Explore the training and resources available for clinicians seeking to build understanding and capability when working with LGBTIQ+ young people in CAMHS and other mental healthcare services.
See specific resources throughout this guide on aspects of:
Resources
NSW LGBTIQ+ health hub
Resources for LGBTIQ+ communities and health professionals to improve access to health services, health literacy and healthcare experiences for LGBTIQ+ people in NSW.
Source: NSW Health
The Gender Sphere: Intake form (PDF 105.9 KB)
A template that can be used and adapted by CAMHS and other mental health teams to gather information a young person may feel comfortable to disclose about their sexuality, gender and sex characteristics.
Source: South Western Sydney Local Health District
QGuides
Guides for health professionals working with LGBTIQ+ people, on a range of common, often complex topics.
Source: QLife
In-language resources and GLBTIQ multicultural directory
In-language resources for LGBTIQ+ young people and their families about acceptance, support and wellbeing, as well as directory of multicultural support groups.
Source: Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council
Ask Izzy
An online directory that connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, family violence support and counselling. Features LGBTIQ+ inclusion in its searches.
Trans and gender diverse supports
TransHub
Information for clinicians working with trans and gender diverse (TGD) people in NSW, on supporting young people through medical transition and navigating health systems.
Source: ACON
NSW Specialist Trans and Gender Diverse Health Service
Service for people under 25 years who are trans and gender diverse or questioning and wanting to explore medical and social affirmation.
Source: NSW Health
The Gender Sphere: NSW pathways for accessing medical gender affirming care (U18s) (PDF 46.3 KB)
Information on referral pathways for clinicians working in NSW.
Source: South Western Sydney Local Health District
Training
Prism LGBTIQA+ Inclusivity Training
Practical training workshops from Twenty10, for both organisations and individuals. Prism training is designed to help clinicians build confidence in working affirmatively with people of diverse genders, diverse sexualities and/or intersex status. Available in-person and online.
Source: Twenty10
Pride in Health + Wellbeing membership
A national membership program providing tailored support to organisations within the health, wellbeing and humans services sector to improve LGBTQ inclusion in the services they provide and their workforce. It’s a valuable resource for organisations aiming to enhance LGBTQ+ inclusive service delivery and align with the NSW LGBTIQ+ Health Strategy 2022–2027.
Source: Pride in Health + Wellbeing
Training in understanding LGBTIQSB+ experiences and challenges
Training to help increase staff understanding of LGBTIQSB+ experiences and challenges, as well as making workplaces more culturally safe and inclusive. BlaQ is the peak organisation for Aboriginal LGBTIQSB+ peoples and communities in NSW.
Source: BlaQ
Introduction to LGBTIQ+ inclusive health care (NSW Health staff only)
This introductory module from HETI supports all NSW Health staff to provide compassionate and inclusive care for LGBTIQ+ patients, families, carers and their support people.
Source: MyHealthLearning
Yellow Tick intersex training
Training on intersex issues includes monthly introductory training sessions, workshops and tailored programs for healthcare. Delivered by people with lived experience of innate variations, and available for individuals and groups, online or in-person. InterAction also offers resources to promote inclusive practice for people with innate variations (intersex).
Source: InterAction
Training in trauma-informed care for Aboriginal people
Clinical mental health and cultural training and supervision for health professionals working with Aboriginal people.
Source: Yamurrah