News and events
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QSOX & Futures of Substance: Queer substance use in focus
QSOX & Futures of substance: Broadsheets from two projects exploring LGBTQ+ experiences of alcohol and other drug use
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From ‘Not Queer Enough’ to ‘Unicorns’: Bi Visibility Day Research Showcase
From ‘Not Queer Enough’ to ‘Unicorns’: Bi Visibility Day Research Showcase
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Fathers less likely to tackle ‘awkward’ sex talk
Mothers more likely to discuss sex, relationships with their children.
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Celebrating inclusion on Aged Care Employee Day: Pride In Our Work survey launches
A new survey of people working, seeing patients or clients, doing placements or volunteering in residential aged care in Australia, in collaboration with Southern Cross University, aims to understand barriers to (and ena
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New grant: Tech Respect - Primary prevention of tech-based abuse against transgender women
A new grant from the e-Safety Commissioner will enable ARCSHS in partnership with ZBGC, Rainbow Health and ReGEN to better understand and create resources to prevent tech-based abuse against transgender women.
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New grant: Pleasure-centred sexual safety and neurodivergent people
A new grant will explore pleasure-centred sexual safety for neurodivergent women, trans and gender diverse people.
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World No Tobacco Day: What It Means for LGBTQ+ Communities
On World No Tobacco Day 2025, new research from ARCSHS helps shed light on why LGBTQ+ people are more likely to smoke, and what can support this community to quit with pride
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Law reform and the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society
Learn more about how ARCSHS academics are involved in law reform efforts.
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Trans Visibility Day: Research showcase
A selection of recent research on trans health and wellbeing from ARCSHS academics.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people: new research
A series of seven Indigenous-led factsheets explores the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people in detail.
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New funding to examine the global public health policy of HIV ‘elimination’
A new $601k ARC Discovery grant will allow researchers to examine the policy of HIV ‘elimination’.
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Cutting-edge research receives millions in federal funding
La Trobe University researchers will share in almost $6 million worth of Federal Government funding for several groundbreaking projects.
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Mapping the Journey - Engaging staff across all roles when working towards Rainbow Tick accreditation
Thursday 30 October 11:00am
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Making the case for Rainbow Tick accreditation: Gaining leadership buy-in
Wednesday 26 November 11:00am
Making the case for Rainbow Tick Accreditation – Gaining Leadership Buy-In -
Rainbow Tick Accreditation: Information Session
Wednesday 03 December 10:30am
This session will explain the process, steps and resources involved in Rainbow Tick accreditation with ample opportunity to ask questions.
Rainbow Tick Info Session
Wednesday 01 October 2025
Join us for an introduction to Rainbow Tick accreditation. We will run through an overview of the process of preparing for accreditation, the steps to take to engage the accrediting bodies and what to expect during the accreditation process. The session will also include an open space for asking questions.
Everyday use, real impacts: Queer substance use in focus
Tuesday 30 September 2025
A half-day research forum, open to clinicians, community workers, researchers, students and community members, launching research findings from the QSOX and Futures of Substance studies of LGBTQ+ substance use.
mHIVE Symposium: Global Insights, Local Impact - Returning Experts in HIV Research
Monday 29 September 2025
A symposium celebrating alumni members of mHIVE, the network for Victorian HIV researchers, who have worked overseas and have returned to Melbourne.
Online Launch: Pride in Prevention Program Guide
Tuesday 09 September 2025
Rainbow Health Australia invites you to the launch of the Pride in Prevention Program Guide: A guide to programming for primary prevention of family violence experienced by LGBTIQ+ communities.
2023 Contemporary Drug Problems Conference
Monday 01 September 2025
Contemporary Drug Problems Conference
Contemporary Drug Problems Conference
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Contemporary Drug Problems Conference
Rainbow Tick information session
Wednesday 09 July 2025
Join us for an introduction to Rainbow Tick accreditation. We will run through an overview of the process of preparing for accreditation, the steps to take to engage the accrediting bodies and what to expect during the accreditation process. The session will also include an open space for asking questions.
Beyond Deficit Thinking
Tuesday 11 March 2025
Join us for an engaging afternoon of research and practice insights at the Beyond Deficit Thinking: Strengths-Based Approaches to LGBTQ+ Research and Practice Forum.
Human rights and drug policy report launch and workshop
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Please join us for a launch and workshop of the human rights and drug policy research project report, with presentations, workshop and panel discussion.