Time to talk breasts
A forum for lesbian and bisexual women on breast cancer will be held next month. The forum, organised by Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria (GLHV), is open to all women, whether they have breast cancer or...
View ArticleYouth suicide funding announced
The Baillieu Government has today announced the recipients of a $4 million funding grant promised to tackle suicide and self harm among LGBTI youth. Seven community organisations from around the state...
View ArticleGroups welcome youth suicide support
The Queensland Association for Healthy Communities (QAHC) has called on both sides of local politics to commit to matching Victoria’s recent $4million funding pledge for LGBTI suicide prevention...
View ArticleCommunity leader farewelled
Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria (GLHV) director Anne Mitchell will step down after eight years at the helm of the LGBTI health research body. GLHV education and policy manager Liam Leonard will fill...
View ArticlePike calls it quits
Victorian Labor MP Bronwyn Pike has announced her retirement from politics. The former health and education minister made the annoucement this afternoon. Pike – who holds the seat of Melbourne – has...
View ArticleHead of GLHV retires
The head of Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria (GLHV) retired last month. After eight years of leadership, GLHV inaugural director Anne Mitchell has relinquished her role but will continue working in the...
View ArticleCampaign targets mental illness
A new health initiative will target mental illness in the LGBTI community. Acting ACON CEO Geoff Honnor said the Peace of Mind program is designed to equip people with the tools to recognise and assist...
View ArticleTwo years, no health committee
A Victorian Labor MP has attacked the Coalition government for failing to deliver its promised Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) into LGBTI Health after two years in power. Labor MLC for Western...
View ArticleJOY FM all-stars in print
For JOY 94.9 FM fans who cannot get enough of Australia’s only LGBTI radio station, a new 2013 calendar featuring its well-known presenters is now on sale in time for Christmas. The calendar is a joint...
View ArticleState groups call for national change
Some of Victoria’s key LGBTI organisations have called for a national figurehead to tackle discrimination for Australia’s same-sex attracted and gender/sex diverse communities. The call for a national...
View ArticleTop marks for new Rainbow Tick
The unreliable rainbow sticker has now been replaced with a “world-first” national Rainbow Tick system to guarantee certain health services in Australia provide LGBTI-friendly care. Health and human...
View ArticleVictorian Labor pledges $1 million for safer schools
THE Victorian Labor Opposition has announced it will help fund the expansion of anti-homophobia and transphobia program Safe Schools Coalition Victoria if it wins the ...
View ArticleVictorian Government goes to the community on LGBTI health
THE Victorian Government has begun a consultation process with the statewide LGBTI community to develop a targeted health and wellbeing plan, seeking input on issues ...
View ArticleCommunity concerned over lack of intersex support
THEVictorian intersex community raised concerns about the state’s lack of health and support services for intersex adults at a community forum held in Melbourne as ...
View ArticleSex education a major issue for LGBTI people living with disability
Activists have called for better sex positivity for LGBTI people living with disabilities at a forum in Melbourne today held in conjunction with International Day of People Living with Disability.
View ArticleThe Royal Commission into Family Violence report: what it means for LGBTI...
After a 13-month inquiry into family and domestic violence in Victoria, the Royal Commission into Family Violence, has passed on its lengthy report to the state government. Premier Daniel Andrews has...
View ArticleAnnual Aussie rules Pride Cup to champion LGBTI inclusion and diversity in sport
The third annual Pride Cup is set to take place this month as a way to highlight homophobia in sport and push for LGBTI inclusion and diversity in Aussie rules football. The post Annual Aussie rules...
View ArticleSupport group established for LGBTI people with intellectual disability
A new group will be established to provide social support for LGBTI people in Melbourne with an intellectual disability. The post Support group established for LGBTI people with intellectual disability...
View ArticleTime to talk breasts
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View ArticleYouth suicide funding announced
The Baillieu Government has today announced the recipients of a $4 million funding grant promised to tackle suicide and self harm among LGBTI youth. Seven ... The post Youth suicide funding announced...
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