Department of Health

Understanding LGBTIQA+ health

Because any person using a health or community service in Victoria may be same-sex attracted, trans, gender diverse or have an intersex variation, it is important for all services to consider how they can become more inclusive of people who are LGBTIQA+.

Services should aim to become more responsive to issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex variations, and to understand the specific health and wellbeing needs of subgroups within the LGBTIQA+ population.

Health of people with intersex variations

Intersex people are born with both female and male biological attributes. Intersex variations are natural biological variations and occur in up to 1.7 per cent of births. Health services should understand what intersex is.

LGBTIQA+ Taskforce

The LGBTIQA+ Taskforce advises the Victorian Government on issues to support equality through legislation reform, new policies and programs. See vic.gov.au website for more details.
Publications

Development of trans and gender diverse services in Victoria

Information on the work being done to increase the health system's capacity to support and better meet the needs of trans and gender diverse Victorians.
Publications

Inclusive collection and reporting of sex and gender data

Guidance on collecting patients’ sex and gender information respectfully and sensitively in line with the departments requirements.
Publications

Report on the inquiry into conversion therapy

Executive summary on the Health Complaints Commissioner's inquiry into gay conversion practices.

Reviewed 04 July 2024

Health.vic

Contact details

International, interstate and mobile callers: +61 3 9096 9000

Diversity team Department of Health

50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Phone 1300 253 942
diversity@health.vic.gov.au
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