Lesbian
Welcome to the Lesbian Health pages of the QAHC website. Here you will find information, resources and research on health issues for lesbians and other same sex attracted women. You'll also find info on the QAHC Lesbian Health Action Group, which is leading on lesbian health for QAHC. As we expand our health work with lesbians we'll add more to these pages, so please visit regularly to check out any updates. Contents
Mental Health in Lesbians Survey Did You Know? Lesbian Health Facts Other Lesbian Health Resources Lesbian Research Reports & Strategies
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Boobalicious!
The 2010 Boobalicious Breast Awareness Calendar is a gorgeous collection of painted breasts raising much need funds for the Lesbian Health Action Group and educating women on how to be breast aware. Breast cancer is a serious health issue for all women, but some lesbians have a higher risk, because they are more likely to smoke and be overweight and less likely to have given birth to children (and if they do it is generally later in life) and less likely to engage in regular health checkups with their health care provider. To order your copy online for $10 plus $2.50 p&h, click the ‘Buy Now’ button below. For other distribution sites around the state see the list below.
Brisbane Lesbian Health Action GroupQAHC has formed the Lesbian Health Action Group (LHAG) to lead on the development of health initiatives for lesbians and other same sex attracted women. The goals of the group are:
Membership of the Action Group is open to all those who support the goals of the Group and are willing to work to achieve them. Over the coming months the Group will:
Meetings of the Action Group are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month, 7pm at QAHC Brisbane. If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please contact QAHC on 3017 1777 or email womenshealth@qahc.org.au NEW! If you are in Cairns, get in touch with LHAG Cairns at lhagcairns@qahc.org.au. Action Group Terms of Reference Minutes: Did You Know? Lesbian Health FactsLESBIANS NEED PAP SMEARS!
LESBIANS GET STIs TOO!
LESBIANS SUFFER FROM MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES!
LESBIANS ‘USE’ MORE THAN THEIR FAIR SHARE!
LESBIANS NEED TO BE BREAST AWARE!
LESBIANS NEED TO LOOK AFTER THEIR HEALTH!
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QAHC Resources for Lesbians and Women Who Have Sex With WomenLesbians and Breast Cancer factsheet provides information on breast cancer, self-examination techniques, having mammograms and risk factors for Lesbians regarding breast cancer. Lesbians and Sexual Health factsheet provides information on sexual health, sexually transmissible infections and sexual health check ups for lesbians. Looking After Your Cervix: HPV and Pap Smears factsheet provides information on Pap smears, HPV and risk factors relating to Cervical Cancer for lesbians.
Other Lesbian Health ResourcesLesbians, Sexual Health and Pap Smears is a Queensland resource on sexual health, pap smears, cervical cancer and finding a health professional produced by Women’s Health Queensland Wide and Family Planning Queensland 2004. Opening the Door to Lesbian Health provides an overall look at lesbian health, from accessing services to taking care of yourself and your body. Produced by the AIDS Council of NSW, 2003. Lesbian Zest shares the stories of 27 lesbians who tell where they get their support from and what supports them flourish. Written by Ea Mulligan, SA, 2007. Be Breast Aware provides information on the potential increased risks of breast cancer for lesbians and what can be done to reduce risks and detect breast cancer. ACON 2006. Quit Smoking Now highlights the benefits of quitting, provides tips on how to quit and provides info on rates of smoking in among lesbians. ACON 2006.
Lesbian Research Reports & Strategies
The Health and Well-Being of Lesbian and Bisexual Women in Western Australia report provides an insight into the health outcomes, inequalities and community connectedness of women who have sex with women in Western Australia. Produced by the Western Australian Centre for Health Promotion Research, WA, 2007. Health of lesbian, bisexual and queer women in Sydney: The 2004 Sydney Women and Sexual Health Survey provides an insight into the sexual health, practices and partners, as well as drug use and knowledge of health risks for LBQ women in Sydney. Published by National Centre in HIV Social Research, NSW, 2005. Turning Point: ACON Lesbian Health Strategy 2008-1011 a guiding document to inform ACON’s whole-of-organisation approach to service and program delivery to lesbians and same-sex attracted women, and to equip ACON with an effective lobbying and fundraising tool. LinksLesbian Health: Health and Health Care for Lesbian, Bisexual and same sex attracted women including sexuality and parenting. Girl2Girl is a lesbian health wesite that provides safe sex information for women having sex with women. Women's Health Queensland Wide is a not-for-profit health promotion, information and education service www.womhealth.org.au Family Planning Queensland provides sexual and reproductive health services to the Queensland population www.fpq.com.au
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