Dr Steven Maxwell’s Post

What is the purpose of this study? The aim of this study is to collect data on the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people. It is anticipated that the data will help inform the development of services to support the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people in Australia. This survey will be conducted annually to examine how the lived experience of LGBTQ+ Australians evolves over time.

I believe that allyship for the LGBTQ+ community can, and needs, to be much more effective. Today is International Allyship Day and I'd like take today as an opportunity to better understand which tools and resources LGBTQ+ allies feel are effective for their ongoing learning and understanding of the issues important to the LGBTQ+ community, and what barriers (experienced and perceived) they face as an LGBTQ+ ally which may be preventing them from being better allies. Responses from the survey will be used to create help bridge the gap that I perceive to exist between i) what the LGBTQ+ community needs from allies, and ii) what LGBTQ+ allies feel they need to support the LGBTQ+ community more effectively. Anyone who considers themselves to be an ally for the LGBTQ+ community can complete this survey. This includes those who belong to the LGBTQ+ community themselves. Complete here https://lnkd.in/egq3e82W and please share in your personal and professional networks. Deadline Thursday 5th September. #IAD2023 #AllyshipInAction #Allyship

Proud to launch my Director of Public Health Report on the last day of LGBT history month about LGBTQ+ health in Croydon. From Question Marks to Understanding- Uncovering the Health and Wellbeing of Our LGBTQ+ community. A video accompanying my report showcases the lives of local people and allies in the LGBTQ+ community, with first-hand accounts of the impact of their experiences. https://lnkd.in/esNeumDq Limited data on the LGBTQ+ community makes it difficult to understand their health and wellbeing needs and the inequalities they face. LGBTQ+ people are more likely than others to feel isolated or lonely. Nationally, one in three LGBTQ+ young people experience mental health difficulties, compared to one in eight in the general population. One in seven LGBTQ+ people avoid treatment for fear of discrimination. There are three key things we can all do to support our LGBTQ+ community. These are to keep questioning our assumptions, actively support their visibility and promote their representation across all areas. #LBGT #publichealth

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 June is dedicated to celebrating the contributions and successes of the LGBTQ+ community and shine a spotlight on the progress that has been made towards equality. Visibility and representation are so important as historically LGBTQ+ stories and experiences have been overlooked. Whilst Pride is a celebration, it is also a chance for us to reflect on how we support LGBTQ+ individuals within society and the workplace, and ways in which we can promote an inclusive and diverse environment. This might be through engaging with LGBTQ+ Art, supporting LGBTQ+ owned businesses, or reflecting on how we can be more inclusive in our daily lives. In the professional sphere it is essential that companies have the appropriate policies in place to support LGBTQ+ colleagues and to prevent discrimination. This could range from encouraging employees to include their pronouns in email signatures, to ensuring that information regarding parental and adoption leave are readily available and that they consider a variety of family dynamics. 🏘 Pride Month gives us a dedicated space to talk about the LGBTQ+ community; however, it is important that these practices and conversations take place all year round.

How can leaders help create a work environment that provides the foundation for the LGBTQ+ community to be seen, heard and included? Members of Spencer Stuart's LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group share their insights: https://lnkd.in/eCRyQWeD

Need to understand the nation's evolving perspective on LBGTQ issues, just let me know! We have all the data you need in our annual LGBTQ and Gender Identity study!

I've been loving building resources to help folks be more thoughtful and inclusive. Check out our latest LGBTQ+ Inclusive Communication Checklist & Companion Guide below. As always... I want to hear your feedback! What resource are you hoping to see next from Eidos?

grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Rocket Social Impact's latest State of the Issues snapshot, focused on LGBTQ+ Rights. check out the report for info, tips, and recommended resources – plus you might see a familiar name :) "Remind yourself and your colleagues that LGBTQ+ equality is not about politics; it is about people. Taking steps to ensure that people of all identities and backgrounds are able to feel safe and accepted for who they are should not be political or a bold act of corporate social responsibility – it should be industry standard." 👉 https://lnkd.in/exHtZJDp

Did you know that more than 1.8 million LGBTQ+ young people ages 13 to 24 seriously consider suicide each year in the United States alone? And at least one attempts suicide every 45 seconds. In fact, LGBTQ+ youth are more than four times as likely to attempt suicide than their non-LGBTQ+ peers. This Pride Month, KUR Research is dedicated to bringing more attention to Crisis Care for LGBTQ+ youth. If you or someone you know needs crisis care, there are organizations ready to help. LGBTQ+ YOUTH LGBT National Youth Talkline - 1-800-246-7743 TrevorLifeline - 1-866-488-7386 TrevorText - Text START to 678-678 The Steve Fund Crisis Textline* - Text STEVE to 741741 ALL AGES LGBT National Hotline - 1-888-843-4564

👉 Great practical examples and tips by Human Rights Campaign for people working in corporations to continue #walkingthetalk of LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈 #inclusivity 🫂 👉Bear in mind that corporations can work across 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 as #allies to advance the #inclusion, #safety and flourishing of LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈 people within and outside their organizations. 🚨Always remember the power you have within you to generate positive change🚨