LGBTIQA+ Disability Research Project- Pride Foundation Australia and Deakin University

After the success of our Disability Forum in February, and our work with Inclusion Melbourne last year, Pride Foundation Australia has continued our focus on LGBTIQA+ Disability and raised funds for a new project with Deakin University. Ruth McNair and Ian Gould attended the first meeting to get updates on progress, plans, and met half […]
Pride Foundation Australia Disability Forum February 2019

A very successful forum on LGBTIQ disability was held in Melbourne as part of the Midsumma Festival with over 60 people filling Hares and Hyenas to capacity. Thanks to Ian Gould for leading the disability work for Pride Foundation and coordinating the forum. Our Chair: Prof Rhonda Galbally AC Our 7 panel members: Jax Jacki Brown; Bethany […]
LGBTIQ disability evidence building project

GALFA has commissioned research involving interviews with LGBTIQ people living with disability to understand their intersecting identities as well as their experiences in health and social services. This work was seed-funded by GALFA, with additional funding of $50,000 just received from the Victorian State Government. We are working with an expert team at Deakin University, […]
LGBTI Disability area update

Two projects have been approved: Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria has been commissioned to commence the LGBTIQ disability evidence building project. This work will include a literature review and secondary analysis of Private Lives 2 and the Rainbow Women’s help seeking Project. Arts Access Victoria has agreed to support the Development of a business plan […]