Ageing
Older Lesbians and Gays Accessing Health and Aged-Care Services
The paper examines older lesbian and gay people’s experiences of and expectations for the delivery of health and aged-care services.
Providing aged care services for the gay and lesbian community
The ageing of the Australian population is raising concerns within the gay and lesbian community regarding the appropriate provision of services for older gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender or intersex people (GLBTl). Many older GLBTI people fear experiencing discrimination, homophobia and elder abuse in disclosing their identity to service providers.
What's your favourite thing from the 50s?
Ours is Val's Cafe! Melbourne Opening of Val’s Cafe Tuesday 28th July from 8am - 10am
Towards the Recognition of GLBTI Ageing in Australian Gerontology
The research presented in this thesis investigates whether lessons might be drawn from the experience of activists in the United States of America (USA) and then applied to Australian gerontology, with regard to the recognition of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) issues.
GLIP Review Vol. 2, No. 2, 2006 - Ageing
The Gay and Lesbian Issues and Psychology Interest Group produces an academic, peer-reviewed journal, entitled 'Gay and Lesbian Issues and Psychology Review'. They provide a forum for publishing on issues relevant to LGBTI communities in Australia, and aim to bring together the perspectives of practitioners, researchers and activists.
What about us? Positive Ageing is Also a Gay and Lesbian Issue!
Positive ageing is about an age inclusive society with programs and activities that acknowledge older people as an integral part of society. Presented at the Health in Difference 5 Conference - 2005
‘Dementia: Lesbians and Gay Men’
‘Dementia: Lesbians and Gay Men’ is a research paper commissioned by Alzheimer’s Australia to promote an informed discussion about the issues affecting lesbians or gay men with dementia or caring for someone with dementia.
It’s not just about sex! Dementia, Lesbians and Gay Men
Alzheimer's Australia commissioned the preparation of a discussion paper on Dementia, Lesbians and Gay Men. The aim of the project was to encourage discussion and debate about the issues affecting lesbian or gay people with dementia or caring for someone with dementia.
Living Longer Living Stronger - Exercise for Over 50s
The {also} Foundation in collaboration with the Council on the Ageing and the City of Yarra, and with sponsorship from Bendigo Bank, is launching an exercise program for over 50s. The program will start on 7 July 2009 at the Richmond Leisure Centre.
