The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has recommended that provider specialisation claims (including LGBTQ specialisation) are reviewed to improve the reliability of the My Aged Care service listing. From 27 June 2022 applications have opened for verification … Read more
Did you miss our conversation for Pan Day of Visiblity on 24 May? Pansexual Awareness & Visibility Day is celebrated each year on May 24th to increase the visibility of pansexual identities within the LGBTQ+ community, and to combat stigma … Read more
Join us for a chat about pansexual and bi+ lived experiences in life, workplaces & how these can be impacted by colleagues, family & friends About this event Pansexual Awareness & Visibility Day is celebrated each year on May 24th … Read more
On March 30th 2022 Australia hosted its inaugural Australian Pride in Health + Wellbeing Awards. This event recognises the achievements across the health, wellbeing, human services, and community care sector, measured through the Health + Wellbeing Equality Index (HWEI). Celebrating best … Read more
Article by: Haley Williams | Published: 18-11-2021 Pride in Health + Wellbeing and our Health + Wellbeing Equality Index (HWEI) results were recently featured in an article in Health Times by Hayley Williams about LGBTQ inclusion. “Many LGBTQIA+ people fear discrimination to … Read more
In case you missed our fabulous Trans Awareness Week Fireside Chat earlier this week you can catch up here: Join ACON‘s Pride Inclusion Programs for a chat about differently lived experiences of gender transition in life and the workplace, and how … Read more
Overlooked in the debate about the final report of the royal commission into aged care is the fact it failed to adequately address the discriminatory treatment of sexually or gender diverse people in the aged care sector.
LGBTQ elder abuse and what that means and why it occurs, as unfortunately it is still not widely understood or talked about.
******** CONTENT WARNING – suicide, self-harm and mental health discussion ********** As 2020 rolls onward bringing with it COVID19, continued isolation, economic downturns and political erasures, the combined impact of these can be felt across all communities, but especially by … Read more
