LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

Join us, 4 December, 2025 at 1:00pm as Anthony Venn-Brown OAM offers insights into the internal conflicts caused by attempts to reconcile faith and sexual orientation, the harms of LGBTQ+ conversion practices, and practical strategies for providing effective, affirming support. Members, including staff, volunteers and delegates of LHA Full, Regular, Affiliate and Associate member organisations can attend this webinar free as part of their supporter benefits. https://lnkd.in/g_He3c6S

Last month, Karen Menzies took part in a panel at the Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Leadership Conference in Sydney, representing LHA’s Silver Rainbow project.   As an educator, trainer and counsellor, Karen contributed to the important conversation about developing compassionate leaders and teams to help shape the future of aged care.   Thank you to the organisers and attendees for fostering such meaningful dialogue and collaboration.

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is reviewing the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards to ensure they remain relevant and effective in promoting safe, high-quality care. LHA's submission welcomes the review and calls for stronger inclusion of equity and culturally safe practice for LGBTIQ+ populations. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gsCR-8mZ

The Australian Government is reviewing the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 to ensure it aligns with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and addresses recommendations from the Disability Royal Commission. In this joint submission, Inclusive Rainbow Voices and LHA highlight the urgent need for reforms that recognise intersectional discrimination experienced by LGBTIQ+ people with disability. https://lnkd.in/gbs-_cgx

Have Your Say: Help Improve Support for Unpaid Carers Through Carer Gateway. You are invited to participate in a survey to help the Australian Government improve support services for unpaid carers. Complete the survey: https://lnkd.in/gFnBKiuF   This survey has a focus on: • how to improve counselling and mental health support • exploring options to improve access to respite for unpaid carers • ways to appropriately support unpaid carers from First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and LGBTQIA+ communities, carers with disability, carers of veterans, and young carers.   The survey will ask you:  • What you think could make the biggest difference for supporting carers • What better support for carers could look like.    You can participate if you provide unpaid care, support or assistance to someone who: • has a disability; or • has a medical condition (including a terminal or chronic illness); or • has a mental illness; or • is frail and aged.   The survey is open until 19 November 2025.

🏳️⚧️ Transgender Awareness Week (13 to 19 November) is a time to increase visibility and understanding of transgender, gender diverse and non-binary people, and to highlight the barriers many continue to face. It’s a week for learning, advocacy and allyship — when trans people and allies share stories, build awareness, and take action to end prejudice, discrimination and violence. We all share a responsibility to listen to trans and gender diverse voices, engage in open and respectful conversations, challenge assumptions, and reflect inclusion and respect in how we speak, work and care for one another. Visual: A hand holds up a transgender flag against a blue, pink, and white gradient background. Text reads, “Trans Awareness Week.” The LGBTIQ+ Health Australia logo appears in the corner.

InterLink, our community-controlled and free psychosocial support service, has achieved accreditation in line with the National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards. The service primarily funded by the Australian government. It is available for people with innate variations of sex characteristics (intersex variations/differences of sex development) anywhere in Australia or Aotearoa NZ, and family members. Find out more, including how to make referrals to the service. https://lnkd.in/gaPwFD3u

November 8 is Intersex Solidarity Day 💜 💛 It is a day to remember and recognise those who have helped reduce stigma, improve conditions and advocated for Intersex rights. Intersex Solidarity Day "Encourages conversations about the need for visibility, respect, and equality for intersex individuals. By fostering understanding and solidarity, we can help create a more inclusive society." – InterAction for Health and Human Rights

1 November marks the launch of the new Aged Care Act. This Act is person-centred, prioritising individual dignity, rights, and choice when receiving care. Marcia, from the LHA Silver Pride Advocacy Network — Living Experience Advisory Panel, says “It’s an exciting day. For the first time the rights of older people accessing government funded aged care services are enshrined in law through the Statement of Rights.” Marcia supported both her parents through the aged care process. She is passionate about advocating for the rights of older people to be respected and supported as they age. Visual: Two people stand and talk. The person on the left wears a black T-shirt and light pants, and the person on the right uses a cane and wears a white cardigan. Text beside them reads about the new Aged Care Act and includes a quote from Marcia (She/They), Silver Pride Advocacy Network — Living Experience Advisory Panel. It also shows the LGBTIQ+ Health Australia and Silver Pride logo.

Media Release: LHA welcomes the launch of the Government’s Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program and expanded eligibility for existing Medicare Benefits Schedule bulk billing incentives, which now apply to all Medicare-eligible patients. https://lnkd.in/dQ6icFKS