Having access to support services that understand and embrace Autism, neurodiversity and LGBTIQA+ identity is a crucial aspect of young people having positive mental wellbeing. Through extensive input from LGBTIQA+ and/or Autistic young people across Australia, we’ve developed this checklist…
LGBTQI+ Disabled People who use self-directed support reported many positives from having more choice, control and power. Concerns included: coming out to social care staff jeopardising support; difficulties in recruiting and retaining good PAs; difficulties in securing support for ‘social…
This report documents the effects of systemic discrimination on the health and wellbeing of LGBTI people with disability. It is divided into two key sections (Sections 4 and 5). The first reviews the national and international research and policy literatures…
This report presents findings from secondary analyses regarding respondents who reported having a disability or a long-term health condition from two national surveys. These surveys were: Writing Themselves In 4, which focused on the health and wellbeing of lesbian, gay,…
A team of LGBTIQA+ people with disability worked with Thorne Harbour Health and Inclusion Designlab to create a number of resources to support LGBTIQA+ people with disability to better understand their rights when accessing support.
ACON would like to thank all the LGBTQ+ people with disability whose lived experiences have shaped this information. A special thanks to those who shared their skills and experiences with us during the research and design phase, including our wonderful…
Navigating the NDIS can be a difficult process. It can feel overwhelming, especially when you come across complex language or you feel that your support needs are not being understood. It is important you feel ready for your NDIS journey…
In Australia, there are many laws and regulatory standards that protect the human rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bi+, Trans, Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer and/or Asexual+ (LGBTIQA+) people living with disabilities. These laws and standards protect LGBTIQA+ people when discrimination happens.
NDIS Registered Service Providers need to create a Service Agreement when they provide supports to an NDIS participant.
