Staff profile
Dr Lynne Hillier
Adjunct Associate Professor
Faculty of Health Sciences
School of Public Health and Human Biosciences Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and SocietyMelbourne (City)
- T:
- E: l.hillier@latrobe.edu.au
- W: ARCSHS website
Qualifications
BA(Hons), PhD
Membership of professional Associations
Member Australian Psychological Society
Recent Publications
Book sections
Jones, T., & Hillier, L. (2011). On my 50 year anniversary I want a letter from the queen. In V. Marsh (Ed.), Speak Now: Australian perspectives on same-sex marriage. (pp. 84-96). Melbourne: Clouds of Magellan.
Hillier, L., Mitchell, A., & Mallett, S. (2007). Duty of care: researching with vulnerable young people. In M. K. Pitts & A. M. A. Smith (Eds.), Researching the Margins. (pp. 114-129). London: Palgrave Macmillan.
Hillier, L., Johnson, K., & Traustadóttir, R. (2007). Researching with people with intellectual disabilities. In M. K. Pitts & A. M. A. Smith (Eds.), Researching the Margins. (pp. 84-95). London: Palgrave Macmillan.
Articles in refereed journals
Jones, T. M., & Hillier, L. (2012). Sexuality education school policy for Australian GLBTIQ students. Sex Education, iFirst article, 1-18.
Hillier, L., Edwards, J., & Riggs, D. (2008). Guest Editorial: Mental health and LGBT communities. Gay and Lesbian Issues and Psychology Review. Special issue on Mental health and GLB communities, 4, 4-7.
Hillier, L., Mitchell, A., & Mulcare, H. (2008). 'I can't do both at the same time': Same sex attracted youth and the negotiation of religious discourse. Gay and Lesbian Issues and Psychology Review. Special issue on Mental health and LGB communities, 4(2), 80-93.
Hillier, L., & Mitchell, A. (2008). "It was as useful as a chocolate kettle": sex education in the lives of young same sex attracted people in Australia. Sex Education: sexuality, society and learning, 8(2), 211-224.
Hillier, L., Edwards, J., & Riggs, D. (2008). Special issue on Mental health and GLB communities - guest editorial. Gay and Lesbian Issues and Psychology Review. Special issue on Mental health and GLB communities, 4(2), 4-7.
Hillier, L., & Harrison, L. (2007). Building realities less limited than their own: Young people practising same sex attraction on the Internet. Sexualities: Studies in Culture and Society, 10(1), 82-100.
Reports
Hillier, L., Jones, T., Monagle, M., Overton, N., Gahan, L., Blackman, J., & Mitchell, A. (2010). Writing Themselves in Three: The 3rd National report on sexuality, health and wellbeing of same sex attracted and gender questioning young people in Australia. Monograph Series Number 78. Melbourne, Australia: Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University. ARCSHS Monograph.
Leonard, W., Marshall, D., Hillier, L., Mitchell, A., & Ward, R. (2010). Beyond Homophobia: Meeting the needs of same sex attracted and gender questioning (SSAGQ) young people in Victoria - A policy blueprint. Monograph Series Number 75. Melbourne, Australia: Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University. ARCSHS Monograph.
Symons, S., Sbaraglia, M., Hillier, L., & Mitchell, A. (2010). Come out to play: the sports experiences of lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender (GLBTI) people in Victoria. Melbourne: Institute of Exercise and Active Living, Victoria University.
Bennett, G., & Hillier, L. (2008). What is this hep C thing? Stage 2: development of teachers' resources and CD. Final evaluation report. Melbourne: The Alfred Hospital.
Johnston, K., & Hillier, L. (2008). "Great idea - just can't be done by us": an evaluated trial of a sex positive website for men who have sex with men. Melbourne: Victorian AIDS Council.
Hillier, L., Mitchell, A., Besley, N., & Lavin, A. (2007). Peers Outsmarting Homophobia. Melbourne: Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Society; La Trobe University.
International conferences
Hillier, L. (2011). The Writing Themselves In reports: documenting the exoeriences of SSAGQ young people in Australia over 13 years. Invited refereed conference paper at Outgames Human Rights Conference. Wellington, New Zealand, March.
Jones, T., & Hillier, L. (2011). The Sexuality Education of Australian GLBTIQ Youth: Messages, Usefulness, Recommendations. Symposium at Australasian Sexual Health Conference: 'Meeting the Needs of Specific Population Groups' for the Sex in the (capital) City. Canberra, 28-30 September.
Mitchell, A., & Hillier, L. (2011). Using research to inform change: The Writing Themselves in Reports and the Victorian experience. Invited refereed conference paper at Outgames Human Rights Conference. Wellington, New Zealand, March.
Hillier, L. (2010). I first knew when: reflections on difference regarding same sex attraction. Invited forum speaker and panellist at Australasian Sexual Health Conference. 18-20 October 2010.
Hillier, L. (2010). 'It's a grey day today': challenges to mental health and paths of resistance for same sex attracted youth. Invited presentation at The 1st International Youth Mental Health Conference. Melbourne, Australia, 29-30 July.
Hillier, L. (2010). Trials, tribulations and transcendence: how same sex attracted young people manage the critical events in their lives. 12th Biennial Conference of the European Association for research into Adolescence. Mykolas Romeris University. Vilnius, Lithuania, 12-15 May 2010.
Hillier, L. (2010). When young hearts flutter: reflections on the production of desire in adolescence. Keynote presentation at Australasian Sexual Health Conference. 18-20 October 2010.
Hillier, L. (2008). From Margins to mainstream: 5th World Conference on the promotion of mental health and the prevention of mental and behavioural disorders. Melbourne, 10-12 September 2008.
Hillier, L., & Mitchell, A. (2008). Research to policy and practice: the case study of same sex attracted young people in Victoria, Australia. European Association for Research into Adolescence. Turin, Italy, May 7-10, 2008.
National conferences
Gahan, L. B., & Hillier, L. (2011). Will God get me through?: Religion and the wellbeing of same-sex attracted young people (SSAY) in Australia. The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) Annual Conference. November.
Hillier, L. (2011). Indigenous and non-indigenous SSAGQ young people, their health and wellbeing. Invited refereed conference paper at WA Sexual Health Conference: Yarning from the heart. Northbridge, Western Australia, November.
Monagle, M., Hillier, L., & Gridley, H. (2011). Good news and bad news: Health, wellbeing, agency and experiences of homophobic abuse among today's same-sex attracted young Australians. Refereed conference paper at Conference of the Australian Psychological Society. Canberra, November.
Hillier, L. (2010). Risky lessons: challenges to sex education in Australia. Keynote presentation at Reach, Teach and Support: a sexual and reproductive health promotion conference for primary and secondary school years. Melbourne University and Goulburn Health, 23-24 August.
Hillier, L. (2008). How can research into homophobia, address the problem for same sex attracted youth? Keynote Address. That's so gay. NSW Anti homophobia Interagency Conference. Sydney, April 16, 2008.
Hillier, L. (2008). Outsmarting homophobia. That's so gay. NSW Anti homophobia Interagency Conference. Sydney, April 16, 2008.
Presentations to meetings
Hillier, L. (2011). Same sex attracted and gender diverse young people in Australia: what is going well and what is not in 2011. Flinders University Academic. Adelaide, September.
Hillier, L. (2011). Showing leadership and saving lives: education, sexuality, policy and young people. Education Department ACT. Canberra, May.
Hillier, L. (2011). What do we know about same sex attracted and gender diverse young people in Australia?. Rainbow Labour. Melbourne, August.
Hillier, L. (2011). Writing Themselves In 3: the impact a supportive school environment can have on the health and wellbeing of SSAGQ youth. Education Department staff and schools NSW. Sydney, November.
Hillier, L. (2010). The experiences of SSAGQ young people in Australia. Launch of the Safe Schools Coalition, Confronting homophobia in schools: preparing pre-service teachers to build safer schools in Victoria, University of Melbourne and ARCSHS, La Trobe University. Melbourne, 26 October 2010.
Hillier, L. (2010). Health and wellbeing of SSAGQ youth. Gippsland Health, Traralgon, 15 December 2010.
Hillier, L. (2010). Homophobic bullying in schools. 'That's so gay'. NSW Parliamentary forum held by the Greens MP Cate Faehrmann, Parliament House. Sydney, 8 November 2010.
Hillier, L. (2010). 'It's a grey day today': challenges to mental health and paths of resistance for same sex attracted youth. Keynote presentation to Annual General Meeting of Family Access Network.
Hillier, L. (2010). What the research tells us about SSAGQ young people in Australian schools. Lecture to pre-service secondary school teachers. Melbourne University, 16 December 2010.
Hillier, L. (2010). What the research tells us about SSAGQ young people in Australian schools. Lecture to pre-service secondary school teachers. Melbourne University, 29 March 2010.
Hillier, L. (2010). What we know about same sex attracted and gender questioning young people in Australia. Psychology Seminar Series, University of Auckland. Auckland, New Zealand, 2010.
Hillier, L. (2010). Why we need inclusive practices in primary schools. Lecture to pre-service secondary school teachers. Melbourne University, 18 March 2010.
Hillier, L. (2010). Why we need to belong to the ALLY Network at La Trobe University. La Trobe University ALLY Network Launch, La Trobe University, Bundoora, 23 September 2010.
Hillier, L. (2010). Writing Themselves In 3: the third national study on the sexual health and wellbeing of same sex attracted and gender questioning young people. Workshop and presentation to Macquarie University ALLY Network, 24 November 2010.
Hillier, L. (2010). WTi3: what it tells us about SSAGQ young people's lives. Presentation for workers and SSAGQ young people, Catholic Ladies College (CLC). Eltham, 30 November 2010.
Government documents
Hillier, L. (2012). Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2010 - Proof. Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee; Senate committee. Canberra. Contribution of corrections to proof Hansard.


