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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

Locations

Employees at LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

Updates

Are you an older member of the LGBTIQ+ community? The Australian Institute of Family Studies is looking for input from older LGBTI people to better understand abuse and mistreatment. There are three ways you can help: completing their survey, joining online focus groups or signing up for an individual interviews. In doing this, your valuable input will help shape a better future for generations to come. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gq3_zAjU
We are looking for your input on solutions to help people get to the right mental health supports and services more quickly. LHA has been working with SANE Australia and partners on the Digital Navigation Project, aiming to answer the question: What are the digital solutions that will best support help seekers to find mental health services and support, and navigate the mental health system in Australia? We want input from the sector and help-seekers. If you would like to have your say, to make a difference in the mental health system please click here to complete the survey: https://lnkd.in/g34Wpbuv
Recently, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia attended the 2024 International Dementia Conference, raising awareness of the importance of inclusive aged care practices. We would like to thank The Dementia Centre for hosting us and all those that attended.
Working it Out, Tasmania's state-wide education, support and advocacy service for LGBTIQA+ people, families and communities, is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer. If you are an experienced leader with a passion for driving meaningful change, you can find out more about the role here: https://lnkd.in/g8f58Sy7
In recognition of R U OK? Day yesterday, it is important to remember to check in on your friends and loved ones, and start a conversation on mental health and wellbeing. R U OK? has created a range of resources for LGBTIQ+ people, acknowledging the unique challenges they face and providing support for those who are struggling. Please find them here: https://lnkd.in/ghbWwYNt
LGBTIQ+ Community Resources | R U OK? ruok.org.au
Today we sadly mourn the passing of Bill Whittaker, a visionary leader and tireless advocate in Australia’s community-led response to HIV. As ACON's first CEO during the initial years of the AIDS crisis, followed by a number of stints as AFAO President, Bill's contributions to the HIV response on an international level is insurmountable. Please find NAPWHA’s and Health Equity Matters’ joint statement on Bill's passing here: https://lnkd.in/g3rFpH6q
Vale Bill Whittaker - Health Equity Matters healthequitymatters.org.au
Each day, 9 Australians die by suicide and more than 150 attempt to take their own life. The Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy outlines how we change our approach and prevent this. The draft Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy has just been released for public consultation. It’s important that you have your say. Click here: https://lnkd.in/gFPPpRUm to have your say.
The Briefing Podcast dedicated yesterday's episode to discussing the decision to exclude questions on sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics, and sexual orientation from the 2026 Census. LGBTIQ+ Health Australia's CEO, Nicky Bath, was featured on the podcast to discuss the importance of census data in planning for the future and responding to health disparities faced by LGBTIQ+ people in Australia. Listen to the full episode below.
Should The Census Ask If You're Gay? Why Population Data Matters https://articles.listnr.com

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