What can we learn when we stop asking people to fit neatly into categories and listen to the whole story?

Between binaries centres the life stories of four nonbinary plurisexual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, exploring culture, gender, sexual orientation, family, mental health and belonging as interconnected parts of their lives.

Join researchers Amber Johnson and Emerson Zerafa-Payne for a conversation about the stories at the heart of this research, the Indigenous Storying approach used to honour them, and what they ask of researchers, policymakers and health services seeking to genuinely see and respond to the whole person.

Presentation by

Amber Johnson (she/her) is a PhD candidate at the University of Southern Queensland and a senior mental health social worker and clinician with Queensland Health. Her academic and clinical work focuses on psychology, sexuality, gender studies, and mental health support for LGBTQIA+ youth.

Emerson Zerafa-Payne (he/him) is a lecturer in the School of Education and the College for First Nations at the University of Southern Queensland.

Members, including staff, volunteers and delegates of LHA Full, Regular, Affiliate and Associate member organisations can attend free as part of their supporter benefits.
Are you a Member? Please RSVP below.

Are you a non-member? Please register here, tickets are $20.

What can we learn when we stop asking people to fit neatly into categories and listen to the whole story?

Between binaries centres the life stories of four nonbinary plurisexual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, exploring culture, gender, sexual orientation, family, mental health and belonging as interconnected parts of their lives.

Join researchers Amber Johnson and Emerson Zerafa-Payne for a conversation about the stories at the heart of this research, the Indigenous Storying approach used to honour them, and what they ask of researchers, policymakers and health services seeking to genuinely see and respond to the whole person.

Presentation by

Amber Johnson (she/her) is a PhD candidate at the University of Southern Queensland and a senior mental health social worker and clinician with Queensland Health. Her academic and clinical work focuses on psychology, sexuality, gender studies, and mental health support for LGBTQIA+ youth.

Emerson Zerafa-Payne (he/him) is a lecturer in the School of Education and the College for First Nations at the University of Southern Queensland.

Members, including staff, volunteers and delegates of LHA Full, Regular, Affiliate and Associate member organisations can attend free as part of their supporter benefits.
Please RSVP free here.

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia, ACON and Switchboard Victoria convened a breakfast event during the 2026 National Suicide Prevention Conference (NSPC). Bringing together practitioners, advocates, researchers, community leaders and people with lived and living experience from across Australia, the discussion explored current challenges, promising practices, systems reform opportunities and priorities for national coordination in LGBTIQA+ suicide prevention. 

From the insights shared, a report was developed titled LGBTIQA+ Suicide Prevention: Community-Led Insights, Shared Priorities & National Connection which captures the priorities and reform opportunities shared by conference delegates. 

This webinar will:

• Reflect on the insights captured in the report
• Help the mental health and suicide prevention workforce understand what community-led organisations are seeing on the ground
• Discuss what approaches appear most effective
• Explore what practical opportunities exist for all mental health and suicide prevention services to strengthen responses for LGBTIQA+ communities

Presentation by:

Terence Humphreys (He/Him)
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

Sophie Potter (She/Her)
ACON

Switchboard Victoria

LHA’s quarterly Member Networking Meetings continue to bring together people from member organisations across the country to connect, share experiences and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Open to staff from LHA’s Full Member, Regular Member and Affiliate Member organisations, these online sessions provide a welcoming space to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships and learn from colleagues working across the LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing sector.

Each meeting includes facilitated small-group discussions and interactive activities, encouraging conversation and connection across organisations and jurisdictions.

You are welcome to come along to share what you are working on, discuss challenges, or simply meet others across the sector. 

RSVP to receive the link to the Zoom meeting.