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We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we will come together,
the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and pay our respect to their elders

Health in Difference is Australia's premier conference on the health and wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer and other sexuality, sex and gender diverse (LGBTI*) people.

Health in Difference 2010 was a resounding success, with over 200 participants from across Australia. We are gradually uploading some of the presentations and will update the website in July with further documentation from the conference. If you were unable to attend, but would like to be informed when the documentation is ready, please email info@lgbthealth.org.au with "HiD mailing list" in the subject line.

 

Community organisations, health practitioners, researchers, academics, policy makers, advocates, community members and others with an interest in improving the health and wellbeing of sexuality, sex and gender diverse people will gather at this unique event to share their knowledge, network, learn, and laugh.

We have an amazing line up of speakers and are currently finalising effervescent entertainment for the welcome reception.

While many LGBTI people live healthy, happy lives, as a population LGBTI people are known to have significantly poorer health outcomes than other Australians in several key areas, including mental health, suicide, general health ratings, alcohol and other drug use.

Health in Difference draws together community organisations, health practitioners, researchers, academics, policy makers, advocates, community members and others who are interested in improving the mental, phyisical and emotional health and wellbeing of LGBTI people.  The first Health in Difference conference was held in 1996, so we look back on a rich history.

To be put onto the conference mailing list, contact us

 

 

LGBTI explaination

Health in Difference is a unique forum for those interested in health issues relating to sexuality, sex and gender diversity to gather and share knowledge, practice, research, policy and advocacy concerns and strategies as well as to network, listen, learn and laugh.

Health in Difference aims to "do diversity". This means bringing together the rich diversity within "LGBTI communities" and others who work with them, proactively including the diversity of LGBTI issues, and using our collective insights to make a contribution to the health and wellbeing of sexuality, sex and gender diverse people.

Health in Difference 2010

  • is a forum for discussion, debate, sharing, learning, networking and organising around issues relevant to LGBTI health
  • showcases the work, experiences and learnings of practitioners in the field of LGBTI health
  • builds connections, collaborations and alliances between practitioners, researchers, policy makers, advocates and community members
  • provides an inclusive, participative, empowering and fun conference experience
Health in Difference 2010 is being organised by a working group made up of people from a range of locations, organisations and backgrounds.

Themes

Health in Difference has the overarching theme and aim of "doing diversity", and will address a range of key health issues, such as mental health, ageing, alcohol and other drugs, violence, parenting, health service access and effective health promotion strategies. These topics will be considered under the banners of five core themes:

Social Inclusion, Exclusion and Resilience: A Social View of Health

Indigenous Health and Wellbeing: Culture, Context and Colonisation

Sex and Gender Diversity: Differences Within Diversity

Community: The Changing Nature of Our Relationships

Politics, Evidence and Practice: Creating Change

 

We will be updating the website regularly. If you would like to be put onto our Health in Difference conference mailing list, please contact us