Particiapte in GLBTIQ survey

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Dear Shine


I was wondering if you would mind forwarding the upcoming Consumer Consultation to your networks. Input from outside of Sydney will need to be via email.


We are seeking LGBTI consumer views for a consultation on mental health and suicide prevention services.


The Alliance is the national peak health organisation for a range of organisations and individuals from across Australia that work together to improve the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/transgender, intersex and other sexuality, sex and gender diverse (LGBTI) people and communities. Formed in 2007, the Alliance includes the major providers of specialist community-based services for LGBTI people in Australia, with Members drawn from each State and Territory.


A key area of work for the Alliance is the improvement of mental health and suicide prevention outcomes in LGBTI populations.  The Alliance has been funded by the Department of Health and Ageing for a two year project called MindOUT! which has a focus on working with mainstream mental health and suicide prevention organisations to assist them to be more responsive to the needs of LGBTI persons and communities.


We have placed the attached advertisement in some LGBTI magazines, and would appreciate it if you could forward the information below to your network.


Your input is sought to improve mental health services for LGBTI  people.

If you have used a mental health service recently, we need your input.


The Alliance is interested in hearing your views on:



-              What makes a service LGBTI friendly or unfriendly?

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-              What services have been helpful and why?



-              Do you think services should ask about your sexuality, sex or gender identity?



-              What kinds of support do you think mental health services should offer?



There are two ways to participate:

1. Come to a one hour Consultation Meeting on Saturday 15th September 2012 at Level 1, 222 King Street Newtown, at 2pm.

2. Email becky.walker@lgbtihealth.org.au to provide email input by the 15th of September 2012

More information on the MindOUT! project  is available online http://www.lgbthealth.org.au/mindout