Overview

This webinar presents a dynamic framework for understanding intersectionality and its profound influence on both clients and practitioners—particularly through the lens of positionality. We will delve into the lived experiences of individuals navigating hidden disabilities, mental health challenges, and youth-specific issues, highlighting how these intersect with systemic and structural barriers. Participants will gain insights into how these factors shape engagement, access, and outcomes in intervention and program delivery, and explore strategies for fostering inclusive, responsive practice.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:

• Understand the complexities of families and individuals experiencing intersecting conditions or situations
• Greater awareness around how these conditions interact with the systems within which people have to navigate
• Develop greater insight around how to incorporate inclusivity into their practices

Presenter(s)

Associate Professor Cate Thomas

About the presenter(s)

Associate Professor Cate Thomas (SFHEA, PhD) is an award winning interdisciplinary academic and equity leader reshaping how universities, industry and society tackle gender and intersectionality. Based at Charles Sturt University in Canberra and Adjunct at Trinity College Dublin, Cate blends expertise in public administration, social work, and higher education to drive systemic change. She is the founder of the Social Equity, Intersectionality, and Inclusion Research Group (SEIIRG), and Course Director of the Graduate Certificate in Intersectionality, Diversity and Inclusion. Her research champions intersectionality as both method and praxis, with a focus on inclusive leadership, curriculum reform, and global gender justice.

Notes

Target Audience

This event is aimed at all professionals working with children, young people and families living with multiple conditions or situations.

Duration of Access

This event will be recorded. The recording will be emailed to all registered within 2 weeks post event and available for viewing up to 90 days.

CPD

It is up to attendees to assess and determine how learning from this event aligns with the requirements of their learning plan. The providers accordingly do not make any representation that the event counts towards attendees’ CPD learning requirements. If an attendee determines themselves that the learning they complete aligns to their learning plan, then they can decide to count those hours towards their CPD requirements for the registration cycle.

The information in this presentation has been prepared in good faith and for educational purposes only. Therefore, the information is general in nature and should not be relied upon in the treatment of any condition and you should seek your own independent professional and/or legal advice concerning any specific issue. The APS accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or decisions relating to the information. The content should not be reproduced without permission or unless permitted by law.

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