GLHV online resource library
The GLHV online library has extensive information about GLBTI health and associated subjects. Content is classified by subject area and target audience. If you can't find the item you're looking for, there is also a full-text search option.
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Identifying the experiences and needs of LGBTI communities before, during and after emergencies in Victoria
This report investigates LGBTI community needs before, during and after emergencies in Victoria.
Primary Prevention of Family Violence Against People From LGBTI Communities
This report is an analysis of existing research in the area of family violence and LGBTI people
Safe Space Inclusive Services
Findings from a research project aimed at improving the understanding of the service needs and delivery requirements for vulnerable members of the Muslim LGBTIQ+ community.
The everyday experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people living with disability
This report documents the effects of systemic discrimination on the health and wellbeing of LGBTI people with disability
Policing for same sex attracted and sex and gender diverse (SSASGD) young Victorians
This report presents findings from a research project looking at the relationships between same-sex attracted, sex and gender diverse (SSASGD) young people and Victoria Police
Say it out loud - domestic and family violence in LGBTIQ communities
Say it Out Loud is a web based resource compiled by ACON in NSW. The site aims to "encourage people from LGBTIQ communities to start talking about our relationships.
What is wonderful and unique about them? How can we improve them? What behaviours won’t we, as individuals and as a community, accept?"
United Nations Free and Equal
THE UNITED NATIONS’ GLOBAL CAMPAIGN AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA
Global Attitudes Survey on LGBTI People
The ILGA-RIWI Global Attitudes Survey on LGBTI People in partnership with Logo is a new year-on-year survey to gather and assess credible data on public attitudes to particular issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics.
Supporting and caring for transgender young people
Supporting & Caring for Transgender Children was produced in partnership between the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians (ACOP).
Supporting Same-Sex Attracted and Gender Diverse Young People of Multicultural and Multifaith Backgrounds
This Victorian research project involved conducting a case study analysis of the needs of SSAGD (same-sex attracted and gender diverse) young people of multicultural and multifaith (MCMF) backgrounds. Via the experiences and insights of SSAGD MCMF young people, and MCMF community leaders, the report addresses how these needs can be addressed by government, and by cultural and religious communities. Deakin University and the Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council Inc.
What treatment do young children receive for gender dysphoria and is it irreversible?
This article in The Conversation helps answer some of the questions
Gender help for parents
This website has been created by Australian parents who have struggled to find information about services and support for issues around their children’s gender identity.
Intersex: Stories and Statistics from Australia
This survey was an independent research project led by Dr Tiffany Jones. The book has been peer reviewed and published by an academic publisher, Open Book Publishers. The strong team of co-authors includes a reference group of community representatives; researchers and academic experts in health and education, including experts in sexual and reproductive health, clinical research, women’s health and public health.
https://oii.org.au/30313/intersex-stories-statistics-australia/
LGBT clients accessing alcohol and drug care - online training
Building sensitivity to LGBT clients accessing alcohol and drug care - An online training module for healthcare providers.
Making a complaint to the Mental Health Complaints Commissioner
The Mental Health Complaints Commissioner (MHCC) has released a new resource for LGBTI communities on the mental health principles and making a complaint.
Update your gender details with the Australian Department of Human Services
The Department of Human Services website now provides information for customers to update their gender details with Medicare, Centrelink and/or Child Support.
Victorian lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender diverse and intersex people’s participation in cervical cancer screening
PapScreen Victoria engaged the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) at La Trobe University to survey the cervical screening behaviour of people with a cervix who identify as lesbian,
Hiding who I am
'Hiding who I am - the reality of end of life care for LGBT people' is a UK publication which provides useful information for services and LGBT people on accessing and delivering inclusive end of life and palliative care to LGBT people.