Creating LGBTQIA+ Safe Environments: Scenario Discussion Panel

Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) are hosting a panel discussion for aquatic, fitness, stadium, and leisure centre leaders to navigate access, equity and inclusion scenarios occurring within community facilities.

Last year, ARV hosted a workshop that discussed LGBTQIA+ experiences at Aquatics and Recreation facilities. Feedback to ARV outlined a need to further explore industry-specific scenarios affecting inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people that are unique to Aquatics and Recreation environments, as well as discuss opportunities to respond.

ARV have identified key areas of support:

• How to navigate challenging scenarios
• How to respond when matters escalate
• How to ensure all patrons and staff are safe and supported, regardless of identity

To address this need, ARV have developed a specialised Scenario Discussion Panel - a forum of experts discussing de-identified case studies from within the industry. Panellists have been selected to bring various expertise, knowledge and experience to the discussion.

How the session will work:

De-identified case studies will be shared with the room. Panellists will constructively discuss the different perspectives, risks, regulations, and options.
 
Scenario themes will include:

• Changeroom access & usage
• Women’s-only spaces & programs
• Patron behaviours and profiles

An opportunity for Q&A will be incorporated in the session.

About the Panel:

The panel encompasses people from a broad spectrum of professional and/or personal backgrounds. They will bring different perspectives to our case studies.

Panel Facilitator - Dr. Ryan Storr (he/him)

The Scenario Discussion panel will be facilitated by Dr Ryan Storr, Diversity and Inclusion Researcher and Consultant.

Ryan’s early work involved working with sports organisations, businesses, and professional clubs, to engage with and enact LGBTIQ+ inclusion, specifically policies, programs, and processes. Ryan has a background in academia and as an expert in diversity and inclusion within sport and movement settings, and in recent years has been a leading voice around LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Australian sport.

Learn more about Dr. Ryan Storr here

Event details:

Your registration fee includes lunch. Please inform us of any dietary requirements when registering for the event.