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25.01.2022 Wonderful to host LGBTIQ health and wellbeing organisations for morning tea with Nicky Bath, Executive Director at the National LGBTI Health Alliance at my offi...ce this morning. Big thanks to all those groups who came along: GRAI - GLBTI Rights in Ageing Inc, @TransFolkofWA, PFLAG Perth, @Rainbow Futures, M Hub, WA AIDS Council, Rainbow Community House and Living Proud WA.

25.01.2022 The National LGBTI Health Alliance is being funded to hold nation-wide consultations with LGBTI elders and older people, their families, friends, carers, allies... and representative bodies to gather information, stories and evidence, both positive and negative, to inform our response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. The Advisory Group will consist of 10 12 people & the role is to: Provide information and advice Review submissions Plan consultations and response to the Interim Report from the Royal Commission due on 31 October 2019 Utilise their expertise in ensuring key needs and issues are included Develop draft policy options and proposals in response to recommendations from the royal commission

25.01.2022 Lived Experience Reference group. The Womens Council for Domestic & Family Violence Services - WA (WCDFVS) is the peak non-government body in Western Australia committed to improving the lives of women and children in society, and ensuring they live free from domestic and family violence (DFV). The organisation provides a voice on domestic and family violence issues to help facilitate and promote policy, legislative and programmatic responses relevant to women and children ...who have experienced Domestic and Family Violence. WCDFVS recognises that women survivors of DFV hold valuable knowledge and experience that can improve service practice, strengthen legislation and deepen the understanding of community members of DFV. This knowledge and experience can make the journey of current and future victims of Domestic and Family Violence easier. WCDFVS is seeking members to join a Lived Experience reference group who are; At least two years out of an abusive relationship and believe they are safe to speak publically; Are willing to be involved at a level that they feel is appropriate to them and their circumstances at the time; Know they can choose not to be involved and to change their mind if things change for them; Expect respect for their contribution; Who come from diverse backgrounds, age groups and who have unique and individual journeys to share; Have the capacity to volunteer their time. The WCDFVS often receives requests from government departments, media and researchers seeking the input of women with Lived Experience of Domestic and Family Violence. WCDFVS will operate as the first point of contact for these requests and facilitate and support members of the Lived Experience Group who have the relevant experience and capacity to engage with the request. WCDFVS is seeking to establish a varied and diverse group of Lived Experience women with a wide range of stories and experiences. Involvement may include: Please circle those you are willing to participate in. Surveys Written consultations Focus groups Online forums Lived experience panels Speaking to media Speaking at events Joining governance board/advisory panel Involvement in training staff members Involvement in recruitment processes Involvement in research/evaluation If you required more information please contact Kedy Kristal on 0401934479 or [email protected]

24.01.2022 Curtin Research Project: Nicollette Swanson is currently doing research on orgasmic capacity and experience for trans women who have undergone genital surgery (vaginoplasty with or without labiaplasty or clitoroplasty). To take part in the research you will need to be living in Australia, at least 18 years of age, and are on or have been on hormone replacement therapy.... Please contact my on [email protected] Further details are in the flyer image.

24.01.2022 Happy National Volunteer Week from Living Proud! National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration to acknowledge the contribution of Australia's volunteers. The NVW theme for 2020 is Changing Communities, Changing Lives.... We acknowledge the work and contribution of Living Proud's volunteers, and of all volunteers working with LGBTI individuals and communities around Australia.

24.01.2022 Today is Bisexual Visibility Day. This day is a call to recognize and celebrate bisexual history, bisexual community and culture, and all the bisexual people in their lives.

23.01.2022 TransHub is Here! We are proud to bring you TransHub, ACON's digital information and resource platform for all trans and gender diverse people in NSW, our love...d ones, allies and health providers. Find out more at transhub.org.au #TransHubIsHere #TransHub #TransIsBeautiful #StandByYourTran

23.01.2022 Walkern Katatdjin (Rainbow Knowledge) is a national research project, based out of Perth and Greater Western Sydney, that aims to understand and promote the social emotional well-being and mental health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ young people. You can find out more about the project here: https://www.rainbowknowledge.org/

23.01.2022 Pride Roller Derby Exhibition Game to celebrate the inclusivity of the sport of roller derby and the leagues across Western Australia. Doors open at 3pm First whistle 3:30pm This will be a licenced event with bar, bake sale and more... All proceeds will go to Living Proud https://www.livingproud.org.au/ Tickets can be purchased through TryBooking https://www.trybooking.com/BGYJU

22.01.2022 How can we improve non-face-to-face delivery of mental health support in WA? The Youth Mental Health team at Telethon Kids Institute are conducting a survey to better understand what makes it easier/harder for children and young people to use mental health services or support that isnt delivered face to face (e.g., telehealth, digital health programs, web-chat, crisis lines). They would like to hear from:... - young people (14-25 years) - parents and carers of children and young people (0-25 years) - professionals working in the child and/or youth mental health sector If you would like to participate in this study, or to find out more, please go to: https://tinyurl.com/mindthedistance

21.01.2022 TransHub is Here! We are proud to bring you TransHub, ACONs digital information and resource platform for all trans and gender diverse people in NSW, our love...d ones, allies and health providers. Find out more at transhub.org.au #TransHubIsHere #TransHub #TransIsBeautiful #StandByYourTran

21.01.2022 Happy Bisexual Awareness Week everyone

20.01.2022 Three exciting new opportunities to work at the National LGBTI Health Alliance. Come and join us and work to improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTI people an...d communities across Australia. We are looking for: 1. QLife Practice Standards Coordinator 2. Programs Coordination and Capacity Building Manager 3. Operations and Compliance Manager Clink on the link below for details!

20.01.2022 At Living Proud, we were disappointed to hear the disparaging comments from Perth’s Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas aired on 6PR on Wednesday morning. Sadly, the Trans and gender diverse communities in Australia are all too familiar with these types of public conversation, but in the few days since the broadcast the WA LGBTIQA+ community has been reeling from this unexpected attack on their identities by an elected official. In the wake of these comments, Living Proud would like to...Continue reading

18.01.2022 Lived Experience Reference group. The Women's Council for Domestic & Family Violence Services - WA (WCDFVS) is the peak non-government body in Western Australia committed to improving the lives of women and children in society, and ensuring they live free from domestic and family violence (DFV). The organisation provides a voice on domestic and family violence issues to help facilitate and promote policy, legislative and programmatic responses relevant to women and children ...who have experienced Domestic and Family Violence. WCDFVS recognises that women survivors of DFV hold valuable knowledge and experience that can improve service practice, strengthen legislation and deepen the understanding of community members of DFV. This knowledge and experience can make the journey of current and future victims of Domestic and Family Violence easier. WCDFVS is seeking members to join a Lived Experience reference group who are; At least two years out of an abusive relationship and believe they are safe to speak publically; Are willing to be involved at a level that they feel is appropriate to them and their circumstances at the time; Know they can choose not to be involved and to change their mind if things change for them; Expect respect for their contribution; Who come from diverse backgrounds, age groups and who have unique and individual journeys to share; Have the capacity to volunteer their time. The WCDFVS often receives requests from government departments, media and researchers seeking the input of women with Lived Experience of Domestic and Family Violence. WCDFVS will operate as the first point of contact for these requests and facilitate and support members of the Lived Experience Group who have the relevant experience and capacity to engage with the request. WCDFVS is seeking to establish a varied and diverse group of Lived Experience women with a wide range of stories and experiences. Involvement may include: Please circle those you are willing to participate in. Surveys Written consultations Focus groups Online forums Lived experience panels Speaking to media Speaking at events Joining governance board/advisory panel Involvement in training staff members Involvement in recruitment processes Involvement in research/evaluation If you required more information please contact Kedy Kristal on 0401934479 or [email protected]

17.01.2022 Today marks Trans Day of Remembrance, and the end of Trans Awareness Week. It's fitting that a celebration of our lives also recognises that for so many of our ...communities, harm, hardship, and violence are a daily experience. Today we reflect on the trans people who have been killed in the past year, and back through history. We think of the names of those counted, and the countless names that go unwritten or unrecognised as their authentic selves in death. Over the last year 350 trans people have lost their lives through transphobic violence, the vast majority were trans women of colour in the US, Brazil and Mexico. Today we stand with our Sistergirls and trans sisters of colour, who bear the brunt of transphobic violence. Today we can all say "enough", pledge that there must be fewer names, and fewer deaths each year and keep fighting for the living. Image description Three candles the colours of the trans flag are burning. Below them reads "Trans Day of Remembrance, 20 November 2020".

16.01.2022 We are excited to announce that based on the feedback received from our LGBTIQA+ Conversations event in February, and with information collected from our first ...Safe Space event in May, we are going to be holding fortnightly Safe Spaces at the Midland Junction Arts Centre! These will be delivered via a partnership between City of Swan, headspace Midland, Rise Network and Youth Focus. Come along to connect with others over games, snacks and conversations in a safe space where you can be yourself. Also, we'll be asking for your ideas in coming up with a permanent name for our space! When: Starting 3rd September 2019 Arrive any time after 5pm! (We will finish up around 7pm) Where: Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Highway, Midland Contact: headspace Midland reception on 9274 8860 OR [email protected] OR [email protected] OR you can access the Eventbrite page here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lgbtiqa-safe-space-tickets-704

15.01.2022 9 Strategies for Quarantining in a Non-LGBTQ+ Affirming Environment.

14.01.2022 March with Living Proud!

14.01.2022 "The founder of the group Kal Queers, George Foulkes-Taylor, said it was hoped the group's monthly Queer Beers event would change the perception that the city was not LGBT-friendly."

13.01.2022 Breaking the Silence: Identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ Community Survey. Are you Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQ+ living in WA and over the age of 18? This survey is the first of its kind in WA, led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ researchers from Kurongkurl Katitjin, Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research Edith Cowan University. ... This is part of a project aiming to understand what life is like for you in your communities and how easy or difficult it is for you to access appropriate health and wellbeing support. The survey is confidential unless you choose not to remain anonymous. We know that very often Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander/LGBTIQ voices are not heard so this is your opportunity to speak up and be genuinely listened to. The survey will take around 15-20 minutes to complete. https://eaecu.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MKqpQZ4A8SWyQl

13.01.2022 Due to COVID 19 QLife is currently organising a remote service to reduce potential infection of our peer supporters. This means a temporary reduction of peer su...pport workers in our phone rooms. Please be assured we will continue to offer QLife support throughout the coming months. We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to continuing to support our LGBTIQ+ communities. We will keep our communities updated as further service changes occur. Lots of love and support, the QLife team

12.01.2022 Today is International Day of People with Disability. We acknowledge how important intersectionality is for all advocacy and community work. We stand with trans... and gender diverse folk with disability and strive to ensure spaces are safe, inclusive, and accessible. We recognise we have a long way to go, so today we would like to focus on exploring better ways we can acheive this goal of creating safe, inclusive, and accessible spaces for all people connected with us. We hope this work will ensure TransFolk of WA is available to all who want to connect with us. [Image Description: The text reads Happy International Day of People with Disability! The image has a purple, yellow, pink and blue colour scheme. There are five cartoon people surrounding the text, two are using mobility aids, one is communicating in sign language, one has a prosthetic leg, and the other is waving. The TransFolk of WA round logo is in the bottom right coroner.] #internationaldayofpeoplewithdisability

12.01.2022 Happy Wear it a purple Day! All young LGBTIQA+ people deserve to be safe, accepted and loved. Are you wearing any purple today? ... #wearitpurpleday2020

12.01.2022 4th National LGBTI Ageing & Aged Conference to be held 23 & 24 October. The LGBT&I Ageing and Aged Care conference is the leading event in Australia for aged, h...ealth and human service providers to develop their knowledge, skills and practice to meet the needs of LGBT&I consumers. https://www.latrobe.edu.au//lgbti-ageing-and-ag/conference

11.01.2022 Today is International Pronouns Day. If youre a cis ally there are loads of things you can do to help, including: 1. Add your pronouns to your e-mail signatu...re 2. Include your pronouns on a name tag 3. Use your pronouns when you introduce yourself eg Hi, Im Alex, my pronouns are she/her" Image by @maxine.sarah.art

10.01.2022 This week is: "Ace Week (founded as Asexual Awareness Week in 2010) is an annual event that puts asexuality in the spotlight. Part celebration of the progress weve made as a community, and part campaign for greater understanding and acceptance of asexual-spectrum identities, Ace Week is a time to focus on all things ace". If you would like to learn more about asexuality click on the link below.

10.01.2022 Check out Network Mindouts Webinar filmed last week with Misty Farquhar

10.01.2022 This week is Trans Awareness Week a week to affirm, support and celebrate trans and gender diverse people Check out these useful tips for being a better ally

08.01.2022 Check out Network Mindout's Webinar filmed last week with Misty Farquhar

07.01.2022 Trans Day of Visibility is celebrated internationally each year on 31st March. This day is to recognise and raise awareness of the trans and gender diverse comm...unity, their achievements, history, and experiences. This year, because we cannot be together in person at this time, TransFolk of WA invites you to celebrate the trans and gender diverse community with an online visibility campaign! How to participate: - Make a post on Facebook and/or Instagram - Choose to share a selfie, a story, and/or the TransFolk of WA TDOV image - If you are trans or gender diverse and wish to post a visibility selfie, use #TransProudAndVisible - Use the hashtags #TDOV #TransDayofVisibility #IStandWithTheTransCommunity and #TransFolkofWA for all your posts and shares We look forward to celebrating the visibility and pride of the trans and gender diverse community with you! Find the event info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1242803892579980/

07.01.2022 Today is International Pronouns Day. If you're a cis ally there are loads of things you can do to help, including: 1. Add your pronouns to your e-mail signatu...re 2. Include your pronouns on a name tag 3. Use your pronouns when you introduce yourself eg Hi, I'm Alex, my pronouns are she/her" Image by @maxine.sarah.art

06.01.2022 Today at 4pm we launch a series of weekly webinars exploring LGBTI experiences of COVID-19 and the subsequent response. We've asked some rather incredible comm...unity leaders to share their stories and their work with us. We hope to illuminate the personal impacts of broad health and wellbeing issues for different LGBTI communities and individuals, and raise our awareness of other people's experiences. Register for the series now and join us today at 4pm: https://tinyurl.com/y98eg3bx Today we hear from Morgan Carpenter, a bioethicist, advocate, and consultant on bodily diversity issues, a Justice of the Peace in NSW, and a graduate and PhD candidate in bioethics at Sydney Health Ethics, the University of Sydney. An intersex man, Morgan is a co-executive director of Intersex Human Rights Australia, founder of the Intersex Day project and creator of the intersex flag. Current roles include membership of an Australian Human Rights Commission expert group on protecting the human rights of people born with variations of sex characteristics in the context of medical interventions. See more on the intersex experience of COVID-19 on the IHRA website: https://bit.ly/35glFep We hope to see you soon!

06.01.2022 Living Proud is seeking casual QLife counsellors, if you or someone you know might be interested in applying please read through the link below.

05.01.2022 Working together to prevent suicide: National LGBTI Health Alliance statement on World Suicide Prevention Day 10 September 2019 Today (10 September 2019) marks ...World Suicide Prevention Day across the globe and provides a unique opportunity to collectively shine a light on suicide prevention both politically and at a community level. Harnessing this momentum is critical to ensure productive and meaningful solutions are put in place to drive suicide rates down. Suicide is a prominent community concern in Australia with the ABS reporting 3,128 deaths by suicide in 2017. Globally, it is responsible for over 800,000 deaths. Significant knowledge gaps remain for LGBTI people and communities. This morning I had the honour of attending Suicide Prevention Australia and the Parliamentary Friends of Suicide Prevention, World Suicide Prevention Day Breakfast at Parliament House. It was wonderful to see strong support from all sides of politics for suicide prevention. We were asked to shine a light on suicide prevention each and every day and I am asking that when we do this, that we ensure that we acknowledge LGBTI communities who are too often left in the dark, said Nicky Bath, Executive Director. LGBTI people still experience a higher risk of suicidal behaviours than non-LGBTI people. This can be attributed to the impact of Minority Stress - the chronic stressors that LGBTI people are uniquely exposed to including experiences of discrimination, social exclusion, harassment and physical violence. Everyone has a role to play in preventing suicide and it is important to recognise that government policy such as the Religious Discrimination Bill that is currently being considered is not conducive to the governments zero suicides target. said Ms Bath. Suicide prevention remains a universal challenge. Every year, suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death globally for people of all ages. We still do not know how many LGBTI people die by suicide. This is due to LGBTI indicators not being captured in coroner report data, said Ms. Bath The inclusion of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex questions in national population research, specifically the 2021 Census, and at the health and social service utilisation level is vital if we are to tackle the ongoing significant health disparities among LGBTI people and communities, Ms. Bath concluded. World Suicide Prevention Day is organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). If you are experiencing distress and would like to talk with someone on the phone or over the web, then please call QLife on 1800 184 527 or go to www.qlife.org.au Media Contact: Nicky Bath, Executive Director Mobile: 0432 328 706 email: [email protected]

04.01.2022 We need a web developer! The Australian Professional Association for Trans Health (AusPATH) is Australias peak body for professionals involved in the health, r...ights and well-being of trans people, including those who are binary, non-binary and gender diverse. We are currently seeking an experienced web developer to work with the Board of Directors as a contractor to assess and report on the work required to refresh, update and maintain the AusPATH website for a two year period (initially). The website is currently built on WordPress and comprises information, a member area, member forums, a registration process, automated payments and imagery etc. In order to be considered, please submit an expression of interest to [email protected] by 5pm Monday 1 June. Questions can also be directed to this email address. Please include your resume, a portfolio of work and a brief outline of why this role is of interest. A representative from the Board will take candidates who progress to the second stage through the back end of the website. You will then be asked to prepare a quote and plan. Web developers who are trans, including those with a binary and/or non-binary gender, will be highly regarded. Location: Australia-wide Beast: www.auspath.org

04.01.2022 "The founder of the group Kal Queers, George Foulkes-Taylor, said it was hoped the groups monthly Queer Beers event would change the perception that the city was not LGBT-friendly."

04.01.2022 Aerials + Parkour Body positive fitness: feeling at home within yourself This class is for all genders and has specifically reached out TransFolk to let us kno...w the class safe and affirming for trans and non-binary folk Sunday 1 November 2020 2pm - 3:30pm Aerials + Parkour I promise it's as good as it sounds! What parkour skills do we use when suspended in the air? Silks are fully adjustable to suit all heights and comfort levels. This class is for all genders. Free for returning women/enbies $5 for new women/enbies $15 for everyone else ***** Venue: AirSpace studio, 626 Newcastle Street, Leederville This safer space is facilitated by: 1 x physiotherapist (woman) + 1 x LGBTQIA instructor (man) RSVP: tinyurl.com/WamJamPerth2020 or Lima on 0412 313 711 Presented by Women of Perth Parkour and Australian Parkour Association www.wamjam.com.au

03.01.2022 Living Proud is currently working on a statement responding to comments by Basil Zempilas. See below comment from TransFolk of WA.

03.01.2022 If you have an intersex bod, or kin of someone who has one, then come along to this years intersex peer support conference, run by our friends in the AIS Support Group Australia - intersex peer support! https://darlington.org.au/intersex-peer-support-conference/

02.01.2022 Check out this awesome playgroup run every Monday during school terms at the Derrick Ernst Neighbourhood Centre "THE DEN" in Morley . Over 6 years running experience. A friendly , safe environment where your kids can have fun and you can meet other families

01.01.2022 Looking after your mental health these holidays Holiday season can be hard for LGBTIQA+ young people, we've made a list of some services that can support you over the break. Image Description: https://www.yacwa.org.au/wp-cont//YPN-Holiday-Support.docx

01.01.2022 Rainbow stars will shine down on Kununurra next month when the East Kimberleys first Pride event comes to town, thanks to a dedicated group of local equality advocates. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2GB8gmh

01.01.2022 On Wear It Purple day we strive to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for our rainbow young people to improve their overall health and wellbeing. #wearitpurple2019 #wearitpurpleday #standupandstandout

01.01.2022 TransFolk of WA are holding a Transgender Day of Remembrance event today. We would like to bring our community together with friends, family, and allies for an evening candlelight vigil. This is a time to reflect on those Trans and Gender Diverse people locally, nationally and globally who are on their own journeys to be themselves. We will gather at the AIDS Memorial, Robertson Park, North Perth, from 5:30-7pm.... Please click on the event to find out further information.