Congratulations to the teams at CurtinUni and livingproudwa on the release of their insightful and comprehensive report highlighting the urgent need for culturally safe primary health care for LGBTIQA+ communities in WA.

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On May 17th, we observe IDAHOBIT - the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia. This day serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight for safe, affirming, and culturally appropriate care for all LGBTIQ+ communities.

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As our final Wednesday afternoon of #LGBTAgeing24 ends, Janet Rice (recently retired Senator) and Carolyn Gillespie (LHA Chair) reflect on the conference and action needed to ensure LGBTI people are respected, supported and culturally safe as they age and enter aged care.

Dr Julie Peters continues discussion on how to get aged care reforms right for LGBTI older people into the future—with Sally Goldner (Activist), Mona Khizam (COTA SA), Brent Clifton (NAPWHA) and Rob Hardy (LHA). #LGBTIAgeing24

In our plenary on Aged Care Reforms—Dr Julie Peters in conversation Tom Symondson (CEO, ACCPA) and Gwenda Darling (Council of Elders). Tom: 'If we get it right for LGBTI older people, on the whole we get it right for everyone.' #LGBTIAgeing24

A special welcome to our conference MC, Prof. Kerry Phelps AM, medical practitioner and former Member of Parliament, who is again guiding us through discussions on day three of #LGBTIAgeing24 .

Julie McCrossin interviews Armistead Maupin in our first session, day 3 of #LGBTIAgeing24 . From the 1970s, Maupin penned the groundbreaking and life affirming 'Tales of the City' novels. Today he reflects on life, growing older, visibility and community.

Day 3 of #LGBTIAgeing24 is now underway, with a Welcome to Country from Nana Miss Koori.

Intersex Peer Support Australia will be screening the documentary 'Orchids, my intersex adventure' next Saturday, featuring Phoebe and Bonnie Hart, two legendary members of the intersex community.

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LHA congratulates the Victorian government for investing $4.5 million into Switchboard’s Pride in Ageing program, helping older Victorians feel connected, safe and proud to live as their authentic selves.

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Our opening keynote at #LGBTIAgeing24 is with Dr Catherine Barrett, Director of Celebrate Ageing Ltd, a charity combatting ageism and building respect for older women. A strong focus on how services can make LGBTI older people feel welcome, and less vulnerable.

Welcome to day 2, another packed program in our 6th National LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Conference—Reimagining Ageing: Transforming systems for LGBTI older people. We've another packed program focused on palliative care, dementia, disability and more. #LGBTIAgeing24 .

LHA congratulates full member organisation ACON on the launch of the Kaleido Health Centre this week. The centre will give LGBTQ+ people in NSW access to a range of primary care and specialist health services.

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It's Lesbian Visibility Week!
#LVW24 raises awareness of the issues faced by LGBTIQ+ women and non-binary people from every generation, across workplaces, culture, health and wellbeing.
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There are many great people demonstrating strong leadership in aged care Robert Day, Asst Secretary, Harmonisation and Regulatory Strategy Branch, Dept Health and Aged Care is one of them. @lgbtiqhealthAu.

Excellent and thought provoking presentation from Janet Anderson PSM at the NACPC 2024 Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission @lgbtiqhealthAu

Engaging session this afternoon. I was in great company and the discussions were really interesting. Thanks Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission for the invitation. LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

We're wrapping up the insightful and challenging first day of #LGBTIAgeing24 with a virtual networking event. Our conference continues over Wednesday afternoons of 24 April and 1 May. Please join us next week--single day registration available. pulse.ly/ldij9euqyw

Chaired by Kerryn Phelps, our #LGBTIAgeing24 panel on aged care reforms explores how the system protects the rights and needs of LGBTI older people. Thank you for joining this important discussion, Janet Anderson, Eliza Strapp, Samantha Edmonds, Ian Yates and Corey Irlam.

As we begin our first panel on Aged Care Reforms at #LGBTIAgeing24 , Eliza Strapp, First Assistant Secretary, Department Of Health And Aged Care is providing an update on reforms following the Aged Care Royal Commission.