LGBTQ+ populations continue to experience significant disparities in mental health and wellbeing outcomes, alongside higher rates of alcohol and other drug use and barriers to accessing appropriate care.

LGBTQ+ community-controlled organisations play a critical role in responding to these disparities through approaches that are peer-led and grounded in lived experience. However, there remains limited national understanding of what makes these organisations unique and how they operate in shared ways.

This webinar will explore the Optimise+ project and its work mapping LGBTQ+ community-controlled organisations delivering mental health and AOD services across Australia. The session will examine what this work reveals about the current service landscape and how improved visibility of the sector can support stronger policy, planning, funding and service integration.

This webinar will also feature the official launch of new community resources designed to strengthen understanding of LGBTQ+ community-controlled mental health and AOD services across Australia.

Presentation by

Dr Jack Farrugia (He/Him)

Researcher at The Kids Research Institute Australia whose work focuses on regional youth mental health, LGBTIQA+ health and wellbeing, and inclusive service delivery. His recent work includes Optimise+, mapping LGBTQ+ community-controlled organisations delivering mental health and AOD services.

Members, including staff, volunteers and delegates of LHA Full, Regular, Affiliate and Associate member organisations can attend free as part of their supporter benefits.
Please RSVP free here.