See yourself in data: Estimates and characteristics of LGBTI+ populations in Australia.

This webinar will present findings from the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) latest analysis on LGBTI+ populations, based on data collected across multiple national surveys. The ABS team will explore the methodology, key statistics, and insights from their first experimental estimates of LGBTI+ populations, shedding light on the representation, diversity, and characteristics of these communities. The session will also discuss the data’s potential implications for policymaking, service delivery, and future research.

Did you know that at 910,600 people, the ABS found that the number of LGBTI+ people aged 16 years and over in Australia is almost the combined population of ACT and Tasmania? This webinar will introduce key findings from the recent ABS publication: Estimates and characteristics of LGBTI+ populations in Australia. We will cover how we complied the data, including the input we received from experts from the community during the project and how the data may be used by policy makers and people who deliver services. We will also provide a brief update on ABS’ plans for the 2026 Census.

Nicole Capper leads the Sex, Gender and Family Statistics team at the Australian Bureau of Statistics. In this role, Nicole champions better data and insights about the LGBTIQ+ community through the implementation of the Standard for Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics, and Sexual Orientation. Nicole’s career spans a range of social statistics, including crime and justice, Census, family and household statistics, as well as working with clients on measures of housing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

Elise Kennedy leads the team which brought together the LGBTI+ populations dataset at the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Elise’s team were responsible for building and compiling the dataset for publication. Elise has a particular interest in data which will inform the public and policy makers to improve the health of all Australians. She has over 20 years’ experience working at the Australian Bureau of Statistics with 10 of these in health research and data roles, she has also worked on topics such as housing, labour market and education as well as providing survey methodology advice to survey managers.

📅 Date: Thursday March 20 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).