bereavement program, to continue to grow the Suicide Bereavement Supports available to LGBTIQA+ communities. Anna is passionate about community lead responses to care, group, and peer support. Anna has brings a creative and community spirit to the Suicide Prevention work at Switchboard, and is an advocate for uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices in Suicide Prevention care. 

 

Maya Ellazam (she/her) - Suicide Prevention Project Manager, Switchboard Victoria

Maya (she/her) is the Suicide Prevention Project Manager at Switchboard Victoria. She runs Changing the Landscape, a national campaign fighting for every LGBTIQA+SB person to have access to life affirming suicide prevention support when they need it most. Previously, she worked on the national implementation of Beyond Blue’s The Way Back Support Service, a suicide aftercare service for people who have been discharged from hospital after a suicide attempt. Maya is passionate about integrating her understanding of grassroots frameworks and broader systems level approaches to advocate for sustainable, supported, community-led responses to suicide. She is proud to work with and continually learn from fellow LGBTIQA+SB advocates in the fight for the health of our communities. 


Register now: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6eab1247-6854-4f17-ac8c-067285a3356c@4762e368-6a8f-47da-9cea-5deea4a98a86

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