LHA has lodged a submission on Phase 1 of the Drug and Alcohol Program redesign, calling for LGBTIQ+ populations to be recognised as a priority population and for services to be culturally safe and affirming. 

The submission emphasises the need for stronger partnerships with community-controlled organisations, the inclusion of lived experience, and consistent collection of data using the ABS 2020 Standard to ensure LGBTIQ+ populations are visible in planning and funding decisions. It also highlights the importance of harm reduction, workforce capability, and ensuring smaller specialist organisations are not disadvantaged. 

Phase 2 of the consultation is now open. 

Read the full submission