Groups in Context - GLBTI Flashcards
Prevalence of GLBTI
GLBTI:
- 0.7% of families are same sex (in 2011)
Diversity in each group GLBTI
- GLBTI
- male or female
- differing gender identities
Terminology used to describe the group
Positive:
- GLBTI
- Same sex attracted
Negative:
- faggot
- sissy
- homo
Priority Specific Needs
PWD:
Health & Education
Youth:
GLBTI:
Health & Education
H - increased suicide rates, sexually transmitted infections, and cancer, alcohol and smoking –> from lack of education and discrimination
Eg. a teenager who is struggling with coming out is more susceptible to developing depression as a result of social stigmas or unnacceptance
Ed - Increasing education allows for increased knowledge of support services –> decreasing health inequities for this group (affects health)
eg. by prioritising this need a gay teenager has increased knowledge of support services such as beyond blue –> increasing mental health and ability to cope from discrimination
What are the types of services?
FATHCEEL f - financial support a - accomodation t - transport h - healthcare c- counselling e - education e - employment l - legal aid
Examples of access to services
GLBTI: F - centrelink --> for low ses GLBTI A - twenty 10 --> medium term affordable accomodation T - HART Services H - Beyond Blue --> mental heath C - Beyond Blue Ed - educating others Em - ACON pride inclusion program L - Inner city legal centre
Factors affecting access to services
GLBTI
- Characteristics of the individual (GALCFTS)
- Aspects of the service (COLS)
- Resources (KEMT)
COI
GALCFTS - gender, age, level of education, culture/first language spoken, type of disability, socioeconomic status
G - females more likely to access support
A - under 18s have decreased access without parental consent
L - decreased knowledge –> unaware of appropriate services available/ need
C - religious beliefs, no english
F - no english = language barriers
T - may physically be restricted if in wheelchair
S - low SES are less likely to access support services or any at all
Resources
KEMT - knowledge, energy, money, time
K - decreased knowledge –> unaware of appropriate services available/ need
E - need energy to attend appointments and travel to
M - Helps assist with accessing specialist services, many face lack of employment
T - Limited time as a result of multiple commitments eg. teenager in school, working
Aspects of the service
COLS - confidentiality, opening hours, location, staffing
C - many GLBTI attend sexual health services, thus confidentiality is significant
O - those in school can only access services outside school hours
L - eg. rural and remote areas have less services available
S -
Addressing the groups issues of concern (GLBTI)
GOE
G - government policy and legislation
O - Organisations in the community that support the group
E - equity issues
What are government policies and legislation that achieve equity for GLBTI?
- 2010 Adoption Amendment (same sex couples bill)
- Anti Discrimination Act 1977
- Dad and Partner Pay
- Marriage Amendment 2017
Organisations in the community that support the GLBTI
Beyond Blue –> mental health
Cronulla Gay Group
Identify an equity issue faced by this group
Discrimination in employment –> specifically religious schools (due to exemptions from discrimination)
- get rid of exemptions and educate others on the effects on wellbeing
- positive influences on community attitudes
Contributions GLBTI make within the community?
Mardi Gras
Advocacy for the Group
REP
R - raising awareness within the community
E - educating the community
P - promoting rights of the group
Mardi Gras: –> positive influences on community attitudes:
- takes away negative stigmas towards the group
- educates others in a supportive environment
- thus, enhancing emotional and social wellbeing
