For people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex & Queer
All LGBTIQ+ people should feel confident that they can access inclusive palliative care that is safe and respectful.
Follow this link to a current National project that will build the capacity in the palliative care sector to provide culturally appropriate services.
Resources
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Click here to visit the Health Victoria Advance Care Planning and palliative care for LGBTI community website.
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Click here to read the Palliative Care Australia: Palliative Care for LGBTI Position statement
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Rainbow tick is a world first quality framework to help health and human services organisations become safe and inclusive for the LGBTIQ community.
Click here to visit the Rainbow Tick website.
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The Silver Rainbow project is designed to improve the experiences of LGBTI people as they age and enter the Australian aged care system.
Click here to visit the Silver Rainbow website.
Useful Websites
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The Latrobe University website contains a suite of useful information on LGBTI inclusive practice including training, resources and LGBTI ageing information
Click here to visit the Latrobe University website