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“All of us count, and all of us should be counted”: Support for Calls for Inclusion of Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics, and Sexual Orientation in the 2026 Census

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SHINE SA supports the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) proposal to include three essential topics—gender, innate variations of sex characteristics, and sexual orientation—in the 2026 Census. We encourage the Commonwealth Government to prioritise the health and wellbeing of all Australians by embracing this important step towards comprehensive and inclusive data collection.  The ABS’s 2020 Standard … Continued

Expert Alert: Women’s Health in the South East CEO responds to appointment of new Victorian LGBTIQA+ Commissioner

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  Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is thrilled to hear the Victorian Government’s announcement of Joe Ball as the new Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. Joe Ball, a proud transgender man and a tireless advocate for equality, steps into this pivotal role at a critical time for LGBTIQA+ communities across the state. Kit McMahon, … Continued

Australia urged to accelerate action to end viral hepatitis

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Friday, 5 July 2024 Australia has been urged to accelerate action to eliminate viral hepatitis, with Health Minister Mark Butler MP addressing a renewed push to curb the epidemics. He spoke alongside Senators Louise Pratt and Dean Smith, Co-Chairs of Parliamentary Friends for ending HIV, STIs and Other Blood Borne Viruses, at Thursday’s federal parliamentary World … Continued

United commitment to integrate pride into the heart of Oxford Street

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A new initiative aimed at improving inclusivity and safety has been introduced in the heart of Sydney’s LGBTIQA+ communities.   A collective of bars and pubs on Oxford Street have come together in a united front against homophobia and transphobia by encouraging security across the precinct to wear PrideVis security vests.    The PrideVis vests … Continued

Government must support LGBTQIA+ human rights defenders, says Australian aid peak

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Media release | Friday, 17 May 2024 Today marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), a timely reminder to advocate and take action for LGBTQIA+ rights across the world.   Despite decades of progress on LGBTQIA+ rights in many countries, from decriminalisation to recognition of same-sex marriage, including in Australia, rights have … Continued

Budget lights a path to virtual elimination of HIV transmission

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    The Albanese Government has made a strong stride towards the virtual elimination of HIV transmission with tonight’s $43.9 million Budget commitment to expand access to PrEP,  roll out HIV self-testing, deepen the connection with culturally diverse communities and provide additional resources for the HIV workforce, according to Health Equity Matters, Australia’s HIV and … Continued