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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ Experiences Factsheet 4: Experiences of affirmation among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trans and gender diverse people

  • Darcy Wallis
  • , Kris Wilson
  • , Natalie Amos
  • , Ashleigh Lin
  • , Adam Bourne
  • , Shakara Liddelow-Hunt
  • , Private Lives 3 Study Team
  • , Writing Themselves In 4 Study Team
  • , Trans Pathways Study Team

Research output: Working paper/PreprintWorking paper

Abstract

Between 2017 and 2020, several national surveys of LGBTQA+ people across Australia were conducted by the Telethon Kids Institute and by ARCSHS. These included:

Trans Pathways: a study of gender diverse young people and their mental health and care pathways
Private Lives 3: a study of health and wellbeing among LGBTQ+ adults (aged 18+)
Writing Themselves In 4: a study of health and wellbeing among LGBTQA+ young people (aged 14-21)
Each of these studies heard from some LGBTQA+ people who were also Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. In order to highlight their specific and unique experiences, this project sought to draw together the responses from these LGBTQA+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Findings from these responses are presented in a series of factsheets.

This factsheet explores the experiences of Indigenous participants in the Writing Themselves In 4, Private Lives 3 and Trans Pathways surveys in how they desire, access or experiences gender affirmation and how they are treated by others.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherLa Trobe University
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Dec 2024
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 1 - No Poverty
    SDG 1 No Poverty
  2. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

Keywords

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and disability
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-based research
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural determinants of health
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ethics
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policy
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health promotion
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychology
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander public health and wellbeing
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander remote health
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social determinants of health
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social work and social justice
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social
  • emotional
  • cultural and spiritual wellbeing
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sociology
  • Cultural responsiveness and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities education
  • Gender psychology
  • Gender studies
  • Gender
  • sexuality and education
  • Health and community services
  • Health equity
  • Health policy
  • Mental health services
  • People with disability
  • Public health
  • Public policy
  • Sexualities
  • Sociology of gender
  • Transgender studies

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