LGBTI Elders

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) people are the last column of diversity in inclusive workplaces.

The release of the LGBTI Ageing and Aged care strategy and the amendments to the Sex discrimination Act 2013 have highlighted the issues for LGBTI Elders and brought them to the attention of the aged care sector.

This presentation will explore who LGBTI elders are, their lived experiences and the impact of these on their experiences accessing services.

Ricki Menzies has been working in the health and community sector since 2006 after completing her Bachelor in Social Science. She is currently completing her Masters in Sexology at Curtin University in WA. As Training and Development Coordinator at the QLD AIDs Council, Ricki designs and delivers professional development to the health and community sector on LGBTI awareness and inclusivity and consults on LGBTI inclusivity to businesses and organisations in QLD.

Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, 13 October 2015