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Fact Sheet: Intersectionality and Youth Mental Health
Orygen fact sheet for professionals working with young people.
"Intersectionality describes how multiple social aspects of identity, such as gender, race and sexuality, intersect or interact with each other. Intersectionality is about seeing a person as a whole, and encourages thinking beyond discrete labels that make up someone’s identity and experience in the world."
Webinar: It's all about pronouns, right?
Join Nevo Zisin (Melbourne) in conversation with Naavikaran (Brisbane), Liesel Hughes (Perth), and Amber Loomis (Sydney) talk about their lived experience of multiple identities beyond the binary.
Sharing a story with the Disability Royal Commission?
It’s a good idea to get legal advice if you have questions about things like privacy or naming the person or organisation that hurt you.
Courtney Act joins advocates to demand LGBTIQ+ people counted in the census
Stop leaving LGBTIQ+ people out and count us in!
Census 2021: Webinar and FAQs
Australia's census night is on 10 August. Find out how the 2020 ABS Standards can be used to improve data collection for LGBTIQ+ communities.
Walkern Katatdjin Rainbow Knowledge: Phase 1 Report
Find out more and download the Walkern Katatdjin (Rainbow Knowledge) Phase 1 Community Report.
Analysis: Final Report of Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence
Analysis: Final Report of Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence: a snapshot of where LHA recommendations have been adopted and where there is still work to be done.
International Non-Binary People’s Day
14 July is International Non-Binary Peoples Day! We celebrate those who are non-binary, the rich diversity of gender and celebrate people who do not fit into a binary gender.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Grief and Trauma Support Services poster & brochure
Australian Government Department of Health: poster outlines the grief and trauma support services available for those living, working and caring in the aged care sector who have been impacted by COVID-19.
Response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability Issues Paper
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Issues Paper addressing barriers to inclusion of LGBTIQ+ people with disability.
New national survey targets palliative care needs of LGBTIQ+ people
A new online survey asks LGBTIQ+ people and/or health professionals to share their views on palliative care for LGBTIQ+ communities in Australia.
LGBTIQ+ People still can’t rely on inclusive palliative care services
Despite the many gains that have been made towards LGBTIQ+ equality, health care services are still not always safe spaces for people from LGBTIQ+ communities.
Expression of Interest ICL Project Roundtable
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia in association with The National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA), is calling for Expressions of Interest to join a Roundtable to seek insight from DPO’s (Disabled People Organisations) and the lived experiences of LGBTIQ+ people with disability to inform what would be useful to include in the training to support effective skills-building content and a peer support and mentoring program.
Palliative Care 11 tips Poster
Tips for health professionals that lead to more inclusive palliative care for LGBTIQ+ people.
Aged Care Inclusive Practice Poster
This free-to-download 'You are welcome here' poster helps aged care service providers communicate to clients that LGBTI people are welcome at their service.
Refugee Week
From 20 -26 June we will celebrate Refugee Week with the theme of 'Unity'.
WEBINAR: LGBTQA+ Conversion Practices in Australia
This webinar explored the history and impact of LGBTQA+ conversion practices in Australia. Recorded 31 March 2021.
The 2021 update
Although many LGBTI Australians live healthy and happy lives, research has shown that a disproportionate number experience poorer mental health outcomes and have higher risk of suicidal behaviours than their peers.
Mixed bag for LGBTIQ+ communities in the Federal Budget 2021- 2022
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia welcomes the investments announced last night as part of the Federal Budget 2021-2022 that touch the lives of LGBTIQ+ Australians.
National Suicide Prevention Adviser Final Advice Response
Analysis: National Suicide Prevention Adviser Final Advice to Government and Productivity Commission’s Final Report
LGBTIQ+ Health & Wellbeing Policy Priorities 2021
LGBTIQ+ people are a priority population in multiple national health and wellbeing strategies, and there is an urgent need for greater national coordination and investment. LGBTIQ+ Health Australia worked closely with our member organisations to provide a submission to the Federal Budget, and to develop recommended Priority Policies for 2021.
LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Conference Communique
The 5th LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Conference delegates call for action in an official 2021 Conference Communique.
Health In Difference Conference Communique 2021
The 11th Health In Difference Conference Conference delegates call for action in an official 2021 Conference Communique.
Submission on the National Strategy to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Final Development Consultation Paper
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) welcomes the explicit recognition of LGBTQIA+ communities as a priority target group and the invitation for continued dialogue and engagement.
LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day
Fri 28 May is LGBTQ* Domestic Violence Awareness Day.
Aged Care Inclusive Practice Poster
This free-to-download 'You are welcome here' poster helps aged care service providers communicate to clients that LGBTI people are welcome at their service.
Lesbian Visibility Day 2021
Lesbian visibility is crucial to health and wellbeing.
BEST PRACTICE IN CO-DESIGN
Tips for best practice for co-design and inclusive principles.
Expression of Interest ICB Project Co-design Group
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia in association with The National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA), is calling for Expressions of Interest to form a Co-Design Group to help with designing a training, peer support and mentoring program aimed at building the individual and collective capacity of LGBTIQ people with a disability.
Joint Statement by 12 Aged Care Consumer Organisations
Actions to be taken following the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety Final Report: Care Dignity and Respect