Only 6% of the LGBTIQ+ community currently play a team sport.
Category: National
Australia Day honours for LGBTIQ advocates amid Margaret Court protests
Recipients have rejected the national honours in solidarity with the LGBTIQ community.
AFL to face legal action over new trans player policy
Footballer Hannah Mouncey has vowed to fight the league’s decision.
Margaret Court award criticised as reward for anti-LGBTIQ prejudice
The tennis star turned preacher will receive a second Australia Day honour.
Elton John, Australian Prof. Brendan Crabb win Global Citizen Prize
The awards honour those who have worked to help disadvantaged people.
‘Profiled as predators’: Lesbians still discriminated against in sport
Australian cricketer Alex Blackwell has opened up about the marginalisation of lesbians in sport.
UK authorities to lift restrictions on gay blood donation
Advocates have called for Australian authorities to change the country's regulations on blood donation.
Syphilis contacts at high risk of HIV and other STIs: study
New research shows people with partners who have had syphilis are likely to test positive for other infections.
New sex toy line set to cater to needs of disabled people
Sales of a new book on the sexual experiences of disabled people will support the new products.
Sexual health conference focusing on COVID impact
This year’s Australasian HIV & AIDS and Sexual Health Conferences are being held online.
Celebrities unite to call for release of gay refugee
After fleeing persecution in the Middle East, the man has been locked up in Australia.
Charity Uniting takes out LGBTQ Inclusion Awards
The annual awards honour organisations for including and supporting the LGBTQ community.
Advocates call for Catholic bishops to condemn conversion therapy
Pope Francis has stated his support for same-sex unions.
Australian asexuals celebrating Ace Week with online events
Australian asexuals have come together to launch their own local Aussie Ace Week.
New intersex resources launched to support inclusion and diversity
New guides and an accreditation program will help organisations be more inclusive.
New tech to help find the right mental health helpline
The new program will provide access to the world’s largest database of supports.