ARCSHS News

A comprehensive picture of LGBTQA+ mental health and suicidality: New briefing papers

A comprehensive state-by-state picture of LGBTQA+ mental health and suicidality in Australia, including risk factors, protective factors, service engagement and preferences, and comparisons to the general population.

International Overdose Awareness Day: Naloxone & Overdose Prevention Resources

A suite of resources for people who use drugs to assist with Naloxone use and overdose prevention

National sexual violence prevention project

Announcing the Pride in Prevention Evaluation Guide from Rainbow Health Australia

On August 22, Rainbow Health Australia launched the latest in its ground-breaking Pride in Prevention series, a set of guides dedicated to understanding LGBTIQ+ family violence and undertaking the work of primary prev

Addressing BBV and STI-related stigma

Researchers have developed BBV and STI stigma reduction resources for healthcare organisations

The impact of sexual abuse in regional Victoria

Partnership with Our Watch on new national gendered violence prevention framework

A new partnership Our Watch, funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services, to develop a national framework to prevent gender-based violence against LGBTIQA+ people.

New ways to support women through the menopause

New approach to support women through the menopause

Spotlight on LGBTQ+ women’s health this International Women’s Day

New research from the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) and our partners is highlighting important aspects of LGBTQ+ women’s health.

ARCSHS awarded $2 million through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF)

The grant enables ARCSHS researchers to support improved health outcomes for LGBTIQ+ people by examining the role and impact of LGBTIQ-specific organisations providing mental health and AOD support

ARCSHS Professor Kate Seear appointed to two significant roles

Professor Kate Seear has been appointed to two significant roles supporting the Victorian Government’s package of activities under the Women’s Health and Wellbeing Program.

ARCSHS staff appointed to Victorian Government LGBTIQA+ Taskforce

Appointments to the Victorian Government's LGBTIQA+ Taskforce include Professor Adam Bourne as Co-Chair and Dr Sean Mulcahy, and Rainbow Health Program Lead Jami Jones appointed to the Health & Wellbeing Working Group.

LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing

The Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) hosts the largest studies of LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing ever conducted in Australia