News
Media Release: LHA welcomes the launch of the Government’s Bulk Billing Incentive Program
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) welcomes the launch of the Government’s Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program and expanded eligibility for existing Medicare Benefits Schedule bulk billing incentives which now apply to all Medicare-eligible patients.
Consultation: Your organisation’s response to social media age restrictions on young LGBTIQ+ people
Earlier this week, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia CEO, Nicky Bath, attended a roundtable with the Hon Anika Wells MP, Minister for Communications and Minister for Sport; the Hon Emma McBride MP, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health; and Julie Inman Grant, the eSafety Commissioner, to discuss the government’s new laws restricting access to social media platforms for people under the age of 16.
Statement in response to recent media regarding data on the lifetime rate of suicide attempt for trans and gender-diverse young people
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) has noted recent media comments indicating data retrieved from the LHA website and used in a speech by Minister Jacinta Allan, Premier of Victoria was not referenced. An investigation into this matter can confirm that the figure used related to the lifetime rate of suicide attempts, is noted in multiple locations on our website, and all LHA reports are referenced.
Policy and Research Webinar - Beyond the city limits: LGBTIQA+ health and wellbeing in rural Australia
On October 9, 2025, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia hosted a webinar exploring the findings of The Health and Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ People in Rural Australia, a comprehensive review that highlights the health disparities, barriers to care, and opportunities for change affecting an estimated 340,000 LGBTIQA+ people living in regional, rural, and remote areas of Australia.
Policy and Research Webinar - Back into the closet: is aged care failing LGBTI+ older people?
On September 11, 2025, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia hosted a webinar presenting findings from a major study exploring the experiences of LGBTI+ older adults in aged care.
The review, conducted by The University of South Australia, drew on 55 studies containing the voices of more than 3000 LGBTI+ people aged 50-94 from 11 countries.
Policy and Research Webinar - Supporting lesbian, bisexual and queer cisgender women through premenstrual dysphoric disorder, perimenopause and menopause.
On August 20, 2025, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia hosted a webinar supporting lesbian, bisexual and queer cisgender women through premenstrual dysphoric disorder, perimenopause and menopause.
Policy and Research Webinar - Screening with pride: inclusive lung cancer prevention for LGBTIQ+ people
On July 31, 2025, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia hosted a webinar with Lung Foundation Australia outlining the The National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
Policy and Research Webinar - Vaping Regulations
On July 17, 2025, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia hosted a webinar outlining the evidence and the implications of the changing vaping regulations.
MindOut Champions Project
Established in 2013, the MindOut Champions project is a free source of professional development for all people working in the mental health or community service sector within Australia.
Policy and Research Webinar: Ageing reform; the new Aged Care Act and more
On June 26, 2025, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia hosted a webinar exploring how ageing reforms impact older LGBTI people.
Policy Submission: Prostate cancer early detection guidelines
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) has provided a submission on the draft 2025 Clinical Guidelines for the Early Detection of Prostate Cancer, welcoming the recognition that people other than cisgender men – including trans women, non-binary people and intersex people – may have a prostate and benefit from early detection.
Policy Submission: Models of care for youth mental health
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) has contributed to the national consultation on models of care for youth mental health, calling for urgent improvements in access, safety, and inclusion for LGBTIQ+ young people.
LGBTQA+ Mental Health and Suicidality: State and Territory-based briefing papers (2024)
Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, in partnership with LGBTIQ+ Health Australia and the Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS), 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.
Policy and Research Webinar: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ experiences of connection, education, affirmation and strength
On May 15, 2025, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia hosted a powerful conversation exploring the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people across multiple domains of wellbeing—focusing on connection, education, affirmation and strength.
Media Release: LHA calls on new government to deliver lasting change for LGBTIQ+ people
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA), the national peak body for LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing, congratulates the re-elected Albanese government on its success in the 2025 federal election.
National Aged Care Alliance Election Position Statement
LHA is pleased to endorse the National Aged Care Alliance (NACA) Election Position Statement.
NACA, of which LHA is a member, is a cross-sectoral body constituted of aged care providers, the aged care workforce and consumer organisations to coordinate efforts on key aged care reforms, following the Aged Care Royal Commission.
Policy Submission: Comments on the National Registration Scheme for Personal Care Workers in Aged Care
Ensuring culturally sensitivity among personal care workers is essential to aged care providers ability to provide inclusive care and support to LGBTI older people. We welcome this review of the registration of personal care workers.
Information, Linkages and Capacity Building for People with Disability
Invitations are open for organisations to submit a tender for an important project focused on supporting LGBTIQ+ individuals with disability. This initiative aims to address the unique needs and challenges faced by this intersectional community and to promote inclusivity, accessibility, and empowerment.
Media Release: Time to Deliver - Election Commitments Needed for LGBTIQ+ Health and Wellbeing
Ahead of the 3 May federal election, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) has launched its policy priorities for the 2025 federal election, calling for concrete commitments and actions to improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ people.
2025 Federal Election - Priorities
The 2025 Australian federal election will be held on Saturday 3 May to elect members of the 48th Parliament of Australia. All seats of the House of Representatives and 40 of the 76 seats in the Senate will be contested.
During the election campaign, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) seeks commitment from candidates across the political spectrum to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for LGBTIQ+ people.
Webinar: Speaking Out @ Work - LGBTQ young people's experience of sexual harassment at work
On Thursday, April 03, 2025, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia hosted a Policy and Research seminar featuring Professor Kerry Robinson and Dr Cristyn Davis who shared findings from the ANROWS #SpeakingOut@Work research.
Media Release: LGBTIQ+ Health Australia welcomes Budget investment in LGBTIQ+ health and broader healthcare reforms
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) welcomes the Albanese Government’s commitment to quality, accessible and affordable healthcare in the 2025-2026 budget, including continued funding for QLife, with $0.4 million allocated for 2025–26.
Webinar: See yourself in data - Estimates and characteristics of LGBTI+ populations in Australia
On Thursday 20 March 2025, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia hosted a Policy and Research seminar where the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) presented their latest analysis on LGBTI+ populations.
Policy Submission: Inspector General of Aged Care on Royal Commission recommendation implementation
Input to the Office of the Inspector General on Aged Care’s 2025 Progress Report on Implementation of Aged Care Royal Commission Recommendations is an important opportunity to examine how well LGBTI older people have been served by the reforms following the Royal Commission into Aged Care.
Policy Submission: National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People
The National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People provides an important opportunity to comprehensively address the abuse and mistreatment of older people, with the ultimate aim of its elimination.
Policy Submission: Measuring Outcomes for First Nations Communities
The consultation by the Senate Select Committee on Measuring Outcomes for First Nations Communities aims to address gaps in the Closing the Gap framework and ensure more accurate, inclusive, and culturally appropriate data collection and policy development for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It seeks input on how national measurement frameworks can better reflect the lived experiences, challenges, and strengths of First Nations communities, including LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy (LGBTIQ+SB) people.
Policy Submission: MSAC Application 1754
The consultation on MSAC Application 1754 considers the inclusion of gender-affirming surgeries for adults with gender incongruence in the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). It seeks input on the clinical necessity, accessibility, and financial impact of publicly funding these procedures to improve health equity for trans and gender-diverse people.
Policy Submission: Families and Children Activity Review
The consultation on the Families and Children Activity review examines how children, youth, and parenting programs can be more inclusive and responsive to diverse family structures, particularly for LGBTIQ+ parents and carers. It seeks input on barriers to accessing support services and potential policy and funding changes to ensure equitable, culturally safe, and effective programs.