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.
Do you have a resource you'd like to add? Email us!
ACON Programs and Services
Websites:
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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:
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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:
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LOVE Project
Living Older Visibly and Engaged
Downloadable Resources:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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WellMob
Social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Downloadable Resources:
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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:
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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:
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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)
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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
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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Here & Now
A digital resource about trans people and sexual assault -
Say It Out Loud
LGBTQ+ relationships, and domestic and family violence
Downloadable Resources:
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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:
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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:
- 10 Questions to Ask a Doctor
- 10 Tips for Clinicians Working with Trans and Gender Diverse People
- Clinicians TransHub Resource Pack
- Doctor letter: Affirm name and pronouns
- Doctor letter: Continuing hormones
- Doctor letter: Starting hormones
- GP Management Plan (GPMP): Feminising Gender Affirmation
- GP Management Plan (GPMP): Masculinising Gender Affirmation
- Letter template: Gender confirmation statement from medical practitioner
- TransHub Resources Summary Page
- Words Matter: A guide to talking about the trans people in your life
Other Resources:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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