Personal Stories:

Beyond Blue - LGBTIQ+ stories to inspire you

Personal stories are a powerful way to remind ourselves that we are not alone with your experiences - especially when it comes to mental health. Read, watch and listen to inspirational stories from the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Support Services:

Rainbow Health Australia

Rainbow Health Australia is a national program dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) communities. It delivers evidence-based research, training, resources, and policy guidance.

Access the resource here. 

ReachOut LGBTQIA+ Support Services

This resource connects LGBTQIA+ individuals with national and state-based support services across Australia. It offers helplines, peer support options, and information to help with mental health, identity, and wellbeing in a safe and inclusive way.

Access the resource here.

AusPath - Australian Professional Association for Trans Health

AusPATH is the national peak body dedicated to improving the health, rights, and wellbeing of trans and gender diverse people in Australia. They provide education, advocacy, and professional standards of care, while fostering collaboration among healthcare providers to ensure access to safe, inclusive, and evidence-based gender-affirming healthcare.

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BLAQ

BlaQ works to empower First Nations queer communities through advocacy, education, cultural integrity, and person-centred support. Their initiatives include leadership development, training programs, and public campaigns. BlaQ’s work is grounded in the lived experiences of its community and guided by a strengths-based approach that celebrates identity, culture, and resilience. The organisation also plays a key role in policy reform and digital inclusion efforts, contributing to broader movements such as Closing the Gap.

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Kaleido Health Centre - New South Wales

Kaleido Health Centre is a multidisciplinary practice based in New South Wales that offers inclusive, trauma-informed care with a strong focus on supporting LGBTQIA+ communities. The centre provides a range of services including mental health support, gender-affirming care, and allied health therapies, all delivered in a safe and affirming environment. Kaleido is committed to fostering wellbeing through culturally competent and person-centred approaches.

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Diverse Voices

Diverse Voices works alongside QLife who provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

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QLife 

QLife is a free, confidential support service for LGBTQIA+ individuals, offering peer-led phone and webchat support across Australia. Available daily from 3pm to midnight, QLife provides a safe space to talk about identity, mental health, relationships, and wellbeing. It’s a trusted resource for inclusive, affirming care and referrals.

Access the resource here. 

Organisations and Associations:

Australian Lesbian Medical Association - ALMA

ALMA is a non-profit organisation that offers a supportive network for lesbian, queer women, and non-binary doctors and medical students across Australia and New Zealand. It provides a space where the intersection of personal and professional identities is recognised and valued, fostering an environment of mutual understanding, mentorship, and empowerment. 

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Australian Medical Students Association - AMSA Queer

AMSA Queer is dedicated to improving healthcare accessibility for Queer medical students and communities. Through the development of educational resources and webinars, the group equips future doctors with the knowledge and skills to provide inclusive care to Queer patients. AMSA Queer also oversees the AMSA Queer Network, the largest community of Queer medical students in Australia offering connection, advocacy, and peer support.

The private AMSA Queer Leaders Facebook group provides a safe and supportive space for Queer-identifying students to build community, share experiences, and engage in meaningful dialogue.

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LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

This page outlines programs and initiatives aimed at improving health and wellbeing for LGBTIQ+ communities. It includes peer support services like QLife, mental health and suicide prevention programs, aged care inclusion projects, disability inclusion resources, workplace training, and advocacy through research and policy development.

Access the resource here. 

Education: 

Understanding LGBTIQ+ - GPEx - South Australia

Many health professionals desire to practice inclusively with using the right terminology and being supportive of sexual and gender diversity, however, many don’t feel that they have the knowledge or skills to do this. Understanding LGBTIQ+ increases your confidence in engaging with LGBTIQ+ patients so you can adopt a safe and inclusive medical practice/practitioner approach. Understand the different presentations of sexual orientation and biological sex and gender, and the health impacts and discrimination LGBTIQ+ communities face, so you can work with patients to achieve better health and wellbeing outcomes.

Access the resource here.