'Language Matters' presented by Working It Out at Devonport Library
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'Language Matters' presented by Working It Out at Devonport Library

Learn how identity and language can be used to support inclusion for people of diverse gender, sex or sexuality.

By Devonport Library

Date and time

Thursday, February 27, 2025 · 1 - 3pm AEDT

Location

Devonport Library

137 Rooke Street Devonport, TAS 7310 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Presented by Working It Out this session covers:

• Unpacking gender, sex and sexuality identities – definitions and terminology

• Pronouns and misgendering

• Everyday experiences of stigma, discrimination and isolation and their impacts through language and action


Learning Outcomes

At the end of this session participants will be able to:

• Describe key terms that relate to sexual and gender diversity

• Describe the connection between language and inclusion

• Use language appropriately to support LGBTIQ+ inclusion


About our facilitators

Working It Out trainers are qualified educators with expertise in adult learning. They create safe, interactive and reflective spaces for participants using their experience and expertise from being part of, and working extensively with, the LGBTIQ+ community.


To ensure a successful event, please:

· Don't attend if you are unwell

· Let us know if you can’t attend so we can offer your place to someone else

· Let us know if you have any support needs, or if a support person will be coming with you.


Accessibility:

· The multi-level car park (corner of Best Street and Fenton Way) provides disabled access parking, lift access and flat walking surfaces between the car park and the paranaple centre. Council parking fees apply.

· Entrance to the paranaple centre is via automatic doors at both Market Square and Rooke Street entrances. The Market Square entrance offers universal access and is available at the touch of a button, providing ease for patrons with access difficulties.

· Inside the paranaple centre, Devonport Library is located on both ground and first floors. Escalators, lifts and stairs are available to take you between the two floors. A parent and child room is situated on the ground floor and accessible toilets are available on all floors.


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Devonport Library provides library services, research and information, adult literacy support, community learning, Adult Education, online access, archive and heritage services.

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