LGBTQI

LGBTQI is an umbrella term that represents people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and intersex. It acknowledges the diversity of sexual orientations, gender identities, and biological variations that exist in human experience. The term is also used to promote inclusion, visibility, and equal rights for people across these communities.

Websites / Helplines

• https://www.acon.org.au/  

ACON is one of Australia’s largest and most established LGBTQ+ health organisations, offering services in HIV prevention, sexual health, mental health, safety, ageing, and community inclusion. Comprehensive health and wellbeing services, strong statewide and national influence, longstanding community trust and visibility.

• https://www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au/  

This is the national peak health organisation for LGBTQI+ communities, supporting programs, research, and policy across Australia. National leadership in LGBTQI+ health policy, evidence‑based research and advocacy, represents organisations across the entire country.

• https://www.minus18.org  

Minus18 focuses on LGBTQIA+ youth empowerment, education, and community events, including Queer Formals and nationwide inclusion training. Youth‑centred, inclusive, and highly active, provides education, events, and mental‑health‑supportive programs, nationally recognised charity with strong community impact.

You Tube / TED Talks / 

• How a sanctuary for self‑expression can change lives - Reed J. Williams & Lindsay Morris 

A powerful talk about creating safe, affirming spaces for queer youth to explore identity and self‑expression. It centres on real young people and the environments that help them thrive. Focuses directly on queer young people, emphasises belonging, creativity, and psychological safety. 

Podcasts

• A liberating vision of identity that transcends labels - Jioji Ravulo  

• Queer as Fact