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LGBTIQ+ Health Australia is the national peak LGBTIQ+ health organisation in Australia.

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About us

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia is the national peak health organisation in Australia for organisations and individuals that provide health-related programs, services and research focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people (LGBTIQ+) and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people and communities. We recognise that people’s genders, bodies, relationships, and sexualities affect their health and wellbeing in every domain of their life.

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Company size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

Sydney, New South Wales

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

2007

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Updates

Heartbreaking numbers: around two-thirds of LGBTQA+ young people in NSW have self-harmed. It's a stark reminder of the urgent need for inclusive, supportive mental health services for young people. Learn more in our new briefing papers on LGBTQA+ Mental Health and Suicidality here: https://lnkd.in/gWBp_FFX
Transgender Awareness Week celebrates the strength, wellbeing, and accomplishments of transgender, gender diverse, and non-binary people. Find an event to celebrate with here: https://lnkd.in/guPxjaN7
A shockingly high proportion of LGBTQA+ adults in the ACT have encountered thoughts of suicide at some point in their lives. Our new briefing papers on LGBTQA+ mental health and suicidality delve into these experiences and underscore the need for supportive, inclusive interventions. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWBp_FFX
A new series of eight state and territory-level reports on LGBTQA+ mental health and suicidality highlights the protective role of community and school-based belonging in reducing harms associated with discrimination and harassment. Released earlier this month by the Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) in partnership with LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA), these reports offer valuable insights into effective strategies for supporting LGBTQA+ people and reducing associated health risks. Read the full briefing papers here: https://lnkd.in/gWBp_FFX
Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, from 10–16 November, is a vital reminder for everyone with a cervix to stay informed about cervical cancer symptoms and the steps for early detection and treatment. Find out more about cervical cancer here: https://lnkd.in/gZGe92DD
Know your cervix https://accf.org.au
Today on Intersex Solidarity Day, we honour the legacy of Herculine Barbin and stand in solidarity with intersex people worldwide, recognising both their struggles and their triumphs, and reaffirming our commitment to advancing intersex rights and inclusion. Learn more here: https://ihra.org.au/
This month, the Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS), in partnership with LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA), has released a comprehensive set of state and territory-level reports on LGBTQA+ mental health and suicidality. The reports, drawing on data from three major studies, provide state-by-state analyses, offering insights for policy and health reform. The findings identify both risk and protective factors, offering valuable insights and practical recommendations for reducing suicidality, self-harm, and psychological distress. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gWBp_FFX
Switchboard Vic is offering ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills training) to staff and volunteers of LGBTIQA+ services. ASIST is a two-day workshop that teaches participants how to apply a model of suicidal intervention. Switchboard employs LGBTIQA+ trainers how are educated in an LGBTIQA+ specific ASIST model. ASIST takes 2 days to complete, and it is mandatory to attend both days to receive your certificate. When: Mon 18 and Tues 19 Nov Time: 9am - 5pm Where: This is in-person training at the Positive Living Centre. 51 Commercial Road, South Yarra Please note if you have recently been bereaved by suicide (in last 6 months), please consider if this training is right for you, right now. If you are looking for support with bereavement, you might wish to explore options through our bereavement support program: charlee.org.auThis training is being delivered in partnership with the MindOut program of LGBTIQ+ Health Australia. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gR4ScY4c
Transgender Parent Day is celebrated each year on the first Sunday of November to recognise the amazing contributions of transgender parents and parents with transgender children. It’s a day to celebrate ongoing advocacy for transgender and parental rights, while also acknowledging the work that still lies ahead. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gRdzJ3Fx
Today is International Drug Users Day, a time to advocate against the criminalisation of people who use drugs, champion human rights, and call for increased funding for community-led harm reduction programs. Read more about the day here: https://lnkd.in/gdYNwqSt

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