LGBTIQA+ people must be able to access services that meet their needs.
We are working to ensure all Victorian Government services are approachable, welcoming, safe and inclusive.
We are reforming Victoria’s mental health system and developing inclusive health care for LGBTIQA+ communities
- We partnered with Switchboard Victoria to deliver 3 suicide prevention programs. This included:
- an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+ suicide prevention role
- introducing the LGBTIQA+ Support After Suicide bereavement program.
- We provided $4.8 million to more than 20 organisations that work with LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disability and multicultural communities through the Diverse Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants Program. This included funding for LGBTIQA+ organisations to provide better pathways to the mental health system.
- We collaborated with Intersex Human Rights Australia to develop resources to increase awareness of intersex variations. The resources are for parents, children, health professionals, service providers and community members.
- We boosted gender affirming mental health and primary care services at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Monash Health and Orygen.
We are tailoring supports and building inclusive services to meet the needs of LGBTIQA+ people
- We launched the Pride in Place program to provide safe and inclusive recovery pathways for LGBTIQA+ people experiencing homelessness.
- There is now a Jobs Victoria Advocate at the Victorian Pride Centre. The service will improve employment outcomes for LGBTIQA+ Victorians.
- Rainbow Health Australia is undertaking an LGBTIQA+ Family Violence Capacity Building Project. The project is for specialist family violence services pursuing Rainbow Tick accreditation.
- We launched the Department of Transport and Planning's LGBTIQA+ inclusion action plan 2022–26. It includes commitments to improve LGBTIQA+ inclusion within the department.
- Safe Schools delivered over 150 sessions to school staff. They learnt about supporting LGBTIQA+ students and creating safe and supportive learning environments.
We are supporting LGBTIQA+ leadership across Victoria
- Our 2022 LGBTIQA+ Leadership Program supported 28 emerging leaders to develop their leadership skills and strengthen their networks across Victoria.
- 22 LGBTIQA+ organisations received funding through our LGBTIQA+ Organisational Development Grants 2022 program. These grants will strengthen their capacity to ensure our communities access the services they need.
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