Resources and research

For basic terms, misgendering, pronouns, health issues, databases, disrespectful language and unintentional misgendering of people. It also includes talking about people's past, bodies, relationships.

Although many live healthy and happy lives, research has demonstrated that a disproportionate number of people in the LGBTIQA+ community experience poorer mental health outcomes and have higher risk of suicidal behaviours than their peers.

Headspace have a good range of fact sheets and resources on Sexuality and Gender mental health and wellbeing in their resource library.

Check out this comprehensive glossary of gender diversity and sexuality terms provided by Headspace.

A Beyond Blue multimedia guide that offers practical advice to families of young gender diverse people, same-sex attracted and bisexual people, and those who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity.

The LGBTI National Health Alliance discusses linking LGBTI health to human rights.

Beyond Blue have resources on the impact of discrimination, harassment and violence on LGBTI mental health.

The Australian Human Rights Commission has in depth consultations and recommendations into the human rights of LGBTIQA+ people and their communities.

LOTL is a Sydney free to street magazine catering to the lesbian market in New South Wales and nationally. Published monthly.

This is the website for the Sydney Star Observer, a weekly gay and lesbian community newspaper for NSW. Although the newspaper is Sydney-based, it is distributed right across Australia, and is filled with useful community contacts.