Introduction to diversity – People who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex
This video is an online resource for aged and community care service providers. The resource aims to promote a basic understanding of the impact of past experiences and how, for some people, these may result in barriers when accessing services. In this video, Pauline from VAL’s LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care talks about how the experiences of people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex impact access to services and what service providers can do to be more inclusive.
Information and resources to further your knowledge:
Aged care diversity framework
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/aged-care-diversity-framework
Actions to support LGBTI Elders: A guide for Aged Care providers
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/actions-to-support-lgbti-elders-a-guide-for-aged-care-providers
VAL’s LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care.
Val’s LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care works with aged care, health and human services providers, and a range of community stakeholders to improve the health, wellbeing and visibility of older LGBTI people. Val’s provides regular e-news bulletins linking services and individuals to relevant information, resources, research, events and advocacy
https://www.latrobe.edu.au/arcshs/health-and-wellbeing/lgbti-ageing-and-aged-care
Transgender Victoria.
Transgender Victoria is the leading body for trans and gender diverse advocacy, training, and resource development in Victoria. https://tgv.org.au/
