A new article led by Sean Mulcahy explores the experiences and concerns of people with lived experience of hepatitis C on the subject of health data privacy, particularly regarding stigma, breaches and new laws widening access to health records.

Congrats to the ARCSHS and Rainbow Health Australia team members at the LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Health in Difference Conference #HID24 on a huge 10 presentations, plus the launch of Rainbow Realities, a comprehensive report on Australian LGBTQA+ people's health & wellbeing: latrobe.edu.au/arcshs/work/ra…

Uncover hidden patterns of drug use - Thomas Norman presents with Victorian Substance Use Research Forum, findings of 3 studies investigating alcohol & drug use, health & well-being and clinical experiences among LGBTQ+ people - Friday 19th April @ 4pm. email: [email protected] to join

Have you heard of asexuality and aromantic identities? Today is #InternationalAsexualityDay - explore more about the A in LGBTIQA+ in A/Prof Jen Power's article for The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand:

theconversation.com/what-does-it-m…

Announcing a new three-year partnership between Rainbow Health Australia and Our Watch, funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services, to develop a national framework to prevent gender-based violence against LGBTIQA+ people.
rainbowhealthaustralia.org.au/news/rha-partn…

Trans people who report feeling gender euphoria also report lower levels of distress, and are less likely to have felt suicidal recently. Gender euphoria is associated with feeling part of the LGBTQ+ community, and easy access to gender-affirming care:

tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Today is #TransDayOfVisibility . We're highlighting some key findings from our Writing Themselves In and Private Lives studies on what's making trans and gender diverse people feel great - including accepting workplaces, families, schools and healthcare - and what isn't. #TDOV

What makes LGBTQA+ young people feel good about themselves?

Today, on #TDOV , a new article from Jen Power finds it's connection, affirmation of gender and sexuality, engaging with role models, creativity, and making a difference.

link.springer.com/article/10.100…

ARCSHS researcher Gene Lim spoke with Guardian Australia about why racism and discrimination are perpetrated using dating apps: theguardian.com/technology/202…

Download Catalysts of Change: our new report and practice guide, exploring the ways GBTQ men who have used violence in an intimate or family relationships are encouraged to change their behaviour and commit to a life of non-violence.

Download now:

latrobe.edu.au/arcshs/work/ca…

Charlee, Switchboard and Mullum Mullum IGP are throwing a Rainbow Mob Family Day! Calling all rainbow mob and their families (biological and chosen) to head to CRCC Ringwood on April 13 for stalls, yarning, sausage sizzle and giveaways - spread the word!

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Hear early insights from ARCSHS staff into their latest findings in mental health, suicide & self-harm amongst LGBTIQ+ communities incl. new analyses from surveys of LGBTQA+ pops in Aus. 26 March 1pm LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Natalie Amos Dr Ruby Grant Jordan Hinton
lgbtiqhealth.org.au/latest_insight…

Hear early insights from ARCSHS staff into their latest findings in mental health, suicide & self-harm amongst LGBTIQ+ communities incl. new analyses from surveys of LGBTQA+ pops in Aus. 26 March 1pm LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Natalie Amos Dr Ruby Grant Jordan Hinton
lgbtiqhealth.org.au/latest_insight…

We are deeply saddened to learn Phil Carswell OAM has passed away. Phil was a leader & trailblazer from the beginning of the community response to HIV & Thorne Harbour Health founding president. He was a leader & mentor for 40+ years. Condolences to Phil’s husband & to all who knew Phil

Join ARCSHS Gemma Nourse as she presents her qualitative research on hepatitis C treatment and cure as part of Victorian Substance Use Research Forum’s online seminar series. March 22nd at 4pm. …bstanceuseresearchforum.wordpress.com

Listen back to our discussion 'Troubling Care: Research perspectives on women's care work'. Professor Kate Seear spoke with Dr Pat Armstrong of York University about her experiences & research around women's roles in unpaid & paid care #careeconomyresearchinstitute latrobe.edu.au/research/ceri/…

Dr Tom Norman Thomas Norman joined SBS News In Depth to discuss the importance of renewed calls for pill testing, after the overdose death of a man at a Victorian music festival over the weekend:

sbs.com.au/news/podcast-e…

Join us for a virtual discussion on how to support GBTQ men who have used violence, to be catalysts for positive change in our communities. Register now for 20 March, 11am. Hosted in partnership with Thorne Harbour Health & Switchboard eventbrite.com/e/catalysts-fo…