Resources:
Attitudes

Be non-judgemental.

Avoid the assumption of gender, sex, sexuality.

Training/videos:

• LGBTQI+ Introduction eLearning

Interactive eLearning delivered in three modules: Meet the Communities, Know the Facts, and Understand the Lived Experience. (60 mins - $35).

• LGBTQI+ People talk about their experiences accessing healthcare (North West Melbourne PHN Video)

• To treat me you have to know who I am (NYC Health and Hospitals Video)

• Simply Trans information on being trans for young people, their family, friends, and support workers.

Resources:

• Sample code of conduct

• Best Practices Scripts for Transgender Affirming Environments

Be willing to facilitate disclosure of sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.

Avoid asking questions about sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status that are not clinically relevant.

Be willing to involve domestic partners in decision-making

Training/videos:

• What are Intersex Human Rights

Resources:

• RACGP Practice Guide LGBTQI+ Fact Sheets (refer factsheet titled Communication with LGBTQI+ clients and factsheet Cultural Safety for LGBTQI+)

NB these factsheets refer to homelessness services and would need amending for GP setting.

• RACGP sex- sexuality-gender-diversity and health

Be aware of additional barriers that increase stigmatisation, including Aboriginality, ethnic minority status, disability, age, or economic status. (intersectionality)

Resources:

• RACGP Practice Guide LGBTQI+ Fact Sheets (refer factsheet titled LGBTQI+ Cultural Safety)

NB these factsheets refer to homelessness services and would need amending for GP setting.

Be aware of, and willing to rectify, knowledge gaps and refer to specialised services as required.

Training/videos:

• RACGP Training Modules

Primary Health Care for Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary People (training modules 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10)

Resources:

• Directory of LGBTQI+ services and support

• Vic Government resources/directory