When young people with intellectual disability (ID) begin to explore their sexuality they face a number of challenges accessing information and support. Unlike most of their non-disabled peers, young people with ID face the challenge of developing their sexuality and…
This study sought to gain a better understanding of the settlement experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and other identities (LGBTQI+) refugee and asylum seeker young adults (18-30) living in Australia, situated within the broader context of their…
Planet Puberty is a digital resource suite by Family Planning NSW that aims to provide parents and carers of children with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder with the latest information, strategies and resources for supporting their child through puberty.
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…
Understanding and acceptance is key to developing trust and positive mental health trajectories in Autistic-LGBTIQA+ youth. These tips are based on surveys and consultations we have undertaken with young people, along with input from Autistic LGBTIQA+ adults, service providers, and…
Trans Pathways is a mixed-methods, crosssectional online study conducted from February 2016 to August 2016. This research explored the current state of mental health of trans young people living in Australia and the barriers they face in accessing mental health…
In 1998, the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) at La Trobe University conducted Writing Themselves In, the first ever national survey of same-sex attracted young people in Australia. The research highlighted the marginalisation of same-sex attracted…
In this short research report I will highlight the experiences of young people who are disabled and LGBT+ in relation to Relationship and Sex Education (RSE). The participants did not focus upon ways to revise the national curriculum (see Toft…
These tips have been developed to give Autistic LGBTIQA+ youth better ideas and resources for accessing support. We have based the tips off surveys and consultations we have had with young people, Autistic LGBTIQA+ adults, service providers, and families across…
