Resources:
Knowledge and Understanding

Be knowledgeable about LGBTQI+ specific support and community groups.

Resources:

·         Directory of LGBTQI Services and Support

·         Vic Government resources/directory

Be inclusive of LGBTQI+ people.

Training/videos:

• Care to the trans and non-gender identified patients

• Primary Health Care for Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary People (Module 2 Terminology)

• Qlives videos - putting a human face to LGBTIQ

Resources:

• Building Inclusive services - General Practice

• RACGP Practice Guide LGBTQI+ Fact Sheet (refer factsheet titled LGBTQI+ Inclusion Policy pdf)

Be aware of the impact of sexual orientation-based discrimination on health.

Training/videos:

• RACGP training for General Practitioners, practice nurses and medical students. Aiming to promote more inclusive and responsive service provision.

Primary Health Care for Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary People Modules 1,2,3

• LGBT clients – To Treat me you have to know who I am (18mins)

• Health in the LGBTQ Community- Improving Care and Confronting Discrimination (59 mins)

• Qlives videos - putting a human face to LGBTIQ

Be aware of how health risks and healthcare issues specifically relate to people who are LGBTQI+

Training/videos:

• Gender sexuality and reproductive health

Resources:

• RACGP module for GPs and healthcare staff: Sexual and reproductive needs of the LGBTQI+ community.

• Bi5 Health Issues and Health Risks challenges of LGBTQI+ community Pg. 3

Breaking down the binary Introduction to LGBTQI+ inclusive practice in youth work settings (four hours)

• Becoming more gay-friendly in your practice

• Trans101-PDF Gender Diversity Crash Course

• Improving the health of LGBTQI+ people page 3 - health disparities

• Melbourne Sexual Health Centre Support for community-based health professionals via online resources and on-site education and training opportunities.

Be knowledgeable about LGBTQI+-sensitive referral networks.

Training/videos:

• RACGP Training Modules

Primary Health Care for Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary People (modules 6, 7, 12 and 13)

Resources:

• Directory of LGBTQI+ services and support

• RACGP Practice Guide LGBTQI+ Fact Sheet (refer to factsheet titled Referral Networks pdf)

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

• Thorne Harbour Health – Health services and programs aimed at LGBTI Communities

• National LGBTI Health Alliance

• Switchboard Phone: 1800 729 367, Text: 0480 017 246

Be knowledgeable about the difference between sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status and how these intersect.

Training/videos:

• RACGP Training Modules Primary Health Care for Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary People (Module 2 Terminology)

Resources:

• RACGP sex- sexuality-gender-diversity and health

• Glossary of terms and identities