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.

Presenters Shakara Liddelow-Hunt (The Kids Research Institute Australia), Professor Adam Bourne (ARCSHS), and Peter Waples-Crowe (Thorne Harbour Health) will unpack key findings from a series of new factsheets developed by ARCSHS. These factsheets highlight the voices and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people in relation to relationships and family, gender affirmation, education, and feeling good.

This webinar will provide insight into how the project came about, the importance of disaggregating Aboriginal data, and what the findings mean in practice. Presenters will highlight not only the challenges but also the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people, offering practical suggestions for applying these strengths in service provision, advocacy and community work.

Image: Ngutan Dunguludja Mulana Woka ‘Many strong spirits in country’, from Yorta itjumatj Yalneborrang (Healthy Blanket) An LGBTQIA+ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Tapestry of Health Artist:  Georgia, or G (she/they), is a 22-year-old Aboriginal digital artist from the Yorta Yorta Nation and a descendant of activist William Cooper, who she honours by signing her work “G.Cooper”. Based in Melbourne, Georgia specialises in digital illustration and works across various mediums. Their art blends cultural heritage with contemporary techniques, featuring symbols like the long neck turtle and Bundjil the eagle. Georgia aims to preserve cultural stories and address issues like cultural appropriation and digital accessibility. Their work includes collaborations for the Beyond the Valley festival and commissions for Surf Coast Secondary College. Guided by mentors, Georgia strives to share Aboriginal culture and foster cross-cultural understanding. Source: latrobe.edu.au/arcshs. 

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