LGBTQ+ Resource Library

Welcome to the Pride Training Resource Library, where LGBTQ+ resources and support services from ACON and beyond are available to all.

Many of the downloadable resources are available in print. If you would like to order some, please reach out to PrideTraining@acon.org.au for more information.

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ACON Programs and Services

Websites:

ACON Website
The main ACON website
Can We
ACON’s conversation on cancer
Emen8
Sexual health and wellbeing for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men
Ending HIV
Education, information, and support around HIV
HERE
ACON’s digital suicide prevention hub
LOVE Project
Living Older Visibly and Engaged
NDIS Guide for LGBTQ+ People
A toolkit to assist LGBTQ+ community members access the NDIS
Pivot Point
Alcohol and other drugs online resources
Pride Inclusion Programs
Services to assist employers, sporting organisations and service providers with all aspects of LGBTQ+ inclusion
Rainbow Cultures
A directory of LGBTQIA+ multicultural community groups and services in NSW
Red Ribbon Appeal
ACON's annual fundraiser for World AIDS Day
Say It Out Loud
LGBTQ+ relationships, and domestic and family violence
TransHub
ACON’s digital information platform for all trans and gender diverse people
Trans Vitality
ACON’s resilience-building program for the trans and gender diverse community
WellMob
Social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

Downloadable Resources:

ACON: Community Visitors Scheme
Helping older LGBTQ+ people make new friends
ACON: ConversAsians SolialisAsians
A peer social group for same-sex attracted guys, trans-inclusive, from Asian backgrounds
ACON: Here for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People
ACON's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services
ACON: Here for Community Care
ACON's community care and support services
ACON: Here for Substance Support
ACON's substance support services
ACON: Here for Suicide Prevention & Aftercare
ACON's suicide prevention and aftercare support service
ACON: Here for Women
ACON's women's services
ACON: SPARK Workshop
A workshop for same-sex attracted guys, trans-inclusive, aged 18 to 26
ACON: The LOVE Club
Community gatherings for LGBTQ+ people over 55
ACON: Welcome Here
Is your business a welcoming place?

Aged Care

Websites:

LOVE Project
Living Older Visibly and Engaged

Downloadable Resources:

10 Things to Ask About LGBTI Needs in Aged Care
A brochure for aged care providers
ACON: Community Visitors Scheme
Helping older LGBTQ+ people make new friends
ACON: The LOVE Club
Community gatherings for LGBTQ+ people over 55
Actions to Support LGBTI Elders
A booklet guide for aged care providers
LGBTI Specialisation Verification - Aged Care
How ACON can help you earn your LGBTI Specialisation for My Aged Care
Living With HIV & Navigating Aged Care
An outline of the aged care health system for older people living with HIV
Seniors Rights Service: Q&A for LGBTIQ+
Key issues to consider for older LGBTIQ+ people

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Websites:

DanceWize: Drug Quiz
How much do you think you know about drugs?
DanceWize: Resources
A range of downloadable brochures on the most common drugs, including harm reduction information
M3THOD
Free and confidential support for sexualised drug use
Pivot Point
Alcohol and other drugs online resources

Downloadable Resources:

ACON: Here for Community Care
ACON's community care and support services
ACON: Here for Substance Support
ACON's substance support services
ACON: LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practice Guidelines
Guidelines for mental health and AOD service providers
ACON: Partners, Friends and Family
A resource to support LGBTQ+ people affected by drug or alcohol use
ACON: Rainbow Buzz
A quick practice guide for AOD services
Language Matters
NADA's language guide for AOD reporting
LGBTQ+ Trauma-informed Care
A handy infographic showcasing the principles of LGBTQ+ trauma-informed care
Methamphetamine Treatment Outcomes Among Gay Men in Sydney
Research report on men seeking support from LGBTI-specific services
National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2019
Data on tobacco, alcohol and other drug use across Australia
Private Lives 3
Research on the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ people in Australia
Response to the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug ‘Ice’
The NSW Government's final report recommendations
VAC: Policy and Practice Recommendations
Guidelines for AOD services supporting the trans and gender diverse community
Writing Themselves in 4
Research on the health and wellbeing of LGBTQA+ young people in Australia

Cancer

Websites:

Can We
ACON’s conversation on cancer
Can We: Bowel Cancer
Bowel cancer information on ACON's Can We website
Can We: Breast Cancer
Breast cancer information on ACON's Can We website
Can We: Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer information on ACON's Can We website
Can We: Smoking Cessation
Information about quitting smoking
In The Know: A Quiz About Your Cancer Screening and Prevention Options
Test your cancer screening knowledge

Downloadable Resources:

Can We: Cervical Screening GP Comprehensive Letter
A letter template for LGBTQ+ people to use when requesting a cervical screening
Can We: Cervical Screening GP General Letter
A letter template for LGBTQ+ people to use when requesting a cervical screening

First Nations

Websites:

WellMob
Social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

Downloadable Resources:

ACON: Here for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People
ACON's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services
ACON: HIV in the NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Population
A report on the healthcare landscape, the HIV gap, and improving access to services
Us Mob and HIV
A booklet from AFAO

HIV

Websites:

Emen8
Sexual health and wellbeing for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men
Ending HIV
Education, information, and support around HIV
Red Ribbon Appeal
ACON's annual fundraiser for World AIDS Day

Downloadable Resources:

ACON: aSTARTx
A resource for people who are newly diagnosed
ACON: HIV in the NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Population
A report on the healthcare landscape, the HIV gap, and improving access to services
ACON: It's Time to Think Positive About HIV
A practical guide to being a better HIV ally
HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorder
A booklet about HAND
HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorder
A booklet about HAND for partners, friends and family
HIV: What You Need to Know
An information brochure on HIV
HIV: What You Need to Know (AR)
HIV: What You Need to Know (ES)
HIV: What You Need to Know (IN)
HIV: What You Need to Know (PT)
HIV: What You Need to Know (TH)
HIV: What You Need to Know (VI)
HIV: What You Need to Know (ZH)
Living With HIV & Navigating Aged Care
An outline of the aged care health system for older people living with HIV
Us Mob and HIV
A booklet from AFAO

Inclusive Language Guides

ACON: Trans-Affirming Language Guide
A handy language guide from TransHub
Guide for Media Reporting on Gender Identity
A language guide for the media
Language Matters
NADA's language guide for AOD reporting
Pride in Prevention Messaging Guide
A guide to support communications and engagement in primary prevention of family violence experienced by LGBTIQ communities
Recovery Oriented Language Guide
A language guide from the Mental Health Coordinating Council
Respecting People of Intersex, Trans and Gender Diverse Experience
National LGBTI Health Alliance language guide
Trauma-Informed Language Tips
A resource from the Mental Health Coordinating Council to strengthen your understanding of trauma-informed language
Words Matter: A guide to talking about the trans people in your life
A downloadable resource from TransHub

Measuring Inclusion

Pride Inclusion Programs:

ACON's Pride Inclusion Programs
Services to assist employers, sporting organisations and service providers with all aspects of LGBTQ+ inclusion
Pride in Diversity
Measuring LGBTQ inclusion in Australian workplaces
Pride in Health + Wellbeing
Support for organisations within the health, wellbeing and human services sector
Pride in Sport
Assisting sporting organisations of all levels with LGBTQ inclusion

Pride in Health + Wellbeing:

2022 HWEI Evidence and Scoring Guide
How the Health and Wellbeing Equality Index is scored
Getting Better Audit Tool
This tool assists you to walk through 8 areas of LGBTQ inclusive service provision
HWEI Registration 2024
Register your interest for the 2024 HWEI survey
LGBTI Specialisation Verification - Aged Care
How ACON can help you earn your LGBTI Specialisation for My Aged Care

Rainbow Tick:

Rainbow Tick
A quality framework to help health and human services organisations become safe and inclusive for the LGBTIQ community
Rainbow Tick Audit Tool
Does your organisation tick all the boxes?
Rainbow Tick Guide to LGBTI Inclusive Practice (2nd edition)
Rainbow Tick's guide to inclusive practice

Mental Health

Websites:

HERE
ACON’s digital suicide prevention hub
Trans Vitality
ACON’s resilience-building program for the trans and gender diverse community
WellMob
Social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

Downloadable Resources:

ACON: Here for Community Care
ACON's community care and support services
ACON: Here for Suicide Prevention & Aftercare
ACON's suicide prevention and aftercare support service
ACON: LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practice Guidelines
Guidelines for mental health and AOD service providers
Bisexual Mental Health: A Call to Action
A research report on bisexual mental health
From Blues to Rainbows
Research on the mental health and wellbeing of trans young people in Australia
LGBTIQA+ Suicide Postvention Response Plan
A 2020 report from Switchboard
LGBTQ+ Trauma-informed Care
A handy infographic showcasing the principles of LGBTQ+ trauma-informed care
National Mental Health Workforce Strategy 2022-2032
A Federal Government roadmap for a sustainable and skilled mental health workforce
Private Lives 3
Research on the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ people in Australia
Recovery Oriented Language Guide
A language guide from the Mental Health Coordinating Council
Trauma-Informed Language Tips
A resource from the Mental Health Coordinating Council to strengthen your understanding of trauma-informed language
Writing Themselves in 4
Research on the health and wellbeing of LGBTQA+ young people in Australia

Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence (SDFV)

Websites:

Here & Now
A digital resource about trans people and sexual assault
Say It Out Loud
LGBTQ+ relationships, and domestic and family violence

Downloadable Resources:

Change the Story
A framework for primary prevention of violence against women in Australia
LGBTQ+ People’s Experiences and Perceptions of Sexual Violence Report
A report on community experiences and perceptions of sexual violence
Pride in Prevention Evidence Guide
A guide to primary prevention of family violence experienced by LGBTIQ communities
Pride in Prevention Messaging Guide
A guide to support communications and engagement in primary prevention of family violence experienced by LGBTIQ communities
Say It Out Loud: DFV Checklist
A wallet-sized booklet for people experiencing abuse
Say It Out Loud: Pocket Booklet
A pocket-sized booklet with basic information for LGBTQ+ people experiencing abuse, using abuse or concerned for a loved one
Writing Themselves in 4
Research on the health and wellbeing of LGBTQA+ young people in Australia

Trans and Gender Diverse

Websites:

TransHub
ACON’s digital information platform for all trans and gender diverse people
Trans Vitality
ACON’s resilience-building program for the trans and gender diverse community

TransHub Resources for Clinicians:

Other Resources:

ACON: Trans and Gender Diverse Health Blueprint
Improving the health and wellbeing of trans communities in NSW
Australian Informed Consent Standards of Care for Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
AusPATH Standards of Care for health practitioners
Australian Trans and Gender Diverse Sexual Health Survey (2018)
A survey with one of the largest samples of trans and gender diverse people collected in Australia
From Blues to Rainbows
Research on the mental health and wellbeing of trans young people in Australia
Griffith University: Gender Affirmation Guide
Guidelines for supporting gender affirmation in the workplace
QLife: Gender Diversity
A QLife guide for health professionals
TGD Patients: Providing Holistic Care in General Practice
An article pubished in Medicine Today
Trans@Work
A guide for trans and gender diverse employees, their employers, and colleagues
Trans and Gender Diverse Services Guide
A guide from UTS Centre for Social Justice & Inclusion
Transgender Children and Medical Treatment: The Law
A guide from Inner City Legal Centre
VAC: Policy and Practice Recommendations
Guidelines for AOD services supporting the trans and gender diverse community

Women

Websites:

ACON: Here for Women Website
ACON's women's services
DocList Women's Resources
Resources to help lesbian, bi and queer women connect

Downloadable Resources:

ACON: Here for Women
ACON's women's services
As Women We Can
Brochure for women in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven
Change the Story
A framework for primary prevention of violence against women in Australia
SWASH Report (2020)
Women in contact with the Sydney LGBTIQ communities

Miscellaneous Resources

Reports and Research:

ACON: Guidance for Hosting LGBTQ+ Events Safely
ACON has developed a useful guide for planning LGBTQ+ community events safely
ACON: Guidance for Hosting LGBTQ+ Events Safely for Local Councils
ACON has developed this guide to help support local councils in your important work to affirm and celebrate LGBTQ+ communities in your local area
Advancing LGBTQ+ Safety and Inclusion
A report on community needs in Greater Western Sydney
Anti-Discrimination Board NSW: Homosexual Discrimination
Factsheet on sexuality-based discrimination in NSW
Anti-Discrimination Board NSW: Transgender Discrimination
Factsheet on trans and gender diverse discrimination in NSW
Being Seen: A Spotlight on Bi+ Inclusion In The Workplace
A report from ACON's Pride in Diversity
Darlington Statement
A joint statement by Australia and New Zealand Intersex community organisations and advocates
LGBTI-Inclusive Risk Management
A report on providing cultural safety
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Intersex Status Discrimination
A factsheet from the Australian Human Rights Commission