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by IN-SPHERE
In brief
Research to provide inclusive spaces in Sydney
Promoting and enabling inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and other sexual minority groups (LGBTQIA+) is part of new research being undertaken by SPHERE’s Healthy Urban Environments (HUE) Collaboratory.
The research project, commissioned by the Greater Cities Commission, is led by the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney and draws together research expertise from UTS, Western Sydney University and the University of New South Wales and delivered through HUE in collaboration with Arup (a global architecture and consultancy firm with experience in developing sustainable built environments).
The research will help the Greater Cities Commission to plan and implement infrastructure that supports inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals, families and communities across the Six Cities Region - Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle City, Central Coast City, Illawarra-Shoalhaven City, Western Parkland Cities, Eastern Harbour City and Central River City.
Project lead and Chair of HUE, Professor Jason Prior explains, “At present, not enough is known about what these communities need and want to ensure they are provided for, and feel safe and included in their city.
“LGBTQIA+ individuals, families and communities are diverse across the six cities - we need to know more about them, their lives, what they need from each city and what would make them feel included. Through inclusive planning, the government can help create places within our cities for LGBTQIA+ communities that provide for their diverse needs.”
The research team will collaborate with government, community representatives and community groups to gather data for this project and to shape its outcomes.
Inaugural NSW Cancer Conference 2022: a success
More than 370 delegates gathered on 15-16 September 2022 at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth for the inaugural NSW Cancer Conference, an event showcasing the strength and breadth of cancer research in NSW and beyond, through high-calibre presentations from international, interstate, and local speakers, incorporating perspectives from across the translational research continuum.
The program featured a broad spectrum of cancer research endeavours – including basic biomedical, public health, clinical and psychosocial – making the latest information and research available to researchers, clinicians, students and consumers. Research was shared and new collaborations formed through plenary and keynote presentations, oral and poster presentations selected from submitted abstracts, and interactive panel discussions and workshops.
Delegates embraced the opportunity to network in person, many for the first time in more than two years.
Keep an eye out for details on the 2023 conference being held 18-19 September 2023 at the ICC Sydney.
Hear what participants had to say about the 2022 conference
https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=W1GzRJUjTI4&t=1s
