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Research Briefing Paper: COVID-19: impacts for LGBTIQ communities and implications for services

A briefing paper summarising current research knowledge relevant to understanding how COVID-19 might impact on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) health and wellbeing.

LGBTIQ, COVID-19, health, health care, health and wellbeing, family violence

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Writing Themselves In 4 - National report

This is the largest ever study on the experiences of LGBTQA+ young people aged 14-21 in Australia. Over 6000 young people participated, this national report includes findings and recommendations.

LGBTQA+, Young People, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Education, Discrimination, Homelessness, Drugs and Alcohol, Disability, School, Tafe, University, Rural, Trans and Gender Diverse, Rainbow Network, Rainbow Health Australia

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Writing Themselves In 4 - Victorian summary report

This is the largest ever study on the experiences of LGBTQA+ young people aged 14-21 in Australia. Over 1800 participants lived in Victoria, this reports on state specific findings and recommendations

LGBTQA+, Young People, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Education, Discrimination, Homelessness, Drugs and Alcohol, Disability, School, Tafe, University, Rural, Trans and Gender Diverse, Rainbow Network, Rainbow Health Australia, Victoria

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Writing Themselves In 4 - NSW summary report

This is the largest ever study on the experiences of LGBTQA+ young people aged 14-21 in Australia. Over 1600 participants lived in NSW, this reports on state specific findings and recommendations

LGBTQA+, Young People, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Education, Discrimination, Homelessness, Drugs and Alcohol, Disability, School, Tafe, University, Rural, Trans and Gender Diverse, Rainbow Network, Rainbow Health Australia, NSW

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Writing Themselves In 4 - South Australian summary report

This is the largest ever study on the experiences of LGBTQA+ young people aged 14-21 in Australia. Over 600 participants lived in SA, this reports on state specific findings and recommendations

LGBTQA+, Young People, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Education, Discrimination, Homelessness, Drugs and Alcohol, Disability, School, Tafe, University, Rural, Trans and Gender Diverse, Rainbow Network, Rainbow Health Australia, South Australia

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Writing Themselves In 3

The third national study on the health and wellbeing of same sex attracted and gender questioning young people

young people, Rainbow Health Australia

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Writing Themselves in Again

The 2nd national report on the sexual health & well-being of same sex attracted young people in Australia.

youth, young people, ARCSHS

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Private Lives 3 National Report

The Private Lives 3 survey provides vital information to better understand and support the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ people in Australia.

LGBTIQ, LGBTIQ Health & Wellbeing, Trans & Gender diverse, Health, Mental health, Discrimination, Violence, Housing & Homelessness, Intersex, Relationships, Disability, Multicultural, Geography

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Research Matters: Why do we need LGBTIQ-inclusive services?

LGBTIQ communities have unique health and wellbeing needs, and developing LGBTIQ-inclusive services improves access and acceptability for LGBTIQ people in health, community services and policy.

lgbtiq health, lgbtiq wellbeing, inclusive services, lgbtiq inclusion

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Pride in Prevention Evidence Guide

A guide to primary prevention of family violence experienced by LGBTIQ communities, funded by the Office for Women in the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet.

LGBTIQ Health and Wellbeing, LGBTIQ Family Violence, Family Violence

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Research Report - Violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of LGBTQA+ people with disability - A secondary analysis of data from two national surveys

This report was compiled to inform the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. It presents data on the experiences of LGBTQA+ people with disability.

ARCSHS, Living with Disability Research Centre, Disability, Royal Commission into Violence Abuse Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability

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Responsive pandemic practice: LGBTIQ+ family violence service innovation in Victoria during COVID-19

LGBTIQ+ family violence services in Victoria underwent a significant transformation during COVID-19. This report explores how two organisations responded to the suspension of most in-person services.