Click here to read a snapshot of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender health in Queensland using surveys from late 2011.

The Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Health Systems Pilot Project 2005 has received extended funding by the Communicable Diseases Unit, QLD Health until 2007. The aim of the project is to reduce barriers related to sexuality and gender identity that affect LGBT people accessing health and health-related services and LGBT health outcomes.

The project delivers the following:

The QLD LGBT Health Network

The network delivers a state wide newsletter each month with information on training programs, resources, research, events and news relating to LGBT Health. Email: lgbthealth@qahc.org.au to join the network.

The QLD LGBT Community Network

The network delivers a state wide newsletter each month with information on training programs, resources, research, events and news relating to LGBT community development projects.
Email: lgbtcommunity@qahc.org.au to join the network

Sexuality and Gender Identity Awareness Training

Training is targeted at Health and Health-related service providers working with the LGBT community. The training workshops aim to improve service provision to the LGBT community by raising awareness of LGBT identities, understanding and awareness of social pressures related to sexuality and gender identity, mechanisms to improve service provision with clients and service environments for the LGBT community.

Policy Research and Advocacy

The project conducts research concerning QLD Health and related government policy to improve the health outcomes and accessibility of health and health related services for the LGBT community. The project is involved in community groups and projects that advocate to improve LGBT health outcomes and raise awareness of gender identity and sexuality issues.

LGBT Health Systems Community Consultation

In 2005 the project conducted a State wide LGBT community consultation to identify the experiences, concerns, barriers and mechanisms to improve LGBT people’s access to health services and health outcomes.  The LGBT Health Systems Community Consultation Report October 2005 summarises the concerns identified and social pressures that affect the LGBT community’s health outcomes. View the LGBT Health Systems Report 2005

Links

Gay and Lesbian health Victoria provides information on health and wellbeing issues for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex people in Victoria. The site includes current research and resources on sexuality and gender identity issues.
www.glhv.org.au

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (USA) provides information and resources for LGBT people and service providers.
www.glma.org