Friday August 30, 2024
#WearItPurpleDay is an opportunity to foster supportive, safe, and inclusive environments for our LGBTQIA+ youth, while increasing awareness of issues faced by many.
Sadly, many experience discrimination, harassment and significant mental health challenges.
If you need support while accessing our service, please get in contact with the LGBTQIA+ Liaison Team and if you or someone you know is going through a hard time, you can reach out for help via:
Beyond Blue Support Service is available 24/7
Contact a counsellor at 1300 224 636
Contact Lifeline 13 11 14
Eastern Health is committed to being a safe and welcoming health care provider.
Follow the link in our bio for more.
* Statistics in the article are from the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health, and Society (ARCSHS) at La Trobe University
Their study of 6,418 LGBTQIA+ people aged 14 to 21 related to experiences with education, homelessness, harassment, assault, mental health, community connections and more.