The evidence is clear: LGBTQA+ people are at greater risk of suicidal behaviours, as well as poor mental health outcomes, due to stigma, discrimination and marginalisation faced within the broader community. Ongoing research seeks to understand how new and existing data can be understood on the basis of location (e.g. at a state or territory level), within intersectional experiences and in relation to a range of social determinants. 

In this webinar, we will be joined by guests from the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health, and Society (ARCSHS) at La Trobe University - JORDAN HINTON, Research Officer and NATALIE AMOS, Research Fellow, to share recent findings including about a set of Mental Health and Suicidality: State- and Territory-based briefing papers, which have been developed in partnership with LGBTIQ+ Health Australia, with funding by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.

These briefing papers document the rates and associations of mental health and suicidality for LGBTQA+ community members at the State and Territory level in Australia. Across eight individual reports, analyses focus on State- and Territory-level rates of suicidality, mental ill-health, healthcare service access and modalities, risk factors such as discrimination and harassment experiences, and protective factors such as community- and school-based belonging. Each report also documents the association between these factors and levels of suicidality within each State and Territory in Australia, with findings broken down to ensure information is accessible and actionable for our sectors. This set of briefing papers is based on data from three major surveys of LGBTQA+ health and wellbeing – Private Lives 3, Writing Themselves In 4, and Pride and Pandemic.

WEBINAR DETAILS:

WHEN? Tuesday, 11th February at 1-2 pm (AEDT - Sydney time)

WHERE? Via ZOOM

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More about our guest speakers...

This webinar will explore findings from eSafety’s research into the digital lives of young LGBTIQ+ people. 

The research highlights how the internet serves as a vital space for young LGBTIQ+ people to express themselves creatively, seek support, and connect with like-minded peers. It underscores the importance of online platforms as tools for learning about the world and fostering meaningful connections. 

At the same time, the research reveals significant challenges faced by LGBTIQ+ teenagers, who experience name-calling, violent threats, and harassing messages at higher rates than the national average. These negative experiences can impact their confidence and self-esteem. 

Despite these challenges, the findings also showcase the resilience and resourcefulness of young LGBTIQ+ people in navigating online harms, offering insights into how they cope and thrive in digital spaces. 

Dr Katherine Giunta
Dr Katherine Giunta is a qualitative researcher specialising in working with marginalised communities on sensitive subjects. Her PhD research focused on experiences of gender in Sydney’s queer communities, and she has since worked in youth mental health and online safety research. She is currently a member of the Research and Evaluation team at eSafety Commissioner (eSafety). 

📅 Date: Wednesday February 12th, 2025 

⏰ Time: 1.00pm-1.45pm AEDT

📍 Location: Online (Zoom link provided upon registration)

Staff, volunteers and delegates of LHA Full, Regular and Affiliate member organisations can attend free as part of their membership benefits. Register here

This webinar will explore findings from eSafety’s research into the digital lives of young LGBTIQ+ people. 

The research highlights how the internet serves as a vital space for young LGBTIQ+ people to express themselves creatively, seek support, and connect with like-minded peers. It underscores the importance of online platforms as tools for learning about the world and fostering meaningful connections. 

At the same time, the research reveals significant challenges faced by LGBTIQ+ teenagers, who experience name-calling, violent threats, and harassing messages at higher rates than the national average. These negative experiences can impact their confidence and self-esteem. 

Despite these challenges, the findings also showcase the resilience and resourcefulness of young LGBTIQ+ people in navigating online harms, offering insights into how they cope and thrive in digital spaces. 

Dr Katherine Giunta
Dr Katherine Giunta is a qualitative researcher specialising in working with marginalised communities on sensitive subjects. Her PhD research focused on experiences of gender in Sydney’s queer communities, and she has since worked in youth mental health and online safety research. She is currently a member of the Research and Evaluation team at eSafety Commissioner (eSafety). 

📅 Date: Wednesday February 12th, 2025 

⏰ Time: 1.00pm-1.45pm AEDT

📍 Location: Online (Zoom link provided upon registration)

Staff, volunteers and delegates of LHA Full, Regular and Affiliate member organisations can attend free as part of their membership benefits. Please RSVP below.

Are you a non-member, or an individual member? Please register here ($20).