A new report shows LGBTIQ Tasmanians face inequality in housing, employment, health, and safety.
Tag: COVID-19
Thailand police arrest over 60 men in chemsex party raid
Advocates say the arrests may increase the perception of gay men “spreading disease”.
Decriminalising gay sex key to HIV fight, expert says
More than 60 countries still criminalise homosexuality.
New HIV roadmap aims to eliminate new transmissions
Last year saw new diagnoses of HIV drop by over a third in NSW.
Mardi Gras Parade viewing parties announced across Australia
Venues from the city to the outback have received grants to host special viewing events.
Sydney Mardi Gras events announced amid pandemic cancellations
While some will not go ahead, this year’s festival will still feature a range of events.
‘White privileged’ gays criticised for pandemic partying in Latin America
Americans travelling abroad have been slammed for putting vulnerable community members in danger.
NSW Health apologises for order banning gay wedding kisses
The order allowed kissing at weddings only of the bride by the groom.
Sex workers ‘devastated’ by pandemic demand decriminalisation
“COVID-19 has had a devastating and unprecedented impact on sex workers in Victoria.”
New tech to help find the right mental health helpline
The new program will provide access to the world’s largest database of supports.
Experts urge resuming PrEP use following pandemic lockdown
“Australia’s success in containing COVID-19 must not be at the expense of containing epidemics such as HIV.”
Brisbane Pride Festival supporting community events with grants
Applications are open now for events throughout November.
Virtual Melbourne Writers’ Festival features queer romance and apocalyptic sci-fi
This year’s festival includes pay-what-you-can ticketing.
‘A long six weeks’: LGBTIQ community reacts to Melbourne lockdown
“When this started, it felt like it would end soon, and now it's just worse and worse.”
LGBTIQ figures encourage community amid Melbourne lockdown
“I can’t help but see others doing whatever they can to help, big or small, and beam with pride.”
Zero positive chlamydia tests in Vic amid national STI drop
Chlamydia is at an all-time low across Australia.
Health experts advise caution in post-lockdown sex
New recommendations highlight the need for vigilance as restrictions begin to be lifted.
Los Angeles Pride to hold Black Lives Matter rally
The cancelled parade has been relaunched as a protest in solidarity with the Black community.
Sex workers celebrate International Whores’ Day with online rally
With public gatherings impossible due to the pandemic, activists have taken to social media.
Study reveals mental health impacts of pandemic and isolation
"The health and social needs of LGBTIQ people can both suffer disproportionately and be overlooked."