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• Culture Awareness
• · LGBTI
​New app for older LGBTI Australians and aged care providers
SPONSORED STORY – Aged care service provider Uniting in partnership with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), has developed an app for older Australians who identify as a part of the...

• Education & Training
ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care discrimination towards LGBTIQ and ATSI people
The last two days of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety involved statements from people who have experienced discrimination in aged care and listened to examples of good diversity...

• Education & Training
Giving a nationwide voice to older LGBTI people in aged care
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual and intersex (LGBTI) older people will be able to magnify their voices and experiences at the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety through a new LGBTI...

• Culture Awareness
National event hosts Australian-first exhibition of LGBTI elder portraits and stories
An exhibition showcasing portraits of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) older Australians and their stories of belonging will be showcased for the first time in Australia at the...

• Allied Health
Aged care services taking action for LGBTI seniors
SPONSORED STORY – To provide the best support possible and show respect to LGBTI seniors, aged and disability service provider Just Better Care Brisbane North and CBD have joined the Diversity...

• Leadership
Human Rights Award nominee sees acknowledgement as an ‘honour and opportunity’
The dedication, passion and drive of one woman in advocating for the rights of older Australians, tackling ageism and supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual, Intersex and Questioning (LGBTIQ)...

• LGBTI
• · Providers
Uniting once again awarded for inclusivity
The inclusivity of one of the nation’s faith-based aged care providers has been acknowledged three times over this week, as part of the the 2018 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) awards.

• Housing
• · LGBTI
Online resource reaches out to senior communities
A new approach has been taken by the nation’s leading organisation specialising in the housing needs of older people to better connect with seniors from a range of backgrounds.

• Culture Awareness
Quality Agency consults with consumers for new standards
The Australian Government statutory agency in charge of setting and monitoring standards and quality within aged care is turning to consumers to develop new standards and resources.

• Government
• · LGBTI
LGBTI Aged Care Strategy Review findings released
Following on from a five-year implementation period, a review of the 2012 Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Aged Care Strategy has now been released.

• Caring & Carers
• · Education & Training
Success sees LGBTI dementia training e-course continue
A new short, online and free course aimed at assisting workers across the health and aged care sectors become culturally competent in relation to working with Lesbian Gay Bisexual, Transgender,...

• Caring & Carers
• · Government
Marriage Equality vote may leave elderly at risk
Safeguards have been put in place nation-wide as part of the current Marriage Equality postal survey, however concerns are still being held that the ability for older and vulnerable Australians to...

• Allied Health
Marriage equality debate impacts on mental health
Concerns have been raised for the mental health of older members of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex and Questioning (LGBTIQ) community in Australia following the current marriage...

• Caring & Carers
First South Australian aged care provider receives Rainbow Tick of approval
ECH has recently received Rainbow Tick accreditation making them the first accredited LGBTI friendly provider in the state, and just 13th nationwide.

• LGBTI
Come along to the Coming Back Out Ball
Victoria is set to celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) elders in spectacular style this October when the state hosts its inaugural Coming Back Out Ball.