Most trans people have been treated insensitively by health workers.
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A quarter of young queer Americans are non-binary: study
Another 1 in 5 said they were questioning whether they were non-binary.
People living with HIV at 100 times greater risk of suicide: study
“There is an urgent need to prioritise mental health screening and care into all HIV testing and treatment settings.”
Massive increase in online searches for LGBTIQ+ information
Searches by Australians for sexuality and gender topics have exploded in recent years.
LGBTIQ Tasmanians face lower standards of living: report
A new report shows LGBTIQ Tasmanians face inequality in housing, employment, health, and safety.
Two thirds of Australian LGBTIQ+ people are in the closet at work
20% reported that they work in places where they are not confident action would be taken on discrimination.
98% of young LGBTIQ+ people avoid events over fear of judgement
New research shows young queer people still fear discrimination and struggle to feel comfortable.
Pride Cup celebrates eight years of promoting diversity in sport
"Pride Cup is not just about celebrating Pride out on the sporting field."
More gay and bi teen boys are coming out to their parents
"We can now compare these practices with how other generations deal with these issues and think about what it all means for future generations."
Research reveals motivations behind condom use among PrEP users
The new study asked dozens of men why they did or did not choose to use condoms.
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.
Sexual health conference focusing on COVID impact
This year’s Australasian HIV & AIDS and Sexual Health Conferences are being held online.
LGBTIQ people still face health inequalities: study
The Victorian study shows that issues including violence and mental health concerns are affecting the LGBTIQ community.
Reduced problematic drug use among PrEP users: study
PrEP users also became less ‘sexually compulsive’.
Trans people more likely to be autistic, new study confirms
“It is important that we safeguard the rights of these individuals to be themselves.”
Massive PrEP increase in Australia, role of women’s use unclear
New research reveals the groups most likely to stop taking the revolutionary HIV prevention drug.
Migrant men left behind in ‘extraordinary’ HIV testing improvements
Gay and bi men are testing twice as often as a decade ago.
Trans women of colour twice as likely to be sexually assaulted 10+ times
“We must demonstrate zero tolerance of sexual violence against any woman.”
Report calls for forced intersex surgery to be criminalised
A new legal report has approved Tasmania's gender reforms and called for action to end non-consensual surgery.
Study reveals mental health impacts of pandemic and isolation
"The health and social needs of LGBTIQ people can both suffer disproportionately and be overlooked."