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Embracing Community this International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (Media Release)

By J Pope
In Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, Gender & Sex, LGBTIQ+ issues, SHINE SA news & events
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SHINE SA Media Release: 15 May 2020 International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia recognises the strength and community spirit of LGBTIQA+ people, allows for broader community support, while at the same time acknowledging the stigma, discrimination and violence faced by LGBTIQA+ individuals. A sense of community can contribute to self-worth and acceptance as well as...

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IDAHOBIT 2020: South Australian community event (free)

By J Pope
In Disability, Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, Gender & Sex, LGBTIQ+ issues, Multicultural communities
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South Australian Rainbow Advocacy Alliance and South Australian Department of Human Services, April 2020 17 May is IDAHOBIT – the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia. IDAHOBIT’s theme for 2020 is “Breaking the Silence”, and that’s precisely what we’re going to do! Although we might not be able to meet together in...

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New resource: LGBTI R U OK? Conversation Guide

By J Pope
In LGBTIQ+ issues, Mental health & sexual health
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National LGBTI Health Alliance and R U OK?,  February 2020 “Life can be challenging, and we all need support during times of grief, loss, relationship breakdown and when we’re under work or financial pressure. On top of this, LGBTI people might be subject to prejudice, stigma, discrimination, harassment, and violence.”  National LGBTI Health Alliance has collaborated with R U OK? to...

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Call for allies to step up with LGBTQ distress ‘worse than after postal survey’

By J Pope
In LGBTIQ+ issues, Mental health & sexual health, Young people
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Sydney Morning Herald, February 23, 2020 Four out of five LGBTQ+ people say they feel worse now than they did after the “yes” vote on same-sex marriage, describing the debate over religious discrimination as “Marriage Equality 2.0” because it is amplifying negative voices. The findings are from the Make Love Louder report by Macquarie University researcher Shirleene...

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New ‘Trans @ School’ resource

By J Pope
In Gender & Sex, LGBTIQ+ issues, Sex & relationships education
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 LGBTI Legal Service, Legal Aid Queensland and the Queensland Human Rights Commission, in consultation with the Queensland Children’s Gender Service, 2020 This resource has been developed in consultation with the Queensland Children’s Gender Service, young people, parents and educators. School is an important part of life for children and young people. Schools not only have an ethical duty, but a...

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Psychosocial mediators of perceived stigma and suicidal ideation among transgender women

By J Pope
In Gender & Sex, LGBTIQ+ issues, Mental health & sexual health
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Kota, K.K., Salazar, L.F., Culbreth, R.E. et al. Psychosocial mediators of perceived stigma and suicidal ideation among transgender women. BMC Public Health 20, 125 (2020). Abstract Background Transgender women (TGW) in the U.S. experience high rates of stigma, depression, and elevated rates of suicide. This study examined correlates of suicidal ideation and estimated the conditional indirect...

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