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Look left, look right: Intersectionality in the queer community

Look left, look right: Intersectionality in the queer community

Intersectionality is the belief that systems of oppression are fundamentally interconnected and because of this they cannot be examined separately from one another.  Intersectional identities exist in infinite and complex combinations, each layer of identity adding multiple opportunities for exposure to discrimination. As a white, cisgender lesbian my intersectionality exposes me to homophobia and sexism, […]

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The Accidental Queer Peer: How to take care while taking care

The Accidental Queer Peer: How to take care while taking care

The idea of including Lived Experience/Peer Perspectives (LEPP) in formal mental health care supports has grown in popularity in recent times. The benefits for the person being supported include reduced isolation, a developed sense of empowerment and the chance to create real connections with people who may have had experiences similar to their own. There […]

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IDAHOBIT Day: How can I be a part of it?

IDAHOBIT Day: How can I be a part of it?

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia: IDAHOBIT (Encompassing the diversity of LGBTIQ+ bodies, genders, relationships, sexualities, attractions, identities and experiences) is observed each May 17th and aims to promote events that raise awareness of LGBTIQ+ rights. Events take place in over 120 countries, in all world regions. The founders of IDAHOBIT (originally known […]

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Understanding the LGBTI Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Strategy

Understanding the LGBTI Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Strategy

In what appears to be a first of its kind in the world, the  National LGBTI Health Alliance released the National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex – Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Strategy. This strategy has been developed to systematically address the dramatic over-representation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex people in measures […]

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Q-Life expands services

Q-Life, the LGBTIQ+ counselling service and suicide prevention initiative has expanded their services. The phone line is now open from 3pm all the way through to midnight, and a web chat service has also been successfully introduced. The service offers a huge range of services covering requests from people who are looking to meet other […]

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