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.
Resources
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Barwon Health’s Palliative Care Program has launched the “My Palliative Care Toolkit,” a palliative care resource by LGBTIQA+ people for LGBTIQA+ people.
This resource provides tips for your journey through palliative care and has been designed with terminology and resources that are specific to LGBTIQA+ community.
It has been created in conjunction with four Consumer Advisors who are members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Click here to view the toolkit
Support Services
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Switchboard provides peer-driven support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people, their families, allies and communities.
It has a range of different programs offering peer-to-peer support in areas including gender and sexuality, diverse relationships, suicide prevention, family violence support, anti-racism advocacy, and social inclusion for older LGBTI community.
Click here to visit the switchboard website
Useful Websites
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Supporting healthy lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/transgender, intersex, queer and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people and communities throughout Australia and the world, free from stigma and discrimination.
Click here to be directed to the LGBTQI+ Health Australia website